Nine Spices Hot Pot

Wow so delicious! The lunch deal for $18.99 AYCE + a drink is crazy value! The people here so kind, the young waitress girl I always see is so kind and so sweet, I always have a great time. My favorite hotpot place BY FAR, especially since they have the conveyor belt and the refrigerator to pick what you need. Highly recommended to all!!

First time having hotpot, and it did not disappoint!

I came here for the first time with my son and my granddaughter and we had so much fun and we ate really good. You find a variety of vegetables, noodles, meat and seafood to put in your based broth. It is all you can eat, they limit it to hour and a half but who is going to keep eating after that time. Customer service is okay, they never brought a pot to my grandkid so I had to share with her other than that I really enjoyed this place. I will definitely come back here.

One of my regular spots love coming here solo or with family!
Great food and atmosphere

This place is delicious! My wife and friends are in love with this place. Friendly staff and even more options since the renovations!

Best hot pot in Duluth! I've been coming here for the past 6-7 years

Haven’t been back in 2 years and they have renovated the place a bit where there are fridges to get vegetables, meatballs, and seafood. One big plus is they have pig brain of you like that. They still have the conveyer belt but it’s just a little bit of veggies and noodles probably just to show it’s still there. They also now have hot items like crawfish which was pretty good, egg roll, and sesame ball. They also have a buffet section of dessert and ice cream. Will come back again!

Sorry it’s not a great photo. But it was cool that it was revolving. Honestly, not a lot of meat options. Best one is the brisket. And second is pork belly. They had seafood, but it was at the buffet bar. My son suggested the sauce that consist of salt & sesame oil which is a common dip. Though I added garlic & Thai chili peppers! The broths are a bit bland. The service was great! $23.99 is a bit pricey for options. Maybe because for the seafood, but that was mediocre.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket, Tom Yum Hot Pot

This place is disgusting and disappointing. I tasted the soup base and knew there was no way I would be eating it..... I only tasted the soup base... Still charged full price.... DO NOT EAT HERE. staff was nice...

I enjoyed my visit here. I liked the convenience of the conveyor belt but it did only rotate specific items. And maybe we went during a down time because at one point the food rotating was the same stuff and I had to specifically ask for a few items, like noodles, mushrooms and some other stuff. Service was decent.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Our favorite hotpot place. We go here at least once every month. Servers are great, Caroline is the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The servers were very nice and attentive. We really enjoyed the conveyor belt experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket, Fried Tofu Skin, Lamb Brisket, Fish Ball, Beef Ball, Dumplings, Soup Base

My new favorite spot! My friend Lisa told me about this place and I swung in on a whim and tried just about everything. I love spicy and I love all-you-can-eat! Everything was so good. I will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Hot Pot, Squid, Soup Base

Our server knows me and my fiance because we became a regular, she has been so kind and amazing each time we came on Sundays
The two usual servers are always so nice
Meat that get sliced are always fresh and good
The conveyor belt makes it easier to grab food and noodles
Sauce bar is very authentic, for 29.99 you can’t beat it

BUT 1 thing I should complain about, I thought tips is per server but it’s a pool tip I think but it’s okay cuz both servers are so nice and attentive

but more importantly the owner is very intimidating and aggressive.
I still remember I first came here and tbh I left a 5$ tip because that’s all I could put out at that time, the owner yelled at me saying “ that’s it? Why so little ? “ as she wanting more tip, I dealt this type of thing before and it’s really bad for business.
Her reputation is affecting the server’s and the business reputation. The owner needs to be more mindful about how handling these type of situation in a respectful way and how she talks to her employees
I know Chinese people sometimes they talk it might sounds harsh ( sometimes it’s just how they talk) but knowing a bit of mandarin, I could tell she is really critical of what the employees do.
She seems caring but at times it’s kinda awkward hearing her yell at them, seeing there is no music being played at the Restaurant.
Which brings me to another point, please play music at the restaurant ? it’s awkwardly quiet

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket, Lamb Brisket, Tom Yum Hot Pot, Seafood Hot Pot

I ate at this place March 30th 2024 and my bill was $103 and I tipped them $20. As usual, they charge my account for $103 and then the tip would come out later. It never did. Fast forward to June 19th 2024 and they charged my account again for $123 without refunding the initial 103. Do not use your debit card or credit card here. These people are scammers and they don't even have a phone you can call. The food honestly wasn't that great. I wouldn't even go it's way overpriced.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket, Lamb Brisket, Fish Ball, Miso Soup, Dumplings, Sashimi, Spicy Soup Base, Soup Base