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    Cyara P.

    Excellent ! Individual Hot pots for each person over 12 years of age. Great buffet and fresh ingredients for hot pot! Bbq is in the center and everyone loves grilling . Plenty of parking and plenty of seating. Great for big groups. Expensive.

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    I have been to different Korean BBQ spots and can tell you this place is a health hazard waiting to happen. On top of that the food is absolutely disgusting. My girlfriend and I decided to switch up from our usual Korean BBQ spot (K-Pot in South Philly) and it was a huge mistake. To begin the food is sitting out buffet style and the meat looked like it was sitting out all day. The Tom Yum tasted like spicy tomato soup and although it wasn't horrible, it was not good. The meat when cooked on the grill was terrible, it was dry and just looked unpleasant like I said as if it was sitting out all day. While we were eating the soup my girlfriend found a giant piece of plastic in her broth. I alerted my server he then alerted management and management told us it was from the crab. Mind you we didn't get any crab. I even picked up the plastic and tried biting into it and ripping it with my hands, it did not rip but she insisted it was from the crab that neither of us got. I explained that it is a choking hazard and if this would've been eaten and swallowed, my girlfriend would have choked. She apologized and that was it. Did not take it off the bill and showed very little accountability. We paid almost $100 for disgusting food, I am beyond angry. (See picture of the plastic found) Upon leaving me and my girlfriend felt sick, our stomachs have been turning for the last hour. I regret not turning around after seeing the layout of the food. I would not recommend this place to anyone in fear they will get sick. If you would like to try real Korean BBQ where the food is fresh please go to the KPot in South Philly or the KPot that opening in Deptford.

    first pot of soup (mala)!!
    alaina l.

    the food selection was sooooo grand! it was really good options and it satisfied my craving for hotpot. you could also get kbbq! the service was okay but then again you're making your own food so it was okay for us. the atmosphere was alright as well, it was very awkward with only 2 people eating at such a large table but the food was so worth it. over i would give it 8/10, would go again.

    Karchi Sham K.

    It is definitely a little more pricey during the weekends. I don't know how good the food selection is during the weekday, but I highly recommend this place. It's really good. I love the tarot tea.

    Jus L.

    Awesome hotpot, in table grill, and sushi! Lots of seafood selections too. I like that you can serve yourself your soup and grill meats and veggies. Some places make you order with a server each time.

    Allows pets in the establishment.

    Dine in | Dinner | $30-50 Once you try authentic Korean bbq-hotpot, you immediately know when the quality is bad when you venture away to try a new place. If I could give the food at this establishment zero stars, I absolutely would. From the moment I stepped inside, something felt off, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt--big mistake. After my meal, I barely made it outside before violently throwing up. My Fiance had to stay back and wait for the waitress to come back with the bill. The culprit? My guess is the so-called "raw" section, which is an absolute health hazard. The raw meats--beef, chicken, and seafood--are displayed on ice under bright, unforgiving lights, yet somehow, they're lukewarm to the touch. The beef was visibly oxidized, turning an unappetizing brown instead of the fresh red or pink it should be. That alone should have been my warning to leave, but unfortunately, I stayed. My Fiance made the comment about the smell first actually. The moment the meat hit the grill, an overwhelming stench filled the air, a mix of burning, possibly spoiled meat and the unpleasant, murky aroma of the hot pot. It was enough to make my stomach churn before I even took a bite. The only remotely edible thing I had were the wontons, but let's be real--I'm not about to drop $30 just for a few decent dumplings .....and a nice waitress. I mostly stuck to the raw sushi but even that made my stomach hurt. Raw food should not be left out in the open. The fact that this place was even recommended to me is baffling. I called for a refund after my stomach settled and the charge was no longer pending. Rather than addressing my experience, they repeatedly insisted that no one else had ever complained about their food, as if that invalidated what happened to me. They insinuated that I didn't know how to cook raw food properly and asked if I ate raw food directly from the bins (chicken, shrimp pork). I informed them I have been to many Korean barbecue restaurants, I'm aware of how to cook, and I have not gotten sick like this before. I also stated that I primarily ate raw sushi that was also out in the open under warm lights. Although the signs around the store said to cook beef for a good two minutes and seafood for a little bit more or less than that, I kept the food on the grill until I felt it was cooked all the way through, at least 8 min. I timed it. My fiancé also made comments to other patrons about the amount of time the signs posted around the restaurant said to cook the food. This also goes for the hot pot. I remained respectful throughout the 20-minute conversation and even expressed that I was glad no one else had gotten sick. However, they refused to take responsibility, leaving me no choice but to request a chargeback through my bank. I would have much preferred for the restaurant to handle this situation professionally, but their lack of accountability and dismissive attitude were disappointing. I hope they take food safety more seriously in the future. *** I am not sure if this is a necessary note, but the restaurant page on Apple maps says pets are allowed which is a big red flag. I'm glad other people had good experiences but that does not mean everyone will have one. I hope this does not happen to anyone else

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    Price is great! Ample parking and delicious food. Can't beat the price! Now bring it out to PA

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    Clean, huge selection,lots of room so ur not all crammed 2gether, server was very helpful

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    The best sushi ever and a good selection of authentic ramen too I definitely recommend it

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    Wonderful, clean restaurant with amazing selection of food. Staff was very friendly. Will be back!!

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    The hot pot was delicious. I love the Korean BBQ the beef and short ribs were fresh.

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    Definitely positive experience. Good food, nice staff, clean, good variety of food. Highly recommend and definitely will return.

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    there's something for everyone. so many choices a great family experience we would definitely return

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    Chu Shang Hot pot + BBQ is such a fun combo. Cooking your own food at the table makes it feel like…read morean experience, not just a meal. Tons of variety with meats, seafood, sides, and appetizers. The all-you-can-eat option is a big plus. They have tons of variety drinks and ice cream that are included in the price already...no extra cost! A big plus as a mama of 3....the play area that keeps my kiddos entertained. Also, the ambiance is great! Very clean! It can get a little hectic juggling both grill and broth, but overall it's 100% worth it. Come hungry!

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    I'm not sure if it was just an off night for the staff, because I've had great experiences here…read morebefore, but tonight completely changed my mind about coming back. From the start, our waitress Kaitlin seated us--and that was the last time my friend and I ever saw her. Once our food was dropped off, she never checked in, never asked if we wanted to order more, nothing. My friend noticed her multiple times sitting and chatting with a table just three tables down, but she never once came back to ours. Almost 40 minutes went by before we finally had to ask another staff member to take our order, and a different waitress ended up bringing out our food. On top of that, our grill started smoking, and when Kaitlin walked by, all she said was "my bad" and kept going. No attempt to fix it, and she went right back to giggling in the corner with other employees. I'm all for having fun at work, but if you're going to ignore your tables completely, why even show up? Maybe it was an off day for her, but she definitely needs retraining. Very disappointing experience.

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