Hot Pot Spot probably has one of the best hot pot beef in Denver. A ribeye that looks like ribeye, a short rib that looks like short rib marbling. I do wish there are more meat options like pork tenderloin, pork shoulder, beef tongue... I love that all the broths we've tried are light as that's what sauces are for with hot pots! The service has consistently been great, they add in new items all the time, most recently a wasabi cheese fish ball and the fortune bag fish cake with fish roe. They've added winter melon and pho beef last few times I went... I wish they have daikon, frozen tofu and enoki mushrooms though, those are the only items I miss when coming here, but frankly, the quality of the meat slices beat out a lot of other hot pot places for me. The service are always top notch, friendly and fast. The dining room and the restrooms are always clean. Besides missing some variety compared to other hot pot places, this place is definitely one of the best place for hot pot north of Denver. read more

Hot Pot Spot - Ribeye and short rib - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

See all

There has been quite the increase of hot pot spots (no pun intended) in recent years and I've been to most of them. I'm glad I checked this place out recently after a strenuous day full of driving and hiking. Hot pot sounded like just the thing to hit the spot. Upon entering, my first impression was that the restaurant felt and looked very clean. Huge plus for that. There were also a good variety of tables ranging from 2 seaters to large party tables. The selection of veggies, meats, etc were standard and similar to other hot pot places. The broth selection was good and I was satisfied with the one I chose (the Thai one). One thing I was not the biggest fan of is that the workers were very aggressively cleaning around us including sweeping dust and trash while we were eating with 45 minutes still left until close. I understand cleaning up for the day but there was definitely dust that got swept into our food. I don't think they did it intentionally but that is something to be considered going forward. read more

See all

All-you-can-eat hot pot that's decent, but leaves room for improvement. Located in a strip mall, so there's plenty of parking. No reservations, but we were seated immediately around 6pm on a Friday evening. Service, 2.5/5 The service was passable, but not particularly welcoming or attentive. After being seated, we grabbed items from the self-serve station, and when we returned, our soup pots were placed on the stoves, but the burners hadn't been turned on. It took a moment to realize this, and we ended up turning it on ourselves and had to wait quite a while before we could actually start cooking. Staff didn't check on us often, and while meat orders were eventually fulfilled, items like the beef short ribs took longer than expected. We tried to time our orders, but ended up waiting idly between servings. Meats The variety isn't huge, but there's enough to satisfy most diners. The standout for us was the beef short rib - tender and flavorful. Self-serve/sauce stations There's a solid spread of vegetables, beef meatballs, ramen, seafood, and a standard but well-stocked sauce bar. Nothing out of the ordinary, but everything was fresh and well presented. The cold station was a little awkward to navigate as it was more of a vertical/beverage fridge setup, so only one person can really comfortably grab items at a time - it would've been nicer as buffet-style. Soup bases Many - over 10 broth - options, which is more than most places. We tried the Chinese Herbal, Spicy, and Tonkatsu. Chinese herbal: Excellent and authentic (approved by a Taiwanese native). Spicy: A miss. Overloaded with chewy, flavorless chunks of Szechuan peppercorns. Tonkatsu: Overly salty and a bit unbalanced. Ambience/layout, 2/5 The setup feels cramped and lacks privacy. The dividers between tables are low, so you can see and hear everything going on next to you. The 4-person table design also makes it awkward for those seated inside to get out - especially if the neighboring table is full. On the plus side, the space is well ventilated - you don't walk out smelling like hot pot, which is rare. Overall 3/5 A decent broth variety and ingredients, but service and layout could use significant improvement. Worth checking out if you're in the area and craving hot pot, but it's not a must-visit. read more

Hot Pot Spot - Ramen/veggies from the buffet bar, spicy broth, and sauce - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

I'd say one of these best hot pot spots in Colorado. Huge selection of broth. I was surprised by the Chinese herbal soup. It had a strong ginseng flavor and really warming on a cold winter day. Fresh selection of seafood, meat and has a sauce bar. Highly recommend ! read more

Hot Pot Spot - Hot pot spread - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

So we finally made it to Hot Pot Spot. It's so close to us and this is a new hot spot place we will add in our rotation. The other hot spot place nearby is very busy and the lines are kinda crazy so this will be a nice alternative. I like that there is an open bar for veggies. Sometimes they never give us enough or too much so it's nice to be able to pick our own quantity (sometimes, we only want one pumpkin). I will say the meat quality is better than a lot of places. They're cut very thin. The ribeye cut was probably our favorite of the meat orders. Soup choices were good but they were lighter in flavor. It was very faint. I would like a stronger broth. Overall, it's not bad. Wait was roughly 10-20 minutes. read more

