t's been a while since I've been to J Mini's since they reopened after their renovations, and I must 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! read more

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THE OG. When craving 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. read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - beef hot pot - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Amazing hot pot as usual. I tried the herbal broth this time and would highly recommend it has a nice flavor. I ended up with the shrimp and beef combo a must say I was filled from the free items that come with the meal. So many veggie and noodles. The sauce bar was excellent and had the recipe up for their special sauce. Service was fast and they quickly refilled items and broth. read more

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Fantastic! Food is wonderful! Absolutely loved the Tom Yum broth, beef and vegetables. All super high quality at a bargain price. And the service was excellent! Super clean vibe made me want to come back often! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I've been here a few times already since it's just so perfect when it's cold out, and it's always just right for me. The place is nice and clean with the added bonus of being not overly crowded with people picking through raw food that you normally experience at some AYCE places. The service is efficient, they stop by occasionally to top off your broth without prompting. The sauce bar is great, and of all the places I've been in Georgia, I can create a sauce I really enjoy versus other places' sauces where I'm ok with it but it's not particularly memorable. It's also well kept so it's not messy at all (nothing is sticky thankfully) and everything is available. In an entree hot pot order, you choose your preferred meat (or the vegetarian option) and included are sides, some of which I consider hot pot essentials like the egg, napa cabbage, and watercress. There's also glass noodles, taro, mushrooms, corn, a sausage... really it's a good variety, though if you wanted something specific, you can always add it as a side. I found the prices to be agreeable though if you eat a lot, I can see how AYCE holds more value overall. Also, up to you how you eat the egg, but if you're comfortable with it, I recommend whisking the raw egg with your sauce or on the side to dip into. When you finish cooking the meat, you dip it into the egg, and it'll create an enjoyable creaminess. read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Angus Beef Hot Pot with Sichuan Spicy Broth - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Came back to J's Mini Hot Pot with my boyfriend and we both enjoyed it! We have very different taste preferences, he prefers very spicy while I prefer a mild broth and adding spice on the back end, so it was perfect that we could each have our own pot. I went with the Beef Bone broth this time, as it was no upcharge. I will say, tasting the broth alone didn't taste like much, so just be prepared to add flavor from making your own sauce. The service here is great - they're fast, attentive, and regularly check in on you. Our server packed all of our food to go in an organized manner. It was so nice to enjoy our food, not have to worry about packing it, and then leaving with neatly packed to-go bags. I love love love that they provide complimentary aprons! It's so helpful and a great plus on the customer experience. Will continue to keep this place on my radar due to the good food and service! The pricing is also pretty decent - my entree was $23.99 pre-tax + tip. It's a massive amount of food! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Beef Entree - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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I visited J's Mini Hot Pot with my coworker for my first ever hot pot experience and I'm hooked! We arrived early in the evening and were greeted immediately. We chose our table and the waitress gave us a run down of the extensive menu. I ordered the miso broth, the combo of peeled shrimp & angus brisket, and udon noodles. I was so impressed by the amount of fresh vegetables they provide. I definitely ate all the cabbage and spinach and gave the other vegetables a taste. The shrimp and brisket was fresh and complimented the broth perfectly. My favorite part of the experience is definitely the plethora of sauces they provide. We were there for at least two hours just savoring all the tastiness. There's so many different combinations that you can make for your hot pot so I know I'll definitely be back. read more

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My daughter chose J's Mini Hot Pot after a hard audition as something to cheer her up. We were not disappointed! We arrived close to opening time and were sat right away. I loved the beautiful ceramic bowl holders that were set up at our table. There are individual burners and a share sized burner in the middle. Our server made a big impression by going the extra mile to help us order making sure that we got just the right ratio of vegetables to meat. They have an extensive sauce bar which also offers fresh toppings for flavoring your broth. Again, our server came through for us by mixing individual servings of her special sauce. Highly recommend giving that a try! We ordered chicken, pork belly and steak for our meats with chicken and beef broths with yellow and rice noodles. A giant bowl of fresh vegetables is included. I didn't know what a couple of the veggies were but it was fun trying them all. We also ordered edamame which was tasty. From the cleanliness and welcoming decor to the service that was just the right amount of attention to the wonderfully fresh food this was a top notch experience! I had such a great time, I forgot to take pictures, next time tho! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot's first location has somewhat of a legendary status in Georgia: it was the first Hot Pot restaurant in the state in 2004. Today, this second outpost of the much beloved restaurant is located in...you guessed it: a strip mall in Duluth. Where J's differs from other hot pot options is that all the ingredients to add to the soup except sauces are brought to guests at the table. This adds a layer of safety for those who tend to throw every oddity into a soup to create a mixture that is too wild to enjoy. The people here are extremely kind, with the waitress offering to make a special house sauce for the hot pot, mixing a dozen sauces from the sauce bar. The result was surprisingly pleasant. Another beautiful thing about J's is that all the vegetables are extremely fresh. The only minor criticism is that the beef brought for the signature hot pot is a bit on the tougher side, but the hot pot as a whole was still very tasty. The ceramic exteriors of the hot pots at J's add a signature element of beauty here. Thus, for all intends and purposes, J's is likely to remain a beloved institution in the city despite the countless new options now in the area. read more

