After Gen BBQ closed down, I thought that life was over. No more all-you-can-eat, Korean cook it yourself place in Jax. Then we discovered Hot Pot Korean BBQ, and did the hotpot option. 10/10 actually. The beef brisket? to die for. the kimchi? absolutely. Their house sauce has ruined every other sauce for me. Every other person who says their experience was bad is lying. Literally was my saving grace, please don't ever close down. read more

I've seen this place in the Winn-Dixie shopping center for years and I've always wanted to try it. My friends and I enjoy Korean BBQ so we stopped by. The tables have the both the BBQ grill and the hot pots. Food - try it all! They have all your meats and stuff in a buffet area. everything we tried was fresh and delicious. We had both the grill and the hot pots. Each of us tried a different base and all of them were good. I would go traditional if I was you. Food conveyor - just like you see in Japan! Alls sorts of items come by your table. If I could say anything bad it would be that I wish some of the portions were smaller - there are so many things to try and I no longer each like a college student. Service - our server never left us wanting for anything. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I look forward to bringing more friends here in the future. The place is large and can accommodate larger groups - I think I saw one group of about 15. It may seem a little pricey for some but you have lots of options and it's worth it. read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Some of the meats - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This was our first time at a K-BBQ or Hot-Pot so we just made it up as we went along. The place was packed the whole time we were there so it is definitely popular but we did not have to wait to be seated. I got the K-BBQ and when I go back, will get the hot pot instead. I just didn't know when some of the stuff was cooked on the grill. Everyone else got the hot pot and it seems like a better deal. Just get the ingredients and throw it in the pot. Grab some noodles, mushrooms, or whatever off the line going by the table and enjoy. A guy at the end of my row ordered prawns that were not on the line. They were huge. The dining enjoyment last for a maximum of 2 hours but you shouldn't need that long. At $150.00 for the four of us, the food was good and the family dining experience is what made it worthwhile. read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Receipt - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

So yummy! The restaurant was very clean and the food was all fresh!! We were served quickly and our waitress was attentive. We had a great time doing both hot pot and KBBQ. The conveyor was also nicely packaged (plates came covered with plastic wrap for freshness and sanitary). The hot plates themselves boiled our soups super quick and the BBQ heating element did its job quick as well. Overall a great experience and we would return. When my mom dropped a whole bowl of mushrooms, they wouldn't let her clean it up and appeared out of nowhere to sweep it and then mop right after. The floors were crazy clean and not at all slippery or squeaky. Bathrooms were also clean. read more

My first time back since 2021 and it was a great experience! We were greeted immediately & seated at a very clean table. The mushroom broth was a delicious base and paired perfectly with everything. The variety here is awesome. There are plenty of TVs to catch a game, they have drink specials, & the rotating belt of toppings was so fun to watch! We also loved the huge sauce bar where we could mix our own concoctions. From the fresh veggies & seafood to the meats for the soup and grill, everything was top notch. They even have ice cream for dessert! read more

