Hotpot Champ in San Francisco, CA

4.1(265)San Francisco, CA
Solid choice

Rated 4.1 stars based on 265 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

San Francisco, CA • 4.1★
In the heart of San Francisco, California's vibrant Chinatown, Hotpot Champ stands out as a premier destination for Chinese buffet enthusiasts. This outstanding eatery boasts an impressive 4.1-star rating based on 265 reviews, with diners consistently praising its fresh ingredients, flavorful broths, and fast, friendly service. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Hotpot Champ offers an unbeatable all-you-can-eat experience. With its extensive selection of dishes and good value for the variety and quality, it's no wonder this restaurant is a favorite among big eaters and groups alike. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in a truly delightful experience.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
801 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA, Chinatown, San Francisco, California
Phone
(415) 400-4528
Today
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
4.1 (265 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomCurbside PickupGood For GroupsWaiter ServiceDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualNoise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertSeatingTable serviceLunch

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
noneAlcoholBeerComfort foodVegan optionsVegetarian options

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

265 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Hotpot Champ a good value for the price?

Many reviewers found Hotpot Champ to be a great value for the price, with one reviewer stating it's 'sensational value' and another saying 'great value for the variety and quality'

How would you describe the service at Hotpot Champ?

Reviews are mixed, with some describing the service as 'friendly, attentive, and welcoming' while others experienced 'poor customer service' and 'unprofessional' staff

What is the quality of the food at Hotpot Champ?

Many reviewers enjoyed the food, with one describing it as 'delicious' and another saying the 'broths are very authentic'

Are there vegetarian options available at Hotpot Champ?

Yes, one reviewer mentioned that the staff was 'incredibly accommodating as a vegetarian' and that there are 'pretty extensive selection of veggies and noodles'

How long do you have to wait for food at Hotpot Champ?

Some reviewers experienced long wait times, with one waiting '30 mins for rice' and another waiting '30 mins for a beer'

What is the atmosphere like at Hotpot Champ?

Some reviewers described the atmosphere as 'great' and 'delightful', while another said it was 'extremely quiet, perhaps a bit depressing'

Are there any issues with the ordering system at Hotpot Champ?

Some reviewers experienced issues with the ordering system, including a '15 minute lockout period' and difficulty with ordering

How much does it cost to eat at Hotpot Champ?

One reviewer mentioned paying $39.99 for the AYCE package

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Are the portions at Hotpot Champ generous?

Some reviewers felt that the portions were not generous, with one reviewer saying they 'only got 6 slices' of pork

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

107 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Robert Louis Stevenson

Artwork

~210 ft
Goddess of Democracy

Artwork

~290 ft
Stylers Art Gallery

Art

~340 ft
CMAC Edge on the Square

Arts Centre

800 Grant Avenue

~510 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~520 ft

Banking

EastWest Unibank

Bank

900 Kearny Street

~340 ft
EastWest Unibank

Bank

~350 ft
East West Bank

Atm

~350 ft
Citibank

Bank

845 Grant Avenue

~450 ft
Citibank

Bank

~490 ft

Restaurants

Hotpot Champ

Restaurant

801 Kearny Street

unknown distance
Peking Garden

Restaurant

~120 ft
Enjoy Vegetarian

Restaurant

839 Kearny Street

~150 ftMo-Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-20:00
Oolong Noodles

