This place exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere was mind blowing. This was my first time ever at a hot pot restaurant and the wait staff made it easy for myself and my husband to make or selection. My husband loves flavorful soups and I thought was a nice place for him to try something different and new. We got the Tom Yum and seafood soup base, the mushroom platter because we both live mushrooms, shrimp, blue crab, & white rice. Everything came to the table nicely presented. And when I say we enjoyed every bit of the food that was bring to the table I mean it was amazing. He soup base come with your level of heat. Be mindful that even the mild has a slight kick of heat but to someone who doesn't like spicy food it may be an issue. My husband and myself love spicy foods so it wasn't an issue but keep in mind even mild has a little kick. read more

Service was excellent and the food was tasty. Great selection of sauces for dipping and plenty of meats and veggies to choose from. The hotpot soup is also very good. read more

This hot pot place is amazing! The base soups are delicious and flavorful and the meat platters were fresh, and melted in my mouth. The vegetables were also very fresh. The workers were wearing masks and were quite clean. I was initially afraid to dine in since this was our first time dining in during the pandemic, but was pleasantly surprised. Our server was very informative on how to order and suggested several types of platters which we devoured! The experience was immaculate! Definitely check this place out, I will be returning! read more

Great service and food. Very accommodating atmosphere. And lots of options. Our server was very nice and attentive. It was our first time having hot pot so she made sure to explain it well. Very fun. read more

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Very good hot pot. Only reason for 4* is prices are a bit high. Broth was flavorful and the condiment bar was stocked full

We came in Friday night. Terrible Service. Appetizer We ordered bought out cold, we almost done eating still not bring everything we order. Do not recommend. read more

This place is hard to review, because there's nothing to compare it to. I think it's the only hot pot place in Detroit. Compared to places on the west coast, I'd give it a 3, but it's a solid 4 for authentic Chinese food in Detroit. Some of the off cuts were a little funky, but it was my fault for ordering things that people probably don't order as much. So I'd probably stay away from the kidneys, livers, and stuff like that. The meats and seafood are cheaper cuts, but not bad. The grilled eggplant was probably my favorite thing they had. Also they had a full sauce bar which had all the dope sauces that I'm used to, so another star there. Overall for a cold rainy day in Michigan this hit the spot read more

The food was fantastic, high quality meats and veggies, really impressed about the mushrooms and beef. Skewers were really good too. Staff was super nice, the restaurant was really clean too, i love the lighting and the overall decor, really cozy place. read more

Have came here A few times and honestly it's not that bad. Now I do wish it was like other locations that I've been in other states where it would be an unlimited offer however they're a la cart isn't bad and the prices aren't that bad either. The reason why I wouldn't give this place a five star it's because they're very inconsistent with the soup flavor as well as depending on the server you get summer more attentive than others. The first time I came here the server was very attentive and we got our food very quickly and she was very good however the second time I came here our server was very bad we had a really long wait in between food and other tables who came after us received all their food before we even got our noodles. And this led to our soups sitting there boiling for easily 5-10 minutes. Would I return? Yeah because it's the only place like it but I will not want the same server read more

Kind of torn on how to review this place. I did the duo broth, one being the original spicy and one being the other being the signature special soup. The spicy one which I ordered as mild was HOTTTTT and it had Ma-la (aka Sichuan peppercorn) which is numbing was so hot I couldn't eat it. I scooped out all of the chili's and peppercorns but the damage was already done. Pro tip: you can have them add more broth (the nonspicy) I got the seafood platter, shrimp balls, fried taro, udon noodles and rice cakes. My bowl was $30 FOR SOUP. So to me, prices were crazy high but it is a cool experience. The concept kind of reminded me of the melting pot with and Asian twist. They have a sauce bar for you to either add to your soup or for you to dip in after the food is done cooking. They didn't give us any instructions on the temps/settings of the stovetop or cook times so you kind of wing it. Their meats are what they're known for but we all opted for seafood. The presentation of drinks and food is beautiful though! Portions of ingredients were actually pretty good though. Only problem was all four of us felt ill toward the end of our meal, in the parking lot and in the car. Two of the four actually ended up vomiting outside. Someone also ordered "hot pot noodles" and it was the scariest thing ever. I can't even explain the size or texture to you. Stick to noodles you know! read more

