Our son wanted to go to Nine Spice, we didn't know it existed. Since it was our first time we went for it and ordered the hot pot and Korean BBQ all you can eat. There is a quick meat quiz when you order, so be prepared. I said yes to all the questions but didn't really understand what I was getting into! Next thing you know there are 15-20 plates of meats and vegetables on the tiny table. Some for the hot pot and some for the DIY grill in the center of the table. There is also a non stop parade of items circling on these tracks on the inside ledge of the booth. If that isn't enough, they also have a salad bar which includes accoutrement for the table. I left so full, but did feel bad about all the left overs on the table. Lesson learned, I'll just order the hot pot or a few meats for Korean BBQ next time, but totally worth trying everything the first time! read more

My oh my how I LOVE Hot Pot! My husband and I went to Nine Spice and it was great! Service was great, food was fresh and we were full when we left! The broths were tasty we had the Pork bone and a special blend I don't recall the name. The meat choices were abundant, the veggies too. We added the AUCE sushi just to try it and both rolls were very good Good price &value for eating great food! read more

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We got both the all you can eat BBQ and hot pot. We got the Original and Kimchi soup bases - when you place your first order just order the meats! We got lamb, beef, pork, mussels, and clams for the hot pot. For the BBQ we got steak, pork belly, beef bulgogi, teriyaki steak, and calamari. The vegetables come round on the conveyor belt so you can grab whatever looks good. Sauces are at a buffet style salad bar, LOTS of options for dipping! Everything was delicious. Our server was super chill. Oh, and we recommend the soju!!! read more

Nine Spices Hotpot - Clearwater - seafood bottom left for the Original soup base. KBBQ in center: calamari, pork belly, steak, and beef bulgogi with onions. - Korean Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

My family, friends and I come here literally ALL THE TIME. This is our favorite Hot Pot place in the area, even more so than the Pinellas Park location. Attentive staff, great hot pot and kbbq options, and they even have sushi on the menu now! It's a guarantee that you will leave fully satiated. Best perk is that birthdays are free if you show your ID (this is partly why we come here so much). I couldn't recommend this place enough. read more

Nine Spices Hotpot - Clearwater - Crawfish by the lb, sautéed in sauce, garlic and jalepenos | 4/4/2025 - Korean Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Great experience! Nice server! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was fun cooking right at our table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Conveyor belt is very cool![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Before you come here please read this review. We went to the cold bar to grab some apps and there was mold all over. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They stuck us in the back where there was no conveyor belt for veggies or anything to add to the pot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a pair of ROTTEN chopsticks that came wet. Not to mention the miso soup tasted like sweaty socks. The sauces at the cold bar had flies whirling around, and they have a hard no sharing policy if you order the sushi combo lol. Our server was so sweet but wasn't enough to make up for the experience. And again- the cold bar had mold and nothing was done about it after we spoke up. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a place where you go with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a barbecue grill that you cook your own food on. Your server will get bring you all the food that you want but you are cooking it. There is a bar filled with different spices and sauces that you can add in for your meal that you want to cook. They also have a rotating bar that has a lot of different foods that you can put in your hot pot bowl or on the grill. I will say that if you order the Hot pot Bowl, which is like a soup you're cooking for yourself, that's great. However, I think it's like about $5 more if you want to do the grill. It is worth noting that if the people at your table decide that they want to do a grill option , then everybody has to do the grill. Personally, I don't eat a lot of food so I pretty much had to do the grill and the hot pot bowl, price-wise it really wasn't worth it for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, knowing that I was there with my friends made it all worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant said that they have desserts on the carousel but I only saw a couple pieces of cake. There was no other desserts that I found. It's more of an experience than to say I was going to have gourmet food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, it was definitely fun going as a party.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their prices are a little on the high side, but considering that it's pretty much all you can eat, that's what you're paying for. The servers were really nice and they were really quick about it's taking away our dirty plates and refilling drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall the restaurant was clean and the service was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super fun, interactive spot, perfect for groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tons of options (meat, seafood, veggies, noodles) and the sauce bar is a whole experience. Love the all-you-can-eat setup! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can get busy, but totally worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Come hungry! read more

