Ashley C.

Came to check out this restaurant because of their current 10% off deal on Instagram. I was a little skeptical because usually with these restaurants that try to do too many things in one spot, it isn't the best. First off we walked up to the restaurant and there were workers just smoking out in front of the door. We had no choice but to walk through the smoke which was so gross! They have one set dinner menu that includes mostly everything, and then the supreme option offers just a handful of extra options, which weren't worth the extra $14 to me. The Korean BBQ meats are actually cooked by them in the back and then they bring it out, which surprised me. I do love cooking my own barbecue, but since we were with our kids, it did make it more convenient that they were cooking it already. The bulgogi and beef finger rib were our favorites. The nigiri and sashimi weren't really anything outstanding. The tamago seemed like it was frozen and defrosted because when it came out it was slightly cold/too firm. The only ones we liked from the sushi menu were the tataki options since they actually had flavor. From the hotpot option, I did enjoy my tom yum broth. And they had tons of options for ingredients, vegetables, and sauces, so that part of the menu was pretty satisfying. The only thing is, I wish they had all their buffet and sauce items labeled, because I really couldn't tell what a lot of the sauces were. I just played it safe with a few items that I could recognize. They have a few dessert options - a few basic cake options in the buffet line, and then a freezer full of a few ice cream flavors. My favorite was actually the banana pudding that had sago in it. Again no label on that so I have no idea if it had a name but that's the best way I could describe it. The service was pretty good, our first server was super helpful and friendly, but then she went on break or left a few minutes after we were sat. The second server was not bad, but not quite as personable. I do really appreciate that they have the tablet to place our own orders so we don't have to wait on the server for most things. Overall, it wasn't the worst, but I just don't think I'd come back unless someone else picked the place. If I want AYCE Korean barbecue, sushi, or hotpot, I would just go to that specific type of restaurant only, rather than one that offers all of it.

Nini A.

Lazy Pot is one of those places where I was skeptical with the concept: AYCE hot pot, Korean BBQ AND sushi.. and wondered, "Okay, but which one of these is actually going to be good..?" Because there's no way you can have a restaurant that serves it all without compromising the quality of food. Turns out though, I was pleasantly surprised! Not as bad as I thought it would be. I came here with family about two months ago while visiting California, and we decided to do everything because why limit ourselves? I wasn't the one footing the bill (thanks, fam!), but looking at the prices, it can definitely add up and I don't think I would pay for the upgrades personally. But for this visit, I definitely left so ridiculously full that I don't think anyone could accuse me of not getting my money's worth. There is a limit to how many items you can order at once, which I know can sometimes be annoying at AYCE places, but it didn't bother me much here. Our orders came out at a pretty reasonable pace, and our server was nice and kept things moving. There's also a self-serve bar with other food and sides you can grab, so you're not exactly sitting there staring at an empty table while waiting for the next round. Now, the FOOD. Seafood is absolutely where Lazy Pot won me over. The sushi was surprisingly better than I thought! I went here expecting it to just taste subpar but anything seafood-related we ordered was superb, and I kept going back for more sushi throughout the meal (especially the sashimi). Easily my favorite part of the experience. Not the most exquisite sushi ever but great quality for this type of restaurant. For hot pot, I chose the tom yum broth and really enjoyed it. Tangy, flavorful, and a nice contrast when you're eating an ungodly amount of food in one sitting. The meats, however, are where that fifth star disappeared. The quality was just okay, particularly with the Korean BBQ and hot pot meats. Nothing was necessarily bad, but compared to how much I enjoyed the seafood, there was definitely a difference in quality. Then again, after you've cooked and eaten what feels like your 47th piece of meat, I feel like your taste buds start waving a white flag and everything becomes "meat." Still, if the meat quality were a little better, this would have been an easy five stars for me. I also really liked the atmosphere. We were seated in an area illuminated by blue lighting, which gave the room a cool, almost lounge-like vibe. Our table happened to be close to the restroom too, which normally isn't something I'd bother mentioning in a Yelp review, but after AYCE hot pot, KBBQ, sushi, AND multiple trips to the self-serve bar? Location, location, location. Lazy Pot is ambitious for trying to cram three different AYCE experiences under one roof, and while I do think some quality gets sacrificed with the meats, I can't say I walked away disappointed. Quite the opposite. The seafood exceeded my expectations, the sushi was genuinely good, I loved my tom yum broth, service was pleasant, and I practically had to roll myself out afterward. I'd say I'd come back, but I live out of state, so that's easier said than done. Still, for one of my meals while visiting California, this was a fun family outing and I'm glad I tried it.