I wish I would have read ALL the reviews prior to ordering but thought how difficult could it be? When we got seated, the waitress didn't explain anything to us so that should've been the first red flag. I ended up ordering the special spicy broth because I love a good kick but the spice level ruined the meal. There was an after taste of some sort that I really couldn't pin point but that also ruined it for me. This reminded me a mixture of melting pot and kbbq.. you cook your own meats and veggies. We didn't know how much veggies to order nor did the waitress help us after letting her know we've never eaten at a hot pot rest before. Definitely won't be coming back. They really need to have better instructions on how to order... read more

I've gone enough times to finally make a review. Lao pot is located next to the McDonald's near the plaza where Fuji and 168 Market is. When you walk in the aesthetic is very nice. I think it's a really open. Food: so you're allowed to pick one broth or split and have two broths. They do have tables where you could have a bigger pot to share with the table. But usually you get a small individual pot. You mark off what you want in the menu that they give you. There's a pretty big variety of food you could get. The food was really good. I usually get the signature spicy soup. But the tom yum is really good as well. Service: the first server I ever had when I was there was Stacy. She was really attentive and she was very informative. I also liked Shelly and xiaomi. All of the servers are pretty good except for the next two that I'm going to talk about. Ava. She was very lazy. She made a comment about how we ordered together and if we could make her life easier by marking separate menus. She would just stand around and not come back to us. I would have to call her name for her to come to us even though she was standing a few feet away. The next person was Alice, she just didn't seem like she wanted to deal with us when we came in. She got annoyed at us for sitting at the wrong table, even though she was the one that led us to the table and told us to sit there. I had my niece with me and for some reason she thought my niece wasn't going to eat. So she got rid of all the plates and bowls. Then I asked for three waters but she gave me two for my sister and I, and completely ignored my niece. I think that the price is a little bit expensive but I'm not complaining. I do wish it was like the other places that were more all you can eat and unlimited. read more

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Order your soup base and then your meat and veggie selection. they serve big portions, so dont get overwhelmed or it can get pricey... It can be confusing at first for a first timer and the spicy levels beat most places so in comparison if you are use to ordering hot for example at most Thai places i would suggest medium here . its great for groups and family events. read more

Super happy a hot pot place opened up in the area. I was skeptical because it's Michigan on the authenticity of it but when I got there and saw the sauce bar, I felt relieved. Hot pot is something I do with my friends and family when I visit them in NYC, where I use to live, and Lao Pot had everything I was expecting from a hot pot place. The spicy broth was great, ordered #2 the signature spicy broth, with medium spicy level. Ordered the fish balls, beef balls, squid, instant noodles and angus beef slices and other beef slices. Didn't disappoint. Overall, it has everything I was looking for in a hot pot place! The price was a bit high but not unreasonable for a hot pot place. Would love to come back with a larger group because hot pot is better with more people to try more things. And to anyone who has never tried hot pot before, it is not an "Asian twist" on a fondue restaurant. Hot pot isn't a "new" thing. It is a separate thing. And if you don't know how to cook food properly, like what meat takes how long to cook and how to check if it's cooked, then you will get sick. So do your learning before going or go with someone who knows what they're doing. read more

Lao Pot - #2 signature spicy broth. Fish balls, beef balls, angus beef slices, beef slices, instant noodles. - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Very sweet and attentive waitress. The hot pot experience itself was so much fun. All of the add-ons we chose were fresh and delicious. We chose the spicy tallow broth (mild spice) and the tomato ox bone broth. Both of the broths we chose were extremely flavorful. We were happy we chose the mild spice, as it was a tad spicier than expected (which was a pleasant surprise for us). They offer a sauce bar that had many choices for anyone's palette. Our favorite I believe was called chive blossom paste. So good. I will definitely be back! read more

