De Tasty Hot Pot Restaurant

3.9 ( 280 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM See Hours
$20–30
422 Eddy St, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
+1 607-821-2312

De Tasty Hot Pot Restaurant, located at 422 Eddy St in Ithaca, NY, is gaining a reputation for its authentic Szechuan flavors and outstanding service. Diners rave about the generous portion sizes at reasonable prices, with many stating that the menu offerings surpass even the hot pot experience. Customer reviews highlight the standout dishes—from the spicy mapo tofu and la zi ji (popcorn chicken with chili peppers) to the savory beef stir-fry with hot chili peppers and lamb seasoned with cumin. Ryan Chan notes that while the hot pot is good, the other dishes are truly where the restaurant excels.

Reviewers consistently mention the exceptional taste and freshness of the food. Jackie L, a frequent diner from NYC, enthusiastically shares that every dish is top-notch, claiming that De Tasty is among the best Szechuan spots in the region. Evelyn Liew, a devoted patron, fondly recalls her multiple visits during her daughter's time at Cornell, underscoring the restaurant's ability to create memorable dining experiences.

The humble owner is often seen engaging with patrons, seeking feedback to enhance the menu, which adds a personal touch to the dining experience. Overall, De Tasty Hot Pot Restaurant promises an exciting culinary adventure for those seeking exquisite Szechuan cuisine in Ithaca.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids

Reviews For De Tasty Hot Pot Restaurant

Ryan Chan
Jun 17,2025
They serve incredible and authentic Szechuan style food with reasonable prices and large portions. Despite the restaurant's name, I'd suggest the menu dishes over the hot pot. Can't go wrong with the mapo tofu or la zi ji
Jackie L
Jun 2,2025
WOW. This place deserves 6 stars. If you like szechuan/spicy Chinese food, you NEED to come here. Seriously. Came in half an hour before closing and every single dish was amazing. I'm from NYC, which has no deficit of authentic Szechuan restaurants in flushing and Manhattan, but I can honestly say that this place is one of the best and it's a shame that I don't live in Ithaca to eat here more often. It's the perfect combination of great food and great prices. The prices here cannot be beat. Most of our dishes were less than 20. The food: again, every single dish we got was great. Beef stir fried with hot chili peppers, popcorn chicken with chili peppers (la zhi ji), lamb with cumin, and mao xue wan were all 10/10. The egg drop soup with beef was delicious too. The owner is really humble and came to ask for feedback after the meal and said that he uses customer feedback to improve their food. But honestly, I would come back just for the food alone. Price is a bonus. Note that they changed owners about 10 months ago.
Oscar Lam
May 13,2025
My number one restaurant in c-town! I go here at least once a week and love every single dish.
Evelyn Liew
Apr 25,2025
If you love Sichuan hot pot or dishes ... excellent food in this basement restaurant at Ithaca. Discovered this place during my daughter’s last semester in Cornell. We went there like 15 times within a 3 month period. Very memorable and will it miss it lots
Charles Woodard
Apr 17,2025
Nice restaurant, great food and good staff. This is the first time I have dined here, the staff and service is very good. The Hot Pot and jasmine tea were excellent. Cannot wait to try the other meals on the menu.
Vivian Lu
Mar 26,2025
Delicious and authentic Chinese food! Great portions for the price, and some of the tastiest food in Ithaca regardless of cuisine. We didn’t get the hot pot. The spicy chicken with peppers, cumin lamb, and bok choy were flavorful and came out hot and fresh.
Ornwara Tritrakarn
Mar 25,2025
My favourite restaurant in Ithaca!!! Most dishes are very tasty and the price is reasonable too. Best if you come with a big group so that you can try various dishes! Some might find the food too oily though.
Monica
Mar 13,2025
Wow I was really impressed by this place! All the dishes we ordered were delicious. I especially love the lamb dish and the pork belly dish was also good. The string beans were also really flavorful. We went during a weekday for an early dinner in the summer so there wasn’t a lot of people and the service was prompt and the food came out fast. The restaurant itself is at the bottom of some stairs so you might miss it if you’re not looking for it. The inside has lots of seating and it feels like your typical Chinese restaurant with a somewhat of a dark interior.

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