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First hotpot to ever open in Jacksonville and they're still a personal fave all these years later. Going with a large group recently, I'm reminded that this is still fairly new to a lot of folks even if they've tried Korean BBQ before. The hotpot + BBQ makes decision paralysis a real conundrum. Even when you tell your server it's your first time, they just walk you through the logistics of ordering but the don't tell you where to dunk the meats or which things go in the grill and which ones go in the boiling soup. So for the review I'm sharing an easy fave because your experience is what you make of it! Their ingredients are great! Their sauce recipes are amazing. So here we go. You've starved yourself for this moment. Someone said come hungry. So you do. But you get there and you have to make a thousand decisions and there's a massive buffet style with nothing cooked. You're drooling but you still gotta cook. Not to worry! As soon as you order your flavor of broth, go explore! You got this! Take several trips! Pace yourself because you pay for food you don't consume (though they've been lenient , but you never know) You'll need 3 plates minimum + 3-4 small sauce bowls PLATES: 1. Seafood (to throw in the broth) 2. Marinated meats (to throw on the grill) 3. Veggies and mushrooms for either 4. Kimchi (as a side for your meats) 5. Noodles for the grill are at the buffet (think hibachi, you get the noodles and rice will be provided at the table) Noodles for the pot are on the conveyer belt Sauce bowls: Each bowl has the basic three: garlic + scallions +/- cilantro Bowl 1. Mix Soy sauce, hoisin, chili oil at sauce bar , salt and pepper are on the table , grab onions on the conveyer belt. This is your broth seasoning. If you want to try oyster sauce, this is a great add on to this bowl. Bowl 2: Mix bbq sauce, garlic, sesame oil (add gochujang OR chili oil for spice). This is your marinade for uncooked meats you want to grill. You can drizzle this and get a nice charred look on your meats. Sauces for dipping Bowl 3: Mix Hoisin, chili oil, sesame oil, house special. This is for dipping your crab meat, crawfish, mussel, shrimp, fish ball etc even your bbq Bowl 4: Chili garlic or Gochujang. This is for extra spice for your grilled meats. Cuts the fattier meat taste very well. Extra bbq sauce for dipping doesn't hurt either. Note: - they have awesome recipes at the sauce bar I tend to like my food packed with flavor so I go for salty , savory , spicy - Nutty flavors are some of my fave. Soybean paste, sesame paste, peanut butter are Bomb but you can save this for later when you're feeling more adventurous and want to play around with sauces. Now you're seated and your broth is boiling. Your first thought should be to put meat on the grill. Soup cooks faster than bbq. For the hotpot , I like Pork Bone Broth - Add 1 crab, 2-3 mussels, 2-3 crawfish, 2 shrimp, 4 fish ball. Once cooked remove some to make room for enoki mushrooms and vermicelli (thin) or udon (thick) noodles last minute in the soup. You can add more later , they'll top you off with more broth For KBBQ: I just get all short ribs/ Kalbi now. The meat is seared on the grill with your bowl 2 mix and once done, have a bite with dipping sauce bowl 3 or 4. There's so many options here and every trip will be different than the last. I love this place and can't wait to go back. read more

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Ok located in plaza at the end. Lots of parking. In during the week for early dinner. Didn't disappoint- seated quickly - and greeted by Linda -waitress who was pleasant. She took our broth order and explained. How it works. There's tables with the grill and hot pot. Was clean and the conveyor belt of veggies and noodles was well stocked. Lots of fresh seafood - crab, shrimp - some seasoned, beef, pork belly. You can just have hot pot with out Korean BBq or few $$ more have hot pot and bbq. Went with combo. Good eating!! read more

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Quality is still going strong! Quite some time has passed since my last review, so we're overdue for an update... Hot pot is still going strong in our regular restaurant rotation. The quality of food and service is still top tier. The red curry broth is my absolute fav, and during our visit today, we noticed a peppercorn broth has been added to the menu. Today's visit occurred around 2:30 pm (Saturday) and it was moderately full. All items at the buffet were adequately stocked and well maintained, the conveyor belt had a full selection of items, it was well ventilated and the bathroom was clean. Love the consistency here, and we will definitely continue to frequent. read more

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To preface, I love hotpot and eat it all around the country & other places in the world. This place has been great both times I stopped by on my way back up to Georgia. There is a magnetic conveyor belt that brings vegetables, fried tofu skin, mushroom and noodles right to you. The first time I was here there was quite a bit of a wait--around 30-40minutes. They do have some less than comfortable chairs to sit on indoors and out the heat but they have chips available to munch as you wait. The server I had, I believe her name was Annie, wasn't too friendly but she was to the point and I respected that. She was very efficient and did clear our plates quickly and proactively refilled water and broth so I had a great meal. The broths are flavorful, you can taste the flavor of the broth on the ingredients you pull out the hotpot. The house classic & mushroom broth are good, Thai curry was great, and Szechuan is amazing! It has a mala spice feel to it. It is quite spicy though so try a different broth if you can't enjoy a spicy meal. The variety of ingredients here are extensive but surprisingly did not include regular tofu skins, just fried rolls on the conveyor belt. The food was always well prepped, clean, and fresh. I appreciate that the bowls on the conveyor belt are wrapped for sanitation sake on the way to your table. The seafood has plenty of ice below and above the seafood to keep it in good condition. The food bar stayed well stocked and the deserts included a decent variety of fresh fruits. My male server on 8/5 was friendly and efficient. He was very attentive and cleared our empty plates quickly. My party and I were looking for a while down the conveyor belt waiting for a certain ingredient that wasn't showing back up. The server noticed and went to the back to grab it for us! That was excellent service and our table was very grateful. He also brought a new set of drinks for us when he noticed our cups were running low. You can really tell the employees here are held to a higher standard, as the experience with service is excellent and the food is reliable. I would always make it a point to pass through town to eat here whenever I'm in Florida. This place has been in business for a while and you can tell they've refined their craft. The only suggestion I'd make is perhaps another sauce bar? There was always traffic at the sauce bar as it is small and a little cramped. Guests would have to maneuver around eachother and a line forms infront of the entrance to the kitchen which can't be great for staff either. A secondary sauce bar would help ease the traffic. read more

