This was our third visit, and it's consistently one of our favorite spots for hot pot. Kids under 1.2m eat free, so for us (two adults + one kid), it's a great value. The seafood is extremely fresh, the broths are rich and flavorful, and the selection of small dishes is huge. There are tons of options for sides, appetizers, and even BBQ items before the meal. The dessert selection is also impressive. One thing I hope they can improve is the ice jelly (冰粉). The current red version tastes a bit like Jell-O, which feels a little off compared to authentic Chongqing ice jelly -- would love to see a more traditional texture and flavor in the future. My personal must-haves here are the lobster, crayfish, beef tripe, and pork aorta (黄喉) -- always fresh, always delicious. Overall, amazing quality, super fresh seafood, and great variety. No wonder we keep coming back. read more

First time here and loved the experience! Staff were very nice and friendly and service was quick and efficient. There is such a large selection of seafood to choose from, for the price of $63.99 per person, it is not bad especially considering how much seafood and meat costs. Ordering is easy as each table has their own tablet to place orders but my only gripe was that staff need to enter a code before you can submit to the kitchen. Drinks are self service and you can get as many as you like, from sodas, water, soy milk, green tea. There is also a sauce bar that is kept very clean. Decor is amazing as staff informed me that the paintings on the walls were hand painted by an artist from China. For every 2 people, you get an option of a lobster or another type of seafood. Seafood options range from mussels to class and even razor clams. Plenty of meat and veggie options as well. Although this is supposed to be a hotpot and bbq restaurant, hotpot is the only thing available as the restaurant does not have the proper ventilation installed for the bbq grills, although the grills are right next to the hotpot. That's unfortunate as I was looking forward to grilling some of the seafood. For dessert, they had durian which I tried for the first time. It was super creamy and sweet! I've been missing out this whole time! Overall, our entire experience was great and I would definitely return. read more

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An incredibly satisfying all-you-can-eat hot pot! This was the most enjoyable meal I've had since coming to the US. Boston Lobster: Can you imagine? As someone who lives in the Boston area, I actually had my first American lobster in New Jersey... It was large and very fresh, with firm flesh, and you could taste a distinct umami and sweetness. Salmon: It was of very high quality, with plenty of fat, and the thickness of the slices depended on the chef's skill. The slices in the picture were already very satisfying, but later when I ordered more, I got even thicker slices, which made me incredibly happy. Marinated salmon: It had a different marinade compared to what I've had in China, with a stronger ginger and scallion flavor and was more on the savory side. But it was still very delicious, as the ingredients were of good quality. Sweet Shrimp: It was fresh and sweet, but a bit small, about 1/3 the size of which in Japanese restaurants in China. But since it's all-you-can-eat, you can just order more. Durian: It was also fresh and perfectly ripe, and importantly, it was chilled just right - soft, smooth, sweet but not cloying, unlike the rock-hard frozen durian used in many Chinese buffets. For a durian fanatic like me, being able to eat all-you-can-eat durian in the US is truly a blessing... I also recommend the giant river prawn and shrimp paste, especially with the Thai sweet and tangy seafood sauce - flavorful and refreshing. The various cuts of beef were also of good quality, tender and with a rich, fatty aroma. However, the razor clams had sand in them, so I suggest they improve their cleaning process. read more

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The service is top notch. The atmosphere lacks any charm and is completely utilitarian. Worst of all, we were served lobster that was still moving. I wanted to leave immediately but my fellow diners were not phased by this issue. Cooking the alive lobster was too much for me. read more

