Sonya 5L Electric Dual-Sided Shabu Shabu & Mongolian Hot Pot – Stainless Steel, Large Capacity for Family Meals & Hot Pot Parties

This pot arrived yesterday and we tried it right away, and it blew us away. First off, it's all very well constructed. The pot was solid and the plate separating the two sides is connected well. The lid and lid handle feel good and sturdy. Second off, it's well designed. The pot has a small well in the bottom so it can fit on the hot plate without moving around or wobbling. The temperature control is very quick, I left it on low with the lid on until it started simmering, almost boiling, and took the lid off and kept it on low to maintain a simmer while we ate. Finally, this is just so versatile and practical. It's a huge pot that can be used for a larger group of people, but still works for a smaller group in case it's just my husband and I. I'm also able to use the hot plate separately, since we usually follow meals with tea and it is super convenient for keeping the kettle hot so we can steep the tea multiple times without trips back into the kitchen. Overall I would highly recommend this hot pot setup!!

Works very well. Heating steadily and quickly. Easy to clean up. 100x better than my previous purchase from Dezin which stopped heating after a few uses.

I went back and forth on finding the best hotpot online and had purchased a few in the past that didn’t meet my expectations. However, this hotpot was a game changer. The pot itself is super sturdy and easy to clean and comes separate from the electric heating base. We used the little sheep brand hotpot soup base and added an equal 6 cups of water to each side and had no issues with leaking. The electric heating base works amazingly and heats up well enough that the soup boils well. It also automatically turns down the heat after a while but if you prefer to have a constant boil you can just adjust turn the heat up as needed. Such a great addition to your home if you love spending money eating hotpot at restaurants. You get to enjoy restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone in search of a good quality hotpot.

I read the owners manual so I know what to do & proper care. However, don’t out sticky rice cake or taro into the pot too early, as it’ll stick to the bottom. I swapped my original hotpot out for this bc this is stainless steel, no toxic nonstick coating. But the sticking to the bottom was a bit annoying. I had to soak it in soap water then scrub it. There’s also a bulky portion built into the pot, and when something is stuck on that, hard to scrub it off…

I've used camp burners with butane canister cartridges for indoor hot pot. We've always done that in our household. But I really hate having to keep a count on how many cans of butane we have. There have been times we've prepared everything for hot pot and then realize that we are out of butane. So I've researched and looked for an alternative fuel for hot pot. I've tried those portable induction tops and it takes forever to get the liquid/broth boiling! Once you've added cold ingredients to the broth, it takes forever for the liquid to get back up to boiling. So I am posting a review for this Sonya Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Electric Mongolian Hot Pot because this worked so well last night when we used it. Gets hot very fast and keeps temp. Worked really really during last night's hot pot session. The pot is very easy to clean even though it has a divider in it. And the divider is a must! One side for spicy and the other for non-spicy. Look no further for a great working hot pot. I think I may be getting a few of these for my siblings for Christmas!

This Shabu Shabu Pot is very similar to the one we had at our table in a Shabu Shabu restaurant in Hawaii. Not sure how much we will use it but we had a wonderful dinner right after we purchased it. It is big enough for 4 easily. The separate compartments allow for two individual recipes that could easily serve 2 from each compartment. My husband is thrilled, as he loves all soups. This is a very healthy and fun way to eat your veggies, seafood, and proteins. The only care that must be taken is the power supply. We used a heavy duty extension cord to reach the table. You must take care the cord is well out of the way of diners. We have since purchased some "instant" soup bases that we will eventually try. However it is easy to find many recipes to use in this device. It was a fun and more unusual dinner experience at home. Recommend for smaller adult get-togethers.

I love this hot pot and I have been owning it since November 2020 so for a year now. It’s easy to control the temperature and easy to clean. It does not leak what so ever. I did test the hotpot when I first got it to make sure there was no leakage. It does make a slight sizzling/ rattling sound but I am ok with that because I know it’s heating and it will remind me that it’s on and hot. It will only make that sound when it’s starting to heat up or when I want it to reach a high temperature. It’s normal to hear that sound and not a defect. The hotpot is not heavy either. Overall I am very happy I got this hotpot since I save a lot of money instead of going to restaurants.

Easy to use and clean. Nice looking! But…..Product is very thin, doesn’t feel like stainless steelFor the price we paid and a very thin material, I think the price is too high. I bought stainless steel pot before and this is my only concern. When you lift it up. You can feel it’s super light& thin.I like that it is easy to use and big but cord underneath is way too hot so I had to wrap aluminum foil around it. Just to protect this from catching on fire(I shouldn’t have to do this)If you bought this. Try, check out cord underneath after you plug in for a while. You can feel how hot the cord is.