Service is SO slow. You will wait around forever to order the next round of toppings even when there are only 3 tables around. Meat arrives in tiny portions while they load up on everything else. Most hot pot places will have tablets where you can order; this spot has waiters taking orders at their leisure. Would NOT recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Genevieve F
This was my first hot pot & it taught me I do not like hot pot. The staff are kind, though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Melody
I visited Hot Pot Legend based on a few recommendations for the first time recently. I opted for the All-You-Can-Eat menu option to be able to try the different types of proteins and veggies since it was my first time visiting. I only enjoyed a few of the items offered but all in all wouldn't necessarily come back as the atmosphere seemed cramped; the table was a spill hazard waiting to happen, and the restaurant, serving plates, and washrooms were very dirty and near the washroom smelled really bad, despite the restaurant having air fresheners stuck everywhere, which I now understand why. It was interesting to try, but I wouldn't opt to go back again. Thanks
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Richard Brodbeck
ot Pot Legend – One Loudoun, Ashburn, VA
BCI: 7.5 / 10 - Moderately Strong. In all likelihood, you should enjoy your experience here.
Ambiance Index : 7.7 / 10 - Comfortably Engaging Ambiance.
If you’re craving a lively, social meal where the experience matters as much as the food, Hot Pot Legend is worth a visit. The menu offers a wide range of fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables - everything from thinly sliced ribeye and lamb to enoki mushrooms and bok choy. Broths lean toward the lighter side compared to DC’s more intensely flavored hot pot houses, but ingredients arrive fresh and well-prepped.
Service is consistently friendly and efficient, staff circulate frequently to refill broths and clear plates without hovering. The dining room is bright, clean, and modern with good spacing between tables and plenty of energy. Expect a casual, family-friendly atmosphere rather than a quiet, date-night vibe.
Price-wise, the all-you-can-eat model runs about $30–$50 per person, which feels fair if you’re the type to sample generously. For lighter eaters (like me), the value is less compelling, but the overall experience makes up for it.
Bottom line: A clean, well-run, and enjoyable hot pot experience with reliable freshness, pleasant staff, and solid execution. Not the boldest broths in the region, but definitely one of the most comfortable and consistent AYCE options in Northern Virginia.
Best for: groups, casual nights out, and first-time hot pot diners
Less ideal for: quiet dining or those seeking deep, spicy Sichuan flavor
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
May L
The food was tasty and our server was excellent! Lots of different options for meat and vegetables. We got a duo pot which was a great feature if you can’t decide on just one broth. The sauce bar was a bit smaller than I’m used to but it had the essentials and the chefs sauce was great. Price was good at $35 a person. The reason I only gave 4 stars is because the night we went the bathroom smelled so foul it was unusable. I’m sure it’s not a reoccurring thing and understandably the bathroom isn’t going to be the best smelling place at the end of the night. But as first time customers it did affect our overall impression of the place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kamie George
good place
Mohammed Alghamdi
Food was delicious and employees were so kind. We stayed until after they closed and they were very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saroj Poudyal
Awesome place for hotpot in the area. Very clean and well maintained.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot
Victoria Cash
We had the most wonderful time here today. Everything is delicious, the staff is attentive, they have great wine, and the owner came by every table. Worth spending a couple of hours enjoying this fine experience.
Mauricio Ochoa Zuniga
I have been coming here for the longest time, best broth ever, I'm here at least 2-3 times each month because it is the best after a crazy night of drinking, I can never get enough of it, I dream of being buried with their amazing beef broth marinate with siracha and green onions. shoutout to my favorite people the host Grace, the 2 asian girls that are my servers most of the time, big shoutout to my asian general manager who is always vibing at the bar, and the lady who brings over our food. Haven't seen the madame since the first day me and my lady came in but shoutout to her too, any haters who don't like this hotpot your opinion is trash.
Only get to go. Each time the food is great and you get TONS of it - great value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Hot Pot
Will Davis
Service was very good, but food was just average to not very good at all. I was expecting it to be like The Melting Pot but the ingredients just don't come close unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Liang-Kai Chu
Wood mushrooms and pickled cabbage broth are recommended.
rabia Noorzad haiderian
I just bought two lumen veg and shrimp the test was horrible, noodles stick to each other like a dough. The guy who took order was rude wanted to change my mind to have done in he acted like I am not welcomed or does not want the tables to be used. Had word experience of lumen. Not recommended at all
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Song Hyunju
We enjoyed a comfortable family meal in a clean restaurant with a variety of food. If you like spicy food, I especially recommend the spicy beef when having hotpot! This is definitely the only place in NOVA where you can enjoy unlimited fresh meat, vegetables, and seafood at an affordable price. If you want to enjoy delicious food in a quiet and comfortable atmosphere with your family, I highly recommend this place!