Lao Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Been looking for a good hotpot place in metro Detroit and finally got it. Selection of food other than hot pot items were limited as it is just a soft opening but lots of options to choose from. Sauce bar was great, most places I've been to doesn't have it. Some kinks need to be worked out but for a new business, can't complain too much. Would go again! read more

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Definitely is a great place for a special occasion or if you're a hot pot enthusiast! I'd definitely recommend the wagyu beef as it is super tender and literally melts in your mouth! I'd also recommend the skewer appetizers! The broth is really rich depending on the flavor you get. The spice can get intense past medium, but if you like spice, you can get hotter. The sides were a bit excessive and the bill can rack up pretty high so make sure not to over-buy and order more as you go to save a bit more money! Awesome place and I can't wait to go back! read more

Lao Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I was pretty impress with this hot pot place. Yes it's a little pricey, but it's the only hot pot here. I've been here twice and service has been good for us. We went with a big group and food came out a bit slow, one table got all the food before the other, so one sat there jealous. We got a lot of seafood and the quality was good. The meat was also good quality. Tried the hot pot noodle special that they have, it's quite interesting, it's tapioca noodle that's wide and long, it's very chewy like banh bot loc, viet dumplings, so you are warn. Don't get it if you're not use to it. It was quite weird for us but we enjoyed it. read more

Super confusing and only if you want soup then give it a try! We got everything MILD AND IT WAS STILL TOO SPICY and we eat spice!!! But this was on another level! read more

Amazing experience. It was my first time there, our waitress explained everything to us. Went on a Saturday. I recommend ordering two soup base. One mild for vegetables and spicy for meat. Just a warning that the spicy is actually spicy and not American spicy. I ordered tom yum and Lao pot speciality with medium spicy. If you think Popeyes spicy chicken is spicy this is triple spicy if that, just to give an idea. I recommend getting the lap pot specialty meat with veg platter and meatballs. read more

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Doesn't seem to have a lot of competition for hotpot in the area and has a great selection. Most of their ingredients seem the same found in 168 nearby. We had a great time and enjoyed that everyone had their own hotpot. This allowed everyone to choose from a variety of broths to suit their palates and spice tolerance. Food was good with a wide selection. We ordered a variety of meats, vegetables, and other items including pig brain, which was definitely new to most of our party. read more

been coming here for 3 years, and its the best everytime!!! The Services was amazing, they were so nice. read more

Lao Pot - best hot pot place!!! - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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I was excited for this place opened, then now I'm disappointed. The menu is so confused. The waitress wasn't helpful at all. She was as confused as us. The price was expensive for the quality and quantity of the food. It's individual hotpot. I ordered the Signature Spicy Soup. Something in the pot made my tongue numb, not the spicy level because I know I can handle that. The sides were small and tasted cheap for the price. Two stars are for the decorations. They should switch to AYCE Hot Pot. read more

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It's a bit pricy, but it is I think pretty much the only Chinese hot pot place in the area I know. And it didn't disappoint me. People work there are helpful. read more

This place is fantastic! It is basically getting your own huge bowl of bone broth soup (or clear) with a heaping choice of fresh, superfood vegetables to add as you like. Finish with a wide array of sauces, noodles (even sweet potato noodles), meats, and voila! Your own huge pot of delicious stew on your own burner, cooking right in front of you. It suits all diets, and the tables are huge, party style. I am definitely coming back for my birthday. read more

AMAZING service. Plus, food was incredible and very high quality! I will be back here.

