Hot Pot & BBQ Jax

We stopped by here on a trip to Jacksonville. I love Korean food and this place did not disappoint!! We did both Hotpot and Grill. We chose a medium spicy broth for our hotpot and it was delicious. There's a sort of conveyor belt to pick up some of your items from, and I just thought that was great!! They also have a self service bar for meats and other items for the grill/hotpot. I actually prefer this to ordering it via tablet or table like other places. You can go up and get as much or as little of each item as you like. We saw reviews speaking highly of Ken as a server. We asked for him specifically when we got there and he was working the greeting counter as we went in. He made us his sauce from the sauce bar and it was absolutely delicious!! He mixed different sauces from the sauce bar and it was a perfect blend of flavor and heat!! Our server, Melly, was very kind and very attentive! I will definitely be making it a point to stop in here every time I find myself in Jax!!

On our way back to Atlanta. Stop by Hot Pot & BBQ Jax and it did not disappoint. Large selection of foods to choose from. We had Hot Pot only and choose Tum Yum broth for our soup. The soup was yummy. Helen our server was very attentive to our needs and Kenny the manager was very nice, friendly and courteous. Will definitely stop by again when we go to Florida from Atlanta.

Excellent food. We had a great experience here tonight. This is the third Hot Pot place that we have been to and it was the best by far. Highly recommended. The only thing that I didn't like was that the floor was greasy and not a good match for tennis shoes.

Zoe was such a wonderful waitress she helped so much and was so sweet! She really went out of her way to elevate our dinner, she was the best server we have had in a LONG time! The food was great and the broths were yummy! Will be coming back! Ps. Thank you for the bear Zoe!

We tried Hot Pot & BBQ Jax for the first time tonight celebrating my husband’s birthday. The wait time wasn’t long, our server Linda was helpful and accommodating. We food was wonderful! We will be back again soon.

Went for the first time and got both BBQ and Hot pot. This place has a great variety of seafood, meats, vegetables and noodles/appetizers. I also really enjoyed their variety of broths for the hot pot. They have a sauce bar with a guide/suggestions for first timers to try out. The place is on the smaller and was on the louder than expected. My favorites were the crawfish, shrimp with heads on, short ribs and ribeye steak. The vegetables and noodles move around on a little bar next to the seating areas for your convenience to grab while you are cooking. They have multiple options of flavored ice cream available for dessert. If you have food allergies I would not recommend this place just due to high risk of cross contamination. If you are vegan there are some options for the hot pot. I did have a great time and it’s a fun bonding experience to sharing and cooking food with others. Highly recommend stopping in and trying both out.

Highly recommend! We celebrate special occasions at this restaurant to enjoy a fun environment in selecting and cooking our favorite SE Asian foods. The owners and staff are very welcoming and always treat us with respect and appreciation. We will be back soon! We love this place! Thank you!

I recently visited Korean hot pot and BBQ restaurant to celebrate a birthday, and it was such an amazing experience! The variety of options in the buffet was impressive—there was something for everyone, from different types of meats and seafood to an array of fresh vegetables and flavorful broths. The food was absolutely delicious, and everything was so fresh. The best part, though, was the service. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and they made sure we had everything we needed. When they found out we were celebrating a birthday, they even surprised us with a song, which made the experience feel extra special. We had a fantastic time, and I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and a fun atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!

Food is very good, fresh, and the service was amazing. I even got a huge tumbler. Simple and good place.

I loved this place! First time customer! Got there right when they just opened. There was already a line outside before it opened. Staff in the front was an expert hostess- seated everyone immediately. Waitress was great too, picked up dirty/empty dishes quickly so we can have more space for the food . Food options are great! Lots of ice cream selections, some cakes and fruits, lots of seafood- ,, clams, scallops, jumbo , , salmons, short ribs, , sausages, hot dogs, marinated meats, plenty of vegetables, bean curd, ramen noodles, rice noodles, corns, soo much. I want to grab all of the dishes but our table is too small . Selection of sauces are bountiful as well and even have sauce mix recipes for those who are not sure what/how to mix. Price is reasonable $36.00 adults, $21 above 9 yrs old - 12, and $16 for 4 yrs - 8, for both hot pot and bbq. The soup selection is up to 4 types, which we did select but, should have selected just 2 types cause I didn't get to try the other two options due to my seat is a little further away. Overall- the food was great, service was awesome. Tips for customers- don't get in the line with young kids cause the line starts with desserts . Tips for restaurant owner - adding wet wipes, gloves, and plastic-aprons would be great additions to keep our clothes clean of the food splatters

