Booming Hot Pot & Grill

Excellent food. We had the Dim Sum. The service was amazing and fast as soon as we ordered within 2 minutes our food was served. I highly recommend steamed rice roll, steam sticky rice in lotus leaf, deep fried pumpkin cake and brown sugar mochi. The best dishes were popcorn chicken and steamed black bean spare ribs. We have had Dim Sum all over the US and other countries, this ranks up there as one of the best!

Nathan, our server, was absolutely on point. I’ve never been to a restaurant and felt so genuinely taken care of—he was kind, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He guided us through the menu with care, offered thoughtful suggestions on sides, and even introduced us to a viral fruit ice cream that turned out to be unforgettable. Nathan truly embodies extraordinary hospitality. Some people just have it—and Nathan is one of those rare gifts to this establishment. The food itself was a perfect 10/10. You can tell there’s no corner-cutting here—the beef marinades were layered with flavor and clearly crafted with detail and passion. Great food can be found in many places, but when it’s paired with people like Nathan, it transforms into something far more memorable. It makes you want to keep coming back—not just to eat, but to invest your time and money into a place that values both excellence and connection. A special shoutout to Sung, the manager, who welcomed us so graciously—even letting us in before closing. That small act of kindness spoke volumes about the culture of this restaurant: it’s a place that values its guests as much as its food. In every way—service, hospitality, and cuisine—this restaurant is top notch. All Huntsville Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Places be warned, this is one of THE best.

This place has become a regular part of the family meal rotation. The food is fresh. The sauce bar is on point. All of the broths I’ve tried have been delicious. Depending on when you go it’ll get crazy busy so choose wisely or order a bunch when you see the server. I love the beef tongue!

First our server/bartender Asia was amazing! She walked us thru everything and even provided recommendations. The staff overall is very helpful and friendly. I would go back just to interact with them! Food.. The okra at the bar was cold... Please put warm food at the bar The hot pot has so many options!!! Start slow because they will charge you $13.99 a lb for each pound of food you waste! You make the food at the table and it cooks quickly. I wouldn't take a small kid here I will be too scared they may burn themselves. Keep an open mind when you go You only have 2 hours to eat which is plenty of time if you know what you want. This is something different and bringing culture to the city of Huntsville. The atmosphere is nice I would definitely have a birthday party there or a family event they have large tables to accommodate large parties.

Delicious food! You have the option for hot pot or grill and we chose hot pot. I have been to many other hot pots before but this one was very clean fresh foods and unlimited food! Although we were full after one round. Great for vegetarian options but some soups/ sauces have shellfish and pork so be sure to ask. Our waiter Hubert was phenomenal! Will definitely be back when in town again!

Ah, democracy—the beautiful system where I get outvoted by my own family and stuck with the bill for a meal I didn’t even want. We came in for hot pot (well, they did), and I thought, “You know what? I’ll try the BBQ side this time.” Silly me for assuming that meant I would be charged the extra $5, not that the entire table would be held financially hostage for my personal preference. Yes, folks—$25 extra for one person’s BBQ, regardless of whether the rest of your party touches it. Revolutionary stuff. To be clear, this isn’t some quirky cultural tradition—this is just a baffling pricing model. I travel often for work and have had my fair share of hot pot and Korean BBQ in places that actually know how to run a restaurant. Usually, if someone wants to mix in sushi, BBQ, or another upgrade, they pay for their own plate. Shocking, I know. Now, I’ll give credit where it’s due: they do have a seasoning and spice bar, so you can doctor up their tragically bland broths yourself. But at that point, you might as well stay home, save $100, and dump some garlic into a boiling pot of water on your own stove. Same result, less regret. I should’ve trusted my gut the first time I came here when it opened. It was underwhelming then, but hey, the family hadn’t been, and I believe in second chances… to be disappointed more efficiently. The food? Let’s just say if you like your hot pot as flavorless as your water and your sauces to taste like someone whispered “garlic” across the room, you’re in for a treat. This is the perfect place if your taste buds are on a strict, flavor-free diet. Bonus: the absence of any actual Asian clientele should give you a clue about how “authentic” this place really is. Also, pro tip: that surprise $25 charge? Not listed anywhere up front. They kindly wait until you’re seated and locked in before springing it on you. Classy move. On the bright side, the service was decent—everyone was polite and moved quickly. It’s just a shame the business model and kitchen didn’t show up with the same energy. If this is your first hot pot experience, maybe try it somewhere else first—somewhere that doesn’t treat BBQ like a cover charge at a bad club. And if you’re already familiar with good hot pot? This ain’t it.