Great service. Great food. Everything was lovely. Wish I had taken more pictures. Customer service was on point. They gave great recommendations and made us feel at ease and welcomed. It was our first time and it won't be our last. When they say all you can eat, they mean it. read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Lychee sparkling water - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Been here 3 times this year and Chongqing Wharf has quickly become my favorite restaurant. Probably the best hotpot in NJ, Chonqing Wharf uses some of the freshest, sometimes live ingredients. They offer a huge variety if seafood, meats, veggies, skewers, apps, drinks and even ice cream and bubble tea. The servers are always attentive and ready to replace dishes and utensils routinely. They are also very helpful if you don't know how their restaurant works as far as ordering from their tablets. Every table gets their choice of lobster or sea cucumber. Our lobster was prepared fresh and was still moving when we received it! Some of my favorites have to be the beef skewers and the mung bean noodles, and literally every type of beef. They even have different types of fresh sashimi as well as snowcrab legs. You will not leave this place here hungry! Pricewise, Chongqing Wharf is a bit more expensive than your average hotpot place. Since everything here is all you can eat, it has a $60 pp price tag which I do think is well worth it with how much seafood can fill yourself up on. I would also suggest researching sauce combinations before coming so you know how to make the best usage of their sauce bar. Also keep in mind hotpot restaurants will have you smelly after you leave so wear something casual. This is just a part of sitting in a restaurant full of steam. Pro tip: Pay with cash and you can order bubble tea at the end of your meal. Pro tip #2: Combine seafood soy sauce, a splash of hoisin, a splash of sesame oil, a splash of sesame sauce, a little sugar, green onions, and minced garlic to make a delicious hotpot sauce read more

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We went here for Father's Day because I wanted to try this place. There's plenty of parking, and it's a buffet-style setup with a large selection of items, including seafood, which was great. However, our party of four felt very cramped at the table. We ordered a lot of items, but there wasn't enough space to fit everything. Each table only had one hot pot and one grill, which made it hard to enjoy the meal since we had to wait for food to cook. I even let my kids eat first so they wouldn't have to wait. All the tables were the same size, so switching wasn't an option. You order through an iPad, and they bring the items to your table. Drinks are included, and you can grab them from the fridge area. Overall, I wouldn't come back. There are other buffet options that offer a better experience. The price was also high--about $250-$300 for our family of four. Not worth it for me. read more

My friend took me here on my first night in NJ...I was very surprised that it was an AYCE hotpot with a wide selection of seafood options. There were a ton of different options of meats, veggies, and appetizers. I was also super surprised that there was unlimited drinks too. Aside from the hotpot, I loved the sashimi. There, of course, is a time limit and you will definitely smell like hotpot when you leave. The wait staff is supper nice and service is quick. I would only say that it is pricey, but you do pay for great quality. read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

So happy that the weather has cooled down enough to have hotpot again!!! I missed this spot. The kind waitress even remembered me when I returned. The restaurant was packed when we arrived at 7pm and there was a short wait. Everything was A-ok per usual. Seafood was fresh and delicious and service was impeccable. Still one of my fav hotpot spots in NJ. read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Lobster. - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

All you can eat hotpot with an amazing selection of seafood dishes, including king crabs! They will also give you a complimentary lobster for every two guests. The selection is vast with appetizers, sashimi, raw oysters, tons of meat, veggies & protein, and all you can drink soda! Unfortunately they no longer offer whole coconut as an option for drinks. The service is attentive and the food comes out fast. They are very strict about the 2 hour limit, so eat more and talk less. The only negative here is the ventilation. Be prepared to smell like hotpot for awhile, even though they offer you a bag for your jackets and bags, the smell permeates into your hair and even your pores lol. A small price to pay for a delicious meal! read more

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I was looking forward to trying this hot pot! When I arrived I parked in their lot. I walked in and was greeted. The place was spacious and nice. I was sat and served by David and he was super nice. I ordered: Thai Tom Yum soup base tomato soup base passion fruit refresh tea fried bread fried shrimp Tempura Snow crab legs spicy boneless fish green Mussels crab meat potato corn instant noodles August steak slices The food was so good! I really like the two broths I picked. I also liked the passion fruit bubble tea! All in all I had a really good experience! read more

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One of my favorite AYCE hotpot chains in the tristate area. They serve fresh shashimi and seafood along with all regular hotpot items. You can order on a iPad and they have unlimited drinks that are self serve. read more