First time going to this spot. The food selection was decent and very tasty. I got both the hot pot and bbq option. For an additional $4 it makes sense to get both. Now while the food was good and I'd definitely return, the service left something to be desired. The waiter forgot waters, spoons, and a few additional items that were asked for. He rarely came by to check on the table, there were no refills of drinks until the very end and only when we waved him down to ask. One of the burners for the bbq were not working well. We attempted to let him know multiple times and again it wasn't until the end of our meal that he offered to change the hot plate out. Ill chalk it up to an off day because majority of the reviews are positive. We'll definitely return as the food was good and the experience at the table was enjoyable. Hopefully the service will be better.

I had an amazing time here at Hot Pot Korean BBQ. The food was just super fresh and tasty. The service was also very quick and professional. The ambiance was also fun and warm. 5 stars.

The food was great, it was a bit confusing because we had never been there before. Service was good! She answered questions for us. It was very loud, but that seemed pretty normal for the type of place!

They have a lot of options, you can choose what ingredients to put on you soup, and cook meats you want, and they have ice cream bar

This is the first local hot pot and BBQ places that I've been to after having gone to similar-ish spots in California a while back, and I'm happy to discover such a fun place like this in Jacksonville. I went with friends, and we each did the hot pot + BBQ option (although I appreciated that they'd let you do one or the other for a slightly lower cost). Going vegetarian here is a significant savings, which is refreshing since some places will charge the same rate despite meat having much higher costs than veggies. We went on a Friday night and it was packed! The wait was a little longer than we were quoted, but I don't fault them for that as it just means some people stayed longer than anticipated. The restaurant does have signs up about a two-hour limit for dining. The magnetic conveyer belt of noodles and veggies was super fun, although I do wish that there was some kind of guide or key to tell you what's what. Some things are obvious, but a few had us wondering. The meat bar got good feedback from my dining partners for variety, but they did mention a few things were pretty thoroughly frozen still. And I've seen some folks mention that the broths are a bit bland, but I think that's by design considering the breadth of the sauces and condiments available -- I was able to get my broth to a nice spice while the folks I was dining with wanted theirs to be mild. This place definitely makes my list for fun and unique local spots.

If you dont leave this place full, something might be wrong with you. Great selection of foods and broths!

Love this place!!! I could have stayed and ate for hours!! They also give the option to pay extra and get a to go bag.

There was a variety of food. My daughters lived it more than I did. They enjoyed their octopus. It was our first time going, I thought the explanation of how things worked could have been explained better. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the moving plates. My girls want to go back, I could pass.

Everything was so good! It was our first time trying hot pot and the server explained everything really well. I have a gluten allergy and was able to eat a lot including rice noodles and felt safe. Great place!

I got the ayce kbbq($32pp). There was a good variety of meet to choose from beef, chicken, shrimp, salmon, scallops,etc...You make your own sauce. Most of the beef such as the short rib and steak were very chewy(which was quite disappointing). The bulgogi was the only beef that was actually good. Salmon and shrimp were good(just have to season or dip them in a sauce). The grill was a bit weak as it took much longer to cook most of the meats. The inside was pretty cool as they had revolving food plates coming around the table on a magnetic conveyor. Staff was nice. Overall an average kbbq experience, good vibes and decent meat. Food(50%): 7.0 Staff/service(25%): 6.6 Value(25%): 6.5 Overall: 6.8/10

This is me and my girlfriend's absolute favorite date night spot. Not only is it an innovative take on a restaurant, allowing you the option to get the hot plate or the hot pot, but all the buffet style selection is insanely fresh. Their Wednesday night happy hour is better than any restaurant I've ever been to, and the service is always on point. For what you're paying, you're able to eat your moneys worth and then some. Their ribeye is some of the most tender and delicious cut of steak, without any additives. Love going to this place, and can't wait to do my next date night with my girlfriend there this week.