I finally tried hot pot for the first time, and it was an amazing introduction! It has that authentic, "hole-in-the-wall" feel that I love. Despite the great atmosphere, there was no wait time when I arrived, which was a great surprise. The Highlights: They have a Halal menu (you just have to ask for it!) and a massive sauce station. As someone who loves me a good sauce bar, this was easily my favorite part. The Vibe: It feels very genuine and tucked away. I typically like to visit a place a few times to get a truly well-rounded experience, and since I've only been once, I'm definetly planning my next trip back to try more. Bottom Line: If you're looking for a low-key, authentic hot pot spot with Halal options, definitely give this place a try. read more

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Food is good, look up your sauce recipe before you go! I got the surf and turf: clams and beef. I love getting clams here because they are so big and doesn't take long to cook. The presentation of the veggies are nice I just wish they would practice better utensil upkeep. My spoons were cracked all over the edge read more

My family and friends have been coming here for over 15 years. Best customer service and quality of ingredients. You won't find broth and sauces as good what they have here. I drive 45 mins one way and it's worth it. read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Friends for lunch, the place we can all agree on. - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Halal Food Alert | J's Mini Hot Pot Looking for a halal-friendly hot pot spot? Each guest gets their own personal hot pot, making the experience both interactive and customizable. The ingredients were super fresh and beautifully presented. The marbled beef and lamb slices literally melted into the broth, the enoki mushrooms added a great texture, and the dumplings were soft, delicate, and packed with flavor. Bonus: the herb selection added refreshing aromatics that elevated the whole experience. But what truly stood out was the service, friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for a family dinner, casual hangout, or even a solo foodie adventure. We paid $180 for 5 people -- totally worth it for the quality, quantity, and halal assurance. Already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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2025 04 14 18 00 28 Location: Asia (ft. China) Duluth Detail: Be careful of smokers and Copycats Product: Vegetable Hot Pot Setting: Next to Taiwan Bubble Ball Tea Customers: Kiddos & Kiddos Objective: ? Success Rate: 71% Overall Rating: 5 Stars Reason: ? Service: Placed at the corner and survived. read more

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J's Mini Hot Pot has never disappointed me. This place offers high quality ingredients, meats, and even wagyu! From a variety of broths to choose from and entrees, J's Mini Hot Pot delivers an exceptional hot pot experience. The waitresses are nice, efficient, and--most importantly--hospitable. With this duluth location being newly built last year (2023), the place is spectacular. The floor, table, interior decor, everything is new and shiny. Definitely a top 3 hot pot spot in Duluth! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - interior - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Not sure why it's taken so long to write this review but this is hands down my familys favorite spot in the whole Atlanta area! We've been going for probably 15 years and never once had a bad meal. High quality, fresh, tasty and healthy. The servers are always kind and accommodating. I would definitely recommend and if you think you've tried hotpot and don't like it try this one. We haven't found another one as good locally or in other cities. 10/10 read more

We all got the beef. My son and husband got the beef bone broth. I got the miso broth. It comes with an assortment of veggies, tofu, noodles, fish ball etc. You can add all sorts of noodles, vegetables, meats, and seafood. The sauce bar is kept well stocked and tidy. The restaurant is comfortable and well lit. Service was nice. Great dinner experience on a cold day! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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I was so excited to go eat hot pot since I love soup. My friend brought me here to have a fun experience while eating delicious food. As we entered the place we got greeted by the lovely servers. Everyone was so nice and so on point. We sat on our table and ordered, I got the vegetarian hot pot with the mushroom broth. I was very surprised to see how much food they gave but was very happy to eat it. We were also able to bring some soju (there is a corkage fee) since they don't sell it there and it went so well with the food. The overall ambiance of the place was very chill and happy. I enjoyed eating here a lot. read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Vegetarian hot pot with mushroom broth - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

-service attentive and quick -veggie and meat quality is incredibly fresh -variety of sauces to make/mix your own -decent pricing -never had an issue w/seating read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