Sushi. Hotspot. Korean BBQ. Oh my! Where do I begin? Service was incredible with staff being very attentive to our needs, especially for special requests for items not on the conveyor belt for the Hotpot. Good selection of sauces and sides available and the sushi menu is more than extensive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good size space. Great for large groups, cant wait to return![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Nine Spices Hotpot has become my go to when I want hot pot and Korean Bbq combo. The soup variety that they offer for the base of the hotpot is hearty and rich! I think that Nine Spices offers quality food and it's really a great deal for the price they charge. read more

Nine Spices Hotpot - Clearwater - Sorry the photos were after thoughts food was so good we started eating first. Spicy Thai soup base is sooo good! - Korean Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is an experience! Several of us met here for dinner & as first timers, initially it was sensory overload[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat at a table with burners & grills. A conveyor belt looped by our table with bowls of food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Thick menus were dropped off, & there were pages & pages of items, & pictures, & prices, & rules. As we tried to take it all in, a waiter came by & attempted to quickly explain the menu. We just had to laugh. Ultimately we ordered Korean BBQ which I think allowed us to order off many pages of meats & veggies plus a broth pot. We all knew from reading Yelp reviews, that whatever we order, we must eat or the restaurant charges steep penalties. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All I can say is we had a ton of fun & a ton of food. The whole experience was very social which was very cool[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. My favorite meat to cook was the bulgogi steak. It was so thin & flavorful. I was also told there was a small salad bar included in the price. I never made it to that. read more

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I supported the place when it opened and then for 2 years ... I was a regular known face. Owners are not that friendly...stay away from the meat and order hotpot.. don't order sushi .... also a server named Danny rude young man. This server told me he had to go bec he orderes steak on a bone. I did you don't eat the food here he said no way...... when I said I know the owner lilly and she spuldent be happy to hear that he frantically ran over made an alienation that I was rude ... then went to eat a real steak LOL. I offered to help the owner bec they need some help and .... unfortunately they will be closing soon. They are going bankrupt because people are not getting quality meats and don't come during the week... then again there are sanitary issues I did wait over a year to share this and when I was not treated well I thought the public deserves to know... the worker won't eat the meat... when cooking it it turns white .. stoves are also not hot enough and sadly hot pot is the only safe way to eat anything there. Sorry to share this unfortunate review ... this food factory is a mess and workers are over worked under payed as I was told. Don't be fooled by a conveiorbelt there's nothing on that belt you want you must ask your server for ingredients and they will rush you to get you fat fed in and out. read more

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It's good ! Does the job ! We went to another place last night that was better but is much farther so won't be our first choice but still good read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place for the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A bit shy for the hot pot soup flavor and BBQ. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good space![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waiter was a bit slow read more

Been here twice with my wife and mother, and each time I'm more and more impressed! The food is amazing, service is top-notch, and the value of what you get just can't be beat! Thanks for being so kind to my elderly mother, she had a great time! Thanks again! read more

Nine Spices Hot Pot is a local specialty restaurant that was a lot of fun to explore. If you want something a bit different and find yourself in an adventurous mood, definitely try this "dim sum" style experience. This place gets three stars for the entertainment and our personal service experience. The food is not the best quality and definitely reminds me of the old school all you can eat buffet. For about $40.00 per person, there is a salad bar and small buffet available with your choice or combination of Hot Pot, Korean BBQ, and Sushi. Gabe, our server, was spectacular! This young man took the time to explain the somewhat complicated menu, answer all of our questions, and was very pleased to offer us his suggestions and recommendations. Gabe was very attentive and friendly and checked on us regularly to ensure our comfort. The kids absolutely loved the conveyor belt system with the tiny plates of interesting ingredients. The tables are customized with hot plates that convert to a grill or soup wok. As the food travels down the belt, just pick out whatever looks good and drop it in the soup or place it on the grill then, "bon appetit" or should I say (식사를 즐기세요) BONUS! If you bring your ID on your Birthday your meal is Always Free! Enjoy read more

