I'd been waiting for what seems like forever for the Chen's Duck & Dumpling collaboration. So far, I've seen mixed reviews during their soft opening at Hong's BBQ & Hot Pot. It appears that they are already taking the critical feedback into consideration. It's always good to see a business make corrections when needed. With that said, I'll start with the Peking Duck. The overall experience was good. I've never really had it before so I have nothing to compare it to. I loved the presentation of it. The duck was sliced beautifully. I could tell it was all breast meat with the exception of the leg that is placed on top of it. It was very tender and the flavor of the duck shined through. Unfortunately, the skin was not crispy. I'm still SMH about it because I actually asked for it to be crispy, but was told it already comes that way. I think that was my only disappointment other than the price per portion. We had the half portion that now comes with 8 thin pancake wraps. It was a good portion when shared as an appetizer along with other menu items. It's just difficult to justify the price for one person as a meal. It would be nice to have an option for more affordable items such as duck soup dumplings, duck noodles, or just anything else featuring duck. Although, I did find the overall experience tasty & enjoyable when combining all the ingredients together and making my own personal Peking duck wraps. We tried other items off of the Chen's menu. My friend's order of the Osmanthus Spare Ribs was one of the highlights. That sauce is very tasty for anyone who likes a mixture of sweet and savory. I ordered the Farmers Soup but I'm pretty sure I received the seafood one. We both love seafood, so it was a win win. It had shrimp, scallops, and krab stick along with udon noodles. The green bean appetizer was another hit, but the soup dumplings were the star of the meal. My friend selected pork & crab. We were told later that it's actually chicken & crab. These were absolutely delicious! The dumplings were generously filled with soup. More so than any other dumpling I've had in the area. I'm so looking forward to a return visit to try the truffle dumplings next time. So yes, I'll definitely return. I still need to try the hot pot here as well as more items on the dumpling side. I would love to see other dishes featuring duck. I can only hope & suggest it. There will be another location opening in Lakeland soon. Yay for Lakeland! Overall, it was a fun food exploration shared with a friend. read more

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They have hotpot KBBQ and roasted duck plus soup dumplings. We have not tried kBBQ. The hotpot was not as authentic but ok. Roasted duck was great. Worth to try and come back. The other dishes, all have a trace of sweet taste, soup dumplings, cucumber salad, fuqi feipian... they also brought in white sugar for roasted duck Service was good. But no manager tried to come and chat with us or ask for feedbacks Restaurant is spacious, Chen's side was quiet. The chairs are low so uncomfortable for my height. I chose the booth side which was better read more

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The food is so flavorful. It's like a flavor bomb in your mouth. We usually get the soup dumplings, the pan, fried dumplings, and the scallion pancakes. I have also had their noodle soup which is also amazing. The service is good. And there is a nice atmosphere. read more

Unfortunately, the experience fell short. The seating is uncomfortable (high tables with low chairs), the décor is loud, service is decent - the manager walks around checking, and the Peking duck is just so-so. We ordered: *String beans - tender and fine *XLB (soup dumplings) *Beijing duck XLB: *Well made, none broken *Skin is fine *Soup is slightly sweet *Filling tastes processed The duck is pre-sliced, and I doubt it comes close to the traditional 108 slices. They do let you take the bones home. I came specifically because they use thin pancakes instead of steamed buns, but the pancakes were sticky, damp, and rather cold; they need careful handling to unfold. When the duck was served, the two slots for cucumber and scallions were empty. We ordered a bottle of wine. The server had to open it elsewhere because her opener was broken. When she returned, she poured directly into our glasses. I understand this is a casual restaurant and formal service isn't expected--I'm okay with that. (Are they still in the soft opening period?) The duck itself is small. We could have ordered more, but didn't. The entire time I sat there, I kept wishing I were a few inches taller and that I'd brought two phone books with me. The visual assault is hard to stomach. On the plus side, the bathroom is clean and spacious. However, the stall I used had no bag hook. Isles are wide but tables are small. It has two sections: the duckies and hot pots. XLB came first. The juice and vinegar made the plates messy. But they didn't change when the duck arrived. When my friend asked for fresh plates, the server's reaction showed this might not be their routine, but she did so promptly with a smile. She has a trainee following her. The restaurant has two sections: the duckies with a menu, and the hotpot side is buffet style. Either I heard from my friend or read it somewhere, that they'll charge you for wasting food, which I like and agree with: good for them. (Ok found it: on their web site: We reserve the right to apply a $13.99/lb surcharge for unfinished food.) In looking through my photos for this 'charge' phrase, I found their BJ Duck photo, which is inaccurate compared to what we got: the pancakes in the photo that got me there to begin with look flat and dry - the way they should be. read more

