I've always seen this place whenever I stop by for Chicha, but I'm so glad I was able to finally try it! I brought my dad here since it's probably something he would like. Walking in, it's a very casual joint with a few seatings, but definitely enough. Especially how quick they serve the food here. This restaurant is also a bit more modern, so it's may be more technologically advance for Chinese elders. You order through the phone and checkout on the phone; however, I'm sure the server will help order too since they're proficient with Chinese. My dad ordered a braised pork rib bowl and I ordered a boneless yellow chicken with medium spicy. I wasn't sure what to expect, since it was my first time trying this. Our bowls were served quick and each entree comes with a bowl of rice. I only really tried my own, which was the yellow chicken and it was pretty good! It has a herbally taste to it, but it's quite flavorful. Portions are great as well. I tired the pork and it was really soft and tender, my dad really enjoyed this one a lot. We will visit here next time for a quick and easy meal.

My wife and I were visiting San Gabriel from Northern California, looking for regional Chinese dishes we hadn't tried before. On a recent trip to Southeast Asia, we had a long layover in Shanghai, where we sampled local dishes that completely changed the way we thought about Chinese cuisine. We realized there was so much more depth and variety than we had ever experienced, and we hoped to find something similar here in Southern California. San Gabriel did not disappoint -- the area is packed with incredible restaurants showcasing different Chinese regional specialties. We chose Ikka Sizzling Pot because it reminded me of the flavors and dishes we had fallen in love with in Shanghai, and I was hoping to relive that excitement. We ordered the chicken with intestines, the lamb, and the pork ribs. Normally, when dining at Chinese restaurants in Northern California, I bring my own Thai bird's eye chilies because no matter how spicy I ask for, it's rarely enough. But not at Ikka. The food was packed with bold flavors and just the right amount of heat -- enough to work up a good sweat. I also noticed a light numbing sensation in my mouth that took the experience to another level. That's when it hit me: this was the famous Sichuan peppercorn that I had only heard about from food explorers like Sonny and Mark on YouTube during their trips to China. I've had mala hotpot and Sichuan-style dishes up north, but I've never truly experienced that signature peppercorn-induced numbing satisfaction -- until now. My wife and I finished all three dishes and couldn't help but laugh (and feel a little embarrassed) when we looked around and saw other couples sharing just one dish. But hey, don't judge us -- it was that good. Truly a life-changing food experience. If you're in San Gabriel and looking for authentic, bold, and exciting flavors, Ikka is a must-try.

The pots all came sizzling hot! My favourite was the chicken and pork intestines pot, since the chicken was juicy and the pork intestines were not smelly at all. Really liked beef and potato pot also~ the potato slices were very flavourful. The lamb pot was good as the lamb was not overly gamey. The golden soup with beef was decent, but it was a bit too salty for my liking and only had a few slices of beef. The side dishes were good~ we liked the shredded potato and seaweed. Restaurant was clean and service was efficient.

I've seen Ikka many times since it's in a popular plaza, but I never tried it until recently. One night, when I couldn't decide on what to eat (the real struggle, iykyk), I decided to give it a shot. Came around 6:30 PM, and it was busy, but I snagged a small table in the corner--solo diner advantage! The concept is simple: they serve a variety of braised items in sizzling stone pots. I ordered the braised chicken and intestines pot, medium spicy, along with a side dish of cucumber, woodear, and tofu skin. The side was refreshing, but nothing special. When the pot arrived, it was sizzling hot, and the sauce was delicious--savory with just the right amount of spice. The chicken was tender, and the intestines were perfectly cooked. This is definitely the kind of dish that begs for a couple of bowls of rice! Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait to come back to try another pot. I'll definitely be adding this to my rotation.

My wife loves hot pot and various soup type dishes, but we saw that this "sizzling pot" restaurant was slightly different than a standard hot pot establishment. I came here with my wife for dinner to see what it was like. The AC was not on fully, so it was definitely a bit on the warmer side. It's a small hole in the wall restaurant and the service was decent. I ended up getting the boneless chicken and added a sous vide egg. My wife got the braised chicken with pork intestines. The chicken was quite tasty and the sauce was nice. The pot came with a big bowl of rice. The sous vide egg that I paid extra for, definitely complimented the chicken and the rice. The serving size was just enough for me, and I did not have any leftovers. Overall it's a solid restaurant, nothing amazing but definitely worth a try.

You can always count on me to order pork trotters whenever it's on the menu, and @ikka_sizzling_pot has a deliciously quick version, where they braise all of their meat in clay pots and are ready in only 5-10 minutes! In addition to the tasty flavor, pork trotters also provide you with collagen (benefits include maintaining healthy skin, relieving joint paint, and contributing to muscle gain) Cold side dishes and soups are also a must to balance with the very hot (temperature wise) main entrees. Bonus: spice levels can be customized for their sizzling dishes We had: Bone-In Yellow Braised Chicken, Yellow Braised Pork Trotter (bone-in), Cold Mixed Shredded Potato & Carrot, Cold Tribute Vegetables, Tremella & Pear Soup

We stumbled across this spot on yelp and decided to give it a try. It was the best decision ever. The small plates are delicious and pair very well with the main entrees. The Shredded Potato have the traditional chinese numbing space which is absolutely delicious. The Cucumbers are sweet and tangy - also delicious! And the Cold Mixed Seaweed is very refreshing in between bites of the main entree. For their main entrees, we only ordered the sizzling pot and it did not disappoint! We got their Braised Chicken (bone-in), their Braised Pork Trotter, and Braised Lamb Chops. The Pork Trotter was my favorite while the Lamp Chops were my boyfriends favorite. We didn't love the chicken as much, but ordered it as it was recommended by our server. It has great flavor but the pork and lamb was just way more flavorful! We both enjoy spicy food and this place can get spicy so if you have a low spice tolerance, would recommend going for mild or spice on the side. Overall 10/10 would recommend to others, We will definitely be back for more!

Why does this restaurant have to be so far away from where I live? I would be a happy man if they have a branch in West LA because the quality and taste of the food from Ikka Sizzling Pot is just impeccable ! The service has always been great! Your food is served rather quickly, and the cleanliness standard is great! The place is also cozy but spacious! The Food: - Boneless Yellow Braised Chicken Combo (10/10): I have ordered this dish on multiple occasions. All I know is that the diminishing marginal returns haven't kicked in, or perhaps it's that good ! The seasoning on the dish is immaculate! The meat texture is also cooked to perfection! I also liked how they added broccoli on the dish and there is an option to add an egg for an additional charge and I recommend that you consider adding it to your pot! - Golden Chili Rice Noodle (10/10): I enjoyed this just as much. The vegetables and meat they put in this bowl were plenty and the spice of the dish was a little spicy, but addictive! I also like their quail eggs and tofu skin! Overall, I really enjoyed the food here and would HIGHLY recommend anyone who likes sizzling pots. Not to mention, I thought their pricing was reasonable and parking was easy to find (it's free parking).