"On a Friday night, the waiting area of this massive South Austin joint is filled with groups of friends belting karaoke classics and encouraging everyone to sing along. Once you make it through a few of NSYNC’s greatest hits and eventually find yourself at a table, you can get all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ or hot pot for around $30 (at dinner), or both for an extra $5. It’s a lively place where food takes a back seat to fun. Everything is ordered through a tablet, and the meats—in both barbecue and hot pot form—aren’t the highest quality, but they do a suitable job of ensuring you leave with your pants feeling more snug than when you arrived. Food Rundown Korean BBQ There are over two dozen meat and seafood options, plus a few vegetables. Food comes out fast and cooks even faster on the smoking grill shared among each table. There’s also a self-serve sauce bar where you can craft a dipping sauce that mixes garlic, chili oil, soy sauce, and whatever else speaks to your inner chef. Hot Pot Everybody gets their own individual pot, and you can choose from eight different soup bases ranging from the light and brothy “healthy herbs” to a fiery Sichuan option that will immediately dye anything it touches a dark red hue. There are almost too many meat and vegetable options to count, plus a handful of noodles you can order to fill up with at the end." - Nicolai McCrary