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Tried the new Chen's Duck & Dumplings menu at Hong BBQ & Hot Pot and it was soOoOo, so, so so good! Hong BBQ & Hot Pot in Brandon is already known for its all-you-can-eat hot pot, but they've recently added a Chen's Duck & Dumplings menu, and it's definitely worth checking out. I visited during a soft opening and had an amazing experience trying items outside my usual comfort zone. The Chen Peking duck was the standout! It was incredibly crispy skin with juicy meat (honestly reminded me of chicharrón in the best way). We also tried the mango nigoir liquor, pan-fried buns, veggie dumplings, jajang noodles, heritage pork wonton soup, chicken dumplings, chili shrimp dumplings, crab rangoon, and green beans. Everything was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, and it was fun sampling such a wide variety of dishes. The atmosphere was lively, the service was attentive--shout out to our amazing waiter Ria, and the new menu adds an exciting layer to an already popular spot. If you're in Brandon and love dumplings, duck, or trying something new, this is a must-try. read more

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We went for my daughter's birthday, there were 10 of us in the party. First off , the decor in the place was so freaking cute! I loved the little guy in the front. It was my first time eating hot pot. The waitress explained the menu and ordering process very well. I was definitely overwhelmed at all of the options they had for your hot pot, but the food came out quickly, was very fresh and the broth I ordered was delicious (Szechuan). It was spicy but very flavorful. They had a huge sauce bar and some self serve appetizers as well. I didn't get the BBQ add on, but it's only $6 added to your hot pot (or vice verse). The waitress made sure to tell us that if we didn't order BBQ but "touched" it, they would automatically charge you a fee, no warning. I definitely stole a piece of pork belly from the grill (was delicious) haha. Overall, I thought the food was really good and I'll definitely be back. read more

Hong Brandon x Chen's D & D - Our half of the table's spread. - Hot Pot Near Me - Brandon, Florida

We were looking for a place to have dinner and noticed that Hong BBQ & Hot Pot had just opened, so we decided to check it out. The concept is really fun, interactive, and perfect for groups. You can choose BBQ, where you cook your food on a grill at your table, Hot Pot, where you cook meat and other items in a hot broth, or both for an extra $5. It's an all-you-can-eat, which makes it even better. We decided to go with the BBQ option since I wanted certain meat options (NY strip), which weren't available with the Hot Pot. They also have a full sauce station and another section with appetizers and desserts. One thing that disappointed me a little was that the buffet items didn't seem very fresh, it reminded me a bit of those older, run-down Chinese buffets. That said, even though some of the meats came unseasoned and required us to season them ourselves, they were still tasty and gave us a chance to try different options. The decor was detailed and on-theme, and you can tell they put effort into it. The restaurant was also very clean, which is always great to see. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'm excited to come back again with a group of friends. read more

Hong Brandon x Chen's D & D - Hot Pot Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Excellent Sunday Brunch at this restaurant today! We have a great waitress and food excellent! Been to other places, the meat snd seafood are great! Until next time. read more

BBQ & Hot Pot Chen's Duck & Dumplings 804 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511 Bringing Beijing to Tampa, CHEN'S Duck & Dumplings is built on tradition, patience, and heart. They honor classic Chinese craftsmanship by cooking slow-roasted Peking duck, handmade dumplings, and time-tested techniques--while thoughtfully blending local inspiration. Its an experience where every dish tells a story, and every guest is welcomed at the table. We had the pleasure of visiting Hong BBQ and tried out their latest dinning experience: Chen's Duck and Dumplings. Gotta say we truly got a good experience. Their pecking duck and dumplings were delicious. In addition, their crab rangoon, scallion pancakes, heritage pork wonton soup, string beans, and their veggie stir fry noodles were flavorful and great tasting. Defintely enjoyed the experience. Not to mention their Sake and Boba Refreshers. read more

If you're looking for hot pot... this is it. The hot pot options are fantastic, and it seems to be what most people come here for. The ambiance is nice, and we really appreciated the friendly and attentive service. As for the Korean BBQ side, I'm not sure I'd recommend it in its current state. If you're going to offer Korean BBQ, I'd suggest expanding that portion of the menu. A lot of the hot pot items can double as BBQ options, so more variety for BBQ would be great. More banchan should definitely be added as well -- the AYCE buffet area mainly had fruit and just a couple of banchan options, plus some egg rolls. The kimchi also looked and tasted old, which was disappointing. One nice perk: it doesn't seem like they charge extra if you want to enjoy both hot pot and Korean BBQ, which is a great option. It was our first time here, so now we know what to come for! read more

