Blazing Bowl

This restaurant has an interesting concept; i.e. using the typical sushi conveyor belt and replacing the plate selections with hotpot ingredients! Each customer essentially pays for the base soup ($5-$6 each), and then grab whatever plates they want to share. Fun concept! Ingredients are fresh, and the Lao Spicy Beef broth is flavorful. Staff are very friendly and occasionally check in with us to ensure everything is good. Tables and utensils are all well-cleaned. Because of the ability to share the plates, the bill is cheaper than Boiling Point and about 2 times cheaper than Happy Lamb! Also great that there are plenty other food stalls to choose from in this marketplace. This place is popular, and parking can be challenging during peak hours. But if you're willing to park further, there will definitely be avaliable lots.

Forget the conveyor belt hot pot. It’s all just a gimmick anyway. Instead, take a look at their Lao menu. Every single item on that menu is WORTH IT and delicious!! I lived in Laos for 4 months and it is sooooo authentically Laotian that it took me back to the banks of the Mekong River. If you’re only going to try one thing, make sure to order the sausage. Trust me.

Wow what a fun and tasty experience. First time here and felt so homey and they had a wide variety of broths and meats. More than what is shown on Yelp! Food was very tasty and good quality. The price is actually more than expected. For the same price you can also go to other All you can eats such as happy lamb and swish swish. Fun experience though recommended trying at least once if you a bit hotpot fan like myself.

If you're looking for comfort asian food, do not pass this place up. From their selection of Lao dishes to their hot pot, there is something for everyone! I tried the sausage and another unrelated establishment and was hooked! Since then, I had been on the hunt to find this sausage with the same amazing flavors and cooked to absolute perfection. I like my cooked a little drier with a little crisp on the outside. Now, I am not Laotian, nor am I a Lao sausage connoisseur, but of ALL (seriously, from Tacoma to Seattle, in between, and Facebook!) the ones I tried, this one was probably ranked 6/10). The conveyor style hot pot though was 🔥!

I’m glad we stopped to eat at this place, fresh portions passing thru the belt throughout, the experience was enjoyable. Staff is friendly and if it’s your first time they explain how the color price works. One portion will get u very fulfilled. Simply delicious would definitely visit again. Perfect for special occasions. Located inside crossroads mall in Bellevue,

Not disappointed at all! For not much you can do all you can eat and it fills you up. The veggie fusion broth is so good and they have so many options on a conveyor belt in front of you it's so cool!

Authentic taste. We had 7A (Larbchicken) and 9 Beef skewers. Both were so good. Warning though that their 3 stars might feel like 5 stars else where.

Came here for lunch with the hubby. We ordered the lao sausages, larb pork and nam khao. My husband is Laotian and I'm half Thai/Chinese but I enjoy lao food more. Gotta say the dishes were very authentic and flavor was on point. Even their jeow tomato sauce was good. Will come back if we're in the area.

I came here with my sister and we were looking forward to check this spot out since it's very rare to see an authentic Laos food. The place is located at the Crossroads food court, they also serve conveyor belt hot pot with varieties of vegetables and proteins that your heart may desire. We ordered the papaya salad (3-stars), the Laos skewer and the sausage. The spicy level is there, they do not play around. The 3-stars has a good kick to it. I was disappointed in the skewers because it didn't look like previous shared pictures that others had ordered. It's pretty much a thin sliced of beef that's marinated that was a tad bit too sweet for my taste buds. The ambiance is alright, given that it's in the food court and there's variety of restaurants that's available in there. It's a nice change to see a lot of different ethnic restaurants in there. It was a nice place to try but not sure if I would rush back.

Stumbled upon this place on a Monday afternoon and what a treat. I ordered the kao poon and my friend ordered the larb gai salad, both were delicious. The kao poon is super spicy, so only get it if you can tolerate spice, but I highly recommend. I've never had anything quite like it. Kind of like pho, but slightly different flavors. The flavor combos were incredible. Service was decent. Service was fast. Can't wait to return!

