Shoo Loong Kan Hot Pot Manhattan 小龙坎火锅

I brought my mom and aunt here to celebrate their birthdays, and we had the most fabulous time! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the kindest service — everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The owner, Jon, went above and beyond to make us feel at home. You can really tell he cares about his guests and takes pride in what he does. The food was absolutely delicious everything was so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. We loved every bite! It’s rare to find a place that combines incredible food with such genuine hospitality, but this spot truly delivers both. We loved it so much we’ve already decided to make it our annual birthday tradition. Thank you, Jon and team, for such a memorable and heartwarming experience!

Really good and affordable for hot pot. Staff was attentive and helpful, they were happy to make suggestions to us. Delicious! Chili broth is pretty spicy even at the mild level.

I had such a wonderful experience at this hotpot restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. They patiently explained the menu, helped us choose the best broth combinations, and made sure our table was always stocked with fresh ingredients. The quality of the food was outstanding. The broth was rich and flavorful without being too salty, and you could really taste the depth of the spices. The meat was thinly sliced and very fresh, especially the beef and lamb. I also loved the wide selection of vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, and seafood — everything looked clean and beautifully presented. The sauce bar was another highlight. There were so many options to customize your dipping sauce, which made the whole experience even more fun and interactive. It’s perfect for both small gatherings and larger groups because everyone can cook at their own pace. The restaurant itself was clean, cozy, and comfortable, with good ventilation (which is so important for hotpot!). Overall, it was a delicious and enjoyable meal. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends!

I came here alone and had such a great experience that I ended up staying longer than I planned. Shoo Loong Man is surprisingly one of the best solo hot pot spots I’ve tried—super friendly staff, quick service, and individual portions that don’t feel overwhelming. The broth is rich without being too heavy, and the ingredients are very fresh. I loved that everything came out neatly portioned for one person, so nothing felt wasted or too much. The servers checked in just enough without hovering, which made eating alone feel comfortable and relaxed. The space is cozy, clean, and lively but not chaotic—exactly the vibe you want when dining solo. If you enjoy treating yourself to a quiet hot pot moment or want a comforting meal on your own, this spot is perfect. I’ll definitely be back!

Our server obviously had an issue and was passive aggressive the entire time. Maybe because we took pics for this review. Who knows… She kept bringing one of everything, even though we needed minimum 2…. Though 3 would’ve been best. Case in point, one of us had spicy broth and the other didn’t. Common sense would dictate we would need 2 tongs to pick up the meats etc so as not to cross contaminate. She didn’t give us any and when we asked she brought one. We had to go ask for another which she rolled her eyes to. The food was ok, but the chicken is chunky so when boiled it gets clumped and tasted weird. I know many countries have their versions of HP, but I think I’ll skip this one… Everything else was potentially tolerable, but giving plastic utensils to use in hot pot should not be a thing. It leeches chemicals into the food. The fact that they don’t have metal cutlery was surprising. I know this place has rave reviews, but is a no for me after that experience & to top it all off, they charge $3 for each person that uses dipping sauces which was uncalled for. Just checked the bill and I saw she charged us for 2 sauces even though it was only 1.