Jennifer H.

Crazy Pot is definitely more than just a meal, it's an experience! The fun part is customizing your own hot pot. Each person gets their own broth, and you can add whatever you want from the many options: mini quail eggs, different noodles, rice cakes, theirs crab boil, veggies, and so much more. There's also a sauce bar with lots of options, plus fruit and other sides. We upgraded to premium, and overall there were a lot of things we really enjoyed. The ribs were SO good, the bulgogi and kalbi were delicious, and I really liked the tuna and seared salmon from the sushi options. I even got a second helping! The lion roll was another favorite of mine, and my girls loved that they could get simple rolls like cucumber or avocado. The buffet had calamari, fried chicken, and other items. The calamari was good but nothing stood out. Unfortunately, the crab legs were very overcooked, which was disappointing, and the filet mignon was also overcooked. They still had decent flavor, but those were not highlights. Every 10 minutes you can choose from different premium items and other meats, and the nigiri/sashimi selection includes 8 pieces. At the end, there are different ice cream flavors to choose from, which was a fun way to finish the meal. My girls had a great time, and I think that's what makes Crazy Pot special, it's interactive, fun, and there are so many choices that everyone can find something they enjoy. Not everything was perfect, but overall we had a really fun experience and enjoyed trying something different! Our server Heather was great!

James I.

Wild. $52.40 per person... I'm lost for words when it comes down to value. I came here for dinner, $40.99 per head. Mind you this was their lower tiered option, and for me it missed the mark. I was impressed with the entrance as you are greeted with a small waiting room area right in front of the bar. Greeted immediately and was seated when my party arrived. We were seated to the room just right of the bar which was very spacious, meant for larger parties. I was impressed at first glance at how massive the tables were and how they had a tablet to order. This where things got a little interesting. Our server did a great job describing our options: - everyone can order their broth - 3x items per hot pot protein, kkbq and sushi rolls - 8x items for sashimi - reorder every 10 minutes - order white rice and drinks with server Simple instructions, yet the downfall was that the ordering device was at one side of the table which made it a bit challenging to order items. Small screen and those who sat next to the device had no choice but to place orders for everyone. I saw other tables with two devices which they should do for all tables for a smoother experience for customers. Side dishes - typical appetizers. My party unfortunately had what seemed like an old batch. As the fries were not crispy, the fried rice was lukewarm, calamari no crisp bite. Seasoned well. Sushi options - mid at best. Quality was a bit lacking for me. The hand rolls were decently sized yet they felt like premade rolls and not made to order. The wasabi and ginger are hidden - they're located alongside a wall... not the best placement. Korean bbq - disappointed. The precooked meats were small portions, lukewarm, and lacked the bbq flavor that one would expect. No grills here so don't expect the cooking experience. Their steak was good despite it being thin. Hot pot - the shining star. Duh, it's called Crazy Pot. I orders the Szechuan spicy broth. Good kick. Decent options of seafood, mushrooms, noodles and other proteins. Overall just okay. The space itself is large but the flow and placement of where things were made it a bit challenging. Behind the bar was the appetizers, sauce bar, bowls, cutlery, fruit, ice cream and greens/veggies. A variety of items that made it a bit confusing and hard to find things. Not properly labeled and can get crowded. The hot pot items were placed in a walkway so people walking behind you as you try and select items. Be careful. Their trays are massive so you tend to grab more but once you're back at your table, playing Terris is a must. Glad I tried it once. But I don't think I'll be back. Not bad. No wow factor for me to come again.

Jenny Y.

This is a new AYCE hot pot, sushi, and Korean BBQ spot in Sacramento. You place your orders through a tablet, and there are also buffet-style items you can grab yourself. The tablet setup wasn't the most convenient for larger groups since it's stationed at one end of the table, so one person basically had to read through all the menu options for everyone else. One thing I liked was that the Korean BBQ meats come out already cooked. If you've ever tried managing both hot pot and grilling BBQ at the same time, you know it can be a lot. The galbi and shrimp were both well-seasoned and cooked nicely. I also really enjoyed the tom yum broth, it had a great balance of flavor without being overly sour, and it stayed flavorful even after cooking everything in it. I didn't spend much time looking through the tablet menu, but they seemed to offer a good selection of quality meats for the hot pot. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't perfect. While scooping food out of my hot pot, I found a sticker in the broth. I initially brushed it off, but later I picked up a piece of avocado sushi that appeared to have what looked like a squished bug on it. After that, I lost my appetite. Our server was sweet and attentive. She explained how everything worked, checked on us several times throughout the meal, and made sure we had everything we needed. Since we were celebrating a birthday, she also let the birthday girl spin the prize wheel and kindly applied the discount to our bill that day instead of making us come back to redeem it.