OK half the review is because I don't think they describe the food very well and I didn't love the recommendation. Also note, did not get to try the hot pot (which may have been the star here) because was with friends at the food court and couldn't sit at the place (required for the pots). I got the spicy pork crispy rice (#17) and it came with this like little service of this kind of puffed/small rice pieces and pork (not spicy) that kind of tasted like unflavored spam/ham. The flavor is heavily citrus, cilantro, green onion. And when asked between the skewer and the chicken wings, I think the skewer would have been better. The chicken wings had a delicate crisp on the outside but some weird soggy/soft batter and chicken that almost tasted too soft/slimy. The sticky rice was a bit too chewy and not as soft as I'd like. Unfortunate ordering case, maybe will be back for the hot pot.

Blazing Bowl is a Laotian conveyor belt style hot pot, which is a fairly unique concept and is delicious! My husband and I come here when I'm craving hot pot and he's not. You can have one person do a personal hot pot and other people in the party order a single dish. Their traditional beef hot pot broth is really good, has some similarities to the taste of pho broth. I really like their selection of hot pot items on the conveyor belt. They have some more unique vegetables such as on choy which I have never seen anywhere else but works well in hot pot! Their meats are decent quality and actually are a lot despite being on a small plate.

This place was amazing! The customer service was pretty good and we were explained how everything worked. We also got our water refilled quickly and was able to get any issues and requests acknowledged. I ordered the Tom yum broth and it was excellent. Super flavorful. Each plate has a different price by color and everything is very fairly priced which great quality AND quantity. I definitely feel like I got my money's worth here. My favorite was the smoked bacon. There is a similar hotpot place in federal way, where they do conveyor belt style. Even though that place is a lot closer to where I live, I'd much rather make the drive up to Bellevue to come here.

I've walked by this place several times in the crossroads Bellevue food court and decided to try it out. Unlike traditional hot pot places, the hot pot ingredients rotate on a conveyer belt. I got the house beef broth. This is Laos based and not Taiwanese/Chinese style and has a sweet sour profile. The dipping sauce was unique and you can customize all the toppings. It had a fish sauce element. I really liked the daisy crown. I felt the meat could be a bit more fresh. I would probably still choose to go traditional hot pot places to the regular places for the value but if you want solo hot pot this will scratch the itch.

In addition to sushi, this spot really caught my eyes when entering the international food court. I spontaneously got something from there to share with my group. It's located right in front of the entrance of the international food court in Crossroads Bellevue. There's a lot of parking stalls around the area that won't ever be a problem. In addition to their "take out" menu, they also have a dine in conveyer belt hot pot. I've never seen a Lao hot pot and more so hot pot inside a food court! I got their Kao Poon which already comes with a level 3 spiciness. I had forgotten it had a set spiciness and didn't tell my friends before they tried it... They ended up choking on the the spiciness LMAO (whoops my bad). The bowl itself was huge! There was a lot of meat and noodles for the price I paid. Worth it! The broth of the Kao Poon was sooooo good! Sooo much flavor, creaminess, spices in the broth. Basically a mouthgasm LOL. The noodles were a bit overcooked, but it didn't bother me as the star of the dish was the broth. Level 3 spiciness didn't sound bad but as I continued eating the noodle dish, the spiciness caught up and the dish was getting too heated for me. Don't be tricked into thinking it ain't spicy! Only had one dish, and I'm already in love with this place! If I'm ever around the area again, I definitely want to try something else from here such as the Lao sausage and beef larb!

The best conveyer belt hot pot! I loved that I could pick and choose my items and although the plates were a bit pricey, I think it was definitely worth it. We got the spicy beef broth and it was so rich in flavor. Sad they're closing down soon! Hopefully they open somewhere else!

I have never tried the hot pot here, so this review is only for their regular menu. Located in the food court of a small shopping center, you wouldn't expect to find food this delicious. Laotian food is so limited in the area so any time I'm craving a warm hug from a hot bowl of Kao Piak Sen, this is my go to. The nam khao is also good, and Kao poon is not bad either.