Food was good and satisfied my Korean bbq craving! Service was also good and the restaurant is bright and clean. I have been to this location a couple times and will definitely be back! We came in on a Sunday for late lunch, and although they were busy, we only waited 5 minutes to be seated. We were greeted when we got there, our server took the drink orders and we immediately made our way to the self-serve, buffet-style options. There's seafood, various marinated and frozen meats, along with veggies and sides. There could be more veggie and side dish options in my opinion, for the price per person. I would have loved to eat some fresh lettuce or had grilled onions with my meal. But they do have a GREAT sauce station, where you make your own combinations. They even have signs of suggested sauce combos you can try and the measurements for each ingredient. I also love the magnetic conveyor feature that runs throughout the restaurant--makes it easy to grab mushrooms, noodles and other items. For drinks, they have some domestic/imported beers, a small wine selection, sodas, water and tea. We decided on doing both the hot pot and bbq grill. I got the original soup base, which is a clear and pretty bland soup base. I would recommend adding sauces and toppings such as green onion or cilantro to flavor it up. My mom got the tom yum soup base (I got this the last time I was here), and I recommend this if you like a bit of spice. I didn't really go for any seafood this time around, but I had meats and some sides. My favorite was the thin sliced beef brisket, which was a frozen option. It was delicious with the sauces (I tried their recommended sauce combos). The meats were fresh and the marinated versions had a good flavor to them. I also recommend the seaweed, which was fresh and had a great crunch to them. The rice was a little dry and the kimchi was just okay. The service was friendly and our server was super attentive, constantly coming to take empty dishes. They have a nice selection of ice creams for dessert, as well as a few other small desserts and fruit. I will most definitely be back for some hot pot and barbecue here!

Great service and what a selection of food options! Love the ability to cook both hotpot and Korean barbecue style at once.

Very clean and well stocked buffet areas. Service was fantastic, our server was Steven. He was very helpful and even helped us with a delicious sauce combination. We will definitely be returning to dine!

Open late and good food and it's really filling. So many options and you can't beat all you can eat

This place was sooooo daggone cute!! I had so much fun making my own hot pot and bbq! The counter has these cute plates that automatically circle around and you choose what you want straight from there! Loved this place!!

Food is tasty, service is fantastic and ambience is modern and clean. You can choose between BBQ, hot pot or both. Choose your meats from the bar and bring them back to the table to cook where a conveyer belt rotates endless sides/add-ons to choose from. Everyone in our party left full and satisfied! We plan to return again.

The food was fresh and delicious, the service was great. The atmosphere was busy and a bit loud due to the cafeteria all you can cook to eat bar style serving with personal hibachi table to cook dishes.

Been twice. Very very very busy. No reservations. Very diverse crowd. Safe with parking. Great food Good staff. Clean and sanitary. TERRIBLE odor venting: Your clothes will smell. Thus only 4-Stars.

Love this Hot Pot location. We do soup and BBQ. I love the chicken on the BBQ with veggies (broccoli and carrots (plenty of varity on the belt to choose). I like the herbal broth, and my husband gets pork bone for soup. Can make ramen and veggies, instant cook the thin meat in the broth. Area to mix your own sauce. I recommend the peanut sauce. Servers are friendly, and the atmosphere and chill. Definitely recommend trying!

This place is decent, wouldn't say it's amazing or whatsoever, I just wished they season or marinate the meat in flavorful sauce. Service can be iffy.... We had an occasion where the lady forgot about us and we had to wave other servers to attend to us. But overall it was an okay hot pot place and if you live near beach and Atlantic it would be the best option if you don't want to drive all the way to Orange park.

I like the service here vs other competitors in the market. They really take good care of their customers and the ambiance here is welcoming. Unlike the other places this place brings you your proteins. Now the other places have better sides and more options. This place has a weak salad bar with side and a whole bar of seasonings. Which was overwhelming. We went during the holidays and had. A large group which they accommodated without any problems.

Our waiter was sweet and helpful as it was our first time to this location. She recommended us 2 different soups to mix together and was amazing! The walk up buffet was amazing, amazing selections from meats, to seafood! Ambiance was great! Don't forget some sakè

I'm going to start off with praising Bin/Ben, our server. He was very attentive and great. The owner was also extremely sweet as well. My friends and I all got the AYCE hot pot & AYCE kbbq and we ate our hearts out. The Tom Yum soup base was yummy, the Spicy soup base kind of hurt our tummies the next day (we all are capable of eating very spicy but it didn't sit well for some reason). I love the set up of the place. They have buffet style stations where you can go and get your meats, veggies, toppings, etc for your hot pot as well as getting your meats for kbbq. They also have a conveyer belt that brings around noodles, veggies, lettuce, corn, etc. for you to pick up from your table. They also have desserts/fruit/ice cream there!

