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    Urban Hot Pot

    4.3 (453 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Ailun H.

    My friend got baptized this past Sunday so we celebrated afterwards at Urban Hot Pot! We had a party of 8 and sat at the booth for 8 (four on each side). It was actually really uncomfortable (more so than inconvenient) to slide in and out, so I would recommend avoiding this seating arrangement if you can. Other than that, Urban Hot Pot was great! In the DMV, this is probably my top 2 favorite AYCE hot pots to go to. We paid $34.99 per person for the dinner/weekend pricing, which included the premium meats and options like ribeye and crab. Immediately after we sat down, we ordered our broth (each person gets a personal-sized pot) using the tablet at each table and went to the sauce buffet to create our own sauces. Lots of options to make it sweet, savory, spicy, acidic, or all the above. We got our food within 2-5 minutes after placing an order, so the service is fast to make sure we maximize the 90 minute time limit we had to eat. The broths and the first batch of ingredients arrived before most people finished making their sauce. I will say, it gets pretty hectic when ordering. We had one person ordering off the iPad making suggestions and seven people screaming "yes/no" all at once. I got the ORIGINAL SOUP broth, which is a pork soup base. It was creamy and savory, and only got better as I piled on the veggies and meats. They have so many options -- I didn't feel like they were missing anything I usually would like for hot pot. From the vegetables, I enjoyed the baby bok choy, napa, taro, and enoki mushroom. From the meats (land animals), I enjoyed the ribeye steak the most because it was much less fatty than the sliced US beef option, which was... too much. I put a few of those in and my entire broth turned into fat and no longer drinkable. The lamb was good, too. From the seafood section, I really enjoyed the fish filet -- I wish I ate less of the beef/lamb and more of the fish, which was tender and soft, soaking up the flavors of the broth. Lastly, our table got lots of fish tofu and quail eggs (and I mean like 20+ orders) which were all great. The lobster ball was pretty good, but not my favorite. Overall, we ate incredibly well and were very full. I tapped out after an hour since we did very little talking and shoveled food in our mouths the whole time. I had a great experience at Urban Hot Pot, I would definitely come back if I want AYCE hot pot in the future.

    Karen T.

    Have it another try and had a much better experience. The food was quick when you order from the tablet. There are a range of choices for $36pp on dinner/weekend menu. The place was clean and attracted many young people but also families for the shabu shabu experience. Food was fresh. If you don't want to order off the tablet they also during busy times have a conveyor belt of dishes. You can pull off and cook if you see something that you like most of the items on the conveyor about were vegetables or noodle items instead of meats and seafood.

    Mai N.

    Hot pot is always super fun for group dinners :) I had the split pot with the original and tom yum soups, both were delicious and gave all the toppings so much flavor. The staff were very attentive and quick to answer our questions. I also appreciated the sauce recipes at the sauce station, since a lot of times I don't know what I'm doing when I make my sauce lol. For dessert I had the cake, and it came with coconut frosting. It was surprisingly decent, considering I would never consider a hot pot place having cake for dessert. I'd definitely recommend Urban if you're looking for a fun group dinner experience and going for a walk afterwards in the Mosaic area.

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    Abby W.

    So many dips and things to choose from! I go for lunch so it's a bit cheaper. They have lots of desserts, side dishes, meats, seafood, and carb to choose from. Perfect for a meal with friends or family. They also have really good crawfish!!! Service was quick especially when they used the cute robot to deliver some items !

    Jason Y.

    Stopped here for lunch on the weekend. The amount of food you can order and eat in 90 mins makes this place worth the $35 cost for ACYE (all you can eat). We also came on the weekend so the premium option was included, but i believe you have to pay extra for that option on the week day. We just got a bunch of meat, veggies, meat, shrooms, meat, fish balls, and dare i say... more meat. There is a variety of soup base you can pick and a sauce bar where you can make your own dipping sauce. Service was quick and fast. We sat near the conveyer belt, which rotates a variety of items. But typically, you order what you want through the iPad and they bring it out to you super quickly. Sometimes they will use the robot as well to deliver some items. Definitely ate our fill. Place had plenty do tables and everyone gets their own mini hot pot so that was cute. This location was at the Mosaic so you can park along the street if you are lucky or find a spot in the garage. Place is worth checking out

    Emily Joy B.

    This all you can eat hot pot is definitely a top favorite of mine in the area. The various broths are flavorful and they have a great sauce bar. The meat and veggie options are great and you order through an iPad which makes it very convenient. Staff and restaurant are also delightful, making it an enjoyable experience.

    Yan W.

    I've been here many times and it's a solid location. I wish they made use of the old conveyer belt more but I like their speed and iPad ordering system. The staff are always pleasant. I would like more fatty beef cuts. However, they have a great beef tongue, larger dumplings. A great sauce bar and fantastic sage desserts.

    Sami D.

    Great food, quick service, nothing really to complain about. Everything was great. Meat was amazing. Did not feel rushed even going slightly over time.

    Taylor R.

    Oh my gosh I love this place. The food is all amazing and I love that it's all you can eat (well in 90 min) and is a good price. I don't think I've had anything bad there the few times I've gone with friends. I love that you can order from the tablet at the table when you want and that you can create your own sauces at their sauce bar. The staff is always really nice and the restaurant itself is cozy. Highly recommend.

    Lynda D.

