Everything about this place is a vibe. Cool decor, clean spaces, and items are all well organized…read more There is a huge variety of foods--veggies, tofu, meatballs, milk teas, crepe cake....and a huuuuuuge sauce bar! Also, all the meats we had were really great--they were all flavorful, tender, and beautifully marbled. Broths (we had spicy miso and mala) were also very flavorful, more so than most shabu/hot pot places I've had in Georgia. The thing that drives it all home though is the service. You have excellent servers who are considerate and know when to step away and give you some time, or when to come in and ask if you needed anything else. Our server was friendly, empathetic, and an absolute star. Also, the runners and bussers come in quickly and silently when attending to your table, yet are friendly when responding, well versed on the menu offerings, and quick to take action with anything you needed. I have literally never seen such top tier service at any Asian establishment, let alone restaurants in general. We will be back for the service alone; they contributed greatly to the overall experience so props to management for their excellent employee hiring/training.

First time ever at this location and everything was on point. The meats came out quickly and the…read moresides were replenished often. Service was absolutely fantastic. All in all, a fun night out for a group of 6. Wish they had liquor selections. We only saw soju and sake on the menu when we went

Its been a while since I've been to J Mini's since they reopened after their renovations, and I…read moremust say, it's still just as good as before! The place is always clean, and the staff is always so nice and helpful! I always get the beef bone broth, but my favorite part about J Mini's has to be their sauce bar! They have such a great variety of sauces, so you can create your own or choose from their premade options. J Mini's is always my quick go-to spot whenever I'm craving regular hot pot!

THE OG. When…read morecraving for just basic no frills, no disappointment hot pot this is the place I go. Like stated above this place is the OG. They stay consistent and that's why no matter how many other fancy hot pot places open up, this place will always survive. Always friendly, always helpful, dependable.

Food Quality: Xi Hotpot was one of the worst dining…read moreexperiences I've had. The food was very expensive and overpriced for the small portions that were served. The quality and quantity did not justify the price. The spicy beef broth was also horrible; all I could taste was black pepper, which was overused and completely overpowered the broth, killing my taste buds and leaving it with no flavor. Service: The customer service was extremely poor, with little to no attention given to customers. The overall experience felt unwelcoming. Atmosphere: To make matters worse, the owner was smoking cigarettes inside the restaurant, which made the environment unpleasant. Overall: I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

Amazing hotpot spot. I went around 530 on a Friday and it was not crowded at all. Service was fast…read moreand kind. While I try to only eat at AYCE hotpot locations, this place was surprisingly good value. There is a buy two get one free plate if meat deal and the atmosphere is sleek and modern.

One of my go tos for hot pot in the area. Lunch is priced well at $19.99 including on weekends…read more Dinner features an enhanced selection of seafood for a little more. Almost everything is self serve here including the complimentary sodas and water.

Came back again for dinner yesterday. Seems like after our last visit they lowered the dinner price…read morefrom $35 to $30pp. Dinner includes seafood (crab, clam,etc). The meats were super fatty and tough and not super great quality. It's also not that sanitary too because people were picking up dishes and putting it back so they can get the "best one" There is a 90 min dining limit. We arrived at 5:58 and they asked us to checkout at 7:10 and told us we couldn't order anymore. Mind you we still had about 20 mins left! They clearly do not abide by their own policies. When asked, the server told us "we usually ask customers to leave earlier if it's busy". What? Great way to keep customers coming back lol, NOT. Also, their a/c was broken while we were there and it was so hot! No mentions or apologizing of this at all. Clearly customer service is not a priority... Will not revisit and I recommend you steer clear. There are better hot pot spots around.

As a hotpot vet, I was a bit bummed that they did not have a tomyum broth, but I asked the server…read morewhat was his fav broth, and he did not disappoint. I went with the spicy dashi which was flavorful and not overpowering with spice. I added a bit more to my liking from the buffet bar which was also nicely set up. Workers are constantly overlooking to keep the bar clean and stocked. They have a very good variety of veggies, noodles, seafood and even dumplings. The self serve icecream and bingsu also adds a nice touch to the sweetness after hotpot. My server was very attentive and swift ad he took care of multiple tables in his section. There was also a little sign asking for a 5 star review which they gave a little gift in return which was pretty sweet for my daughter. The nice lady which seemed to be the owner was very polite and engaging, making sure everything was ok and if we needed anything else. Definitely a very good experience and would come back here for hot pot.

