Chong Qing Hot Pot

I lived and worked in china and got accustomed to authentic Chinese food. Since coming back, my taste for Americanized Chinese food is no longer there. I simply cannot stand Americanized Chinese. This place is legit. I’ve been to several authentic sichuan restaurants around the country and this place is easily as good or better than almost everyone I’ve been to. They have my favorite sichuan dish on the menu…Ants climbing a tree and it’s just like I remember from eating it in China. I’m here on business for one more night and I’m going back. Next time I’m in town for business, I’m going back. It’s. That. Good. You’ll notice I gave the atmosphere 5 stars. I would assume most Americans would give it 1 because it’s, well, a food court. Thing is…it reminds me of the restaurants in the malls that I’d go to in china so…5 stars it is. The facility even has a small garden in the middle which gave me pause. Don’t get me wrong, it’s no Suzhou garden but there’s something about it that is comforting. Bottom line, you have to try this place. If you like Americanized Chinese food then I’m sure they have something you’ll like but I don’t know because I didn’t look.

I would have given five stars for the food, but after a couple of visits I noticed that the soup is not the same all the time. Lately it's been missing flavor. Service is basic, you order, you pay, they called the food and take it to your table. I still believe you should come and visit this place. Atmos is like a cafeteria, if possible, give the tip to the cleaning person, don't just like it on the table, they work hard to keep the place clean. When you go, definitely get the Hotpot, that's the best thing they have.

My favorite spot at the Atlanta Chinatown. Spicy crispy chicken, cumin beef and a szechuan pot with white rice and I am in business. Me and my wife love the food here and has been coming here for years. The price has increased over the years but it is still worth it. Bring cash to avoid credit card fees. Service is fast and friendly. Definitely recommend this spot. Carpe Diem with your taste buds good people.

Meh...I wanted to really like this place, but it was just okay. The hot pot was disappointing. I got the beef one but the broth wasn’t really flavorful, didn’t even want to eat it the next day. It was like water broth with oil and chili flakes in it, not really any flavor. I don’t know if it was just the person cooking that day, because I’ve seen so many good reviews. I also got the garlic chicken. That was pretty good and I did like that they put the sauce on the side especially since I was getting it to go. The rice tasted old. They do give you large portions, but it is definitely quantity over quality. When I got my food I ordered it there. When my food was ready the guy didn’t tell me or say anything or call out the order. He sat it on a table where the door dash people come and grab their food. So essentially my food was there for 15 minutes until I walked up and asked him where my food was after waiting 30 minutes. I may try some other places in the food mall. But I don’t think I will be coming back to this one.