This place is on the corner of a plaza and has plenty of parking. There was adequate seating and it appeared clean. The staff were fairly nice but they could have been more friendlier. Our waitress raised her voice a little when telling my mother to lower the temp on the soup because it will over flow into the bottom and affect the electrical component. She later tried to be overly nice. There was a good selection of food and I liked the conveyor belt of veggies to pick. In comparison to other places, this place wasn't anything fancy and it was ok for a quick lunch. read more

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If you're looking for a cool place to dine that's fun, fresh, and a full-on experience, you've gotta check out Hot Pot BBQ on Beach It's the perfect all-you-can-eat restaurant for date night, dinner with family or friends, or just to up your dining. You do cook the food yourself at your table to make for an interactive dining experience. The conveyor belt circulating fresh veggies and noodle to add to your hot pot is not to be missed. They also have a wide selection of fresh seafood and meat for your hot pot or Korean BBQ. Though challenging, I encourage you to save room for dessert! The price for all of this is $35.99 per person which isn't too shabby. It's definitely a spot to check out! We enjoyed our food so much we've been thinking of a time to visit again soon! read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was very cozy and welcoming. I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back again! read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Been to this place for the first time, and it was a little confusing at first since I didn't quite know how everything worked when we walked in. However, the staff was super helpful in explaining the process, and once we got the hang of it, the experience was incredible! The whole concept of cooking your own food right at the table was really cool, unique, and made the meal so much fun. It turns dinner into an interactive experience rather than just a standard sit-down night out. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were spot on, and being in control of your own cooking adds a great twist. I will definitely try this place again now that I'm a pro at how it works! read more

This is the first local hot pot and BBQ places that I've been to after having gone to similar-ish spots in California a while back, and I'm happy to discover such a fun place like this in Jacksonville. I went with friends, and we each did the hot pot + BBQ option (although I appreciated that they'd let you do one or the other for a slightly lower cost). Going vegetarian here is a significant savings, which is refreshing since some places will charge the same rate despite meat having much higher costs than veggies. We went on a Friday night and it was packed! The wait was a little longer than we were quoted, but I don't fault them for that as it just means some people stayed longer than anticipated. The restaurant does have signs up about a two-hour limit for dining. The magnetic conveyer belt of noodles and veggies was super fun, although I do wish that there was some kind of guide or key to tell you what's what. Some things are obvious, but a few had us wondering. The meat bar got good feedback from my dining partners for variety, but they did mention a few things were pretty thoroughly frozen still. And I've seen some folks mention that the broths are a bit bland, but I think that's by design considering the breadth of the sauces and condiments available -- I was able to get my broth to a nice spice while the folks I was dining with wanted theirs to be mild. This place definitely makes my list for fun and unique local spots. read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - The interior of the restaurant - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Clean and good service. Felt like we were missing a ton of veggie options the day we went unfortunately.

First time going to this spot. The food selection was decent and very tasty. I got both the hot pot and bbq option. For an additional $4 it makes sense to get both. Now while the food was good and I'd definitely return, the service left something to be desired. The waiter forgot waters, spoons, and a few additional items that were asked for. He rarely came by to check on the table, there were no refills of drinks until the very end and only when we waved him down to ask. One of the burners for the bbq were not working well. We attempted to let him know multiple times and again it wasn't until the end of our meal that he offered to change the hot plate out. Ill chalk it up to an off day because majority of the reviews are positive. We'll definitely return as the food was good and the experience at the table was enjoyable. Hopefully the service will be better. read more

