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Hot Pot 608

4.2 (63 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Meat and broccoli after they came out of the broth
Lindsay K.

I came here for lunch not knowing what to expect. It's a neat concept for a restaurant, and I'd never been to a hot-pot type place before. I don't think it's really my jam, but I'm glad I came and glad I experienced it. If someone else wanted to come here, I'd gladly accompany. It was good, just not entirely my thing. I appreciate when something is all-you-can-eat, but that also is not usually my jam as I overeat because I feel like I should get my money's worth. Sometimes I also had to dig hard in the broth to find the items I'd put in there. We split the broth so that we had a spicy one and a non-spicy one, which was great. You essentially cook your food in this boiling pot of broth and can eat it as-is or combine it into a bowl with the noodles/meats/veggies etc that you've created. I'm generally not that patient to wait for everything and ate as I went, instead. There were some meats that they brought out for you, but otherwise the foods were self-serve in a refrigerator with a sauce station nearby. I LOVED that I could go back and grab a bunch of fresh broccoli and cook it in yummy sauce. I also grabbed some different kinds of noodles, dumplings, fish, etc. The quality of food was good, but I didn't love how thinly sliced some of the meats were. It almost looked like it was store deli meat (it isn't -- I just didn't love the cut). The staff was very kind and helpful, and they frequently came by to make sure we didn't need anything additional. This would be a really great way for a group to eat a meal together, so I'd still recommend you try it out and decide for yourself.

Ashley S.

This place was delicious! We came early. I made a reservation on yelp, but we didn't need it early on a Sunday. It's an all you can eat restaurant. Most of the items are in refrigerators, but they bring the certain meats and appetizers out for you. We got 2 different broths (original & spicy), but I think the spicy is my favorite. I left feeling like I definitely over ate!

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Nathan K.

It's been years since I visited an AYCE hotpot (COVID + living in Wisconsin) and Hotpot 608 was largely a good experience on a frigid mid November night. The selection of items is pretty good and you pick up most of them from fridges in the middle of the the space (which, for a former IHOP, they did a good job of renovating). We got a variety of mushrooms, fish tofu, meatballs, and vegetables and all were solid. The sauce station has a good variety of oils, sauces, and toppings (garlic, green onion, etc.) The meats you mostly order with the waitstaff, and the "fatty beef" definitely is fatty, while the lamb and pork were above average quality. The price point is maybe a little on a higher end, although $35/person isn't horrible, given current inflation. Check it out!

Vince H.

Place was absolutely slammed on a Saturday evening. They here definitely understaffed but doing the best they could. Nice setup as you can grab normal sides out of a fridge as self service, while the meat is upon order. The beef and pork were the best, the lamb was too thinly sliced and I think it led to some gaminess.

"Best of both worlds: spicy broth and regular broth" as well as meat
Diana C.

This was my first hotpot experience. I was looking forward to it as my brother had invited me and was going to show me all about it....He showed up late I got seated and was asked if I was ready to order, I said we were waiting for one more person. After about 10mins the waiter came again to see if we were ready, I said not yet but we would order drinks. He shook his head and walked away. ‍ after about 5 minutes of waiting for my brother, I finally called over the waiter and plainly asked "can you please explain how this works? I've never been here before" he kindly explained how we pick the meats and broth from the menu options. He pointed to the refrigerators that contain the rest of the ingredients that could be added such as veggies, noodles and seafood. The food was fairly good. I recommend straining out the spices they have in the broth. I made the mistake of eating a spice that was very aromatic and not appetizing my brother also took a bite of ginger that he thought was potato. The place was very quiet and not at all busy for a Saturday midday meal.

Mag L.

As a disclaimer, I'm not a hot pot aficionado and only have a few other hot pot experiences to compare to Hot Pot 608, but I always enjoy my food at Hot Pot 608 and it's my favorite spot in Madison. The staff is very friendly, and the layout/process is very simple and straight forward. I love that it's all you can eat, and I think it's a great deal at ~$33 for a delicious meal (includes appetizers and desserts if desired!) My favorite meat is the lamb, and their sauces are all fun to make. Great variety of toppings too. I'm a loyal customer!

Izzy L.

For me, this is the best Hotpot spot in Madison! The space feels welcoming and clean, the food is fresh, and so many options! I heard they have new weekday lunch price that I can't wait to try out. And the staff is always on top of it, love it!

Jamie S.

The best hot pot on Madison! Hot Pot 608 is all you can eat. They have a good selection of ingredients (especially for seafood and veggies), and the sauce bar is top-notch! You can ask for appetizers off the menu (included in the price), but the hot pot is definitely the star of the show. If you're new to hot pot, ask the wait staff to bring you up to two proteins at a time and any appetizers you want, then go to the coolers and pick out whichever ingredients you want to add (veggies, seafood, meatballs, noodles, etc.), and then swing by the sauce bar and mix yourself up a nice dipping sauce. Then start adding things to your hot pot and when they're cooked, take them out with the tongs or ladle, dip in your sauce, and enjoy! They have their own parking lot, so parking is easy. There are a couple other hot pot options in Madison, but 608 is easily my favorite.

Nathan N.

This specific Hot Pot 608 location has become my new go to spot for AYCE shabu! You order hot appetizers, meat, and soup but everything else you can grab from the fridge. Not only do they provide quality meat, but the staff is extremely nice and they bring the food out very quickly! Definitely recommend getting a half/half broth w/ bone marrow and tomato base.

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Okay for basic hot pot but bland. Most items were from frozen bulk orders like the shrimp, mussels, squid .

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2 years ago

Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing all around! Super nice interior. Love the pear candy as well

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3 years ago

Good food with a nice selection of hot pot ingredients. Slightly pricey, but ambiance is pleasant

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3 years ago

Took the family here. Amazing service. Great location. Amazing food. Amazing value. We'll be back.

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3 years ago

Good hot pot, great service. But I hope the price can go down a little bit or they will have a special offer time

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3 years ago

Very kind staff. The help they provided was appreciated for first time Hot Pot customer. Rice is available, but not listed.

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2 years ago

had a great date herez 10/10 bro. food kinda spensive. yelp say i need 85 characters so ima just keep yappin

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4 years ago

Food was amazing, service was very helpful understanding how long to cook different type of meats in the pot. Definitely recommend!

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3 years ago

yummmmm..love alll the options they have and def the customer service!!! if u havent tried it, def do..wont be dissapointment

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