Visited on Sunday evening with my boyfriend and ordered Combo B, which is the AYCE meat/seafood…read moreoption (that excludes premium rib-eye). For our broth bases, I chose the Mara while my boyfriend picked the Deungchon-- both were flavorful and great choices. While waiting for our hot pots and meat, I checked out the hot bar, which had side dishes like tteokbokki, japchae, fried rice, and more. I had some dishes from the bar as little appetizers, and they were tasty. For meats, we mostly ordered the non-fatty beef, brisket, and rib-eye. The meat quality was good. My boyfriend also ordered a round of clams and mussels. I personally wasn't too interested because they looked a bit unappealing, but he said they were okay. As a quick intermission from the shabu, we both enjoyed the shaved ice dessert. Unfortunately, near the end of our dining experience, while finishing our last plate of meat, my boyfriend noticed something crawling on the table. He lifted the water cup and found an inchworm. We think it may have come from one of the vegetables we grabbed earlier. We notified our server, who simply squished it and asked if we wanted a new cup. We declined and decided to leave. The inchworm incident definitely brought the experience down significantly, even though it happened near the end of our meal, and it honestly made me consider giving this place only two stars. However, I'm hoping it was just an unlucky mistake because I otherwise enjoyed 9292 Shabu and hope they improve their sanitation practices moving forward.

The food here is exceptional. They offer four different hot pot base options, and my personal…read morefavorite is the dry spicy mix. I visit almost every week and still never grow tired of it. Each experience is just as enjoyable as the first, and the quality remains consistently impressive. The customer service is excellent, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. There is also a wide variety of ingredients available to customize your bowl. Since everything is priced by weight, I recommend selecting only as much as you are prepared to eat. Having tried every option on the menu, my top recommendation is the spicy hot pot beef broth. It is extremely flavorful, though customers should be mindful when choosing their spice level, as even the medium option can be quite spicy. My second favorite is the dry spicy mix, shown in my photo. After experimenting with the different broths, this became my preferred choice. However, it is best suited for those who enjoy a drier style, and the spice level tends to feel more intense compared to the soup-based options. My third choice is the tomato beef broth, which was my least favorite personally. Lastly, the spicy and sour beef broth was acceptable, though it did not particularly appeal to my taste.

We always try to stop by here for a cozy, comforting meal whenever we're in town. The ordering…read moreprocess is very simple, you grab a bowl and fill it with whatever you like from the buffet line. They have a large variety of vegetables, meats, seafood, and carb options. Once you're done, they weigh your bowl and you choose your preferred broth and spice level. My go-to is the tomato base, it's so flavorful. The food comes out quickly, and the service has been efficient and friendly. It's one of our favorite dependable spots when we're craving something easy, quick and satisfying.

Best Chinese hot pot in Duluth! I cannot express how much I recommend this place. Especially if you…read morecan catch the lunch deal which is AYCE $24.99. What a steal for all of the food options! They have an amazing sauce bar, fridged items, skewers and sides. I personally liked the skewered meats better than the thinly sliced meats. Everything was clean, fresh and restocked well. Both of the broths we got were flavorful; spicy broth (less spicy) and pork bone broth. The customer service was also amazing. The guy kept checking in on us and keep wanting to ensure we try all the right things and had enough food. I will be back and will be bringing all of my friends and family!