I loved this place! First time customer! Got there right when they just opened. There was already a line outside before it opened. Staff in the front was an expert hostess- seated everyone immediately. Waitress was great too, picked up dirty/empty dishes quickly so we can have more space for the food . Food options are great! Lots of ice cream selections, some cakes and fruits, lots of seafood- ,, clams, scallops, jumbo , , salmons, short ribs, , sausages, hot dogs, marinated meats, plenty of vegetables, bean curd, ramen noodles, rice noodles, corns, soo much. I want to grab all of the dishes but our table is too small . Selection of sauces are bountiful as well and even have sauce mix recipes for those who are not sure what/how to mix. Price is reasonable $36.00 adults, $21 above 9 yrs old - 12, and $16 for 4 yrs - 8, for both hot pot and bbq. The soup selection is up to 4 types, which we did select but, should have selected just 2 types cause I didn't get to try the other two options due to my seat is a little further away. Overall- the food was great, service was awesome. Tips for customers- don't get in the line with young kids cause the line starts with desserts . Tips for restaurant owner - adding wet wipes, gloves, and plastic-aprons would be great additions to keep our clothes clean of the food splatters read more

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This place is always busy which is a great thing and most of the time very reasonable wait which is like 30 minutes. I really enjoy the all you can eat BBQ. I enjoy going with friends and the conveyor belt fill with side dishes or add-ons to your dish is my favorite part. read more

Will be there at least once a month, great diet for a carnivore diet. Meat is not the highest quality but for $40 plus $10 tip, I will definitely be back. The service was good, Linda took care of us. read more

The food was great, it was a bit confusing because we had never been there before. Service was good! She answered questions for us. It was very loud, but that seemed pretty normal for the type of place! read more

What a nice surprise! Excellent broths. Vegetables and noodles on a conveyor around the restaurant. All proteins were fresh and high quality. Great friendly service too read more

I got the ayce kbbq($32pp). There was a good variety of meet to choose from beef, chicken, shrimp, salmon, scallops,etc...You make your own sauce. Most of the beef such as the short rib and steak were very chewy(which was quite disappointing). The bulgogi was the only beef that was actually good. Salmon and shrimp were good(just have to season or dip them in a sauce). The grill was a bit weak as it took much longer to cook most of the meats. The inside was pretty cool as they had revolving food plates coming around the table on a magnetic conveyor. Staff was nice. Overall an average kbbq experience, good vibes and decent meat. Food(50%): 7.0 Staff/service(25%): 6.6 Value(25%): 6.5 Overall: 6.8/10 read more

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There was a variety of food. My daughters lived it more than I did. They enjoyed their octopus. It was our first time going, I thought the explanation of how things worked could have been explained better. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the moving plates. My girls want to go back, I could pass. read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Food on the grill - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This place was sooooo daggone cute!! I had so much fun making my own hot pot and bbq! The counter has these cute plates that automatically circle around and you choose what you want straight from there! Loved this place!! read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We've only been out to eat dinner alone my wife and I twice in two years since our daughter was born. Glad we chose this place for a gut busting feast! We would have loved the fried appetizers associated with KBBQ but I have to say, the spicy broth for the hot pot was the best we've ever had. I ate so many short ribs. I couldn't believe how good the marinated steak was. Thank you for having us!! read more

When I say " I Iove I want more." You have to come with your partner or love ones. The food is fresh so good I have been back 3x.

I like the service here vs other competitors in the market. They really take good care of their customers and the ambiance here is welcoming. Unlike the other places this place brings you your proteins. Now the other places have better sides and more options. This place has a weak salad bar with side and a whole bar of seasonings. Which was overwhelming. We went during the holidays and had. A large group which they accommodated without any problems. read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was good and satisfied my Korean bbq craving! Service was also good and the restaurant is bright and clean. I have been to this location a couple times and will definitely be back! We came in on a Sunday for late lunch, and although they were busy, we only waited 5 minutes to be seated. We were greeted when we got there, our server took the drink orders and we immediately made our way to the self-serve, buffet-style options. There's seafood, various marinated and frozen meats, along with veggies and sides. There could be more veggie and side dish options in my opinion, for the price per person. I would have loved to eat some fresh lettuce or had grilled onions with my meal. But they do have a GREAT sauce station, where you make your own combinations. They even have signs of suggested sauce combos you can try and the measurements for each ingredient. I also love the magnetic conveyor feature that runs throughout the restaurant--makes it easy to grab mushrooms, noodles and other items. For drinks, they have some domestic/imported beers, a small wine selection, sodas, water and tea. We decided on doing both the hot pot and bbq grill. I got the original soup base, which is a clear and pretty bland soup base. I would recommend adding sauces and toppings such as green onion or cilantro to flavor it up. My mom got the tom yum soup base (I got this the last time I was here), and I recommend this if you like a bit of spice. I didn't really go for any seafood this time around, but I had meats and some sides. My favorite was the thin sliced beef brisket, which was a frozen option. It was delicious with the sauces (I tried their recommended sauce combos). The meats were fresh and the marinated versions had a good flavor to them. I also recommend the seaweed, which was fresh and had a great crunch to them. The rice was a little dry and the kimchi was just okay. The service was friendly and our server was super attentive, constantly coming to take empty dishes. They have a nice selection of ice creams for dessert, as well as a few other small desserts and fruit. I will most definitely be back for some hot pot and barbecue here! read more

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Love this place!!! I could have stayed and ate for hours!! They also give the option to pay extra and get a to go bag.

