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.

Food Quality: Xi Hotpot was one of the worst dining…read moreexperiences I've had. The food was very expensive and overpriced for the small portions that were served. The quality and quantity did not justify the price. The spicy beef broth was also horrible; all I could taste was black pepper, which was overused and completely overpowered the broth, killing my taste buds and leaving it with no flavor. Service: The customer service was extremely poor, with little to no attention given to customers. The overall experience felt unwelcoming. Atmosphere: To make matters worse, the owner was smoking cigarettes inside the restaurant, which made the environment unpleasant. Overall: I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

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!

3.5 Stars (I wish Yelp allowed half stars!)…read more Overall, this place was good. It offers a fun and different dining experience since everything is centered around hot pot and skewers. The biggest pro is the value. Dinner is $34.99 AYCE and lunch is $24.99 AYCE, which I think is very reasonable. Another huge plus is that there is no time limit. We ended up staying for over 4 hours just eating, chatting, and catching up. Not once did the staff try to rush us. They were actually only about 30 minutes from closing, and they still let us relax without making us feel uncomfortable. That level of hospitality was definitely appreciated. For the hot pot, you can choose multiple soup bases. Some premium broths cost extra, and if you want four different broths, there's an additional $12.99 charge. Personally, I think two broths are more than enough. With four sections, there's barely any room left to cook your meats, vegetables, and noodles. We tried the Tom Yum and Tomato broths. They tasted surprisingly similar since they're both tomato-based, but in my opinion, the Tom Yum had more flavor. Their tomatoes tasted like straight up tomato sauce. We also sampled the mushroom broth, which was pretty good, although it does have a noticeable herbal flavor from the Chinese herbs they add. One thing I really liked was the self-serve setup. There's a large sauce bar where you can customize your dipping sauce, along with a cold bar offering appetizers, fruit, and desserts. They also have a freezer stocked with several ice cream flavors and a refrigerator full of complimentary drinks like honey pomelo tea, citrus tea, sweet tea, honey green tea, and pear juice; all included with the AYCE price. The refrigerated food section is well stocked with vegetables, noodles, meats, seafood, dumplings, fish paste, pork paste, shrimp paste, and plenty of skewers. The skewers were tiny because each one usually only had a single small piece of food on it. I guess that's the point....it keeps everything from getting lost in the hot pot! They also provide a rolling cart beside your table for extra space, which is actually really useful because your table fills up quickly. Overall, while nothing completely wowed me, the price, variety, and relaxed atmosphere make it worth visiting. I'd definitely come back when I'm really hungry and just want to chow down with friends for a few hours.

THE OG. When…read morecraving 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.

Amazing hot pot as usual. I tried the herbal broth this time and would highly recommend it has a…read morenice 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.

One of my go tos for hot pot in the area. Lunch is priced well at $19.99 including on weekends…read more Dinner features an enhanced selection of seafood for a little more. Almost everything is self serve here including the complimentary sodas and water.

Came back again for dinner yesterday. Seems like after our last visit they lowered the dinner price…read morefrom $35 to $30pp. Dinner includes seafood (crab, clam,etc). The meats were super fatty and tough and not super great quality. It's also not that sanitary too because people were picking up dishes and putting it back so they can get the "best one" There is a 90 min dining limit. We arrived at 5:58 and they asked us to checkout at 7:10 and told us we couldn't order anymore. Mind you we still had about 20 mins left! They clearly do not abide by their own policies. When asked, the server told us "we usually ask customers to leave earlier if it's busy". What? Great way to keep customers coming back lol, NOT. Also, their a/c was broken while we were there and it was so hot! No mentions or apologizing of this at all. Clearly customer service is not a priority... Will not revisit and I recommend you steer clear. There are better hot pot spots around.

The food here is exceptional. They offer four different hot pot base options, and my personal…read morefavorite is the dry spicy mix. I visit almost every week and still never grow tired of it. Each experience is just as enjoyable as the first, and the quality remains consistently impressive. The customer service is excellent, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. There is also a wide variety of ingredients available to customize your bowl. Since everything is priced by weight, I recommend selecting only as much as you are prepared to eat. Having tried every option on the menu, my top recommendation is the spicy hot pot beef broth. It is extremely flavorful, though customers should be mindful when choosing their spice level, as even the medium option can be quite spicy. My second favorite is the dry spicy mix, shown in my photo. After experimenting with the different broths, this became my preferred choice. However, it is best suited for those who enjoy a drier style, and the spice level tends to feel more intense compared to the soup-based options. My third choice is the tomato beef broth, which was my least favorite personally. Lastly, the spicy and sour beef broth was acceptable, though it did not particularly appeal to my taste.

Happy that this style of pick your own style hotpot is in Duluth. Wide selection of veggies,…read morenoodles, seafood, protein, tofu, etc. cooking style wise - 4 options available with different level of spice levels. Opens late until 10PM. Large space - can seat a lot of patrons.

I love hot pot, even in the summer. I love that I'm able to concoct my own dipping sauce…read more This was my first time here, this place was busy when we got there. We were attended to quickly though. The staff was kind enough to explain to us how things work in this restaurant. I love the varied selection of vegetables, noodles and fruits. There is also a section for drinks and ice cream. That's a nice touch. Items from the bar is free flow. As for the meats, it's ordered through the menu. You get to pick a choice of 1 protein or unlimited free-flow of proteins.

Great food, wide variety, and self service buffet. Staff are friendly and has a quiet environment…read morewith quiet music and tvs all around.

If you're Taiwanese or on the hunt for legit hot pot, GO TO POP POT. The owner (?) told us her…read moreingredients are specially sourced from Taiwan and the Taiwanese sausage we started with def tasted just look what I grew up with. Each of the hot pot options automatically comes with a TON of Taiwanese favs, ranging from 豬血糕 and fish balls to Napa cabbage and tofu. They let you select the spice level and have an add-on section with extra meat, egg, noodles, etc. Huge portions given the cost. It's been quiet both times I've gone in - shocked this place isn't more popular. Definitely a relaxing environment, regardless.

I have been coming to Pop Pot for YEARSSSS!!! And somehow I always take photos and forget to leave…read morea review. ‍ We seriously love it here. I always get the sukiyaki pot, and my kids are obsessed with the Taiwanese pot. And for the sauce? We always ask them to mix all three together trust me, that combo hits every single time. One thing I love is that everything comes fully made and all in one pot for you. Unlike other hot pot spots where you have to pick and cook everything yourself, this is quick, easy, and stress-free. If you want something fast, comforting, and consistent this is the spot.

We were sat pretty quickly considering there was only 2 servers and it's a sunday dinner time. It's…read moreconvenient to pick all your veggies/noodles/etc. because most are rotating around on a conveyer belt. They had quite a few broths to choose from, we had the Original & the Spicy. I wish they had a bit more flavor to them but once we added some seasonings and toppings from the sauce bar it was better. Would come back when wanting a quick hot pot fix! Pricing was fairly competitive too. $41.32 before tip for AYCE adult dinner & kid (under 6) dinner. Quiet spot, quick service, fresh ingredients.

I love hot pot so I was excited to try out this place. We did the AYCE option. The inside was…read morereally cool with the smoke coming up from the conveyor belt. I love that they also keep lot of the items in the fridge, especially the raw meats. Service was great! They would clear out our empty dishes every few minutes and checked in on us many times throughout our meals. The sauce bar had many options to choose from. I really like the hot bar area as well. The crawfish's were delicious! Definitely will come back for sure!