The food was delicious 🤤 The service was top-notch ✔️ NATALI was amazing with recommendations and tips on making the experience so much better 🍱. The establishment was very clean and inviting. The whole staff was amazing and we will definitely be back! It’s a great place for a date night or even a family dinner.

Booming serves the best hot pot in the city with a vast menu of classic hot pot favorites! They also offer Korean BBQ, but I prefer their hot pot due to the selection and quality of ingredients available. Their healthy herbs and spicy Szechuan broths are our favorite, and they also have a good variety in their sauce/appetizer bar as well! Their servers and staff are very friendly and ensures that orders are placed and delivered at a good pace.

Very clean and excellent service. We had dim sum only and, while good, it didn't hold a candle to the traditional dim sum we're used to. We tried every item on the dim sum menu except popcorn chicken. The sticky rice and pork buns were our favorite items.

I was told by a friend that Dim Sum is served here. I have missed eating Dim Sum and decided to give this restaurant a visit. This review is for the Dim Sum ONLY! The Dim Sum menu is very limited. If you are allergic to shrimp or do not like shrimp, you will be disappointed. I hope their menu expands. I did try to order a Korean hotdog as an appetizer and they do not have those to sell yet. They do not have carts that are rolled around from table to table like other Dim Sum restaurants. We were served sliced ginger and black vinegar. There was no Chinese mustard or chili oil on the table. I did not ask my waitress for either. I ordered steamed pork and crab meat soup dumplings. This was my least favorite soup dumpling. I should be able to bite into the dumpling and a taste of broth should be part of my eating experience. These dumplings were overcooked or old with holes because they stuck to the piece of paper below them. No liquid taste and very bland flavor. 2/5 Steamed black bean spare ribs smelled good and the sauce tasted good. I did not care for the fat to meat ratio as the ribs were 60% fat, 20% meat and 20% bone. I have friends who prefer the high fat content too. 3/5 Steamed BBQ pork buns were too doughy. More bun and not much filling. I couldn't taste the BBQ. 3/5 Steamed pork soup dumplings. This was the highlight for us. We both enjoyed the freshly made dumplings. They must be a favorite as I had to wait 20 minutes for my order of steamed pork soup dumplings. One bite and the luscious broth fills my tongue with warm flavorful soup. 5/5 Steamed sticky rice. This was good but not great by any means. I have eaten Dim Sum all over the world. If you have ever eaten Dim Sum in China, you would understand why my marks are what they are. There are places in New York and California where the Dim Sum is phenomenal and as good as Hong Kong or the mainland. 3/5 This is a very nice, clean, upscale, hot pot, and K BBQ restaurant. I can tell the wait staff works very hard to please the customers. I believe in three months, I will return to try Dim Sum and either hot pot or K BBQ. The ambiance is fantastic and will make for a nice meal with family and friends.

While the servers couldn't be nicer, they don't take newbies through the Hot pot process. It was a bit confusing especially since no one turned on our soup heaters until everything was on the table. The appetizer bar was disappointing with old edamame and soggy kimchi. The sesame balls were tasty and the watermelon was fresh. Lots of sauces and seasonings for hot pot. The table is arranged to accommodate both hot pot and bbq but you can only choose one for the table. Hot pot is very small and makes a mess using only chopsticks to move ingredients around. Regular utensils are at the appetizer bar. I didn't really enjoy it and would recommend it.