See all

Love to see more Asian spots up north. Starting to see sushi places, miscellaneous Asian restaurants and now hot pot! Service is great and selection is wonderful for hot pot ingredients. Where they fall short is providing customers with traditional Chinese BBQ that is found just about anywhere but here. Then again if you pick the right soup base you really don't need any sauce to dip. I chose the spicy broth which elevated much of the items I tossed in there. They even offer udon or even ramen to toss in your individual hot pots. Kids may even find it fascinating to watch water boil. haha. The restaurant can get loud so beware for any noise sensitive people and when you're done with your meal hop next door to boba. That'd be a perfect combination right there! My big suggestion would be to offer some kind of reservation system since many people that were waiting around us were gravitating towards the door and nearly leaving when we were hanging out for 5-10 minutes. This is certainly a popular place and kudos for offering up variety of this sort! read more

Hot Pot Spot - Empty hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

See all

Our favorite so far here in the area. The short rib cut sliced meat is really good. The kids love cooking their own pot and will even eat their veggies. Ramen, udon, and variety of sauces. There hasn't been a long wait until you come with a large party. read more

After countless years of wanting to try a place like this, today is the first time I've ever eaten hot pot and it was everything I could have hoped for and more! The area is fairly new and very conveniently located off of I-25 in Thornton; parking is pretty ample and is shared by a small strip of businesses, though I would keep parking in mind if you're planning a Friday night date or some other busy tjme. We went in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and had no trouble. We were seated right away and had the menu and ordering process explained to us, which was helpful. There are nine different broths to choose from, and for an extra few bucks you can make any of them spicy (I would assume except for the already spicy broth lol). I got spicy and my boyfriend ended up with tonkotsu. And, since it was a Sunday, they were working off the dinner menu all day, so we were able to choose from any of the meats for our meal when normally the brisket, short rib, and sirloin are only available during dinner Monday through Friday. We chose the fatty beef, brisket, and the short rib this time and then loaded up on various veggies and accoutrements to round out our meal. The experience was amazing! The tables are obviously equipped with hot plates, but I was so impressed by how quickly those things boiled the broth and doubly impressed by the speed everything cooked. All the ingredients were super fresh and the selection of vegetables, seafoods, and sauces was immense, so there are undoubtedly options for any preferences. For two people, the dinner price came out to about $70; I think that getting multiple rounds of meats/sides and actually taking advantage of the all you can eat makes the process very reasonable. Since it was just the two of us and we only had an extra trip each for a few more vegetables, the price was a bit on the high side but still worth it for the experience. I will 100% be back here to try all the different menu items and am pretty sure I found my new hyper fixation food lol. read more

Hot Pot Spot - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

The food is amazing taste super fresh love the meat options, super clean and friendly staff.

The meats are the best compared to other AYCE hot pot restaurants in Colorado! The pork broth is my fav. My husband loves the spicy broth. It's convenient to be able to grab your own veggies, noodles, and seafood. I'm also able to make a yummy doing sauce from the sauce bar. read more

really like this place, great variety the price is reasonable for the huge number of options... so why 4 stars, not 5... we only get 1 broth. The broth gets diluted after a while and the flavors die, we really need the option to get another broth, its not like broth is expensive, its the least expensive food they have! read more

The Hot Pot Spot is a pretty great AYCE hot pot option. Their pricing is good, and I really like the way they have things set up. The meats are ordered by the plate, but they also have a ton of additional self serve options. Their sauce station was also pretty comprehensive. Ordering the meats was very straightforward, and the service was pretty quick. If you're interested in trying out hot pot, definitely give this place a go. Pricing is good, meat quality was decent, and there were a lot of options. read more

The Hot Pot Spot is a great place to get some hot pot! I have been there several times with friends and we always have a great time and enjoy the food! Many different options - meat, seafood, vegetarian and any combo of those. The service has been fantastic evern for larger parties like us and you really can't go wrong by cooking you own goodies! If you want some good hot pot you should check out Hot Pot Spot! read more

I love hot pot. I was skeptical about this place, but I really haven't driven up to many restaurants in Thornton, so I thought this was the perfect opportunity. My friend and I were seated immediately, though it was pretty packed on a random weekday evening. We ordered our own individual broths. I got whatever spicy option was available, for masochistic reasons. Lots of meat, seafood, and veggie options. My friend claims his go-to spot in Aurora has more, but I really didn't need more than what they had. I mostly go to hot pot for the fish balls and imitation crab, but that's just me. Throw in some noodles and veggies (and order meat) for a well-rounded meal. Lively vibes and spacious. Would come here again! read more