Restaurant

646 Washington Street

~230 ft
Chinatown Restaurant

Restaurant

744 Washington Street

~250 ft
The Garden Restaurant

Restaurant

716 Kearny Street

~260 ft
Begoni Bistro

Restaurant

~260 ft
750 Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

~270 ft
Great Dim Sum

Restaurant

649 Jackson Street

~290 ft
Peninsula Sea Food Restaurant

Restaurant

~290 ft
Hon's Wun-Tun House

Restaurant

733 Washington Street

~300 ft
Joy Hing B.B.Q Noodle House

Restaurant

~300 ft

Bakeries & Desserts

Yummy Bakery & Cafe

Bakery

607 Jackson Street

~250 ft
Magical Ice Cream

Ice Cream

900 Grant Avenue

~380 ftMo-Su 10:00-22:00

Cafes & Coffee

iCafe SF

Cafe

~270 ft
Quickly - Kobe Bento

Cafe

901 Kearny Street

~310 ft12:00-19:00
Maggie's Cafe

Cafe

~400 ft
Sweetheart Cafe

Cafe

909 Grant Avenue

~430 ft
Lady Luck Cafe

Cafe

956 Grant Avenue

~430 ft
Vital Tea-Leaf

Tea

~430 ft
Tea shop

Tea

764 Clay Street

~440 ft
TenRen's Tea

Tea

~460 ft
Red Blossom Tea Company

Tea

831 Grant Avenue

~480 ft
Latte Express

Cafe

646 Kearny Street

~490 ft
Happy Donut

Cafe

145 Columbus Avenue

~520 ft24/7

Grocery & Markets

Charming Sun Market Inc

Convenience

49 Walter U. Lum Place

~280 ft
Jackson Produce

Convenience

~370 ft
Produce Land

Greengrocer

775 Clay Street

~490 ft

Bars & Pubs

Grasslands Bar & Lounge

Bar

905 Kearny Street

~330 ft
Lion's Den Bar & Lounge

Bar

57 Wentworth Place

~330 ft

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~310 ft

Government offices

Consulado General De Guatemala

Diplomatic

659 A Merchant Street

~320 ftMo-Fr 08:00-14:30

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~370 ft
US Mail Service

Post Box

~380 ft

Specialists

Ey'c on 88

Optician

~300 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

North East Medical Service

Medical Supply

~310 ft

Other healthcare

Asian Palace Spa

Massage

704 Kearny Street

~330 ft
Foot Reflexology

Massage

662 Jackson Street

~410 ft
Thailand Health Spa

Massage

931 Kearny Street

~440 ft
Fung Soong Reflexology / Massage

Massage

~450 ft
Yu's Foot Reflexology Town

Massage

783 Clay Street

~510 ft

Alternative medicine

Yu Fung Co

Herbalist

~370 ft
Superior Trading Company

Herbalist

713 Washington Street

~500 ft

Other services

Ellison Enterprises Corp

Herbs;Ginseng

~180 ft
Chinatown One Stop Career Link Center

Yes

601 Jackson Street

~240 ft
International Hotel Manilatown Center

Yes

868 Kearny Street

~260 ft
Y.K. Lau Co.

Frame

~270 ft
L&G Trading

Yes

~270 ft
Mei Wo Florist

Florist

~270 ft
H^2 Cards

Yes

638 Washington Street

~270 ft
Sweet Mart

Yes

~270 ft
Yu Fung Co

Yes

~280 ft
Went Worth Trading Co

Yes

~290 ft

Hair services

Mayfu Hair Design

Hairdresser

~300 ft
Schnitt Salon

Hairdresser

19 Columbus Avenue

~350 ft
Nirvana Beauty & Brows

Hairdresser

17 Columbus Avenue

~360 ft
AlBladesCo-Op

Hairdresser

15 Columbus Avenue

~380 ftMo-Th 15:00-19:00
Blades Co.

Hairdresser

614 Washington Street

~380 ft
Artist Hair Design

Hairdresser

719 Clay Street

~410 ft

Real estate services

AmeriaSia Invesment Realty

Estate Agent

~300 ft

Legal services

Notary service

Notary

648 Jackson Street

~370 ft

Professional services

King Guang Trading Company

Company

~440 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~280 ft
Bench

Bench

~280 ft
Bench

Bench

~290 ft
Bench

Bench

~290 ft
Bench

Bench

~290 ft
Bench

Bench

~300 ft

Places of worship

Buddha's Universal Church

Place Of Worship

~40 ft
Chinese Congregational Church

Place Of Worship

~340 ft
Guan Yin Citta

Place Of Worship

753 Clay Street

~460 ft
Church of Scientology of San Francisco

Place Of Worship

4 Columbus Avenue

~480 ft

Specialty stores

CCSF North Beach / Chinatown Bookstore

Books

~110 ft
Louie Brothers Book Store

Books

~330 ft
gogo Music & Books

Books

~410 ft
Powell Trading Company

Jewelry

~410 ft
Linda Boutique

Jewelry

Grant Avenue

~420 ft
Se Se Shi Jae Gift Shop

Gift

745 Clay Street

~440 ft

Clothing & fashion

Yee Hing Clothing Store

Clothes

603 Jackson Street

~250 ft
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Clothes

~380 ft
Oriental Treasures

Clothes

950 Grant Avenue

~400 ft
Tailors Keep

Clothes

618 Washington Street

~420 ft
Tartas' Secret

Clothes

751 Clay Street

~450 ft
Wai Hing Chinese Crafts Imports

Clothes

Grant Avenue

~490 ft

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~70 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~100 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~190 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~220 ft
Portsmouth Square Plaza Garage

Parking

~220 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~240 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~350 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~370 ft
Parking facility

Parking

~420 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~420 ft

Public transportation

Taxi Stand at Hilton Financial District

Taxi

750 Kearny Street

~180 ftAt All Times

Attractions

Bank of Canton (former Chinese Telephone Exchange)

Attraction

~350 ft

Other utilities

Penny Collector

Vending Machine

864 Grant Avenue

~390 ft