Chongqing Wharf

Amanda Cheng 3 months ago

​This is one of those places my whole family is willing to make an hour drive for. We always get the seafood hotpot, and while it's a bit pricier than other spots, the quality totally justifies the price. My parents are huge seafood fans, so they know what's good, and the food here consistently exceeds their expectations. ​We came on a Friday at 5:30 PM and there were still plenty of seats available. You can put your name on the Google waitlist if needed, but if you come early, you should be fine. They have a minimum two-person dine-in policy, which totally makes sense. Honestly, if you really want to try everything, you need a good group of 4–6 people so you’re not stuck eating just two dishes. ​You order everything on an iPad and then hand it to a staff member to place it. It might help to know a little Chinese at this establishment. They also have a sauce bar and a drinks fridge with fruits and other snacks to grab while you wait for your food. ​As always, you must end the meal with the durian. I’m not sure how they manage to get such yummy durian all the time, but this is apparently the place to eat it to your heart's content. The jelly dessert was just okay—tasted more like a

DEIV SB 5 months ago

We were around the neighborhood and chose to check out this place; what a pleasant surprise! Everything was scrumptious. The servers were extremely patient when explaining the menu. The soup... wow, it was amazing! Especially the chicken; that was my top pick. If you dine here, you'll certainly widen your horizons 😮‍💨

Michelle Mai 6 months ago

Food is so fresh. And a lot of seafood options! If you are a durian lover, that’s even better. They have durian all you can eat. Their spicy broth is no kidding.

Hao Weinmann 7 months ago

Had a great experience at Chongqing Wharf! The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the all-you-can-eat hot pot selection is amazing. Authentic Sichuan flavors, tons of fresh ingredients, and premium seafood like lobster, geoduck, and snow crab legs. Ordering by tablet makes everything easy and fun. Highly recommend!

Ying Xiao 9 months ago

An incredibly satisfying all-you-can-eat hot pot! This was the most enjoyable meal I've had since coming to the US. Boston Lobster: Can you imagine? As someone who lives in the Boston area, I actually had my first American lobster in New Jersey... It was large and very fresh, with firm flesh, and you could taste a distinct umami and sweetness. Salmon: It was of very high quality, with plenty of fat, and the thickness of the slices depended on the chef. The slices in the picture were already very satisfying, but later when I ordered more, I got even thicker slices, which made me incredibly happy. Marinated salmon: It had a different marinade compared to what I've had in China, with a stronger ginger and scallion flavor and was more on the savory side. But it was still very delicious, as the ingredients were of good quality. Sweet Shrimp: It was fresh and sweet, but a bit small, about 1/3 the size of which in Japanese restaurants in China. But since it's all-you-can-eat, you can just order more. Durian: It was also fresh and perfectly ripe, and importantly, it was chilled just right - soft, smooth, sweet but not cloying, unlike the rock-hard frozen durian used in many China's bu