Service is SO slow. You will wait around forever to order the next round of toppings even when there are only 3 tables around. Meat arrives in tiny portions while they load up on everything else. Most hot pot places will have tablets where you can order; this spot has waiters taking orders at their leisure. Would NOT recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
This was my first hot pot & it taught me I do not like hot pot. The staff are kind, though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
I visited Hot Pot Legend based on a few recommendations for the first time recently. I opted for the All-You-Can-Eat menu option to be able to try the different types of proteins and veggies since it was my first time visiting. I only enjoyed a few of the items offered but all in all wouldn't necessarily come back as the atmosphere seemed cramped; the table was a spill hazard waiting to happen, and the restaurant, serving plates, and washrooms were very dirty and near the washroom smelled really bad, despite the restaurant having air fresheners stuck everywhere, which I now understand why. It was interesting to try, but I wouldn't opt to go back again. Thanks
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
ot Pot Legend – One Loudoun, Ashburn, VA
BCI: 7.5 / 10 - Moderately Strong. In all likelihood, you should enjoy your experience here.
Ambiance Index : 7.7 / 10 - Comfortably Engaging Ambiance.
If you’re craving a lively, social meal where the experience matters as much as the food, Hot Pot Legend is worth a visit. The menu offers a wide range of fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables - everything from thinly sliced ribeye and lamb to enoki mushrooms and bok choy. Broths lean toward the lighter side compared to DC’s more intensely flavored hot pot houses, but ingredients arrive fresh and well-prepped.
Service is consistently friendly and efficient, staff circulate frequently to refill broths and clear plates without hovering. The dining room is bright, clean, and modern with good spacing between tables and plenty of energy. Expect a casual, family-friendly atmosphere rather than a quiet, date-night vibe.
Price-wise, the all-you-can-eat model runs about $30–$50 per person, which feels fair if you’re the type to sample generously. For lighter eaters (like me), the value is less compelling, but the overall experience makes up for it.
Bottom line: A clean, well-run, and enjoyable hot pot experience with reliable freshness, pleasant staff, and solid execution. Not the boldest broths in the region, but definitely one of the most comfortable and consistent AYCE options in Northern Virginia.
Best for: groups, casual nights out, and first-time hot pot diners
Less ideal for: quiet dining or those seeking deep, spicy Sichuan flavor
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food was tasty and our server was excellent! Lots of different options for meat and vegetables. We got a duo pot which was a great feature if you can’t decide on just one broth. The sauce bar was a bit smaller than I’m used to but it had the essentials and the chefs sauce was great. Price was good at $35 a person. The reason I only gave 4 stars is because the night we went the bathroom smelled so foul it was unusable. I’m sure it’s not a reoccurring thing and understandably the bathroom isn’t going to be the best smelling place at the end of the night. But as first time customers it did affect our overall impression of the place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
good place
Food was delicious and employees were so kind. We stayed until after they closed and they were very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome place for hotpot in the area. Very clean and well maintained.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot
We had the most wonderful time here today. Everything is delicious, the staff is attentive, they have great wine, and the owner came by every table. Worth spending a couple of hours enjoying this fine experience.
I have been coming here for the longest time, best broth ever, I'm here at least 2-3 times each month because it is the best after a crazy night of drinking, I can never get enough of it, I dream of being buried with their amazing beef broth marinate with siracha and green onions. shoutout to my favorite people the host Grace, the 2 asian girls that are my servers most of the time, big shoutout to my asian general manager who is always vibing at the bar, and the lady who brings over our food. Haven't seen the madame since the first day me and my lady came in but shoutout to her too, any haters who don't like this hotpot your opinion is trash.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot
Restaurantji Recommends
Only get to go. Each time the food is great and you get TONS of it - great value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Hot Pot
Service was very good, but food was just average to not very good at all. I was expecting it to be like The Melting Pot but the ingredients just don't come close unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Wood mushrooms and pickled cabbage broth are recommended.
I just bought two lumen veg and shrimp the test was horrible, noodles stick to each other like a dough. The guy who took order was rude wanted to change my mind to have done in he acted like I am not welcomed or does not want the tables to be used. Had word experience of lumen. Not recommended at all
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We enjoyed a comfortable family meal in a clean restaurant with a variety of food. If you like spicy food, I especially recommend the spicy beef when having hotpot!
This is definitely the only place in NOVA where you can enjoy unlimited fresh meat, vegetables, and seafood at an affordable price.
If you want to enjoy delicious food in a quiet and comfortable atmosphere with your family, I highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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