Mr. Maocai
A Sichuan maocai (instant hot pot) restaurant on Bank Street. Pick your ingredients and broth, and the kitchen cooks it for you.
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About
Mr. Maocai is the first international location of a Chinese maocai chain. Unlike traditional table hot pot, maocai is an "instant hot pot" — you choose your ingredients and broth, and the kitchen cooks it for you in one big bowl. Fast, satisfying, and a lot cheaper than traditional hot pot.
What to Order
- Maocai Noodle Bowl — the signature $8.99 bowl
- Build-Your-Own Bowl — pick your ingredients, broth, and spice level
- Single-Serving Set — ~$25, enough for two to share
Visitor Information
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm (Friday may extend to 11pm)
- Style: Pre-cooked hot pot (not DIY table hot pot)
- Price: ~$15–25 per person
- Delivery: DoorDash, Uber Eats, Fantuan
Getting There
- Address: 149 Bank Street (Downtown)
- Transit: Bus routes along Bank Street
- Parking: Street parking
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