This Mother's Day, I decided to take my parents to try Kanpai BBQ & Shabu Shabu for their…read moreall-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ. When we arrived, I realized the location used to be the old Hong Kong Supermarket -- only longtime locals would probably remember that. The layout inside was pretty interesting. There was a Te'amos milk tea shop in the middle, Lao Szechuan on the right, and the hot pot & BBQ restaurant on the left. The staff greeted us warmly and quickly helped us get seated. One thing that pleasantly surprised me was that they offered freshly made milk teas and fruit teas instead of bottled drinks. The drinks were decent and refreshing, especially for balancing out the richness of the meal. Each person gets their own mini hot pot, which I really liked because everyone could customize their own soup base and ingredients. We chose a variety of broths including mushroom, spicy mala, tomato, and herbal soup. Using the iPad ordering system, we basically ordered one of everything from both the hot pot and BBQ menus. The food came out surprisingly fast, and they even used robots to deliver dishes to the table, which was smooth and efficient. For hot pot, my personal favorites were the fatty beef slices, lamb, beef tripe, black tripe, tofu skin rolls, squid flowers, enoki mushrooms, corn, lotus root slices, kelp knots, fish balls, and beef tendon balls. Everything tasted great with the broth and my favorite sesame dipping sauce. On the BBQ side, the standout items for me were the cumin lamb, beef tongue, chicken cartilage, short ribs, and squid. We weren't exactly BBQ experts, so some meats weren't cooked perfectly, but the flavor was still really enjoyable -- and the best part was that you could keep ordering as much as you wanted. Honestly, for around $40 per person, it felt like a very good value. My parents both thought it was worth the price. We left full and satisfied, and the service was always attentive whenever we needed something. Overall, it was a really enjoyable Mother's Day meal, and I'd definitely come back again with friends next time.

I think I'm spoiled by the hot pot and bbq options in my hometown, but this one just didn't hit the…read morespot for me. Food: 3.5/5 there is a Kanpai near my hometown that was more 4/5, so I thought I would get a similar experience here, but their hot food bar had barely warm food and not as many options. Tables have spots for individual pots, and the BBQ grill is shared. The Tom Yum broth itself was good. Meat quality was up to par. Vegetables could have been fresher. For anyone with allergies: the sauce bar had a thoroughly written out allergy table and was clean, which was a plus. Drinks: Mai Tai was actually pretty good, and this is coming from someone that typically sticks with a beer. Sapporo is available on draft! Service/cleanliness: 3/5 the host sat us, a party of 3, down at a table meant for 6, which was interesting. We were quite literally one of 2 parties there, and only one other couple showed up while we dined. Our table was also the only table that had a grill with browned oil that came from who knows where. We had it changed to a clean one, but when we were handed the tablet to order, this was also covered in grease/oil. The bathrooms and sauce bar were clean, but at the table I was not satisfied. The server herself was very nice and explained the AYCE experience well. Ambiance: quiet music in the background, plenty of tables that could sit 4, 6, and 8.

Great place. Good food. Great service!…read more Will be back again. Need to keep this spot lowkey!

We stopped here with the grand baby for lunch. I loved the condiment bar where you can make your…read moreown sauce. A robot brings your food to you at the table and the grand loved watching it move around. We would return if in the area again.

This was my first time at hot pot in a looooong time, and I loved it!! My uncle and cousin took me…read morehere for lunch for my birthday. I was pretty familiar with hot pot, as I have been before. But I still enjoyed a little refresher from my uncle and cousin. You pick two broths, and then you can select all the meat and toppings you want. We did some lamb, pork, and they also got beef (I don't eat beef.) It was nice to see that the broths are split in a large bowl, so I could cook my meat separately from theirs and vice versa. The toppings are things like veggies and noodles. We got some vermicelli noodles and bok choy. There is also a topping/sauce bar where you can make your own creations of things you want to dip your meat into. They have a huge assortment of items to choose from. Things like chili oil, green onions, peppers, gochujang, etc. You can make sauces as spicy as you want. I enjoy some spice, so I made mine pretty spicy. I liked that it was self-serve, so I could go get more as I please. The server was attentive and quick to refill our waters and bring us more items when we asked for them. Me and my uncle both got beers as well. They have a good selection of beers to choose from. I will definitely be back because it was so good! Everything tasted so flavorful and it was so easy to pick and choose what you wanted! Also, it's the perfect thing to eat when it's cold and you are feeling a little congested!

I don't eat hot pot often but with this lingering cold, hot pot is definitely a great choice…read more It is AYCE and choose off a list of proteins, veggies, etc and they will the ingredients to you in a cart. The broth is flavorful, ingredients are fresh. There is a sauce bar and they have some "recipes" as a guide (which is needed for me since I eat hot pot once a year lol) The service was prompt even though it was really busy. It's a great casual spot for quality and the price. I would highly recommend and will be coming back!

I have a love-hate relationship with Dagu. There are some things they do really well, and other…read morethings that need significant improvement. This time around I picked up some pork soup dumplings to fill a craving. My usual spot for dumplings was closed and pulling up here was a shot in the dark, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. I definitely wasn't mad at the price ($10/10) compared to other spots. I can't firmly say they're specially made in-house from scratch or anything, but I could still rock with it. They even came with the traditional vinegar-based sauce (sorry for not knowing the name) that I usually don't like but actually ate this time because I seriously liked their version. What the heck Dagu Rice Noodle. Stop playing yo-yo with my heart! Hopefully I'll be able to order the whole fried hen soon and be back with an update...