Food was amazing!!! This place is definitely an experience to have. The only downfall was our waitress wasn't super knowledgeable about the menu such as prices and things etc. But all in all it was good food, beautiful dining space and fun. Will return for sure. read more

Lao Pot - Lao Pot double soup base Lao signature and the spicy with medium spice - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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So much fun and interesting food. Be careful on ordering... it can be overwhelming. Broth does not matter so much, if you don't like spice get a little/no spice broth since a lot of the flavor and spice comes from the amazing spice "bar". We stayed away from a lot of the more unique items like beef tendon; opting for the regular beef and chicken which were great - udon noodles and rice were great bases - the bbq chicken, lamb, shrimp were delicious - I really enjoy the dumplings, and fungus items while staying away from the balls which are not my jam. Good for groups willing to try new things - expect to not like a few things and that is okay! Go for the experience, the second time is way better than first because I had my bearings. read more

The food here is just so good. I drive an hour just to come eat here. Especially for the fried dough. The best food to eat on a rainy/cold day. read more

Amazing food! Good service and ambiance. They have a great selection of sauces. Best hotpot place in the area.

This place is so good, the broths are amazing , we got the Lao pot special and spicy broth, and all of the meats and sauce bar were so good. Super friendly and very attentive definitely worth a try. read more

Lao Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

My husband and I went to Lao Pot to celebrate a late Valentine's Day dinner. It was amazing! We love Asian food, but we'd never had hot pot before. Our server, Kristy, suggested some of her favorite items to put in the broth, and we loved them all! We chose a large hot pot with 2 broths (spicy & Lao pot special). We love spicy food, but the spicy broth was super spicy for us! Still very tasty, though. We had beef, scallops, bok choy, bamboo, mushrooms, taro, and bean curd. We especially loved the taro! The sweet potato appetizer was super tasty too. We loved our experience at Lao Pot, and we're excited to come back again to try more things! read more

Lao Pot - Lao pot special broth, spicy broth, sliced beef, taro, bok choy, mushrooms, vermicelli, scallops, and bean curd. - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Very very bad experience here. I had major major stomach problem the second time I came here. I think it was because of the cherry clams I ordered. I am a major foodie and love love love hotpot so we can came here 3 days straight since we are from NY and don't know any other hot pot place in Michigan and my picky nine year old only wanted hot pot. However the service we received was a nightmare and I got stomach problems from the food the second time we were here Our waitstaff was absent minded and the manager or owner is the absolute worse. We told her 2 of the 5 clams we ordered didn't taste right and she yelled at us and said it was Chinese people like us that give Chinese people like her a hard time! We were utterly speechless by her comment and mean attitude since we gave her a lot of business ($500-$700 in 3 days). The waitstaff brought the wrong stuff and the menu was very confusing and yet she blamed the customer. I didn't want to argue with this crazy owner and just left. Terrible experience. read more

It was a lot slower than we have anticipated with getting our food but totally understandable due to Covid. They were really good about keeping 6ft distance. The food was amazing, the Tom yum broth is my favorite and I also love the house special broth. read more

Lao Pot - Spicy Hot Pot Two Flavors Lettuce Spinach Potato Slice Sweet Corn Bok Choy Seafood Platter Udon Hot Pot Noodles Korean Rice Cake Tofu Skin - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Loved this place pre-covid and noticed the quality did not go down during Covid as well, like most places. Nice ambience, ke0t clean and no odors. 4 stars because the quantity has significantly reduced in the last 2 years. I'm a vegetarian/vegan and used to get a whole bucket of vegetables for a veggie options but this time it was just a few leaves of lettuce, 1 slice of radish, potato and lotus stem each :/ However , to bring the attention back to the food and condiments, definitely some of the best Asian hot pot places around. Do not miss it! The staff is friendly and attentive and whether it is a quiet dinner with an SO or a huge party, it's perfect for all. read more