This place reopened since the COVID shut down and it's soooo beautiful inside! I did notice a 3-5$ increase in prices but still okay and worth the experience. We got chicken hot pot "combos" where it comes with chicken hot dogs, Napa cabbage, taro, potato, egg, mushroom, pickles, spinach, radish daikon, tofu in diff forms, potato noodles (clear) and lots of slices of chicken. You choose your broth and I chose vegetarian - $22-ish - 5/5 The sauce bar is where you can customize your dipping sauce very clean! They no longer give the shaved ice dessert at the end instead we were given a little yogurt drink like authentic hot places back home do! I will def be back again and again, customer service 5/5 read more

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Averaged at $25 person for something that mass produced and self cook self served while forcing a tip with no choice at the end is a bit standing out and uncomfortable. Be prepared... read more

This is the OG mini hot pot spot in Duluth that will forever have a place in my foodie heart. I used to frequent here at least 1-2 times a week before I moved to the city. Nothing beats having your own individually made hot pot. The sauce bar (buffet style) makes for the best experience as you can mix your favorite sauce combo and pour it into your broth. I usually make myself a broth mix and a dipping sauce as well. There are a ton of premade sauces that you can go for if you aren't sure what to get! Recently renovated, I'm loving the clean new vibe. Pro tip and speaking from experience - don't wear a white tee! ;) Or if you do, definitely ask for one of their disposable aprons. Genius! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - a variety of meats on a table - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Came here for lunch last week. We ordered the beef bone soup, herbal soup, clam and meat combo, seafood hot pot. Seafood and meat was fresh served on ice. I really like that. Presentation is beautiful as well. Portion wise is perfect and more than enough vegetables. I like my vegetables so it was great. Black milk tea with grass jelly was so good. I like that the teas were on mason jars with handles. Service was great; attentive; and quick to refill our soup base once we run out. Nicely renovated since I haven't been back here for few years. This is great portion hot pot. I was definitely stuffed to the max. Many choices on the menu. You can order a la carte if you only want to eat certain foods or picky. There are even vegetarian options. read more

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I give this place 5 stars, it's my go to hotpot place, the broth is good and the meat quality is very good. I love the sauce bar and the service is amazing the workers are very kind. The inside is always clean and their new interior looks good! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Beef - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I decided to challenge myself on a different style of food and I found this little place I believe so I can Chinatown in Georgia, but it was a very good experience. The hostess was sweet. She was awesome. She helped me prepare. She explained everything to me on the food process, had to get your food how to set things up what sauce add to certain flavors and she was just awesome, I recommend this place just for experience and really good deal. I like it and enjoyed it and it's good and highly recommended. read more

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A fairly new hot pot spot in Duluth, I went to go try J's. Went around 7:40pm on a Wednesday and there was a 20-30 minute wait. Once we got a table there was a lot of confusion on the menu. If you order your own personal hotpot the cost of most items is about $20. However, ordering family style was very confusing. There was a fee of $10.99 per person if each person ordered less than $20 worth of food. Avoiding these confusing calculations we just ordered individual hotpot's. I ordered the angus beef with the Szechuan Hot broth. I did enjoy the broth and the beef but the veggie sides were loaded with fillers (cabbage, etc) and lacked quantity in other items. There was sausage in the veggie bowl which it did not state anywhere on the menu (I have dietary restrictions). There's a lot of confusion and difficulty in communicating with staff members which caused a lot of problems when we were splitting the bill read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Angus Beef - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I loved everything about the service and the interior of this place. The servers frequently came back to check up on me. The plates, bowls and the tables were really clean! Also the serving size was pretty generous and left me very full after the meal. However, I personally felt like the food did not live up to my expectation. The main aspect I was disappointed about was the quality of the meat. It felt weirdly spongey and like wet paper, especially the lamb. Next, the beef bone broth was kind of flavorless. I know that the ingredients I put in are supposed to deepen the flavor but it felt like I was just eating food dipped in plain water in the beginning. Finally, the veggie platter had too much napa cabbage. You can't see the cabbage at first but there's a pile hiding on the bottom. You are in luck if you like having lots of kappa cabbage in your hot pot but I personally would've enjoyed having more of the other ingredients. read more