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This is hands down my favorite hot pot place. I've been here many times and will absolutely keep coming back. Every visit is consistently amazing. The food selection is great - from lobster and crab to high-quality meats, sashimi, and so many options to choose from. Everything tastes fresh and premium. The spicy broths are also very good, perfectly spicy and flavorful. The service is also excellent. The staff is very attentive, friendly and on top of everything. It's a bit more expensive than some other hot pot spots in the area but it's 100% worth the price for the quality, variety and overall experience. This place feels like a special treat every time I go and is genuinely one of my favorite places to eat. read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

$75 a person may seem like a steep price for hotpot, but it was definitely worth it. Everything was super fresh, the lobster was still moving when it got to our table. I loved the variety of seafood we could choose from. Even the sashimi was super fresh. Having the online queue system was super convenient as well so make sure to join before heading over! Service was very good. Servers were super attentive and checked in every few minutes to clean up the plates and take your orders. They offer a plastic bag when you arrive to put any jackets in, i highly recommend you use it since your clothes do smell once you finish eating. It is a 2 person minimum to eat here so make sure to bring some friends! read more

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Never seen the servers like this before, super nice and gentle, no one empty hands back to kitchen, always help customers changing plates, I order shrimp dish, they are always peeling shells for customers. Foods are fresh and delicious Bathroom very clean Morden dining area Plenty parking spots read more

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A fantastic experience and well worth the price! One of the best AYCE I've experienced in the US- and our server was amazing too. Will be returning. Only thing to caution is that the mala soup base is extremely spicy!! read more

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Chongqing wharf is a pricey place. It came out to $75 per person after tax and tip for our meal. It was definitely good. They offered 1 free lobster per 2 guests so try to arrive with an even number of people. The crustacean was definitely the highlight of the meal, which is saying something because everything was good. Even the fishballs and beef balls (which my friend ordered in too large a number at such an expensive place) tasted more premium than those at other hotpot places. Ditto with the hotpot meats and seafood. They have razor clams and abalone in the shell and they were amazing. The salmon sashimi was great too and I didn't have any stomach problems afterwards. They advertised a free bubble tea to go if you pay cash, which I guess can be a $6 value or so. The one I received was way too sweet even though I requested 1/2 sugar. That was a little disappointing. Another slight letdown is the lack of bbq. This is strictly hotpot, which is fine but it's literally twice the price of kpot which has ayce bbq and hotpot. On the plus side (for some) is the byob policy. You can get some money back by bringing your own beer or wine. read more

Betty took such amazing care of us in ways that exceeded our expectation, especially when compared to their Brooklyn location. Betty not only serviced us quickly with extreme kindness and friendliness, but she went above and beyond in offering to assist us in peeling our mantis shrimp, which is an extreme chore for us since it's very difficult to do so. The staff members spoke fluent Mandarin and English, and some even knew how to speak Cantonese which is a plus! We went on a Sunday around 5pm and there were no wait, with plenty of free parking in their parking lot. The location was very clean, with the exception of the bathroom which could definitely be cleaned more thoroughly. The food quality was also quite fresh and our selections came out quickly and well organized. The free drinks that accompanied paying in cash was just mediocre though. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely be back the next time we crave hotpot! Give them a shot if you're craving hotpot! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

Came here with my boyfriend on a Sunday night and we had a great experience! We arrived at around 5:30 and luckily there was no wait at all and we were seated right away. There were a lot of seafood and meat choices and all of them were fresh and tasty. The AYCE also came with a free lobster and it was so fresh that it was still moving when it came to the table. The servers were extremely attentive and always came checked up on us. I was eating the lobster and one of them saw me struggling and gave me tools to crack the shell without me even asking. The meal was around $75 per person after tips and tax. Given that it had sashimi, a free lobster, and a lot of seafood options, I think it was a great deal! I will definitely come back in the future! read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