My husband and I visited Seattle for a vacation and were craving some authentic Laos food. To our pleasant surprise, we stumbled upon this hidden gem, Blazing Bowl. Located in a plaza, parking was convenient, and the fact that it was situated in an indoor food court added to the convenience. The food at Blazing Bowl was absolutely amazing! We ordered a variety of dishes, including papaya salad, Lao sausage, kapoon, chicken wings, Nam Khao tod, and Lao sweet tea. Each item was packed with authentic flavors and left us craving for more. The papaya salad was fresh and perfectly balanced, while the Lao sausage had a delightful blend of spices. The kapoon was rich and satisfying, and the chicken wings were finger-licking good. The Nam Khao tod was crispy and flavorful, and the Lao sweet tea provided a refreshing and sweet ending to our meal. Blazing Bowl truly exceeded our expectations. It's a hidden gem that is definitely worth a visit if you're in the mood for some authentic Laos food. The flavors were spot on, the dishes were tasty and flavorful, and the overall experience was delightful. We highly recommend giving this place a try!

The best Lao style papaya salad in the greater Seattle area! When I order 5 star spicy, it also comes out to be Lao rated spicy. I always finish my order and slurp up all the good juices after. If you're Lao, and you do this, that means it's THAT good! The khao pieak noodles are soft and so good. The broth was savoury and delicious! The Nam khao is crispy, and flavourful, and can actually taste the lime juice that goes in it. Also comes with a bunch of veggies for wrap. This is always my go to spot for authentic Lao food. Thanks for sticking to the roots in flavours and not customize to the American palate.

Blazing Bowl, is an authentic Laotian cuisine located in the bustling Crossroads Mall where surprisingly a good number of eateries are now located. While they tout their family created hot pots we opt for their more traditional dishes. We had the number 9A Larb Seen (two stars out of five) which is a savory minced beef seasoned with lime, chilli powder, fish sauce and herbs with a side of sticky rice. We also enjoyed their number 6 Kao Poon a spicy (we got four out of five stars) with Lao rice vermicelli chicken and pork noodles coconut chili soup with shredded cabbage, shallots, lime leaves, fish sauce, chillies and beansprout. You can choose any star rating of spice level up to five. The service was good and you order from the counter and the servers paid attention to our needs and came to our table regularly. The ambiance is food court style seating.

Laotian restaurants are fairly uncommon in the Seattle area and I believe Blazing Bowl is the only one on the Eastside. Even with its small space in the Crossroads food court, they offer an interesting dine-in hot pot option where diners choose a broth and select small portions of ingredients from the rotating conveyor belt (similar concept as conveyor belt sushi). They also have a regular menu with noodle soups, meat and rice dishes. As much as I enjoy hot pot, I was eager to taste an authentic Lao meal and opted for their traditional menu. The woman at the counter recommended the Kao Poon ($12.95) with a warning that it has some heat. I gladly accepted her suggestion of this spicy soup with vermicelli noodles, chicken, minced pork and vegetables. Per the menu, the spice level of this dish is automatically 3 stars out of 5 and cannot be altered. After just five minutes, the Kao Poon was ready and piping hot. The broth was so aromatic and I could see bright red spots of chili oil throughout the soup. My first small bite exploded in flavor and heat! From the saltiness of the fish sauce, to a slight tanginess from the lime leaves, spice from the chili and underlying notes of coconut, this broth was bold and had serious depth. Cabbage and bean sprouts added some crunch and the mint leaves gave it some extra freshness. Although my bowl contained a heaping serving of vermicelli rice noodles, the amount of meat was very slim. The slices of chicken were so small and thin, and there were only about two tablespoons of minced pork on top of my noodles. My soup was really tasty, but I didn't think it was worth almost $13 for what was mostly noodles. Finally, while I am not basing my rating off of this, the spice level packed much more of a punch than I expected. Blazing Bowl labels the Kao Poon at three stars, but I would consider it at least a four based on my own spice tolerance. My mouth was on fire! Good thing we went at an unpopular time and sat at a remote table, so almost no one saw me sweat! The staff advised that I try their Kao Piak Sen next time, which is a classic non-spicy Lao chicken noodle soup. I would definitely return again to delve deeper into Laotian cuisine.