    I love eating hotpot and this spot is in my top 3. They are a more modernized take on hotpot with an all-you-can-eat personal hotpot rather than one big family style. Great sauce bar with a good amount of different options to make your own custom dipping sauce. Ordering is done on an iPad/tablet which makes it very convenient to order more items or call for service while you eat. If you are coming here really hungry during dinner time, make sure to put in a reservation. Even on weekdays they seem to be a bit busy. My only complaint would probably be on seating areas. Especially with larger parties the booth-like seatings are hard to get in and out of especially if you're seated against the wall. The two people seating is much more comfortable and there is a conveyor belt in the middle of the store circling out different menu items while you eat so you can just grab from your seat.

    Julie S.

    My favorite spot in NOVA for hot pot hands down. I always leave here satisfied by the food. It does get very busy during weekends/evenings and this place doesn't take reservations. So be prepared to wait. It's AYCE for $35/person for dinner. You order on the ipad and the food comes out quick! There's also a conveyor belt that has food items to grab. I love their sauce bar with lots of homemade or build your own concoctions. I also ALWAYS get the tom yum broth every time and it always hits. Service is hit or miss. You would most likely not have much interaction with staff bc everything is done through the ipad. They do come by often to clear plates though. I have noticed that portions are a lot less this last time i have visited. For example; i placed 2 orders of head on shrimps and a total of 3 shrimps came out... I understand the need to stop food waste but FYI.

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    Angela B.

    Love Urban Hot Pot. For approximately $35/person for all you can eat dinner (and I think roughly $21/person for lunch), can't beat that price! Service is okay... you don't really interact with staff except for being sat, staff who bring the food out, and getting your check. But with AYCE, that's kinda understood, else, they'd be running crazily around the restaurant. After visiting the sauce bar, where there are recipes for popular sauces (or choose your own adventure and build your own), dinner consisted of 6 friends sitting around the table, each with their own pots that ranged in spice level, as well as one gluten free (which is great the Urban Hot Pot has those options). It was family style when it came to the noodles and meats and vegetables. All in the middle and everyone grabbed what they want. It's worth at least just giving it a try, especially for the price! But make sure your entire part arrives around the same time to be sat!

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    Ask the Community - Urban Hot Pot

    Is it still $25 for weekday lunch?

    It is still $24.99 per person for AYCE weekday lunch from 12:00 – 4:00 PM.

    How much for lunch?

    For adults it is currently $35 on the weekends.

    What are the vegan options?

    an abundance! they have 3 vegetarian soups and one is fully vegan. also lots of vegetables and soybean based options.

    What is the recipe for the firecracker sauce posted on their wall by the sauce/spice station?

    1 scoop of salt, 1 scoop of dry chili dip powder, 1 scoop of green onion, 1 scoop of cilantro, 1 scoop of homemade chili oil, & 1 squeeze of sesame oil. hope this helps!

    Am I able to make reservations for a party of two?

    No. They only take reservation for party of 5 or more

    Need reservation on Monday night?

    No reservation needed from Monday -Wednesday, and these are mr favorite days to go. Really quiet 🤗

    How much for dinner hot pot / all you can eat?

    About $35 !

    How is different in lunch and dinner menu?

    The dinner have more option from blue crab, craw fish and Austrian beef it so good

    What is the lunch price?

    For adults it is $24.99 & for kids it is $13.99 but lunch price is only on Mon-Fri. Saturday and Sunday is all day dinner $34.99

    How much is lunch ayce?

    about $20 for lunch, 30$ for dinner

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    It had been years since my last visit, and I'm so glad I decided to come back. This place was just…read moreas good as I remembered. The happy hour deals are fantastic and offer great value for the quality of the food. The service was exceptional as well. Every time we finished a plate of meat, a staff member was already there asking what we'd like to order next, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. The quality of the meat and broths was excellent, and everything else, from the tofu and fresh vegetables to the sauce bar, was well-stocked and tasted fresh. You can really tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for delicious hot pot, outstanding service, and great value. I'll definitely be coming back much sooner next time!

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    My mom and I love coming here for the Vietnamese food menu. We have never actually tried the shabu…read moreshabu, the Vietnamese menu is small but so good that we always end up ordering the same thing every time. My mom is a big fan of their canh bun here which is a crab cake and water spinach noodle soup. You can also add fried soft shell crab for an additional cost & it tastes great with it. They are also known among Vietnamese people for their Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm because not a lot of restaurants in this area have it on their menus. During our most recent visit in April 2026, they have added a new noodle soup called Bún mọc which is a rice vermicelli noodle light broth with pork meatballs, mushrooms, and carrots. For the Vietnamese food, it tastes authentic and is very popular in the Vietnamese community.

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    4.1(526 reviews)
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    I used to love this place but the past few visits are huge disappointments…read more First and foremost, the condiment bar is dirty. There are multiple gnats hovering above the uncovered sauces. I notified our server and he just shrugged "it's been like that". We were the only customers in the restaurant. He was mostly just hanging out by the cashier, he could have cleaned the condiment bar easily. I lost my appetite after seeing the bugs flying around the condiment bar. Even though we were the only people in the restaurant, they did not check on us at all. The table next to us was not cleaned up until an hour after they left. Meat quality is subpar at best. Beef slices are either super fatty or not marbled at all. Each plate of beef tongue looks different, their quality is not very consistent. They used to bring out ice cream with the check, now you have to ask for it. I think the fact that it's not very sanitary sealed the deal for me, there are plenty of places in the area that are much cleaner. It's a bummer because this place used to be so popular (a few years ago, you have to wait 1.5-2 hours to be seated on the weekends), it's so sad that it has fallen off and I truly hope that they can bounce back.

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