HOWPOT
221 5th Ave S, Seattle
(206) 485-7037
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Such a great restaurant. I went with a friend right at opening and we were immediately greeted and seated. The host was so kind and thoughtful, and the food was amazing! It was very flavorful, and the staff is helpful with any questions
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat, Wagyu Beef Skewers, Korean Style Marinated Beef
One of the best AYCE experiences we've had, service was quick and kind, they have all the fixings included and soft drinks which is a major plus, equipment is easy to use and very clean!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited for an early Saturday dinner and were warmly welcomed by a waiter who thoughtfully walked us through the menu and the sauce bar. Soft drinks were included, which was a nice touch. While the meat selection wasn’t extensive, it was more than sufficient—and impressively high in quality given the price point. A variety of ready-to-eat dishes and appetizers were also available, each offering satisfying flavors. We specifically enjoyed the chicken wings. Overall, it was a delightful evening, and we’re already looking forward to returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good. Very easy to order and easy to eat. Having hot pot and bbq together is nice! They size the portions perfectly and the quality is very good for the price. This is the third time I come and it seems the quality is a bit better every time.
Selection is good, not the biggest, not the smallest.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
10/10 recommend; been here twice now and it’s still just as good as the first. Eveything was so good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am an avid foodie and eat out at least 2-3 times a week. This time my girlfriend and I came to Seattle to visit and decided to try this KBBQ place due to all the hype this got on TikTok, and honestly it was a huge miss.
From the moment we walked in, no one at the front, placed is 1/3 full so it wasn’t like they were slammed. We got sat, server asked if we had been here which we said no, then proceeded to give zero explanation of how it worked here (fyi, I am familiar with traditional KBBQ, this is more like buffet style for the sauces and misc sides but normal for hot pot and the grill..
Meats did not have a lot of variety, and they don’t have an online menu. What things we saw in photos weren’t even available.
Cooking on wax paper was strange to say the least, no utensils given for the hotpot so we are over here fishing out the soup with a spoon rather than a ladle or something lol.
Overall, for $40 a person it was much to be desired. We didn’t even placed a second order, we are on our way to grab beers and burgers. Save your coins friends, this is all HYPE.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I literally LOVE this place! Hot pot, KBBQ, soda bar, sauce bar. Great service too!! This place is very unique and cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot and kbbq
Great food and wonderful service. We ate on a rainy Monday afternoon and everything was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great concept pulled off well. Plenty of mean and veggie options and great free (Non-alcoholic) drinks. The staff is very attentive and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re looking for the best all-you-can-eat hot pot and BBQ in Seattle, this place is a must-try. Guests can enjoy both hot pot and Korean BBQ, along with drinks, ice cream, shrimp, and authentic Taiwanese rice. The quality is excellent, and the value is unbeatable at $29.XX for lunch and $39.XX for dinner. Truly one of the top AYCE hot pot and BBQ restaurants in Seattle.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was amazing! We were seated pretty quickly (party of 5 and two babies) and each of us left unbelievably satisfied. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: All You Can Eat D
A great place to bring groups and families. Price for all-you-can-eat was $30+tax/pp . This is no MGM Grand Buffet but meat and veggies were delicious and all the extras were awesome (sauce station, white rice station, soda fridge, ice cream freezer).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ll be blunt: trying to master hot pot and KBBQ and run an all-you-can-eat buffet is basically the culinary equivalent of juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle. Ambitious, impressive… and a little messy.
To their credit, they tried. The food wasn’t terrible - it just never reached “exceptional.” The layout didn’t help: rice and pork hiding in the back, a random drink lineup that felt like someone raided a gas station cooler, and a salad bar that looked like it gave up halfway through life. Flavor-wise, things leaned more “budget” than “quality.”
But here’s the twist: the price is fantastic. So while the taste didn’t wow me, my wallet left smiling. For that reason, it’s a solid 3 stars from me. And a friendly note to the owner: pick one battlefield at a time - hot pot or KBBQ. Otherwise, you’re just serving up a buffet identity crisis.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Individual pot and grill for each person, so a good choice if there's people who like different spice levels.
Meet was at a slightly lower quality level than I was expecting, and some were shaved too thin and would fall apart in the broth.
Overall taste was great though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
SUCH a good hot pot place! The owner was incredibly nice, the food came out very quick, and it’s very affordable for the flat $30 rate that you pay for all you can eat. The food was amazing, the house made broth, and the thick noodles were to die for, and my friends and I went here two days in a row while visiting Seattle. Would definitely recommend!
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