Lao food is definitely one of my fave Asian cuisines. For me it's always papaya salad Lao style, not Thai. And I like mine with extra Padek and extra spicy. And they most definitely make it good and right. It exceeded all my expectations. The Lao sausage was packed full of flavor. The perfect balance of fatty and non fatty meat. Paired with sticky rice and Jiew Lao spicy tomato sauce. The menu is packed full of traditional Lao dishes and I'll definitely be back to get some more. I was so hungry looking at everyone enjoying their hot pot, all the ingredients looked super fresh and I am definitely coming back for that too.

Very authentic Laotian cuisine. The hot pot is also good, but the larb and the som tum are the menu items to try. Go here for the food and not the ambiance as the place is located in the Crossroads mall food court. I've been coming here often since they first opened. The owner and staff are very friendly. They treat me like family. If I'm in the area by myself, my go-to dish is the beef larb. The flavors are strong and wonderful, almost like Thai larb kicked up a notch. The side of fresh veggies and sticky rice balance out the taste of the larb. The som tum is also great. If you've had Thai som tum, the Laotian version is similar but has a more intense flavor from the fermented fish sauce. I can normally take very spicy food. But here, I order 3 stars, which is at least equivalent to the max spiciness at other Asian restaurants. Other notable items are nam kao tod and the isarn sausage. I've also placed large take out orders to serve guests at get togethers at home.

We wanted to try something new at crossroads mall so we decided to come here. I got a number 7 - chicken type soup with noodles. I was super excited. I got this dish to go and the noodles weren't separated from the soup. They could have easily put the noodles in a small separate container but they didn't so our noodles were soggy. Also, they didn't provide me w any utensils or napkins. I had to specifically ask for them. The broth was good, rich and fragrant with different spices. But the dish wasn't balanced. There was a lot of broth and noodles but not very much chicken or any vegetables. There was very little vegetable at all. The chicken was very tender. I just thought for almost $16, the dish wouldn't be just noodles and broth. I felt a bit disappointed.

I loved the casual vibe of this conveyor belt hot pot restaurant in the Crossroads food court. I was able to bring my baby and sit comfortably with my stroller on the outer part of the conveyor belt. The food you can take off the belt is priced according to the color of the plate. There was a great selection of meats and a ton of veggies, which I love. I had the tom yum broth and it was delicious. I definitely recommend!

This is located in the Crossroads food court in Bellevue. They offer both takeout and dine-in, with one of the dine-in option having a conveyer belt for a hot pot variation. We were looking for a quick and warm lunch and decided on this place after passing by it the other day. We ordered the #6 Kao Poon (spicy noodle soup with pork) and #17 Nam Khao Rod with Nam fermented pork (a build-your-own lettuce wrap type of dish). Both were flavorful and has a decent kick from the spice. One thing to note is that #6 comes automatically with a level 3 spice that can't be changed.

We visited from AZ and seen the reviews for blazing bowl and decided to drive from Seattle to try it. The owners are nice and the vibe was on point. We were thrilled to be eating Lao food in a food court - literally so cool as we do not see much Lao restaurants. Flavor was authentic and spice was Lao spice levels. We ordered papaya salad (they did not hold back on the ba dek, it was so perfect), Kow biek (so yummy), larb beef, sausages nam Khao. Try the Lao Tea with milk - you can taste the tea like it was just brewed (so heavenly)! We will be back to try the conveyor belt hot pot. Such a cool concept for hot pot

Meal was absolutely delicious. Noodles were a little overcooked but the soup was fantastic. Beware though it was definitely spicy - was a lot to handle even for someone that loves spice.

We were there for Mother's Day week and I have to say this place is amazing. They have all the great flavors of broth for the soup base of their revolving hot pot and authentic lao dish. Everyone there is super friendly and provide excellent customer service. I will define I'll go back to them when I'm in the area. The location though is hard to find from the parking lot because they are located inside a food court. But I'll still go anyways.