Food was fresh and delicious. It was also a fun experience :) Our waiter was thoughtful and made us sauces to try being it was our first time. Nice place for the family. Will return again soon!

If you're reading this Yelp review you are sworn to secrecy. There no way for $30 you can eat all you want with fresh salmon. Half blue crab. Lamb, pork, beef. Custom sauces. Ramen. Udon noodles. Veggies and etc. My brothers gf comes here so often, the man at the door greeted her by name. Our server also made me a peanut sauce for dipping. They have those little magnet tables too that go around the restaurant. So effing. Cool.

Went to have an early dinner with a small group. We were quickly seated and offered the grill or the hot pot. We took both! The selection of meats and vegetables were great! I truly enjoyed the experience as well as dinner.

Great service, great food, and great atmosphere. Definitely would go again anytime price was well worth it

This is our go to spot for for Hotpot which is a great place to take in 2 hours of cooking your own food with friends or just a date. This place has HotPot AND KBBQ. The Hot Pot sides come around on a conveyer belt and everyone gets their own broth. There are several choices however I prefer the herbal and my wife loves the spicy broth. The Korean BBQ Grill is central to every table. You can get one or the other but its best to get both! Aside from the sides on the "magical" conveyer belt, there is a bar full of a wide selections of raw meats and seafood [some pre marinated] for both the hotpot and/or Korean BBQ. This place can be VERY busy! The perfect time to go is right when they open. The staff is very nice and will help you if you've not been before.

We had a blast. The kids love the Tom Yum Soup & enjoy being a chef for their dinner. Definitely coming back! Ask for Zoey the sauces she makes and brings to your table are BOMB

Broth is bland and meat choices are not great. Restaurant is clean and well organized.

Hot Pot Korean BBQ is an all you can eat still restaurant. They do have a waste fee which is 13.99/pound of food wasted, so I would recommend you take a little at a time in order to enjoy everything. Out waitress was very sweet and attentive, she recommended a sweet cold Sake that paired well with our meat choices. You do have a choice of Hot Pot or BBQ, but I would recommend doing both to get the full experience. This place has been single-handedly my favorite places to come. I always look forward to coming here!

What a fun hidden gem! Our group really enjoyed being able to cook and grill meats, veggies, and dumplings right at our table. The staff went above and beyond even helping us create delicious custom sauces to dip everything in. Highly recommend this place!

What a cool dining experience!! This place isn't just a place to go to have dinner but a place to really experience different culture and you get to cook the food yourself! I didn't really know what we were walking into so here's some tips: -it's all you can eat for 2 hrs for about $35 per person and I think you all have to do it, there's no regular menu I saw -you make your own soup ( hot pot) and Korean bbq grill where you cook your own food ( loved this) -the soups tend to be spicy, if you don't like spice go for the original broth -try new stuff, grab veggies and noodles off the conveyor belt this is really cool! - the marinated meats were my favorite they have great flavor and you just grill them for a few minutes try the bulogi - there is a bottle of butter/ oil on the table to put on the grill if you need it - a few desserts are served too, included in the auce price I personally loved the grill, it was fun trying so many different meats and different sauces! Didn't love the soup as much I got the red curry and it was so spicy! It made everything I put in just taste super spicy. Happy we came to try!

Get ready to eat. Very clean and orderly presentation of hot pot and grill at your table bbq. Quality of meat is very good. First timers at this place and we were not disappointed. Good value and nicely operated.

The food was absolutely amazing and they had such a wide selection! The service was also very nice as the waiters would constantly check up on you to see how you were doing and they are very friendly if you don't know how to use the grill or hot pot. The ambience was also to do die for with the lighting not being too much as well as having a little conveyer belt beside you that will bring noodles and other foods around for the hot pot.

Happy we found this place. Located in the Winn Dixie plaza on the end, super easy in and out. Lots of close parking. Love that they are open til 1am. Midnights on Sundays. Customer service is excellent. Great vibes. Very accommodating and friendly. Layout is great. They have tables for 2-6 people. If you have more, they have a private back room. Restaurant in a whole is very clean. We have always had fantastic servers. Ben is beyond amazing. He is very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We always get the hot pot and grill. It's $5 more for the grill and so worth it. We like to grill a lot of our meats and veggies before adding to our hot pot. They keep a bottle of butter by the grill. You also can adjust your hot pot and grill or turn them off when not using. The conveyer belt goes by every table. The conveyor has your noodles and fresh veggies and things like crispy tofu. Food is covered in clear plastic. Very convenient. The meat buffet is really good. The meats are always fresh and look great. They offer seafood, like clams, mussels, shrimp and salmon. The other meats include chicken, beef bulgogi, beef tongue, brisket, lamb and sausages and much more. It's not a huge buffet but the selection and quality are amazing. I never get bored and look forward to it every time. Dessert is simple and small. Fruits, ice cream and small chocolate eclairs balls?! A must for us. Always a great experience!