What a great find! I am a fan of seafood. This place doesn't disappoint. It's AYCE seafood hotpot. So you better come hungry! You order through their iPad. They have tons of selection to choose from! They have sashimi, oyster on a half shell, and for hotpot they have king crab, blue crab, shrimps, prawns, different types of clams and also they have durian just to name a few items. Service at this place is fantastic! Staffs are always friendly. They'll check up on you every few minutes. You'll never have plates piling up. This place do have a lot of seating but tend to fill up very quickly especially on the weekend during dinner hour. read more

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Great service, great flavor, great options. Live lobster, live shrimp, and sea cucumber too?! Amazing read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - FRESH Sea cucumber! - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Wanted to see what all the hype was about.... First things first the little button to automatically lift the slotted plate in the pot was broken (main appeal for us). There was no bubble tea available (also another big driver to come here). I'm not the biggest seafood lover so broth options were slim for me. I got the mushroom broth - it was only OK. The AYCE crab was really good....the service is pretty good. Our waiter was on top of everything and didn't let dishes pile up/was very attentive. However, at the end of the night our waiter basically forgot about us. Likely will not return. read more

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came at 12:00 well 12:10 staying across the street at the crowne plaza windy cold outside and wanting nothing more nice hot cup of noodles hot pot all you can eat as advertised announcing me upon arrival standing outside for over 10 to 15 minutes because the place was not open I said it would be then then upon going inside I wait for another five minutes before anybody comes up to me finally a gentleman younger comes up to me and asks what he can do for me I ask one please he points rudely over to a small list and at the very bottom and fine it says no one person Wow after that I was defeated cold hungry and on my way to happy lamb down the street thanks for nothing and I will never be coming or recommend this place ever read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Terrible service rude not on time ! And and turned me away as paying customer for wanting to dine by myself ! - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I went here on June 19th for my mom's birthday, and overall it was a good experience with a few drawbacks. For 3 people after tax and a 20% tip was about $226. Price is $59 per person before tax and tip. There was a huge variety of food, and I enjoyed the basa fish, beef, sashimi, lobster, and ice cream offered at the end. The sashimi coming out on ice was a nice touch, and my mom was very pleased with the durian. My sister enjoyed the drinks they had, including soy milk and canned herbal drink. I saw they had Snapple bottles and soda too, included for us to take. The only issues I had with the food were the spicy butter broth and snow crab legs. The other yellow broth we had was yummy, but the spicy butter was REALLY spicy. The waiter said it was medium spicy when we asked, but everyone at the table ended up giving up on it, even my mom who can handle spicy things quite well. The snow crab legs unfortunately were overly salty and didn't taste fresh... Couldn't eat more after a bite. That was disappointing since I was looking forward to those a lot! But I had plenty other delicious options to make up for it. The environment was pretty, well-decorated. We originally got placed in a booth but there were flies around there so we got moved and didn't have any issues after that. I do wish the place was air-conditioned more, it got a bit warm into the meal with the hot pot steam. Although there were definitely highs to the meal, my family wouldn't be back as regulars because of the price. It's definitely a special occasion kind of thing to be worth it to us for what you get. read more

This ayce hotpot spot is definitely one of the best in Edison NJ. The restaurant is spacious, modern, and very clean. The selection of meats, seafood, sashimi, and vegetables are all very high quality and fresh. I loved the raw oysters, they tasted fresher than other hotpot spots. Highly recommend to get their sashimis and manila clams from the appetizer menu. Every table also gets a lobster and geoduck. The blue crab and razor clams were very fresh and in season. The ayce portion also included unlimited drinks, fruits and desserts. This place is also byob. We went on a random weeknight so it wasn't super busy. Our server was super attentive and helpful with recommendations. The items we ordered came out fairly quickly. Overall, the ambiance, service, and food was amazing and I would definitely come back. read more

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For $60pp, this place was definitely worth it for an AYCE seafood hotpot. Our dinner included a whole fresh lobster. It was still moving when they brought it out! Everything was very fresh. Great quality. The servers were also very fast and attentive. This establish is BYOB, another plus. Surprisingly, the desserts were also amazing. They have durian and peach gum soup! What are you waiting for? read more