I must admit, I've always strayed away from conveyor belt food as it's usually associated with less quality items and another deterrent was that it was just in the middle of a food court in crossroads. But trust me when I say to look past these. I got their Kao Poon and also tried their hot pot (savory chicken and laotian spicy beef). The Kao Poon was delicious, the noodles cooked just right, the soup was the perfect balance of salty, creamy, spicy, and umami. I'd definitely recommend getting the Kao Poon as well as the savory chicken. I usually don't get chicken soup because how different can it really get. Blazing Bowl really blew it out of the water, it was packed with flavor and was nothing close to your typical chicken broths. Plates stack up fast for the hotpot so be careful! The quality of the conveyor belt ingredients could have been better, but it truly didn't take too much away from the experience and the depth of flavor the soup base had.

Really unique flavors and a great experience! I want to go back and try more! Beef skewers were amazing and the sauce is fireeeee

So fun and unique! Located in the middle of the food court... I really enjoyed this experience. Taste and food quality s was on point. Loved the sushi style conveyor belt... for hotpot!

Walked by many times when I visited the Crossroad Mall and finally tried today. I had the the Lao Spicy Beef pot while my kiddo had their fried chicken. The chicken came with a side of sticky rice. To me, they didn't pair well but I don't mind to take it home and turn it into mango sticky rice with coconut milk on top. The rice was cook perfectly though. The spicy pot was pretty spicy for me but it was good. I can see myself visit often in the winter when it is perfect temperature for some noodle soup slurping. There were enough varieties on the conveyor belt and the kitchen replenished them timely. Love this little gem!

i've seen this place a few times in crossroads but was never adventurous enough to try it. i finally got a chance to order from uber eats. i got the larb gai for myself with 4/5 spice -- the flavor profile with the mint and herbs was delish! it pairs nicely with the fresh crunchy lettuce. that being said, i'm not the biggest fan of ground meats i would love to try the hot pot while dining in next time

Customer service : good Food : good Price : good Authentic Lao papaya salad.. everything here is good.

Tucked away in the mall food court is this shabu shabo/Lao gem of a restaurant. I have a weakness for conveyor belt food. Its so creative and allows everyone in your party to get exactly what they want or to share really easily. After you order their broth - all are good but the beef takes the gold in my book - they bring you an assortment of sauces to customize your broth. Into the beef broth I add garlic, scallions, soybean paste, and a touch of chili oil to just the right amount of heat. Choose the items you want to add to the broth and enjoy! If you're new to shabu... Pro tip: add the lightest items to the broth last. For example, first thing I put in is the pumpkin, last would be Bok Choi. Pro tip 2: Enoki mushrooms make a great replacement for noodle and take just seconds to cook. Pro tip 3: you can ask for more broth at no charge. Pro tip 4: if you see something you want but it's missing from the conveyor just ask. They are always willing to bring it to you. I always ask for extra wontons. So tasty! The owner is incredibly nice, and am so glad they survived. One day I'll have to try one of the other dishes. If you're looking for a great place for shabu, and who isn't especially as the weather is getting cooler, stop on in. Have fun. Leave with a happy belly.

I came to here to have some quick dinner with a friend at the Crossroad Mall. Surprisingly they opened many new restaurants that I didn't even know of. So, I was shocking and couldn't make up my mind on what to eat. I ordered one of the dish forgot the name of it but its similar to my culture food item. Braised pork belly with egg and side of rice to pair with. It was good but I notice their cuisine on the dish tastes a little bit more sweeter than the kind I usually eat but it was still good. I will stop by to try out their other items on their menu.

I love the khao piak and beef larb. Makes me miss home. Papaya is on the saltier side but flavors are not bad. I come here and order on grub hub just for the Khao Piak.

I frequent this place and typically have a great experience, but today this was the broth they delivered to me. It was such a little amount my broccoli wasn't covered nor was it floating. I figured it was an innocent mistake and politely brought it to her attention. She returned with more broth stating they give you this little amount so the pot doesn't burn, although I've never had this experience before. The kicker is that she charged me for a second broth rather than make this pitiful pot whole. Shameful business practice. I feel taken advantage of.

