Some things here… Firstly when I walked in I noticed the restaurant was cold. Heating was very subliminal. People were eating with their jackets and beanies on. Secondly, I believe the servers are still in training but we were delivered wrong items on two occasions. The Lanzhou noodles were decent, but I feel like it doesn’t taste anything special compared to Lanzhou noodles I’ve had in the past. Compared within Boston, I believe this restaurants’ broth is more flat and lacks richness. It’s overall very light in flavor. Noodles have the same mouthfeel. Will get extra wide noodles next time. The beef scallion pancakes were not the best; pancake was tough and cold when delivered, perhaps been sitting out for a long time. Definitely potential to be a great appetizer, but maybe today was just too busy.

Came back here for a second try with a reservation for four on a Wednesday evening. We didn't have to wait at all for our table, which had a little "reserved" plaque. There are some things I noticed this time around that could use improvement: 1. We were seated at the tables in the front, which are awkwardly arranged so that you might end up back to back with someone at the table over. This is what happened to me, with the person's chair bumping into mine and our jackets right on top of each other's. 2. The decor here is beautiful, but there's nothing to absorb sound. The restaurant was pretty busy, but it was hard to hear the person right next to me. Sounds of dishes and tables being cleaned up echoed way too loudly. I think there was music playing, but it was hard to tell over the cacophony of noises. The food itself is good. I got the Lan Zhou Beef Noodles, and we got green beans and lamb skewers to share. The noodles were super filling and came out before the appetizers. Overall, the food is good but the actual dining experience still needs fine tuning.

La Mei Hot Pot is an absolute gem for anyone who loves authentic and flavorful hot pot experiences. From the moment you walk in, the inviting aroma and warm atmosphere set the tone for an unforgettable meal. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the variety of options ensures there’s something for everyone. The broth options are a standout—rich, aromatic, and full of depth. We’ve been coming here almost twice a month for six months last year and have started doing the same this year as well. We’ve brought numerous friends along, and everyone has loved it! Our go-to order is the double broth with veggies, lamb, and tofu, and we always opt for the hand-pulled noodles—they are absolutely delicious and a must-try. The service is impeccable, with staff who are friendly, attentive, and eager to make recommendations. They make sure everything runs smoothly, from explaining the menu to ensuring your table has everything you need. The attention to detail truly enhances the dining experience. The quality of the food and the overall experience make the prices more than reasonable. Whether you’re a hot pot aficionado or trying it for the first time, La Mei Hot Pot is a must-visit. We’ll definitely continue coming back and recommending it to all our friends!

Amazing 10/10 recommend. $28/person AYCE for lunch Mon-Sun 11:30-4:30pm. The soup bases and options are delicious and I was FULL by the end. Excellent service and great sauce. This is gonna be my new go-to hot pot, can’t beat the price and location and quality.

I am sad… there used to be a location in Kendall Sq. I used to get the veggie dumplings and frozen packages all the time. On uber eats there’s this buy 1 get 1 free deal for the buns. I was excited since I haven’t gotten their stuff since 2022-2023 I am not sure what changed. It was like I went to the store and baked them or microwaved them? They were definitely not steamed or had the texture of a steamed bun. It definitely was like untoasted bread. No rise. What happened to the vegetable buns I swear they used to be green and had more than cabbage and carrots? Sad to say it was an expensive and disappointing take-out night. 9/10 would not recommend unless you’re in a bind and you can’t go to a store to buy frozen ones. Would of preferred to received them frozen, I would of been able to actually steam them. 🫣☹️ I gave 5 for atmosphere because at least I was at home. I gave an overall 1 for effort.

We got a variety of dumplings to try, everyone enjoyed the steamed and fried dumplings, especially the petites! The sauces were very tasty. The fried Brussels sprouts are where it's at, though. They were addictive and I abandoned my tofu/rice to demolish those instead. Prices weren't bad compared to anything else in the area and the service was amazing and quick. Excellent Thai Tea as well.

Food was not to bad order a combination plate to eat whie doing uber and i had to go back and skilled for a plate why is does not come in a tray idk, but food was good.

Ordered food on Uber eats and the sweet and sour chicken picture looks completely different than what we got. We got some chicken fingers that with horrible breading, not edible at all. Fix yourselves, wasting time and money. Just horrible. The pictures show what I mean, sweet and sour chicken looks good on the picture but in real life it’s just sad.