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Adding this to my favorites, because I'm definitely coming again. At $54 per adult, I almost hesitated at visiting because other nearby hotpot places aren't quite so pricey. But I'll almost always try a place at least once, especially if the reviews are good. And I'm glad I did. Service was so much more attentive than any other hot pot places. They explained the ordering system to us since it was our first time there, and the food came out quickly. They give the option of either crab or lobster, so we opted for lobster. The pieces were thoughtfully cut, even the claw, so that taking out the meat would be less difficult. We chose the chicken and fish maw broth as well as the coconut and chicken. I absolutely love that they had fish maw. The coconut was interesting, tasty, but coconut isn't one of my favorite flavors. All of our items were super fresh, and they had crab, oyster and dragonfruit fresh fish balls, which you don't see on the menu in the area. Service was quick to take away our empty plates, or offer us clean ones and help us skim away the fat. I was especially impressed by this last detail and the fact that they had separate broths to refill your hot pot with based on what kind of broth you ordered. The attention to detail is not to be overlooked, from having bags to put your jacket it (to keep them from getting smelly), to bibs, and to even offer me a hair tie when they saw me searching for one in my bag. They even had wet napkins for the end to clean our hands with and offered us ice cream. Needless to say, I really like this place. read more

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We visited after hearing good things about this place. It's basically a nice ayce hot pot place. Good quality meat and seafood options. And a limited amount of nicer seafood like lobster (that is limited servings per person) Great service here, especially for a chinese restaurant. Waiters are very friendly and they always brought over the food very quickly over the course of the 2 hours that we were there. Usually ayce places slow down after half hour or so but these guys were great. Large variety of items. Much better than a standard ayce hot pot place. Various types of seafood including shrimp, clams, different types of fish, etc. Also includes a variety of canned sodas and other drinks, all complimentary. The limited servings seafood items were very fresh and delicious. Lamb here was much better than at other places. Strong lamb taste which I love. Durian was awesome too. Better quality than other places I've had this in the US. Few broth options. The one that I got was quite spicy. Very easy to place order on iPads. read more

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Great place if your looking for AYCE Hotpot with seafood. Ingredients was very fresh, they offer a lot of seafood options and also sashimi. Soup base is only so so but the seafood makes up for it. It's a bit pricier compared to other options. read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

The seafood here is very fresh. Great quality. If you're a seafood lover you will get your moneys worth. Service was good. The place is clean. Just a little disappointed that they don't have bbq. It was a little misleading coming in. They said they haven't started it yet but from what I can see from the reviews this place has been open a while. read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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At $58.95 per adult for 2 hours, we were a bit skeptical of the food quality and options. I went on a Saturday night with my family, and we were seated very quickly. However, it got busy fast. The place is casual, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I love that they gave us our own plastic bibs to shield from food splatters. The food was also delicious! We practically ordered everything that was available on the menu. It was AYCE (all you can eat), so we ordered quite a bit. The sashimi were so fresh and thick that we ordered large servings over and over again. In my experience of AYCE locations, they usually do not give you everything you order in case you do not finish it so you would have to reorder again if they missed something you really wanted. However, the staff gave us everything we ordered so we had a table full of food. To my surprise, this place had mantis shrimp and durian on the menu. We just absolutely had to get both. If you are a fan of durian, I suggested getting 2 orders. Each order comes with 4 pieces. I am not a big fan of durian but still ate 2 pieces. We were so full by the end of the 2 hours that we even forgot to look at the dessert section. Our servers were nice enough to let us order more. I ended up getting the dragonfruit jelly, which was like a delicious panna cotta. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and definitely recommend giving this place a try if you are ever in the area. Shoutout to Betty and Olay for being our very patient servers. They were very accommodating and even helped us de-shell our lobster and mantis shrimp. Thank you for having us! read more

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Let me first start off by saying the service was really good. Our waitress was attentive and always had a smile. The seafood was very fresh to the point that the mantis shrimp was still live. Wish the crab legs wasn't frozen, but no biggy since it all goes right into the boiling hotpot. The place is very spacious. They put us in a room that was for larger parties, which was great! Drinks are all included in the roughly $60 a head (before tip) price. Will be back... read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Fresh Lobster - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

The service was good and the food was high quality. I recommend this restaurant if you enjoy seafood hot pot.