I wish there was more hot pot spots like this where it's like a sushi conveyor belt style! I think its such a cool and awesome idea to do something like this, where you have all the options from different vegetable, meats and noodles to choose from without having to always ask the server to bring what you want! Once you get seated, you will choose what soup base you want to eat and I believe there are at least four or 5 soup base you can choose from and I tried their Tom yum! It was a little bit on the sour side but it was delicious! There are different color plates coordinated to how much each plate cost, Blazing Bowl is a great place for a quick hot pot meal or just something you can go to enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner with your family and friends!

Unexpected Authentic Lao food at a mall. My favorite is the Khao poon (coconut curry noodle soup). Also love the hotpot! Friendly and quick service! Inside of Crossroads Mall food court, open and loud when it's busy.

My partner is Lao and we recently moved to Bellevue which means we are no longer able to have his mom's amazing Lao food.. until we found this place. Blazing Bowl tastes like home. Amazingly authentic Lao food. If you have yet to try Lao food, you're definitely missing out. We got the Ka Poon, papaya salad, and sticky rice- all so authentic. For their spicy level, their level 3 is like a level 5 in other places! So just be cautious, it can get spicy! My new favorite spot in Bellevue.

Blazing Bowl is a Laos restaurant in Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. (There are treasures in that food court!) They have a menu on the screens above the cashier and also a separate hot pot menu if you ask. I happened to have asked about seafood dishes and she recommended this seafood hotpot. At first glance, the description sounded normal, like a shabu shabu, but I decided to try it anyway. It is definitely NOT ordinary. In fact, it is quite extraordinary - a bit of a fermented flavor, very rich and flavorful broth, with lots of everything - prawns, quail eggs, tofu, enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, and pieces of pork. This was a fantastic dish, especially for the winter. Side note 1: I didn't eat this on day 1, so after refrigeration, I removed some of the congealed fat from the broth making this a healthier stock. The spiciness was wonderfully infused into the stock already. Side note 2: If you have napa cabbage and/or rice vermicelli handy, this can easily become a two-person dish with all that delicious broth. Try it!

Finally was able to try some Laos Blazing Bowl over the weekend! It might be the first time I've tried Laos food. South Asian foods are definitely packed with the most complex flavors! I shared the chicken noodle soup with my kids, and it was no ordinary chicken noodle soup. It was so fragrant and delicious... my toddler kept opening his mouth and going "ahhhhh" for more. Couldn't feed these kids fast enough due to how delicious it was. Soulful bowl of soup! Highly recommend everyone to try! The soup is a thicker consistency, so it's definitely more wholesome right? Haha tiny garlic bits were perfect too! The soup was so good, I poured the tiny bit of leftover into my sticky rice to bring home! It was delicious the next day too, warmed! All honesty. My kids were there for sushi j! But they are so busy that we can't customize our sushi selection anymore. But when one door closes, you can get your noods on. And it was a blessing to be able to try different things, and finding delicious food behind your friendly crossroads food court stalls!

10 OUT OF 10 This place was so delicious, you get the best of both worlds. Hot pot and delicious dishes! I would highly recommend this place to anyone craving yummy Laos food. The guy who owns the place is also super sweet and is a small business owner (super important to support during these tough times)

A fantastic Laotian place nestled in Crossroads mall that consistently delivers fantastic soup and a cool hot pot setup using conveyor belt ingredients! The wonderful food and friendly staff has me coming back often as multiple times a week!

Man was this good!! Gotta be careful because it can get expensive pretty quick just grabbing plates to add to your hot pot but I got the beef broth and loaded it with veggies and chicken and it was honestly the best hotpot I've ever made/had! Plus it was fun! Great date place imo, then we got some piroshkis to go right behind at the piroshki place and those was awesome too!!

Amazing food and service! First time here but feel compelled to leave a 5 star because of how good it is. Get #7!

Wow what a fun and tasty experience. First time here and felt so homey and they had a wide variety of broths and meats. More than what is shown on Yelp! Food was very tasty and good quality. The price is actually more than expected. For the same price you can also go to other All you can eats such as happy lamb and swish swish. Fun experience though recommended trying at least once if you a bit hotpot fan like myself.