Hot Pot Spot - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

See all

Everything was great! Restaurant is very clean and staff is friendly, fast and attentive. Food was all fresh and delicious! We'd definitely go back! read more

Hot Pot Spot - Hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

Came here as a party of 8 and we were seated pretty quick considering it was dinner time. The place is really nice and clean and they had a great selection of different broth flavors to choose from as well as cuts of meat. I got the Chinese herbal broth which was light and had some jujubes and lots of goji berries along with some other herbs. I also had a taste of the canh chua broth and it was good, however a tip is to ask the staff for extra tamarind powder and the spice block to make your canh chua even more flavorful and tangy! You can request as many orders of meat you want since it is AYCE and then the rest is self serve! They had a good selection of veggies, seafood, noodles, and more. The sauce bar is also full of variety. I think the service can be a hit or miss depending on who it is. We had one staff member that seemed pretty indifferent and kind of glossed over us, but we also had some really responsive and attentive staff members as well! I think this place is great for people who want to try hot pot. Although I do wish they had a bit more variety with their add ins because I've been to other malatang places with a greater selection, I think what they had is plentiful and more than enough to cater to each individual's preferences! read more

Hot Pot Spot - Chinese Herbal broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

Awesome experience with amazing service and food! Staff is super professional and very on top of things! Definitely recommend if you haven't tried. read more

I was excited to try this style restaurant, and I wasn't let down! My wife and I came in sat down quickly, and after setting up the all you can eat choice meats and got our broth cooking in front of us it was time to select the ingredients. With a wide variety of fresh vegetables and herbs, noodles, proteins, spices, ... I had a mountain of stuff to boil into my broth. The only problem was we didn't know where to start or how to even eat it. But looking around and asking our kind server, it was rather simple. Boil and eat whatever you like. Add as much spice as you'd like, try everting or nothing. You control how much you eat and how adventurous you can be. I was fully satisfied and am looking to go back and have fun again. read more

See all

We had 2 dinner hot pots. $68. We chose the ribeye, short rib and pork belly as our meats. And, we liked them so much that we ordered them again for round 2. The rest of the items were our choices from the refrigerators and the items that were on the open cold bins. They had plenty of items to choose from. Next were the sauces which were used to spice up the tonkatsu broths. So awesome but extremely filling! read more

Food is always great, the broth can be a little bland but after all the toppings and whatnot it ends up being just fine. I went in with my family tonight and was very irritated with our service. Usually I wouldn't consider myself a 'Karen' but after attempting to wave down our waiter for the 6th time and waiting over 20 minutes for a broth refill I was a bit frustrated. He was tall & had dark hair and seemed more interested in flirting with the hostess and looking cool than actually attending to any of the tables. For $170 for 4 people, it'd hope for better service than that. Bummer since I actually really like the food and options but after this experience, I rather go to K Pot on 120th. read more

AYCE Hot Pot. Came here on a Sunday without a reservation and they were able to seat up right away. Most tables fit 4 of less people. Make a reservation if you are going to be large then that. For people who have never been you boil your meat and veggie in the broth. The sauces options were great. It you have never been here is a pretty basic hot pot sauce. (Sesame paste, garlic, chili oil, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cilantro, and sesame oil). I did take off one star because they are missing some staple Hot Pot noodles and veggies. (enoki mushrooms, and tofu noodles). Also, at most other hot pot places they will give you long tongs or chopsticks to avoid raw meat contamination. With all that being said, I really enjoyed eating here and highly recommend. Overall 4/5! read more

Hot Pot Spot - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

Mmmmm this one was freaking delicious too!!! Set up the same way as the one in auroa. You also have like 9 broths to choose from. I chose the spicy one and let me tell you if you can't handle spicy then don't choose this one cause it's spicy as hell! But I freaking loved it! Next you chose 3 meats and we choose brisket, rib eye and pork belly all were amazing. We did try the lamb which I didn't care for it was kind of tough and just gamey! Then next we made our sauces and chose whatever sides we wanted to cook w our meats and they also had a plethora of sea foods and so many noodles and veggies. There was so much to choose from. Our server was super friendly but the male servers were not so much they were very cocky and just not help full at all. The bathrooms were quite disgusting and had no toilet paper or paper towels to wash your hands. They could have done better on that aspect. Also they didn't have a wide variety for drinks and they also didn't offer any alcohol drinks which was kind of disappointing. The building was quite small so if you had to wait in line you didn't know where to wait tbh and if you was waiting you was impeding on someone's table which was awkward and felt quite rude. Overall it was a nice experience but I prefer the one in aurora just because it was a lot more open space and must more cleaner and all the staff was friendly not just some. read more