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot just opened up in Brandon and it's a solid spot for AYCE hot pot and K-BBQ. The interior is clean, spacious and well decorated. It costs $31.99 + $5.99 for both AYCE hot pot and bbq. You order everything with the server and they bring it out to you. The only items on the buffet are a couple of apps, sides, fruit, ice cream and of course the sauce bar. The tom yum soup base wasn't flavorful enough, but the green peppercorn and kimchi soup bases were seasoned better. We liked the short ribs/brisket/beef belly/tongue and ordered several rounds of those meats. Service was pretty attentive and they changed out our grill pretty often. We were a party of 4 and there were maybe 3 other tables that were there until closing around midnight on a Sunday night. And of course we didn't forget to finish our late dinner with some ice cream! read more

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This location has been many things over the years and although I do miss Black Rock, I thoroughly enjoy the hot pot at Hong BBQ & Hot Pot! I've been back about three times now and have yet to have a bad experience. I've tried both the hot pot and Korean bbq but I love the hot pot more! There is an endless amount to combinations to try and the experience is really what you make it! The process is super easy and efficient. Reya was our server and she was personable and kind. Def give them a try if you haven't already! read more

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This place is very clean and very good service and the food is delicious we definitely will come back next time read more

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We used to go to this place for their hot pot and it was awesome. 5 star review. This time, we went for their Chen's peking duck and dumplings which is a partnership i think with Hong. Overall , 1 star. Chen's menu is a pricey and so is the peking duck. Half peking duck for 50usd and yoi have to call in advance otherwise it is a 45 minutes wait st least: with hungry kiddos, nope. We're skipping PK duck then. Whole duck is at 90usd in case your wondering. Yup, i hope that duck is a size of medium turkey. We ordered a few from their new menu (see pics). Food portion and how it is shown in the photos are totally different. the xiao oong bao is the only one that's at par. Kinda disappointing overall experience this time. Taste wise, very far from what we would expect for the price we're paying. Bland or tasteless and very small portion. See photos for reference. Service wise, well, the server was minimally seen.the whole dining area is well decorated because of Hong trademark. With the price they have, its the price level where we have tried with other chinese restaurant to have tasty meal or dishes and serves house tea in chinese wares, cups, glass. Here, our water is served on a plastic cup like to go plastic cup. Oh boy. Not recommendable to others unless you want to flush some cash dow the drain. If we will come back, it will be for their hotpot only and not Chen's Peke Duck... i mean Peking duck and dimsum. read more

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Their bbq options aren't as diverse as KPot but they try to make up for it with the hot pot. Their buffet is not inspired. KPot offers a half dozen hot food options while Hong offers 2. It was a disappointment for sure but it just means more meat (pause). The options are standard, nothing that you'd brag about or make you want to come again within the same week. For now I'm a regular of KPot. I'll keep trying out Hong every now and then to check for improvements. We'll see... read more

Server was so kind and accommodating even for our large party. I normally don't enjoy hot pot all that much but I feel by now I've gotten much better and the food was amazing. They also offer fried foods at their buffet, and those were great too. Decoration was so cute! read more

Nice and clean , good staffs and good service. The food is not bad but the soup that we ordered was not that good. We ordered Tomyum soup for hotpot. I m Thai so Tomyum soup was not Thai soup at all. Besides that everything else is good read more

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This review is strictly for the Bbq. I had high hopes for this place after seeing a few reels, but left disappointed. To start, the buffet bar was very small. They only had deep fried dumplings, spring rolls, kimchi and (I'm guessing) steamed chicken feet. The deserts were watermelon, a few desert cakes and mango with chamoy and tajin, which we thought was very random. The food: The Kimchi had no flavor and the rice was very dry and not as sticky as most Korean restaurants. We tried about 7 red meats from all the bulgogis to the thicker steaks and we had to dip all of them in sesame or their sweet soy sauce. The sauces are very similar to those at Kpot. The veggie options were also very few compared to other places. I would say it's not as Korean and more so fusion Korean bbq. Their house sauce isn't bad, the chili oil was on the spicier side which we liked, and the sweet soy sauce was the best out of all the sauces offered. Customer service was good but would not return for BBQ. Still on a mission to find a good Kbbq in Florida. read more