Tons of food you can cook and enjoy yourself! Always wanted to give your cooking skills a test drive but didn't know much about cooking? This is your chance! You're at the right place! Just follow simple instructions written on the wall and grab whatever food you like from the conveyor. It's super easy to be your own chief there! Like this place, have been there many times and will come back many more for sure P.S. The stuff is super friendly and helpful too

What a great place! It is a cool concept- you are given your choice of broth and you add to it from the many choices that pass by on the conveyor belt. There were lots of fresh vegetables and proteins so you can customize your soup and there are finishing sauces on the table. The great thing is that you can make it exactly as you want it! Perfect for a cold and rainy December evening.

Used to order noodle for delivery, but recently discovered they have hot pot!!! I was craving on hot pot and i Mongolian one was closed that day, so swing by the mall if they have anything to fulfill my stomach. The owner asked me if we wanna do not pot!! I have never tried their hot pot before and I was excited because this is something different! The belt was still empty but he started preparing for us. His daughter brought soup (spicy beef) and their service was very friendly. Over all we overate and spending over $100 but it was great experience and their soup was delicious! (They sell this soup) I would go back again soon!

When I first saw this place over a year ago, it was quite a new place and the price seem ridiculous for food court restaurant and I never looked back. However, after consistently seeing good reviews about this place and saw a Groupon deal, I decided to check it out...man was I glad! This place exceeded my overall expectations. We opted out of the conveyor belt hot pot and tried the premade Laotian hot pot and the beef jerky dish. The beef jerky was not the same as the same dish we had at another Laotian restaurant but it was still good. It was sweet and nice texture and it came with a serving of sticky rice. The Laotian hot pot was definitely the star of the meal. The broth was sooo good, it has this fermented flavor and was rich and and delicious. It was also packed with toppings (shrimp, meatballs, tofu, pork, etc). The waiter also came by with a mini sauce bar that you can use to dip stuff in from your hot pot (garlic sauce, sukiyaki, chili oil, etc). The generous portion definitely fits the price (they also adjusted the price from when I first saw this place to make it more reasonable) Service was ok, they forgot our utensils in the beginning, but once they caught on they were pretty attentive, which was nice. It's not the best Laotian food we have but it was pretty darn good. I will definitely come back. And man, crossroads mall has some hidden gems!!!

This place is a hidden gem at Crossroads. Savory, filling, great texture, and absolutely delicious. This is my ideal comfort food!

I've dined here twice. The first time the service was great, the broth- I chose Tom Yum- was very tasty. The second time I brought 3 friends and although there was a table available, the server said we would have to sit at the counter because he was too busy to clear the booth. We had to convince him we could wait and we ultimately got a booth. I ordered the Tom Yum broth again, but this time the flavor was lacking and I think they compensated by making it really salty. My friends all ordered the chicken broth and said it was great. I will definitely return because my first time was exceptional. It's a fun experience and I look forward to trying some other dishes.

I'll be honest, I only went here because of the strictlydumpling review on youtube. I have been to crossroads many times and always passed by this place. I stood in front of their area reviewing the menu to see what I wanted to order. I ordered the Kao Piak Sen specifically because it was in the video but there were a few other dishes I would have liked to try out. Since we were in a rush, I ordered to go. When I got home, the soup was still very hot and came with a side of veggies and toppings to add in. I am a huge soup and noodles fan so this hit the spot. It is a thicker broth and the noodles are kinda like udon but way softer. I would not necessarily go out of my way to get this again but it was a nice change of flavor and texture from what I am used to ordering. If in crossroads again, I would probably end up back here. It is one of the best food spots in the strip mall, in my opinion.

A great hotpot place located inside Crossroads food court. Each seat has individual hot plates for a customized experience. Pick your soup base and when it has reached the proper temperature, simply pick the items you want to add off the conveyor belt and cook accordingly. The Tom yum soup base was perfectly spicy and all of the meats were freshly sliced and crisp vegetables. A great place for lunch or a casual dinner. All items were reasonably priced and there were options for chef made hotpot bowls to go or order for there. Fantastic place and should check out if in the area.

Everything here is amazing. Every single dish that I've ordered here is great. I also highly recommend doing hot pot here. My husband normally doesn't care for hot pot but he's always a yes if we're doing hot pot at Blazing Bowl! Saap Lai!