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A white girl and Korean walk into Chinese hot pot for the first time. This is how it panned out... Things you should know: I. PARKING J's Mini is within a plaza and shares a free private parking lot with the adjacent businesses. Easy. II. SERVICE We found solace in the gracious guidance of our waitress since we didn't know what the heck we were doing. To be honest, everything is labelled in a straightforward manner on the menu ~ it even tells you the cook times for the given ingredients! So helpful..! But we probably still ate things oddly, occasionally wrapping some of the cooked ingredients in the nappa cabbage as if we were at KBBQ. The middle section of the restaurant is the sauce bar--where bias meets bliss--the Korean sauce stole our taste buds. III. QUALITY Portions are massive. You won't leave hungry, that's for sure! Everything appeared & tasted fresh. IV. CAPACITY For a weekend night around 8pm, there was a modest wait for about 5 minutes to seat the two of us. read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Vegetables paired with hot pot - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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There are some places I would just never think to eat, and so I'm thankful my sister & niece know a few unique options. This was truly a unique experience! Location is off Pleasant Hill Rd, past the mall, in a double story strip mall. Parking is not plenty here, due to all the other businesses and limited parking spots. All tables here have electric burners for your hot pot. I was a little confused on ordering but thankfully my sister had been here a few times. Basically, you pick the broth you want and then chose your protein package or vegetarian. Most plates come with spinach/cabbage/noodles/tomato/carrot/hotdog/tofu/corn/egg/potato/mushroom (and 3-4 other items I did not catch the name of). The protein comes on a side plate (I did chicken, which was thinly cut, with my son). My broth was the Thai soup, which was spicy and cleared my sinus. You cook all the ingredients in your hot pot and then scoop out onto your plate. They bring a special sauce for dipping that is a bit spicy and has cilantro in it. That sauce was insanely AWESOME! I started eating the sauce by itself. And I would bet the sauce would taste amazing over a sushi roll! The server mentioned ordering extra sides for two people, so I got extra potato and ramen. I also ordered the Thai milk tea, with boba, and that was yummy (wasn't spicy at all though). Service was outstanding here! For dessert, they brought out shaved ice and red beans. It was different and tasted better then I expected. Some type of sweet cream underneath the red beans, with shaved ice under it all. My son ate his, and he normally does not try anything weird. Big win! Overall, a great experience and would recommend. Not sure I'll be back, as I'd rather just eat Pho, but it's worth trying once! read more

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We haven't had hot pot in so long so we decided go come by after hitting up teso and are so glad we did! Don't sleep on this place. They were sooo friendly & service was attentive and willing to explain everything if you haven't been before. If you've never done hot pot, this is a restaurant where you'll order either a combo, a la carte or ayce (at other places). You pick your protein & sides or get a combo here which comes with vegetables, egg & noodles. Then you get a broth which the Szechuan broth is so good, worth the $3.99 upcharge. Super flavorful. My husband got the medium spicy bone broth and it's also good ($1.99 for spicy upcharge). You could also just add peppers from the sauce bar instead of getting spicy broth. Once youve picked broth & food, they set you up your own pot with broth and bring out your order. You'll use the chopsticks on the table or go to the sauce bar and get a ladle to use to move meat/veg to the boiling broth and then back out to your bowl/plate. The sauce bar is in the middle of the store and you just grab the sauce bowls on the end of the bar and go to town. Everything is labeled to make it easy. I like to do a black vinegar sauce with chili peppers, garlic, green onions and then a creamy sauce with a mix of sesame, spicy mayo, chili and a little cilantro & jalapenos - but experiment and make your own! As you cook your food, you'll dip it in sauce or add sauce to your bowl and make a soup for yourself. They'll tell you cook times but generally root veg a few mins, other veg 1-2 mins, meats are a few seconds if you want rare/med rare. Ribeye was very tender and worth the $30 price tag. I'd get this all day. Plenty of parking in the shopping center lot and they do have seating for groups 2-8 at least read more

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Husband and I came here on a Wednesday night, luckily there was no wait but I could definitely see this place being packed on the weekends. We are average eaters and weren't able to finish our combo plates- husband got the angus brisket and pork belly combo and I got the fish + beef. Both combos came with gigantic vegetable platters (and were an excellent value). The only thing I would change the next time we visit is the soups we picked. The mushroom and tomato broths were nothing to write home about... will try the beef and Tom Yum next time! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Giant vegetable platter that comes with combos and entrees - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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ITS BACK! After a long renovation, J's mini hot pot is back. So delicious! The sauce bar is full of different yummy sauce, the meat is fresh, the service was okay. Renovations made the restaurant look more appealing. I love hot pot and this hits the spot. I will be back! read more