I had tried Hot Pot City prior to Lao Pot and I have to say, Lao Pot is far more traditional and better quality and quantity for your money. I wasn't sure about how much I would get from each ala-carte item I order so I ordered more than was necessary. The prices aren't bad if you're going vegetarian, you can get many vegetables and mushrooms for cheap. They give plenty of everything. The green tea cake was great! It was flavorful but not too sweet. It was a nice light dessert after a large meal. I typically don't like red bean, but the flavor of the cake almost covers the red bean flavor. I was able to get Crab Rangoon, two broths, two orders of bok choy, two orders of enoki mushrooms, one order of white cabbage, one order of sliced fish, one order of regular sliced beef, a bowl of rice and my green tea cake for about $54 before tips. read more

Lao Pot - Bok Choy, rice, crab rangoon, enoki mushrooms, sliced beef - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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First time and it was great!!!! Went with a group of coworkers and had a lot of fun! Excellent food! read more

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It was our first visit here and we LOVED it! Everything was presented beautifully and you can order as much as you want to go with your own personal pot. We spent over 2 hrs here and had a great time eating! Definitely come! read more

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What an experience!! Absolutely loved it!! Took my daughter for her 25th birthday. Had been hearing about Hot Pot since she was at MSU living with Chinese roommates. You select your broth, protein, noodle type or rice, and veggies and within minutes this feast is placed before you. They even have various sauces and oils to add to the broth to create your own custom flavor. My husband and I got the surf n turf lunch special which allowed your choice of 2 of each. We selected the lamb n beef, shrimp s and scallops. My daughter went off the board with tripe and a few more things I wasn't familiar with. The only suggestion I would have is to find out what comes with your meal prior to adding additions because it already came with a veggie pack that we were unaware of. We selected various veggies for our broth and ended up with a plethora of veggies n mushrooms to add because our bill got a lil pricey. Also educate yourself with the names of some of the somewhat exotic additions because it could be your opportunity to try out something new. Everyone was friendly n the establishment was clean. I'm definitely going back. read more

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We were so excited that a hot pot place was in Michigan. We have been to many in Florida and couldn't wait to try. When you walk in there is a musty smell. Not a seafood, oceany smell that you get from all the fresh lobsters in the tanks- just musty. We were greeted right away and brought to a seat. The only way to order is by checking what you want on a menu. My wife didn't get a menu I had to get up and find someone at the front area after asking two waitresses that didn't speak English or just ignored me. There was no, "have you been here before" or "Would you like us to show you how the tables work for the hotpot" No explanation of anything. This is a supposedly a destination spot, it's not just getting served. We got our soup and you would think the stuff to put in the soup would come shortly after. It did not we waited 20 minutes. And when it did arrive my wife asked how long to cook the stuff and we were given a very fast run down as if we were bothering her by even asking. The meat was not fresh- pork, angus beef, and chicken. There was a funky taste to them all and the beef just turned into fat after being boiled. For me the only saving grace was the soups stock which tasted good but the terrible service continued. They sat people right next to us instead of following covid procedures. The people who sat next to us had to small kids who allowed there kids to play video games on their phones with blaring sound. Then the infant got up and ran around with his shoes off. I also have to say that their were many Asian Americans in the establishment. We were one of only another white couple. They people they sat next to us after we ordered also happened to be Asian American. They got all their food and soup delivered together. And the waitress went back to their table numerous times as she ignored us. It was weird. We felt like we were a nuisance and not patrons. The decor is odd. It's supposed to be an Asian theme but you sit on large wagon wheel bench that are not comfortable whatsoever. The buttons on the hotpot controls were filthy I didn't even want to touch them. The bathrooms were fairly dirty and I found where the musty smell musta been coming from. 3 people cost $100 with 1 drink. Completely outrageous for basically a bowl of soup. And beware don't burn your tongue. The soups are basically oil based so they can cook what you put in them faster. The price was the nail in the coffin. It is NOT an upscale place by any means and no way the prices should be that high for the lack of quality and lack of cleanliness and the terrible service. So disappointed I would say don't waste your time or money- get a bowl of soup at any other Thai or Chinese or Asian cuisine and pay $6 for the bowl instead of $26! Stay away. read more