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We had a blast here with parents for dinner. There was something for everyone! They're adding sushi soon too! It's all you can eat, you select with hot pot, bbq or both. Easy as that. I chose to do both and tried the Thai flavored soup. It was pretty good and def spicy, not sure it was good enough to get again though lacked some flavor. All options include a salad bar the only issue was the lettuce was not cut and therefore hard to eat with chop sticks. But the sauces were phenomenal and the selection was huge! The best were the house soy sauce and the bbq sauce. The ginger salad dressing was amazing too. The Korean bbq was definitely the best part and our favorites were the pepper steak, teriyaki steak and the pot stickers. Yum! They do cook really quick and we burnt a few. The conveyer belt going around adds a fun element and it's mostly veggies, tofu and potstickers sometimes desserts too like chocolate or orange cake. The tables were a little small we kept running out of room. Also includes ice cream banilla chocolate or strawberry and they gave us each a little yogurt drink with our bill. We all left so full we had to walk around the mall after lol. Would def come back it was such a fun experience with a group. read more

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Overall great experience. Server made excellent suggestions and guided us through the menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Table is kinda small for all the plates they give you plus the burner and hot pot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place was great when it opened. Our last three visits have probably been our last. Only mushrooms on the belt (if you even get near the belt or there's anything on it), our server was so stressed he barely spoke to us and looked like he wanted to be anywhere else (like same dude), and on top of that it's EXPENSIVE. They gave us like two cups of broth this past time, which threw off the flavor. I'm very patient but I think I'm done w nine spice. read more

Horrible experience would never go back. First time at one of these types of restaurants and asked for instructions as to how to prepare the food. No help at all server left the meat overcooked never explained use the conveyor belt food which they didn't tell us was supposed to go in the broth. What a waste of money. read more

Mold in the cold bar, the broth / soup base for the hot pots all tasted like dirty tap water, sushi didn't taste fresh... big bummer wouldn't recommend but our server was super cool read more

The food was awesome and really good The staff was awesome and attentive to our needs It's very peaceful, calm nice read more

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My neighbors took us for my birthday a month ago and it was fantastic. I had never been to a hot pot restaurant but the selection of ingredients was phenomenal, the service was great and the overall experience was amazing. My husband and I have already talked about when we can have our next date night there. read more

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First time coming to this location! I've only gone to the Nine Spice in Pinellas Park. This place is much much bigger and cleaner and newer. A lot more options at the sauce bar too. I love how the ice cream here comes in little cups instead of the big bins that you have to scoop out yourself. There was barely any meat being passed around on the conveyor belt so we had to order lamb and beef with the waitress. That was why I couldn't give 5 stars. Also, we wanted to do the duo hot pot and share in the middle but they gave us 2 individual pots. The Korean bbq was in the middle of the table, which we didn't do. I will say the meats, veggies, tofu were fresh. The sauce bar was awesome. The waitress was nice and came back a couple times to make sure we had everything we needed. One last thing.. we were there for about 1.5 hours and we were wrapping up anyways but the hostess came by and gave us our check without us asking for it. I felt we were being rushed out. It was fine but felt a little off that the waitress didn't bring it but the hostess at the front did. Didn't like feeling rushed. It's not like we were there for 3+ hours. Overall, I think 4 stars is fair. read more

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Words cannot express how much I loved this place! The food was AMAZING, I love the fact that you don't have to get up and grab what you want and they can grab it for you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole vibe was very chill, and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As for the service, it went super great! Our waitress was Lily, and we really appreciate her! She made us laugh and helped us out with the menu a ton, a sweet girl to speak to. I'll definitely plan on coming back some time. read more

Nine spices was amazing. Everything was so fresh. The sushi rolls were excellent. The prices on everything was pleasantly cheap. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute date night spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I will say $33 is a good price for all you can eat hot pot and KBBQ. However, I'm docking a star because the quality of the food was mediocre. The conveyor belt was cute but when we went on a Tuesday night, it didn't have a good variety of options coming around. It was the same seaweed knots and ramen bricks over and over. There was a decent variety of meats but don't come here looking for quality over quantity. Service was also okay if you have a good waiter. Our waitress kept disappearing when we saw other tables next to us have a more attentive server. Overall would only recommend if you're feeling super hungry. read more