I had an amazing time here at Hot Pot Korean BBQ. The food was just super fresh and tasty. The service was also very quick and professional. The ambiance was also fun and warm. 5 stars. read more

If you dont leave this place full, something might be wrong with you. Great selection of foods and broths!

If you're reading this Yelp review you are sworn to secrecy. There no way for $30 you can eat all you want with fresh salmon. Half blue crab. Lamb, pork, beef. Custom sauces. Ramen. Udon noodles. Veggies and etc. My brothers gf comes here so often, the man at the door greeted her by name. Our server also made me a peanut sauce for dipping. They have those little magnet tables too that go around the restaurant. So effing. Cool. read more

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Everything was fresh and clean. Service was good. We cooked our own food and it was good read more

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Very clean and well stocked buffet areas. Service was fantastic, our server was Steven. He was very helpful and even helped us with a delicious sauce combination. We will definitely be returning to dine! read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Table Area & Conveyor - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food is very good, fresh, and the service was amazing. I even got a huge tumbler. Simple and good place. read more

Hot Pot Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I'm going to start off with praising Bin/Ben, our server. He was very attentive and great. The owner was also extremely sweet as well. My friends and I all got the AYCE hot pot & AYCE kbbq and we ate our hearts out. The Tom Yum soup base was yummy, the Spicy soup base kind of hurt our tummies the next day (we all are capable of eating very spicy but it didn't sit well for some reason). I love the set up of the place. They have buffet style stations where you can go and get your meats, veggies, toppings, etc for your hot pot as well as getting your meats for kbbq. They also have a conveyer belt that brings around noodles, veggies, lettuce, corn, etc. for you to pick up from your table. They also have desserts/fruit/ice cream there! read more

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Love this Hot Pot location. We do soup and BBQ. I love the chicken on the BBQ with veggies (broccoli and carrots (plenty of varity on the belt to choose). I like the herbal broth, and my husband gets pork bone for soup. Can make ramen and veggies, instant cook the thin meat in the broth. Area to mix your own sauce. I recommend the peanut sauce. Servers are friendly, and the atmosphere and chill. Definitely recommend trying! read more

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What a cool dining experience!! This place isn't just a place to go to have dinner but a place to really experience different culture and you get to cook the food yourself! I didn't really know what we were walking into so here's some tips: -it's all you can eat for 2 hrs for about $35 per person and I think you all have to do it, there's no regular menu I saw -you make your own soup ( hot pot) and Korean bbq grill where you cook your own food ( loved this) -the soups tend to be spicy, if you don't like spice go for the original broth -try new stuff, grab veggies and noodles off the conveyor belt this is really cool! - the marinated meats were my favorite they have great flavor and you just grill them for a few minutes try the bulogi - there is a bottle of butter/ oil on the table to put on the grill if you need it - a few desserts are served too, included in the auce price I personally loved the grill, it was fun trying so many different meats and different sauces! Didn't love the soup as much I got the red curry and it was so spicy! It made everything I put in just taste super spicy. Happy we came to try! read more

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This is our go to spot for for Hotpot which is a great place to take in 2 hours of cooking your own food with friends or just a date. This place has HotPot AND KBBQ. The Hot Pot sides come around on a conveyer belt and everyone gets their own broth. There are several choices however I prefer the herbal and my wife loves the spicy broth. The Korean BBQ Grill is central to every table. You can get one or the other but its best to get both! Aside from the sides on the "magical" conveyer belt, there is a bar full of a wide selections of raw meats and seafood [some pre marinated] for both the hotpot and/or Korean BBQ. This place can be VERY busy! The perfect time to go is right when they open. The staff is very nice and will help you if you've not been before. read more

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The service was great. It was our first time eating there and the server explained everything and made us special dipping sauces. The food was tasty. Really enjoyed the spicy broth with some seafood. A lot of fun for a special family occasion. read more