Spice & Smoke - All You Can Eat Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

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About Spice & Smoke - All You Can Eat Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Spice & Smoke is a new hot pot place in Blaine located in the new Asia Village complex building at the Northtown mall. It is the best hot pot place in all the states travelled to. Everyone in a party gets their own broth, not a giant hot pot style where people share, which is ideal for cooking time and individual food restrictions/allergies. It is also not hot, steamy, or smelly inside which was great.

There is so much thought put into the convenience and experience for the customer. Other places charge extra for drinks, broth flavor, dessert, etc. Here, there is a cold and hot bar available for appetizers, greens, desserts, fruit, sauces, and a stocked beverage fridge with anything you could want to drink. It is all included in the price. There is a 15% service charge on all bills, which is more than fair considering how much work the wait staff does over the course of two hours. It is not an iPad ordering system; you place your order with your server. Orders come very, very quickly with a robot and a server.

There is an all you can eat Korean BBQ menu alongside the hot pot for an additional price. There is more than enough room on the table for everyone to have their broths, ingredients, and BBQ if wanted. The tables are large and spacious, no feeling cramped like at other places. The service is excellent, and food comes out quickly. There is also a bar area with sauces (including Hmong pepper), appetizers, fruit, and drinks. The meat selection is generous, and the hot pot options are just as impressive. Free drinks is a nice idea. The food is delicious and there is a lot to choose from which adds a lot of value to the price. Whether going alone or with kids, this place is highly recommended.