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Bacogai, the premier Hot Pot Restaurant in Alameda, CA, offers an unforgettable dining experience. Our Shabu-Shabu Restaurant specializes in traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist. Located at 2651 Blanding Ave E, Alameda, CA 94501, our cozy restaurant is the perfect spot to gather with friends and family. Our menu features a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes, including our signature hot pot options. At Bacogai, we're passionate about serving only the freshest ingredients, carefully selected to ensure the highest quality and flavor. Our chefs are dedicated to crafting each dish with love and care, guaranteeing a truly exceptional culinary experience. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty Hot Pot meal or a flavorful Vietnamese dish, Bacogai has something for everyone. Come visit us today and indulge in a culinary adventure that will leave you wanting more!

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Sheila S
Sheila S -Local Guide
a year ago
The flavors of the hot pot and the appetizers were good. They are individual pots, but for those of us who have smaller stomach so we can share, some people ate their own. The hot pots 🥘 come with their own set of vegetables to...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Edna G
Edna G
9 months ago
So this was a random find and was only craving some hot pot on a cold Monday sprinkly evening. This place popped up on Yelp while checking in the area I was in and I said let's check it out. We arrived around 6ish and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ngan Nguyen
Ngan Nguyen -Local Guide
a month ago
My friend loves this restaurant and said their hot pot was really good so I came here with her.Service was pretty good and the restaurant looks nice. I like the decor.For food, we ordered lau ox tail (beef hot pot) and lau canh chua (sweet...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kailiang Huang
Kailiang Huang -Local Guide
6 months ago
Vietnam style individual hotpot.The environment is relax and chill.The food is unique, just slight westernize but still keep the basics Vietnamese essence.
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Elaine Wang
Elaine Wang -Local Guide
a year ago
Overall I liked the food here. Actually I was surprised by how much I liked their 2 appetizers. The duck salad was super refreshing and the shrimp crackers added a nice contrast in texture. It didn't have that much duck, but that made it taste...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jocelyn Lee
Jocelyn Lee -Local Guide
2 months ago
What a hidden gem of a Vietnamese restaurant! We had the duck salad (refreshing, flavorful and substantial), the crab rolls (crispy and packed with meat) and the seafood hotpot (clear, flavorful, broth- very unique. Tons of ingredients). And for dessert, we had both the coconut...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rany M. Truong
Rany M. Truong -Local Guide
a year ago
First time here and very impressed!Not you typical Vietnamese restaurant you would go to for pho. This place specializes in family style hot pot. The menu says recommended for one person but I shared. We ordered a bunch of sides on top of the hotpot...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Matee Mana
Matee Mana -Local Guide
5 months ago
Excellent and unique eatery offering Vietnamese personal hot pot, banh hoi, and all the add ons you could want for your hot pot 🍲All their dishes is a ‘hit’ for my tastes. The personal hot pot is their signature offerings, but their appetizers and pandan...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Erik Kolacek
Erik Kolacek -Local Guide
a year ago
I'm just going to say from the get-go that the food here deserves way more than 5 stars. So delicious! Oxtail, Wagyu, and Angus beef that tastes like butter and melts in your mouth. Lovingly prepared. Presented beautifully and served by the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Michael Chang
Michael Chang -Local Guide
a year ago
Bacogai surprised me with their atypical take on Vietnamese food. First off, Bacogai does not have an extensive menu. You are limited to a few appetizers and entrees if you are not doing hot pot. This is not the place for you if you're looking...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Elena Uranwala
Elena Uranwala
2 years ago
YUM. Cute space, friendly staff, amazing food. For those who eat a lot of hot-pot, this is the real deal. We ordered the duck salad, beef luc lac, oxtail hot pot, with dessert. Everything was so flavorful! Personally, highly recommend the oxtail order. Whatever you...Read More
A. Weiss
A. Weiss -Local Guide
2 years ago
Portions are ridiculously tiny and service is slow. You can see the photos of the fishballs you get in your soup. They charge $5 for 1 clump of mushroom. The soup took 30 minutes and the sides took so long that the fire ran out...Read More
Scott P. Hu
Scott P. Hu -Local Guide
4 days ago
I’ve had this place on my list and finally had a chance to give it a try…I went there for lunch with a couple colleagues and we all ordered the Chicken Noodle Soup with the fresh rice noodles. The presentation was beautiful, even though it’s...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Susie Q Wang
Susie Q Wang -Local Guide
a year ago
We were absolutely blown away by Bacogai. The team at Burma informed us Kayla (former staff) started her own hot pot restaurant in Alameda! What a treasure and new edition to the food scene in the East Bay and notably, Alameda Island. This is a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Demian
Demian -Local Guide
a year ago
Visited during the soft opening phase. Was able to be seated right away and without a reservation. Order was placed quickly and food was brought out in good time. Service slowed down a bit when we wanted to order more add ons, but the place...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
clelia barthel
clelia barthel
2 years ago
Marion McCurry
Marion McCurry
a year ago
Emily and the team at Bacogai deliver a delicious and unique dining experience. We had the duck salad, crab roll, shaking beef, oxtail hot pot, and the waffle for dessert. The food was fresh, the service was prompt, and the atmosphere was pleasant. The shaking...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Trig
Trig -Local Guide
a year ago
The food was amazing. I'll be honest, I went here thinking the food was not going to live up to the cost but I can say it was worth every penny. I had the pork hot pot and my wife had the vegetarian hot pot....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
diana b
diana b -Local Guide
11 months ago
I liked the canh chua hot pot. The oxtail hot pot tasted like pho, but with tiny pieces of oxtail; I wished I tried the pork bone marrow one instead. The beef la lot, which usually is my favorite, is very oily here; the lettuce...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
B. Wai
B. Wai -Local Guide
a year ago
I give this place a 3.5 stars rating.This place is relatively new and to me it's a Vietnamese fusion restaurant with hotpot. The place looks pretty nice and is roomy that everyone can sit comfortably. The food options on the menu are quite simple and...Read More
Joyce
Joyce
2 years ago
Came here with a group of 5 and ordered the duck salad, fried spring rolls, all the hot pot flavors (except the vegan one), lemongrass pork, and pandan waffle.Everything was flavorful and presented beautifully. The duck salad was my favorite! My first time trying Vietnamese...Read More
Bo Mulverse
Bo Mulverse
2 years ago
Food here doesn’t taste bad, hotpot broth is rich and flavorful and the add on beef toro tasted amazing. However we’d never come back here again giving the portion and the price of the dishes, 2 tiny egg rolls for $11 and $27 for a...Read More
Joshua Laroya
Joshua Laroya -Local Guide
a year ago
Great place, just a bit pricy.Vegetarian options: I had the vegan hot pot and it was amazing all on its own.Parking: It exists.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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