Awesome place for big family celebrations. Selections are decent and the price is worth it. Service is great as well and the place is kept clean.

Conveyor Belt Hot Pot restaurant are all the rage right now, and this one in Jacksonville is no different. They do a pretty good job overall. There's lots of soup base varieties to choose from and lots and lots of ingredients that you can get from both the buffet or from the conveyer belt. The servers are quite attentive and do a good job of taking away used plates and filling drinks, making sure tables don't get cramped and drinks stay full. As a pretty new restaurant, this place has pretty good ambience. The decor is nice and modern and they do a good job of keeping the place clean and inviting. I think this is once again a solid addition to the ever growing Jacksonville food scene :)

We had had our first hot pot/BBQ experience in Orlando and my family was craving it again. We liked this place better than the last one! The food was fresh and delicious, service was excellent and friendly, and the conveyor belt really made it fun. The price to include BBQ and hot pot really makes it easy to pick both. There is a nice variety of soup bases to choose from, and plenty of quality proteins and condiments to select. I love the conveyor belt vegetable selections that make it easy to pick out just what you like without leaving your seat. (There are a few tables not against the conveyor, but there's an open section they can walk up to instead.) Plenty of parking in the large shopping area around the restaurant. There is a time limit on how long you can sit which I believe is standard for these types of restaurants. Overall we were very satisfied and are looking forward to our return visit.

Note: Read in a fancy, British accent This was truly the best hot pot experience I've ever had, and I've been to quite a few. The food was exquisite, with vibrant, fresh ingredients that burst with flavor. Each item was thoughtfully prepared, and the variety was impressive. The broth was rich and aromatic, enhancing every bite. Everything about the experience was amazing, from the attentive service to the inviting atmosphere. I can't wait to return! Thank you! PS Ryan trahan should rate this.

I think this is the best I could find for hot pot in Jacksonville. Pretty decent place and it was the first time I dine at a conveyor belt hotpot restaurant in the US. I didn't find this anywhere in California where I moved from. You have 3 choices: BBQ, Hotpot, or both. The foods are AYCE and.

This was a great place! I have never been to a place that offers Korean bbq and hot pot together. The price was also very reasonable, it was around $35 for both hot pot and Korean bbq. I also appreciated that the hot pot pots were personalized and everyone had their own which is very helpful for people like me with some dietary restrictions! Our server was great and very attentive and good on checking in on us. We went on a Thursday evening and had to wait a bit but we had a big group of 12 and the restaurant was still very full even for a Thursday evening!

I didn't know what to expect when I was invited to this Korean BBQ spot but I was told it gets extremely busy around dinner time...and they DONT take reservations. So this is basically a buffet which contains meats, chicken and seafood which you cook on a small flat-top grill at the table. The table also has burners for a pot where your soup will boil. After cooking your meats, you can put them into your hot pot to spruce things up a bit. (Maybe all hot pot restaurants are like this, it's not really my thing so it was my first time) You get a two hour time limit and they can refill your soup if you need more liquid during the meal. After dinner, they have an ice cream station where you can scoop yourself a cup of a handful of different flavors. No frills here but ok if you're a big eater. Costs about $30-40/person.

It's a must-try. Second time here, but first time trying the hot pot option! The flavor of the Tom Yum soup blew me away. The front desk lady was courteous when telling us there was a wait and prompt in letting us know when the table was ready. Our server, Jason, was excellent! He was genuine and attentive. (Thank you!!!) The vibe is always a good time; the restaurant is well-kept and clean. We'll be back

For the price the quality of food could be stepped up. Meat was low grade and not very high quality. Wasn't expecting steakhouse quality but expected a little more. Hot pot was good with ample selection of items and sauces. I will pass on the bbq next time.

Waited about 30 mins for a table. Food was great and loved the ambiance with the hot pot and grill in front of you!