3.5 Stars (I wish Yelp allowed half stars!)…read more Overall, this place was good. It offers a fun and different dining experience since everything is centered around hot pot and skewers. The biggest pro is the value. Dinner is $34.99 AYCE and lunch is $24.99 AYCE, which I think is very reasonable. Another huge plus is that there is no time limit. We ended up staying for over 4 hours just eating, chatting, and catching up. Not once did the staff try to rush us. They were actually only about 30 minutes from closing, and they still let us relax without making us feel uncomfortable. That level of hospitality was definitely appreciated. For the hot pot, you can choose multiple soup bases. Some premium broths cost extra, and if you want four different broths, there's an additional $12.99 charge. Personally, I think two broths are more than enough. With four sections, there's barely any room left to cook your meats, vegetables, and noodles. We tried the Tom Yum and Tomato broths. They tasted surprisingly similar since they're both tomato-based, but in my opinion, the Tom Yum had more flavor. Their tomatoes tasted like straight up tomato sauce. We also sampled the mushroom broth, which was pretty good, although it does have a noticeable herbal flavor from the Chinese herbs they add. One thing I really liked was the self-serve setup. There's a large sauce bar where you can customize your dipping sauce, along with a cold bar offering appetizers, fruit, and desserts. They also have a freezer stocked with several ice cream flavors and a refrigerator full of complimentary drinks like honey pomelo tea, citrus tea, sweet tea, honey green tea, and pear juice; all included with the AYCE price. The refrigerated food section is well stocked with vegetables, noodles, meats, seafood, dumplings, fish paste, pork paste, shrimp paste, and plenty of skewers. The skewers were tiny because each one usually only had a single small piece of food on it. I guess that's the point....it keeps everything from getting lost in the hot pot! They also provide a rolling cart beside your table for extra space, which is actually really useful because your table fills up quickly. Overall, while nothing completely wowed me, the price, variety, and relaxed atmosphere make it worth visiting. I'd definitely come back when I'm really hungry and just want to chow down with friends for a few hours.

Sorimmara is one of those spots where you grab a bowl, pick ALL your own meats, noodles, veggies,…read moreand toppings, and then choose between malatang or mala xiang guo. My favorites were the Rose Mala Xiang Guo and the Black Mala Xiang Guo：both packed with spicy, numbing mala flavor but completely different vibes.

Too expensive, missing key Malatang ingredients…read more Used to love this place but recently it's gone down hill I can't justify coming back. Also on a weekend 3 hours before closing they "Ran out" of green onions and the garlic was barely chopped - ended up having sauce with quarter sized garlic cloves I used to prefer this place because it's Korean style Malatang but not anymore man - how could you have no green onions and charge like $40 for a 2lb bowl

Came for the food be has my wife swore on it, and she was right. This place is great, get better…read morethan chubby cattle or other various places we've been. The hostess was very kind and made us feel welcome the moment we came in, but let me tell you about the best part. Our server Hai was awesome! Went above and beyond to make sure we understood everything and had exactly what we wanted. I will pass the other restaurants just to drive up here for him! Give it a shot, you'll love it.

I am impressed how they can have all the ingredients of both a decent hot pot and KBBQ and still…read morefumble both so badly. First off vibes. Honestly, not bad. Friendly helpful staff and easy ordering. Easy access to sauces and sides. The bad. The ingredient quality was so bad that it was barely eatable. (I have been eating hot pot and KBBQ all over Duluth and Buford Highway so I know how to cook and what to expect from both). The sauces were so processed and bland that they were making the meat somehow worse. The veggies that I had were good and the broth was nice. If you are vegetarian you'd be fine but there is not a no meat option for ordering so it would not at all be worth it. If there were not the expectation that the meat is the main thing you are going for, I may have been able to give a 3 or at least a 2.5, but, no, it was bad. This is a review for this location only. And only of the lunch meal. I have had a dinner at another KPOT and it was a good experience. Not the best compared to a dedicated KBBQ or Hot Pot restaurant. But certainly eatable.

If you're Taiwanese or on the hunt for legit hot pot, GO TO POP POT. The owner (?) told us her…read moreingredients are specially sourced from Taiwan and the Taiwanese sausage we started with def tasted just look what I grew up with. Each of the hot pot options automatically comes with a TON of Taiwanese favs, ranging from 豬血糕 and fish balls to Napa cabbage and tofu. They let you select the spice level and have an add-on section with extra meat, egg, noodles, etc. Huge portions given the cost. It's been quiet both times I've gone in - shocked this place isn't more popular. Definitely a relaxing environment, regardless.

I have been coming to Pop Pot for YEARSSSS!!! And somehow I always take photos and forget to leave…read morea review. ‍ We seriously love it here. I always get the sukiyaki pot, and my kids are obsessed with the Taiwanese pot. And for the sauce? We always ask them to mix all three together trust me, that combo hits every single time. One thing I love is that everything comes fully made and all in one pot for you. Unlike other hot pot spots where you have to pick and cook everything yourself, this is quick, easy, and stress-free. If you want something fast, comforting, and consistent this is the spot.