Kourtney W.

Came here to celebrate my cousin's birthday last night. The restaurant had plenty of seatings! It looks like there was about 3 big main rooms separated by walls for seatings. Our server was great! She was so attentive and friendly. I ordered the Tom yum soup and it was very flavorful. It's an interactive restaurant, where you get up and go get your choice of side items and hot food! As for the main dishes such as meats for your hot pot and sushi and grilled meat items, you order those on an iPad that's connected to your table and they'll bring those dishes out to you. Overall the food was good and it was a fun experience.

Janelle M.

I heard about Crazy Pot from a friend and decided to try them out for lunch. They do have a promotion until July 1 that they are taking 15% off the entire bill. The pricing for lunch is $25.99 and Dinner is $40.00. I think the pricing is great! Lunch had plenty of options. You pick your hot pot broth and you can change it up each round. I always love Tonkotsu so I stuck with that. My meat I stuck with prime ribeye and pork belly. My appetizers I ordered honey glazed pork belly, and cheese corn. My sushi... I ordered the Philly roll you can do half or whole rolls, Salmon shashimi and Tuna sashimi. The toppings you go and choose and get yourself and there is a wide selection even seafood. There is a buffet area with hot food items and a sauce and toppings bar. There is a organic station with fresh fruits and vegetables. To end your meal they have a freezer filled with different ice creams. The inside is decent. It's clean and siting a decent amount of patrons. The customer service didn't miss either. I will be back to check them out for dinner.

Ben T.

I really wanted to fall in love with this place. The combination of things made it seem like it would be a match made in heaven for my tastes. Let's start with the positives: you can grab stuff from the buffet area, which is always nice. There's an assortment of starters and other things. You can add stuff to your hotpot with all the different things there. Additionally, you can order via tablet, which makes the whole process streamlined. There is a timer in between rounds, but we didn't find it an issue during our time there. The KBBQ is interesting. The menu is definitely not as extensive as other places in the area, even compared to those businesses that also have a combination of offerings and not limited to KBBQ. They do the cooking, which means more time for you to eat. You don't have to worry about tending to the grill. However, even with a limited menu, the meats weren't the best. The cuts of the meat were subpar, when compared to comparable businesses. The tastes of the marinades were also not as good as we were hoping. Similarly, the sushi was not as good as we were hoping. When compared to other places that offer both KBBQ and sushi, the sushi here wasn't as good. Hotpot was solid, I will say. The amount of meat per order was impressive. I'd probably lean towards this place being a hotpot forward place, with some KBBQ and sushi. Other places are more KBBQ forward, but this definitely gave the vibe that hotpot is their feature that they're best at. Staff was awesome. The combination of everything made it feel like an OK experience but more leaning towards as could've been better, and Yelp gives that as 2, so I'll give them that.

Nga P.

Tried this place out tonight, and it wasn't too bad! I have had my fair share of hotpot with kbbq and/or sushi and I would say this ranks in my top 5. We went for the supreme menu for our first try, because we like to go big or go home. Also because we want to be able to try everything so we can rule out if we will try it again. For $54.99/adult and $27.99/child, I would say the price is steep. It's almost like Redhawk prices. For the supreme menu you only get snow crab legs, raw oysters, filet mignon, and bluefin toro. Is it worth it for $15 extra? I'm still debating. The main focus is hotpot and sushi, and then you get a side of Korean bbq that is order off the menu. You can focus on your hotpot while the rest they bring out to you. That is a plus, because sometimes I get overwhelmed when you have to grill and cook your hotpot! Service was good! Emilio took the time to explain the menu, he was very attentive with clearing our plates as long as being so kind to bring my cutlery even though it was self serve. He grabbed me crab crackers when he brought out my snow crab legs, and went to grab me a knife when I asked for scissors and they didn't have it. The place is really sleek and clean. Everything is granite inside and on the dark side. I liked that each table had a spotlight so my videos turn out clear. They are currently running two promotions; either 15% off your bill, or 99 cent beer. We definitely opted for the 15% and it really helped us save a bit.

Stephanie Y.

