The Dolar Shop
Welcome to The Dolar Shop - a renowned hot pot spot in the heart of New York City, located at 55 3rd Ave. This Chinese hot pot restaurant offers a plethora of amenities including reservation options, delivery services, takeout, and a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. The upscale yet casual ambiance, along with free Wi-Fi, makes it an ideal dining spot for groups, families, and dinner outings.
Customer reviews rave about the high-quality ingredients and impeccable service at The Dolar Shop. The meat selections, such as the Chef's Creamy Pork Broth, Selected Beef & Lamb Platter, and Dolar Shop Shrimp Pate, are particularly lauded for their taste and tenderness. The Market Table, offering DIY sauce and dessert bars, adds an interactive and enjoyable element to the dining experience.
While some reviewers mention the price point as slightly hefty, they acknowledge the value in the seasonal set menus and individual sets offered. The sauce bar, featuring a variety of sauces, fruits, and snacks, is a standout feature that enhances the overall dining experience.
With a focus on high-quality ingredients, top-notch flavors, and a diverse menu selection, The Dolar Shop stands out as a must-visit hot pot destination in New York City. Experience the culinary delights and exceptional service that have garnered rave reviews from customers, making it a top-tier hot pot spot in the city.
The Dolar Shop Menu
Location
Address: 55 3rd Ave New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 590-0034
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- Casual, Trendy, UpscaleYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for DinnerYes
- Street ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Happy Hour SpecialsYes
- Beer & Wine OnlyYes
- Women-ownedYes
- Outdoor SeatingNo
- Offers CateringNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- TVNo
- Heated Outdoor SeatingNo
- Covered Outdoor SeatingNo
- Private DiningNo
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Samantha Y.
My fave hotpot place in New York! The soup bases aren't extraordinary but the meat tho The meat is definitely higher quality compared to other hotpot spots and their shrimp pate is just the best!
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Author: Molly Z.
My favorite hot pot in Manhattan!!! The Dolar Shop has never let me down with its top quality ingredients, amazing service, and unlimited DIY sauce & dessert bar (the newly upgraded Market Table is AMAZING). Depending on when you visit, you can either order a la carte, seasonal set menus, or AYCE. The seasonal set menus are great and include more than enough for a single person. When you start the meal, the staff will offer to mix you a special dipping sauce - don't miss out on this because it is SO good. My must order items from the menu are the Chef's Creamy Pork Broth, Selected Beef & Lamb Platter, the Dolar Shop Shrimp Pate, and Hand-Crafted Noodles. Overall service and vibes are fantastic and ideal for a large group. Don't forget to leave room for the desserts at the Market Table and the complimentary soft serve at the end of the meal!
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Author: Deborah W.
Rating: 3.5 stars My friend and I stopped by on a Friday night at 8:30 PM and the restaurant was completely packed. I thankfully had made a reservation so we were seated a couple of minutes after we arrived in a comfortable side booth for two. Service was fast and our server was super nice. You order everything on the iPad but the total of everything was quite hefty especially for the amount of food you get. For my broth, I got the creamy pork broth and tomato broth. The tomato broth was disappointing since it was super watered down. However, the pork broth was so delicious, I would recommend just getting the pork broth next time. For meats we only ordered a ribeye. The quality of the ribeye we got was so good. It was shaved so thinly that it cooked in only a few seconds and was perfect. We got other items as well like veggies and meat/fish balls which were all very tasty but pretty much like all other hot pot places in the city. I did really like their sauce and dessert station. There was a great selection of sauce choices. And the tiny cut fruit, fermented sweet rice and popping jelly were such a great end to a meal. The main issue I had though was that the floor of the restaurant especially around the sauce area was super sticky and gross. I'm sure it is hard to clean with so many customers around but would be nice to be more mindful of it. All in all, a nice hot pot location but not sure if the hefty price tag is fully worth it.
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Author: Ingrid H.
I have eaten at many hotpot places but this was one of the best. The service makes you feel like a very important guest and the interior of the restaurant feels cool and modern. As others have mentioned, this place can get quite expensive. However, I feel they are overlooking the fantastic deal available with the individual "sets" available. When selecting a set, the fee for the broth is included, as well as the fee for using the "sauce bar" and you get a pretty large quantity of food. I dined with two other people and we each ordered our own set plus an additional plate of lamb, frozen tofu and some fresh bamboo shoots a la cart. We were stuffed by the end and the total came out to around $50 a person. If you're attempting to eat here on a budget, the sets are definitely the way to go. I initially found it sort of silly that you need to pay per person to use the sauce bar here if you don't get a pre set meal, but the sauce bar is really so much more than that. It's a long table with fresh fruit and snacks and cold salads in addition to the sauces and you definitely could fill up on stuff from here if you found your pre set meal didn't include enough food. However, the plate of meat they give you per person is quite large. The hallmark of a good hot pot spot for me, is whether or not the broth is able to sufficiently season your food. Some cheaper places leave you leaning on your sauce to season every bite, but here, it's possible to enjoy without covering everything in sauce. We ordered a plate of bamboo shoots in addition to our sets and I have never had fresh bamboo like this before. It was so delicious, like a subtly sweet tender asparagus. The meat was all tender and high quality and the vegetable plate seemed well portioned for one person. It also included some shrimp paste which I've never tried before. When cooked it created a beautiful bouncy shrimp ball which I really enjoyed. I had a great time here and will definitely come back as I am intrigued by the all you can eat deal they begin offering late night. The soft serve ice cream cone they offer you at the end is just the icing on the cake!