The real Chinese hot pot. I love that they have snacks and small dishes before you eat hot and spicy food. Food does taste better somehow but it can be quite spicy too. The service was good.

Authentic Szechuan hot pot. Has all the usual items and the tomato broth is pretty flavorful if you want a non-spicy option. They have a mini bar with all the sauces and sides, plus some tasty desserts. My fave from there was the coconut jelly which has a nice addition of crunchy flakes that adds a nice texture and flavor. Faves for the hot pot itself was the ribeye and shrimp paste, the latter of which was served by the staff as they scooped them into balls for the soup. I would avoid the beef balls because they were pretty tough for my liking. Also the rice noodles require a lot of cooking and were still pretty chewy after a while.

new favorite hotpot place! my friends and i randomly stumbled upon shancheng and it's officially our new favorite hotpot spot! there was a long wait, but they have yelp waitlist available which is incredibly helpful to get on the waitlist as you head to the restaurant. the decor of the restaurant is modern meets traditional chinese! love that! service is incredibly fast and the server was helpful in helping us order since we weren't super familiar with the menu. the sauce and dessert/appetizer bar is SO good! their sesame balls with red bean INCREDIBLE. i could literally eat just that all day! so fresh, crispy, and hot!

One of the better hotpot places locally and possibly a new favorite. Ingredients are fresh and the sauce bar has a plethora of snack choices. Although not all you can eat, the prices are very fair and surprisingly low for such quality. Service was pretty fast. The atmosphere is historic in a very cozy way.

Shancheng Lameizi in San Gabriel has become my go-to for Chinese hotpot in the SGV. The flavorful and spicy soup base, coupled with an enticing sauce and appetizer bar, makes the dining experience delightful. Whether it's the Fried Dough Sticks, Duck Blood, Yam Noodles, or a variety of proteins, each item swims perfectly in the spicy hotpot broth. The attentive waitstaff ensures a smooth dining experience. Amidst the bustling ambiance, with lots of people enjoying hotpot with friends & family, Shancheng Lameizi stands out as the spicy symphony to savor.

I recently visited Shangcheng Lameizi for the very first time with a friend to get some spicy hot pot. It exceeded my expectations in every way possible! FOOD You choose the soup bases, which you can have 2 of (half half). We got a bone broth base and the other one, medium spicy mala base. The medium was quite spicy so i woudn't get the spiciest one unless you're good with spice. Both soup bases were very tasty!! You order items ala-carte, and when the items did come (fish balls, lotus root, veggies, meat etc) I was surprised by the generous portion size. Glad we didn't over-order! For just 2 people you can get away with just ordering 2 meat dishes, depending on how much you eat. SAUCE/DESSERT BAR - you get your own sauces at the sauce bar, and can concoct whatever style you fancy. They also had a large variety of desserts as well which was so fun and delicious. I love asian desserts!! SERVICE Service was really good too, they often came around to make sure you had enough soup, weren't overcooking your noodles, etc. PRICE REASONABLE PRICE. Gotta love this in times of inflation. WILL BE BACK!!

The restaurant is very well decorated with Chinese elements. Pretty spacious between tables. I also like their sauce area, lots of sauce options to make your own hotpot sauce plus appetizers and desserts. I don't see lots options for broth, mostly just different spicy levels and 3/4 more non spicy options. However, for hotpot food, they have plenty choices. We order half spicy (medium) and half non spicy (pork bone) broths. If you like spicy, I think this is the place for you. Not sure if they have different prices for lunch and dinner. We went there for lunch and it's about $150 for 4 people and NO wait time at all. (They are busy for dinner most of days)

I usually stick with the more westernized version of hotpot from places like Jazz Cat/Boiling Point/All That Shabu but decided to give this purely traditional hotplace place a try. If the outside line didn't tell you enough that this is a place worth trying, then the insides will. This place has a beautiful traditional ancient chinese library sort of theme. The minibar had the widest selection of choices I've ever seen, the amount of sauces, snacks and desserts was impressive. They also have a wide selection of meats, there's the beef, lamb, pork, chicken selections and then a more premium version of those meats as well. Unfortunately their slicing machine broke down while I was there so it took a very long time for the meats to come out. The hotpot itself is divided in 2 so you can have 2 different broth bases. The meats were tasty, you can notice the difference in taste and texture between each meat. The price is a bit on the higher side since they charge for rice, soup, sauces, etc. Pretty solid spot overall.

I've been to Shangcheng Lameizi in San Gabriel with friends 3 times already - It's that good! In fact, hot pot here is especially good after a full day of snowboarding - just warmth and delicious goodness in your belly! What keeps me coming back is the grass jelly dessert that I can self-serve myself at the snack + sauce station. It's my absolute favorite! What's great about Shancheng Lameizi is you can do a half-and-half hot pot broth, their perfectly curated Szechuan Asian-fusion dishes, and various sauce choices you can build your own and customize on the side. What more can you ask for? From the endless variety of dishes you can choose to add to your hotpot, I especially love the shrimp paste, mushroom medley, lotus, and a variation of tofu. The seating arrangements are designed very well too - I'm a sucker for good interior design. The indoor and outdoor seating was very thoughtfully put together - you and your friends definitely will feel like you're in your own little "room" or bubble while dining. The staff here will definitely see be back here! Go check it out - you'll love it!