4.5 stars I've been to almost all of the sushi/hot pot/kbbq combo places and this one is the best imo. The broth was actually pretty good, which was a pleasant surprise. Usually that's the biggest disappointment at places like this. Tonkotsu could've used a bit more flavor, but it was good enough. Tom yum had good flavor. It's self-serve for hot food, veggies, fruit, sauces, noodles, seafood, ice cream cups, etc. They had some giant shrimp/prawns that my partner enjoyed. Noodles included ramen, clear (potato?) noodles, udon, vermicelli. It was decent selection overall. Sauce options were pretty limited though. They definitely needed yuzu and to label what was in the house and pre-made sauces. The meat, kbbq, and sushi is ordered through the tablet. It was nice that you can order without having to wait for the waiter. It's just 10 min between orders. I loved the American Kobe and Australian Wagyu (dinner only). They were freshly sliced and perfectly thin, like I like. Most places shave thicker slices, so it's not as tender. But here, it's thin like it's supposed to be. I liked that the kbbq meat is cooked already because then I can focus on my hot pot. The bulgogi did t seem like good quality, but tasted fine. The short rib was average and same for pork belly. Sushi is skimpy on rice, but that's fine because I'm trying to save room for other stuff lol. The corn cheese was not it.. I wouldn't get it again. Idk what they mix in it, but I didn't care for it. Looked more like cream cheese than cheese-pull type of cheese, if that makes sense. Service was great. William checked on us often and explained the menu, how to order, etc thoroughly. There's a lot of staff working so they clear dishes off your table quickly and bring out orders fast too. Layout of interior is large, but a bit confusing and not the most well thought out. It's a little skinny in the areas where the self-serve food is and can make it weird to navigate between other customers and workers with dishes, carts, etc. It also only takes one person to block the whole fruit, veggie, and sauce section, so it can be a bit of a wait to grab that stuff. Hopefully people can be more aware of others and try to make room for them to grab items at the same time. Location isn't great imo. It's near In-N-Out by Arden Fair Mall. Parking lot is kinda weird and I'm not sure what you do if you can't find a spot, as it didn't seem like a very big parking lot (though there may be more spaces that I didn't see). It's kinda far from me, so I'm disappointed because if it was closer I would def come back more often. Overall, I think the price is fair for AYCE, especially with all the options included. Most other places come with one option and you have to pay more for additional options (like you have to get hot pot and then it's additional for the kbbq or sushi). The quality was surprisingly good, especially for the hot pot meat. However, the kbbq quality isn't as good. Nonetheless, I can't wait to come back.

Wendy H.

Tried Crazy pot and overall had a good experience. The place is big, clean, and has a lot of options between the hot pot, sushi, and Korean BBQ. The food came out fresh and the service was friendly too. One thing I didn't realize at first is the Korean BBQ is cooked in the kitchen instead of at the table. I personally kind of wish we could grill the meat ourselves since that's part of the fun for me, but the food still tasted good overall. Definitely a fun spot if you want a lot of variety in one place.

Lena T.

Came here for their soft opening deal for dinner. The wait was pretty long. They have a Yelp waitlist that helped but we still had to wait a good amount of time even getting on the waitlist before we got here. We got the table by the bathroom. It smelled pretty bad and they had a cart of dirty dishes there too. The table was also still dirty and sticky. The booth seating was annoying to get in and out of. The server explained how ordering worked through the tablet. The sauce bar was pretty minimal with little customization. The veggies were not fresh and tasted bitter. Meats we only stuck to the Australian Wagyu and it was pretty good but did notice that the quality go down the more rounds we got. The sashimi was the best thing. They gave good cuts but some were a bit frozen still. The sushi rolls took the longest and they were not good. They tasted really bland even with the sauce on them. We were informed that there was no more galbi short ribs since it was so busy. The rib eye steak was super pink still and we can't cook it longer since there is no grill. The rib fingers were good. For the bulgogi we only got scraps while we saw other table next to us get full big pieces. The corn cheese is terrible and tasted like plastic. Our server barely ever checked on us and we wanted to get the check. We got tired of waiting and went to the front and they sent us back to get the server to check out. I'm glad I did not pay full price because this place definitely isn't even worth a dime. Don't waste your money or time!

Jing L.

Came for their soft opening and the 30% discount on the bill. overall I was very happy with service, quality of the food, and the interior setup. They have two different areas where you can grab your hotpot options like clams, tofu, noodles and another for the veggies. The hot food section is small but still good in what is available. And the hot pot sauce bar is next to it. We sampled a little bit of everything. Their kbbq is already cooked. Fish was fresh on the sushi. The hotpot was really the star. I would come back for a return visit.