Always great service. The interior is really nice. I love it when the staff remembers you and even remembers your preferences. The sauces get refilled often. When I first started going there they didn't have the sauces I like and often use for hot pot. One of the staff asked about our experience and I told them they don't have my sauce. Well now they always have my sauces! I'm so glad I don't have to drive so far for good hot pot now. read more

Amazing food, I had the duck and dumplings and the duck was delicious. It was the actual Asian version of roasted duck. The wonton soup and cucumbers were all very good. read more

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Great ambiance, amazing service. We were a party of 4, we ordered the hot pot, everything tasted amazing, very fresh. Honestly had no chance to take pictures of the food, but looooved the place. read more

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Greeted with welcoming friendliness and cute and fun Asian decor. The food is so fresh and tasty. My husband had bbq and I had hot pot. He's on a heart healthy diet and I have an obscene number of food sensitivities. Everything was clean, properly handled and fresh. Or server, Laura, was attentive and kept our drinking glasses filled and food coming. I hope they are very successful. Go, you will not be disappointed. It's fun read more

Not impressed. We thought we try this out. Four of us came and it is little complicated to understand what all you are doing and putting together. You can choose two different parts of their menu or just one section. Of course if you choose both it is extra. You cook all of your own food. Several times there were mix up of who got what. With 4 people they just threw a lot of stuff on one tray. At one point we were confused what was what and who got what. The meat isn't seasoned so there's that. They have few seasoning on their table. After said and done it downstairs feel like tou really even got a plate worth. They give you as little noodles as possible. Between 4 people our bill was little over $200 after tax. We didn't want to waste what little food we had left we cooked and paid for so we asked for a to go box. We were told it would cost $13.99 per lb if u wanted to take your food home! The whole process is really confusing. It is much easier to just go next door and order some Thai food and get served it and pay wayyy less! read more

Geeez I really enjoyed the Peking Duck. It's a thin moist wrap outside with crispy skin, moist duck, hoisin, and scallion inside. We built them ourselves like eating Chinese fajitas. The juicy pork dumplings are like big soupy wontons, but the soup is inside. These things are awesome. Don't miss them. We rounded out the experience with slice marinaded cucumbers. I'm definitely going back. read more

The food was amazing and our server Anna did a excellent job explaining how the place work with the food, the decor was beautiful. read more

Hong Brandon x Chen's D & D - First time having Hong BBQ & Hot Pot, the food was amazing from looks and taste. - Hot Pot Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Love how the place is decorated, there's also one of those modern jukeboxes so you can even decide on the kind of music to play. The food was amazing. My family and I ordered the dumplings and the wonton soup. We also had the fried rice and duck and everything was so gooood. The employees were also great. The manager was amazing with my kids when they were showing her their toys. They even had a mini photo shoot! This place deserves 10 stars. Will definitely be going back. read more

We thought we would try this Resturaunt the other night. We thought it was a Chinese buffet. It isn't! We should have left but we stayed to try it. It's expensive and food is brought to you to cook at your table. Some is frozen some isn't I got the steak very thin and tough. I cooked it on the grill. I also ordered the vegetable dumplings which I had to cook in the Broth. My husband got the mussels he cooked them in broth. Note: the food is unlimited. My husband had at least three or four servings of mussels. Since the steak was about the size of a second cards and ver thin I had three. There was also a lot of fat on the steaks By the time I removed all the fat it equaled the size of one of the steaks. We will not be returning. Brandon is missing a good Chinese's buffet read more

It was very comfortable to sit inside and spend a wonderful weekend with the family. The food was great read more

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I had been so excited about the opening of the Brandon location of this AYCE hot pot restaurant. I had been going to the Temple Terrace location and appreciated not having to have that long drive after eating so much that you're almost falling asleep. Not sure what it is about Brandon that is the kiss of death for restaurants that perform well i other locations. Although they have the decor matched to a T, the food quality isn't there compared to their Temple Terrace counterpart. The seasoning on the meats is just nonexistent and just bland. Is it the local staff that just doesn't care? Plus, I can't recall the name of their wait staff but we had 3 people waiting us on (1 leader and two trainees) who seemed to talk over each other offering contracting information about the pricing method. So even though we already knew the pricing at the Temple Terrace location, we just got more confused. Given that I spent 125 to feed 3 people on a Saturday lunch, it wasn't worth it to me. I'd rather just drive back to their Tampa location. What a shame. read more

the staff was friendly and helpful! the ambiance is very nice as well. I enjoy having access to hot pot and KBBQ at the same table