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I used to LOVE J's Mini Hot Pot in my college days and I thought this place had the BEST shabu -- but this was 5-6 years ago, and I stopped going after a plethora of hot pots started opening up, and my palate started shifting and preferring Chinese Style hot-pots instead. I recently had the opportunity to visit (this was my first after their renovation/remodeling) and I saw that they actually did have Chinese-style hot pot! But my memory was geared towards the Korean/Japanese-style hot pot so I decided to order that for the memz. Wow the price definitely increased a LOT (thank you, inflation!) -- I remember there used to be a $9.99 lunch special, but now the price is $22.99.. I also subbed my carb option for the Shanghai noodles (it's a MUST). What I really like about J's Mini is their sauce bar. They have a really good sauce bar and a lot of options. The toppings/veggies is also plentiful and they also give you a lot of meat as well. I think this place is my favorite non-AYCE Korean/Japanese style shabu place. I definitely do want to check out the Chinese-style hot pot next time but J's Mini definitely never disappoints. I will be back! read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Beef mini hot pot combo - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Haven't been here in ages so everything was updated. It seems like they did a remodel and the ambience is more elegant than previously. You can either get individual hotpot or share one. We opted to share one and get two different soup bases. The meat quality is good for its price point and they are generous with portion sizes. The sauce bar has a range of ingredients. Food came out in a timely manner and servers were attentive... sometimes a bit too attentive. Staff was friendly. read more

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Of all the hotpot places I've ever tried, this one is my favorite. I hate that I don't live in this area. I found this spot while we were in the area. I found it through yelp, actually. You just walk in, they tell you where to sit, and come give you some menus. They have a variety on their menu. You pretty much pick your broth, and what meats you want. I picked the bone broth with meatballs and meat. I saw a sign that states BYOB for an additional charge. I wish I knew this before I came lol. I did my own hotpot and had my own pot in front of me. It comes with the meat you selected, and a tray of veggies. I really liked that the tray of veggies came with everything that I love in there. It had an egg (uncooked), Napa, spinach, glass noodles, taro, potato, mushrooms, and A few other things that were pretty interesting. You can also add more sides or meats to your meal if you'd like. There's also a sauce bar. I really liked that their sauce bar has lots of selections. I have no complaints about their sauces at all. I tried 2 of the sauces and it was good. They also have fish sauce, sriracha, and a few other sauces on the side of the sauce bar. I liked this a lot. Their sauce bar did not disappoint. We ended our dinner with some ice cream. I've never had this kind of ice cream before. It was over shaved ice. It was my first time having it, and it was pretty good. Honestly, I would probably come back if I come in this area again. I come to Atlanta a few times a year, so I'll definitely be stopping by again. read more

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This was my first atlanta hot pot experience and the food was fresh and warming to my soul. Lots of flavor options at their sauce and topping bar to jazz up your broth. It's a little pricey and service is not that friendly but very clean and well lit. read more

I've been dying to try this place. I love a great hot pot meal. They have a nice and clean atmosphere. The service was superior. We were attended at all times. I rate this place a 10/10. The food was of great quality and great flavor. They even refill your pot. We selected the beef bone broth, brisket and meatballs. This place was an hour away, but definitely worth the drive. read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

This is my FAVORITE hot pot place I've ever been to. The portions are generous, the waitstaff are attentive and kind, and the food is so fresh. I also love the house made spicy sauce. It's my favorite sauce I've ever had! I always get the beef bone broth and it is so hearty and flavorful. The fruit smoothies are freshly made and delicious as well. Whenever I'm in town I make it a point to come here. read more

The Duluth location just went through a renovation and reopening recently. I wish there was a bigger waiting area, but there is a tablet for a wait-list. Do know they seem understaffed and busy during rush hours. Purely food based review: Big family pot (Spicy Beef) - $10 upgrade to the big pot. We got the first level spicy and it was good spice level. Ring of Meat (Pork & Beef) - for $26, it's a visually really cool addition to the meal for a special occasion. You can also opt for more premium meats for extra costs. Note that it doesn't come with veggies so I would order another entree that does come with it. Premium beef slices entree - Definitely higher quality beef and since it's an entree, it comes with a large size of veggies and choice of noodles that can serve two people. read more

J's Mini Hot Pot - Ring of Meat, Premium Beef slices - Chinese Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I was craving for some hot pot and J'a mini hot pot hit the spot. My fiancée and I each ordered a meat combo as entree ($17.99), and that was more than enough for us. The nice things about J's mini hot pot is that you can get a variety of meat, vegetables and noodles as an entree. The food was decent, but not anything special. Service was really fast. All servers wore masks. I assume that before covid, the sauce bar would have been self-serving; now, you can let the waitress know what sauces you want, and she will get it ready for you. The place was not busy on a Sunday night. read more

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