First date was a great choice. The server was amazing helping us as we had never been. Lots of choices for soup and bbq. They have a salad bar but neither of us tried it. Great date option! Spicy pork belly definitely a must read more

Nine spices is my favorite Hotpot ever! This is where I bring all my friends and family when they come visit and they all love it so much. It is the perfect place to enjoy a hearty meal with loved ones for lunch, dinner, and late night! The restaurant is extremely spacious and we've always been able to be seated right away. I appreciate that the staff is always attentive. Even though there is a conveyer belt that comes around, they are still constantly checking in to make sure you're doing well and have everything you need. The options on the menu are endless, from the hot pot to the Korean BBQ. I highly recommend the Thai style broth. It has the perfect amount of spice & flavor if your spice tolerance isn't the best like mine! read more

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This is our go to spot for hot pot! We love the unlimited selection. Service is great and we don't have to wait forever in between our request for specific items. We also love the addition of sushi that they now offer. Gabe & Skye has been our server multiple times and they haven't disappointed us yet! The bussers are very helpful and attentive as well. read more

They recently updated their grills, grill items, soup bases, and added sushi. All while maintaining the friendly team, clean environment, and open atmosphere. Been to a lot of hot pot since I posted my first review a year ago, and I still maintain that it's the best in the Tampa Bay Area. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. My recent visit to Nine Spices Hotpot in Clearwater was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Let's start with the basics. The plates they gave us were disgustingly dirty--stained with old sauce and leftover bits of food from who knows how many previous diners. It was clear they hadn't been washed properly, if at all. I felt like I needed to disinfect everything before I could even think about eating. To say this place is a health hazard is putting it mildly. Service was horrendous, too. The waitstaff was scattered all over the place, barely paying attention to our table. It felt like we were completely forgotten. Getting someone's attention was next to impossible, and when we finally did, they didn't seem to care much about fixing anything. Then came the vegetables--if you can even call them that. They looked old, wilted, and some pieces even had mold on them! Serving moldy food is unacceptable and downright dangerous. I'm shocked that this place is allowed to operate with such low standards. The food inspector needs to come, because this place is alarming. But it got worse. We ordered 3 sushi rolls, but they brought us 5. Then, they tried to scam us into finishing them all, or else they'd charge us a leftover fee for every piece left on the plate. A worker actually sat in the corner right behind us, watching us eat, counting every piece of sushi and keeping track of how many we'd eaten. It was beyond uncomfortable and just downright ridiculous. They wanted to charge us 50 cents per leftover piece and ended up adding extra charges to our bill anyway! By the end of the meal, I felt like I had been tricked and scammed, all while putting my health at risk with dirty plates, moldy food, and unfriendly staff lurking around like security guards waiting to penalize us. This place is the epitome of a nightmare restaurant experience. Avoid it at all costs if you value your health and your peace of mind. This is not a restaurant--it's a scam operation with filthy conditions and horrendous customer service. I genuinely don't understand how this place is still open. Avoid this place at all costs. The experience was horrendous, unsanitary, and full of shady tactics to charge extra. If you value your health and sanity, do yourself a favor and steer clear of Nine Spices Hotpot. read more

Nine Spices Hotpot - Clearwater - Korean Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Our favorite, go to, hot pot / Korean BBQ restaurant. We have been going since they opened and took over the former chopsticks location. We have been to at least 10 hot pot / bbq restaurants, in pinellas park, Tampa, Orlando, Chicago, New York. This location has everything we look for. A large enough and fully stocked + clean sauce bar, they bring you meats/veggies off the menu if you wish so you aren't forced to only rely on the conveyor. The family / staff working there have always been super kind to my wife and I, and most of them have worked there for quite some time so they are knowledgeable. We have been so many times that a few of the servers even know our names at this point. They recently upgraded the bbq grills, as well as added new items to their bbq menu, and recently added sushi as a new offering. (We just tried the sushi, and it was decent, but not something we would recommend you specifically come here for, the hot pot and bbq is why you come here) however if you have a friend who only wants sushi it's a nice option for them. We will continue to go once every few weeks, and encourage everyone we know to give them a try. read more