Ever since Ding How II (on Whitesburg) closed, we have been looking for a good dim sum restaurant. We heard that Booming Hot Pot & Grill served dim sum, so we decided to give it a shot. To be honest, we were underwhelmed with the dim sum menu. The seating was also very uncomfortable because the table has all of the cooking stuff underneath it (because most people cook their food at the table. And - the manager was cocky and rude. I just did NOT get a good vibe from this place at all. We were disappointed when we left because their dim sum was mediocre. There weren't as many dim sum menu options as Ding How II used to have. THEN - one of my family members drive by the old Ding How II and saw the attached sign. This announcement confirms that we will probably NEVER go back to Booming Hot Pot & Grill because the best dim sum restaurant will be back SOON !!!

I was highly impressed with this place from the instant I stepped foot inside. It's a very spacious venue that can accommodate groups of many sizes. Our server, Natali, was awesome! Extremely attentive and had a very bubbly personality. She was awesome! The thing that stood out to me here, was that you can have all you can eat hot pot AND Korean BBQ for $37.99! It is $32.99 for either hot pot or BBQ. So for the $5 extra, you may as well have both. They have so many options it will make your head spin! Each person gets their own hotpot cooking bowl. The grill is shared for the Korean bbq. The food was outstanding! They also have a buffet that goes along with every meal. That includes all the sauces & appetizers. You literally cannot leave hungry.

We got the Dim Sum. Food tasted great, but they haven't gotten their food carts yet so you have to order without really knowing how much to order or what it looks like. It was a little chaotic. But overall good food. I think we may try again in a few weeks. Also it's an automatic 18% tip

This place deserves a Michelin star i highly recommend for hotpot get the miso soup base and udon. It's amazing

What an unexpected and pleasant surprise! My nail tech recommended this place to me. I have never had Korean grill experience. I asked her about another place near the nail shop and she told me NOOOOO! She is young and outgoing so I decided to try her recommendation! SHE NAILED IT with this one! All I can say is you have to try it!

I had no experience entering this place, and I hoped the service would help explain what to do. I got no help and no explanation whatsoever - it was a new waitress who probably only started to work there, but that means is that the main restaurant Traff did not train her correctly. I left-- I paid the tab and I gave her a five dollar tip so she would not be blamed. But I won't be back.

Had amazing hot pot! The variety was outstanding and most everything was really delicious. We had the Thai Yum base (medium spicy) and a mushroom base. We tied everything from lamb to jumbo shrimp to bamboo and lotus It did not disappoint. I was actually shocked that you could order as much as you want for 32.99. The only thing we weren't keen on was the scallops. I can't wait to come with my family. Most of the tables would comfortably seat for possibly five but they do have larger party rooms available; they even offer hot pot at the bar. Overall, the atmosphere was great and I sure hope they stick around because I don't know any other place to get hot pot like this.

Quick seating. Almost scary quick food to the table. Service was attentive and helpful guiding us through the hot pot experience. Next time we will probably go for less flavored sauce so it doesn't overwhelm the flavors you're cooking. The least successful meats were the blue crab and shrimp because you only have fingers for deshelling. The beef and lamb were good as well as the chicken though surprisingly chewy for their thinness. Definitely returning.

best hotpot and grille ever in huntsville, al!!!!!!!! food #1 service #1 ambiance #1 cost, very fair!!!!!!!!!!

Everything is perfect. Good food, fast service. I'm sure my family will come back. This is a great addition to the variety of restaurants in Huntsville

Great atmosphere and service. We have been to all of the Korean BBQ places here in Huntsville and this was the best of them all. We enjoyed the sides bar, and all of the meet was seasoned to perfection. Highly recommended here for your next Korean BBQ experience!

Do not recommend, health score says 87 but is actually a 70. It's all frozen "meat" Misty? The manager? Awful! Rude and disturbed. Alyssa is lovely. This place is doomed. It's disturbing and disgusting.

This place is better than the other Korean barbecue. All you can eat places. Their meat is just better quality than the other 2 or 3 ayce places. and in terms of the hot pot, The broth is better than the other places around town and their sauce bar is pretty in part with some of the other hot pot places I've been to in other states. The only downfall is that they don't have any ventilation so be prepared to smell like KBBQ for a week.

Quality and selection was amazing. Been to several Korean barbecue hot pots and this one is better than most. I love that they bring you the meats and you don't have to go up and get them yourself.