*DOORDASH* Overall…read morenot bad, but I can tell this opens late. Giving the same quality as Quickly 快可立. Wings were honestly not bad, even tho fried. Fatty beef in spicy broth 米线was decent, smelled like Chinese med tho and my stomach kinda hurt after ;( The 杨枝甘露was NOT good. There was no sago and basically like frozen mango puree.

The food is so good! And a good vibe in the food court where Chong Qing Hot Pot is located. We stop…read morehere every time we drive through Atlanta. For us, this restaurant is the reason to come to Atlanta :) The must-orders on our list are fish hot pot, green beans with pork, spicy chicken, and salt and pepper chicken. We've also had dan dan noodles, cumin lamb, and other menu items. All good! The entrees are large for sharing with a group. We typically order too much on purpose, so we can have another great meal when we roll into a hotel that night. This time we also had peach ice cream. It was delicious and it looked almost too pretty to eat :) And made for hands that get messy-there's a pretty base to catch drips with a wooden popsicle stick. The package said it was made in Second Community, Sihe Village, Fengman Economic Development Zone, Jilin

First time trying Chong Qing Hot Pot for lunch, located inside Chinatown Market, and walking in…read morehonestly felt like stepping straight into China. The whole setup is like a mini food hall with several authentic Chinese spots to choose from--but Chong Qing is where I landed. I ordered the crispy chicken with garlic sauce and swapped the white rice for a side of house lo mein (yes, it's an upcharge, but worth it). Everything came out on real dishes--not to-go boxes--which I loved. You order and pay at the counter, grab a seat, and they bring the food out to you. Now let's talk about the food... DELICIOUS. The spice level was just right--flavorful with a nice kick, but not overpowering. If you like it hotter, you can definitely add more heat, but I was perfectly satisfied as is. The lo mein was really good too--veggies were fresh with a nice crisp (those onions and carrots were hitting!), and everything tasted well-balanced. Only small note: I wish there was a little more meat in the dish, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. And let me say this--the portion size is VERY generous. I ate until I was full and still had just as much left to take home, which is always a win in my book. All in all, I'll definitely be back to try more. If you're in Chinatown Market and not sure what to pick, Chong Qing Hot Pot is a solid choice. 4/5 stars for me!

The spicy broth was just okay. It was definitely very spicy, even for someone like me who can…read moretolerate Korean-level spice, but I've had better broths elsewhere. I enjoyed the bone broth more. The quality of the meat and ingredients was good, though, and everything tasted fresh. The decor was nice, and they have a sauce cart where you can make your own dipping sauce for the meat, which was a cool touch. Unfortunately, the service was REALLY lacking. I'm not sure if they were short-staffed, but no one came to refill our water the entire time. Our friend eventually had to go up and ask for a new pitcher. We also had to grab our own napkins and soup spoons, and even refill the broth ourselves by getting the kettle.

Amazing hotpot spot. I went around 530 on a Friday and it was not crowded at all. Service was fast…read moreand kind. While I try to only eat at AYCE hotpot locations, this place was surprisingly good value. There is a buy two get one free plate if meat deal and the atmosphere is sleek and modern.

First time ever at this location and everything was on point. The meats came out quickly and the…read moresides were replenished often. Service was absolutely fantastic. All in all, a fun night out for a group of 6. Wish they had liquor selections. We only saw soju and sake on the menu when we went

Loved this place! Really unique in teams of AYAC because there is a central area where it is self…read moreservice for things like salad, rice, drinks, and desserts. Tons of options! Atmosphere was nice. Casual but still well maintained and nicely decorated. Worth the price. Only exception is that kids pricing should be on age instead. My daughter is very tall so she cost but she is picky and doesn't eat much. Because of the pricing I wouldn't bring young children unless you know they will eat a lot.

Best Chinese hot pot in Duluth! I cannot express how much I recommend this place. Especially if you…read morecan catch the lunch deal which is AYCE $24.99. What a steal for all of the food options! They have an amazing sauce bar, fridged items, skewers and sides. I personally liked the skewered meats better than the thinly sliced meats. Everything was clean, fresh and restocked well. Both of the broths we got were flavorful; spicy broth (less spicy) and pork bone broth. The customer service was also amazing. The guy kept checking in on us and keep wanting to ensure we try all the right things and had enough food. I will be back and will be bringing all of my friends and family!

MLBB Hot Pot is one of my favorite spots in Metro Atlanta. This is a terrific AYCE hot pot spot…read morewith an incredible selection of items. There even is a soda fountain if you're anything like me and live off Diet Coke. Service has always been on point during my family's visits to MLBB. Drinks get refilled quickly, additional broth is added almost before we ask, and dirty plates get whisked away very quickly. There's a lot of premium or "premium" type of ingredients like pig intestines that you don't really expect to find at that many hot pot spots. I love pig intestines, and I'm proud of it. Heh, but like really, don't knock it till you try it. I'll always recommend MLBB first for people looking for a hot pot spot in the Metro Atlanta area.