Came on a Sunday with a party of 4 adults and 3 kids and no lines. Very accommodating to kids as they are free and they can get ice cream, drink and fruits all for free. We were given the lobster which was bomb. The place is very clean and neat and the service was on point. Literally did everything without us asking. Food for kids was on point, they could get fries and octopus balls which my kids love. Parking lot is huge and they give free soft candy in the front. The desserts selection was huge. We got so much durian (frozen). The portions were huge and the sashimi salmon and shrimp were so tasty!. The sauce table was nice and clean. Overall would come back but its quite pricey but well worth the price ! read more

Tldr; worth it! I had driven to Arties pizza in Maplewood as I really enjoy their artisan pizzas! However, they stopped serving pizzas from 2pm until they reopened at 5pm. I was super bummed. I took a drive to Edison on the way back home for some hotpot instead. This time for a new spot! When I pulled up it looked like they had changed the prices and my so and I debated if it was going to be worth the price tag of $54pp. We said f it let's do it. What you know. It was worth it. What a service!!!! We walked in and immediately sat down due to the hour it was. They offered me a bag to put my jacket in to avoid smelling later on and then they offered bibs which was really nice. We picked our soup base and while they prepared it, we picked all of our food. There was a complimentary lobster or crab. We decided to pick lobster which they had perfectly cut down the middle for ease later on. We picked vegetables, mushrooms , prawns, noodles, clams, oysters and more. I think for the amount of food and the seafood the price was reasonable. The service was also incredible as I mentioned. They were attentive, quick but not overbearing like American restaurants. One thing I would suggest for the restaurant would be to offer soup spoons and not plastic spoons. read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

This hotpot spot is so good that I went twice in the same week! Went on a Sunday evening and there was a wait, but it moves really fast. I was the 5th in line and got a table in around 10 minutes. When you get your table, the servers will put your jacket into a bag so that it doesn't smell. You will also get a bib so that you don't splatter on your clothes. There is also ice cream at the end if you ask for it! One of the servers said that the Alaska Sweet Shrimp was the best menu item - I completely agree. The Alaska Sweet Shrimp can be eaten raw or cooked, but I recommend it raw. It is sweet, fresh, and full of fish eggs. My table ordered 6 orders of just this dish. All their sashimi items are extremely fresh. read more

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The service here is unmatched. Super attentive, I mumbled under my breath...I need a napkin, one of the server hands me a stack without me having to ask for it. One of my dining companions forgot to get a straw at the drink station and they were nice enough to bring one over. They changed our dirty plates a few times. Asked how everything was and if we wanted to order anything else round after round. As for the food, everything is fresh and delicious. What I love about this place is that there is so much to choose from on their tablet menu: seafood, meats, veggies, noodles, etc. Everything that you would expect at a hot pot, they have. The price at this ACYE hot pot is base on height. Adult: (150cm & above) $58.95 /person Big Kid: (130cm - 150cm) $28.95 /person Small Kid: (110cm -130cm) $15.95 /person So if you're crazy young looking and short, you just might get away with the Big Kid price. Lol. J.K. It is pricey but given the fresh ingredients, I say the price matches the quality. You also get a choice of one lobster or sea urchin per table. The lobster is my favorite thing to eat here. Beverages are included with your price and I always get the Soybean drink. Hours: 12pm to 12 midnight Note: 2 hours dining time per table Parking: plenty read more

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Friendly service. Smells good. Price a little high but food quality is good. You get a free lobster when you have 2 or more people read more

Chongqing Wharf Edison - Barbeque Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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So good!!!!!!!! Great service and excellent food, highly recommend! We went at 5pm and there was no wait.

Awesome spot for hot pot. The food quality was amazing - seafood was fresh and hot pot was tasty. The service was also incredible. I brought my son with me, and the staffs were super friendly to kids. We will definitely come back! read more