Xiang Hotpot-Brooklyn
Hot pot restaurant · 5816 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11219, United States · United States
★ 4.8 on Google · 4,650 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
Likely ManipulatedCompleted Jul 15, 2026 · 448 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.8★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 45%
- Coverage
- 22%
All reviews shown by Google
552 examined reviews
448 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,650 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Xiang Hot Pot in Brooklyn offers an immersive, atmospheric dining experience featuring immersive traditional decor, flavorful broths, and an extensive all-you-can-eat menu. While many praise the attentive service, fresh ingredients, and included drinks, others mention issues like long wait times, extra charges for soup bases, and slow service during busy hours.
+ Repeated strengths
Atmosphere and Decor
Reviewers frequently highlight the gorgeous, traditional Chinese interior design and cozy, immersive atmosphere.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-06-26
Super cute, love the spectacular interior, very grand and fun to look at. Fast service with a lot of yummy options. They also give you plastic bags to keep your clothes from smelling like hot pot which is a nice touch. The manager or someth...
5★ · 2025-10-29
AYCE hotpot heaven with the longest meat board! Unlimited meat, seafood, sashimi, hot food, drinks and desserts. This spot brings all the vibes — the interior feels straight out of China with glowing lanterns, traditional touches, and that...
5★ · 2026-05-29
Xiang Hotpot in Brooklyn was such a fun experience from start to finish. The all-you-can-eat selection had plenty of fresh meats, seafood, vegetables, and sides to choose from. Their fried milk was one of the best things I tried all night b...
Food Quality and Variety
Reviewers report a wide variety of fresh meats, seafood, and flavorful broths available on the all-you-can-eat menu.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-07-06
Great meal and great value. The selection of beef and sides were good. Soft drinks are included. Broth was very good and meat tasted great. Ordering on a iPad makes it easy and can eat as much as you want.
5★ · 2026-05-28
All you can eat! Did the premium option for $46 after tax and tip. I loved the drinks options, which had oolong tea + passion fruit, soy milk, tamarind tea, water, sodas, etc. The dessert bar was also cute!! Service was super quick, and the...
5★ · 2025-08-10
Just had the best dinner experience with my family. Our server was Jin, and he was the absolute best. We never had hotpot and Jin was so accommodating, he even went the extra mile and ordered for us! He always came to check in, make sure th...
Service
Many reviewers praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly, helpful, and attentive during their meals.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-07-14
Atmosshere here is so nice . Food is good ! Also baby friendly . Staff are extremely nice !
5★ · 2026-03-29
The food was amazing! The staff were extremely hospitable and so sweet! I highly recommend going here.
5★ · 2025-08-10
👏🏻 Give Ray employee of the month!!!👏🏻 I’ve been here a handful of times, the food is great, lovely atmosphere. However, today’s experience was even better due to Rays customer service!! He provided us information about the experience e...
− Repeated complaints
Wait Times and Crowds
Reviewers report long wait times, crowded conditions, and sometimes unreliable reservation or waitlist systems.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-10-18
We walked in on a Thursday night and didn't have a wait. Sat immediately, they provide you a large bag to out your jackets in so they won't smell by the end of dinner which was nice. They provide you an iPad to order what you'd like. There'...
5★ · 2026-06-24
My favorite hotpot spot. Great service and free dessert if you join their membership. Food is always fresh compared to other hotpot places.
Pricing and Separate Soup Base Fees
Reviewers note that soup bases are charged separately, which significantly increases the final bill beyond the base AYCE price.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-10-29
AYCE hotpot heaven with the longest meat board! Unlimited meat, seafood, sashimi, hot food, drinks and desserts. This spot brings all the vibes — the interior feels straight out of China with glowing lanterns, traditional touches, and that...
5★ · 2026-05-04
I like how spacious and decorated the restaurant is. Soup base is authentic and sauce station has variety of options. It’s all you can eat with several price ranges. Note the soup base is charged separately. The best part is that the soft b...
Slow or Missing Orders
Reviewers report that food delivery can be slow or inconsistent during peak hours, with some ordered items missing entirely.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-10-18
BEST SERVICE!
5★ · 2025-12-05
The ingredients were very fresh and the taste was delicious.
Good for
- Large family gatherings and group celebrations
- Hot pot enthusiasts looking for an extensive all-you-can-eat selection
- Diners seeking a vibrant and immersive atmosphere
Avoid if
- You are on a strict budget and want soup bases included in the advertised price
- You dislike long wait times or crowded restaurant environments
- You expect fast, seamless food delivery during peak weekend hours
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jun ’24 | 14 | 2 |
| Jul ’24 | 66 | 28 |
| Aug ’24 | 81 | 29 |
| Sep ’24 | 44 | 6 |
| Oct ’24 | 17 | 3 |
| Nov ’24 | 25 | 0 |
| Dec ’24 | 10 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 20 | 3 |
| Feb ’25 | 10 | 1 |
| Mar ’25 | 22 | 1 |
| Apr ’25 | 18 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 9 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 14 | 1 |
| Aug ’25 | 49 | 34 |
| Sep ’25 | 202 | 145 |
| Oct ’25 | 25 | 5 |
| Nov ’25 | 171 | 119 |
| Dec ’25 | 65 | 40 |
| Jan ’26 | 27 | 4 |
| Feb ’26 | 21 | 3 |
| Mar ’26 | 18 | 2 |
| Apr ’26 | 27 | 16 |
| May ’26 | 18 | 0 |
| Jun ’26 | 20 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 3 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
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burst
11 occurrences — worst: 49 five-star reviews on 2025-09-06 vs avg 4.0/day
weight 1
Show all 11
- 29 five-star reviews on 2025-08-29 vs avg 0.7/day
- 35 five-star reviews on 2025-09-03 vs avg 1.5/day
- 31 five-star reviews on 2025-09-05 vs avg 3.0/day
- 49 five-star reviews on 2025-09-06 vs avg 4.0/day
- 16 five-star reviews on 2025-11-05 vs avg 0.8/day
- 23 five-star reviews on 2025-11-06 vs avg 1.3/day
- 34 five-star reviews on 2025-11-10 vs avg 2.2/day
- 26 five-star reviews on 2025-11-14 vs avg 4.3/day
- 33 five-star reviews on 2025-12-23 vs avg 1.0/day
- 6 five-star reviews on 2026-04-04 vs avg 0.6/day
- 5 five-star reviews on 2026-04-05 vs avg 0.8/day
- low activity account 271 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 448 flagged reviews.
jinpeng lin
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-29
Very nice place. The design is really good!
WANTONG ZHAO
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-29
My husband and I come here to eat every week to satisfy my Chinese cravings. I love it.
Winnieevip
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-29
Very great services !
kelly
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-29
I love this place, the food is great
Emma yu
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-29
This was my first time at this hot pot restaurant, and the experience was fantastic! The restaurant is spacious and bright, with unique decor, creating a perfect atmosphere for gatherings with friends. The service was top-notch; the staff patiently explained the broth options and recommended signatu...
不歪郑
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-29
👍👍👍👍👍
邱余
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-29
Delicious and inexpensive. Fragrant.
Winnie Wu
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-29
food is great! many options to choose from
Trisha Taik
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-29
My go to hot pot spot! This place has the best tasting broth out of all the spots in Brooklyn, from the regular broth to the spicy ones. Best and freshest seafood selection as well. Everything is top notch!
FishWith Leg
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-29
Very nice and fast
Report generated Jul 15, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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