See all

Since moving here from SF in august, best hot spot out of the 2-3 others i've been to. The big ups: -comprehensive sauce bar WITH FRIED GARLIC -great layout for the self serve stuff -pork stuffed fished balls Stuff some friends I went with noticed was that some of the meats were sliced thicker than they were used it. I did notice that once i got more full lol. Great staff, reminded me of home where folks give you a little hype vibe. would probs take visiting friends here, always need folks to remind me to eat vegetable so i don't end up sweating pure pork belly the next day. read more

Hot Pot Spot - things on the plate all from the self-serve bar. there's crawdad under those tofu skills (google told us to boil for 3 mins max) - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

Great variety, fresh ingredients, delicious. This is our go to for celebratory comfort food.

We came in, and there was a bit of a wait but it was only 15-20 minutes. So totally worth the wait. Food was great, and our server was attentive! I went too crazy on the sides/veggies, and I wish I hadn't because I LOVED the beef shortribs and brisket... I 100% recommend coming to this hot pot spot if you're in the area. read more

See all

AYCE hot pot?! Yes please!! The ingredients were fresh and plentiful! I love the self serve stations for veggies/fish balls. The sliced meats can be ordered 3 trays at a time, but are a part of the AYCE. The Chinese herbal broth is my favorite. I was so impressed by the size of the shrimps and green lipped mussels! Delicious and worth it! We went on a Tuesday night and this place was consistently busy, so I can't imagine the wait on the weekend. read more

Hot Pot Spot - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

First timer! Stopped in today, Sunday at 12pm with my family (party of 9). The wait was about 5min, and they had just opened at 11am so it was not bad at all. You basically sit down, are given a menu and decide on what kind of broth and meat you want. I choose the spicy broth with pork belly and it was 10/10. You then can go get a plate and serve yourself from veggies to noodles, seafood, dumplings and tons of sauces. Food was great! The placement of the plates to grab your sides is not the best and causes congestion. People are waiting to get a plate while waiting to get noodles and others are forming a line in different directions so it was not well organized and it did not flow well at all so it caused some confusion. The sauce station was very messy, sauce splashed everywhere and some sauces were missing their name/labels. If you want any drinks, you have to get them at the little refrigerated area (which we did not know and was not mentioned to us by our server) When our hot pots were brought to our table we weren't sure how to turn the pots on and had no direction from our server. The restaurant was clean, the refrigerated area with veggies, ramen and seafood was well organized but some bins did not have any tongs. If its your first time, I suggest you notify your server that immediately so they walk you through the entire process. read more

See all

Yummmmy!! So happy we came here for me and my twins birthday dinner! We didn't have to wait and got seated right away around 6pm. It's all you can eat - so price is based on person and if it is lunch or dinner. Kids pricing was well priced because my 5 year old cannot eat her worth in other all you can eat places. 3 out of the ten choice meats were dinner only menu. Our favorite was the fatty beef! But all meats we ordered were fresh and not frozen. You can only order three meats at a time for the table to share but can order all you can eat. You are charged for any leftover items that are wasted. The add-ons were such a great variety! Lots of seafood items we enjoyed!! And the vegetables were fresh and delicious! You can also get different kinds of noodles or they have rice available as well! I personally loved how you get your only little hot pot! It's harder when it's a big pot in the middle and someone (my husband) starts making it spicy. So it was nice having a pot with our own choices of broth! I got beef, my twin got tonkatsu and my husband got pork with the spicy bomb. Overall - 5/5 recommend and highly enjoyed! Definitely will be returning! read more

See all

Hot pot I'm so glad there's a clean, quality hot pot restaurant in northern colorado now. This place just opened up a few days ago and one of my Asian foodie friends told posted about it in a group chat. To say I was excited was an understatement. It's right off I-25 and 136th and it's neighbour is a kung fu tea. Talk about perfect placement. If this had a mochinut next to it, it would be perfect. It was extremely clean, there are plenty of tables and if you've ever been to hotpot before, you'd recognize the in table burners. The special thing about this one is they're flameless and built into the table meaning little ones can't burn themselves. A huge plus as I took my 10mo with me. The way it works is that everyone at the table gets their own burner. It's all you can eat self service style. You choose the base and order the meat from the waiter but you grab your own veggies, tofu, seafood, sauces and rice/noodles. The soup base selection isn't as good as some places but I had just the beef broth. Next time I would like to try the tonkatsu broth. The meat selection and quantity is good. The veggies are good but could be better. I would have liked to see more potato such as sweet potato and maybe some carrot. Fried tofu skin would have been nice too but they had the non fried one too. The seafood had plenty to choose from. Prawns, crawfish, octopus, calamari, fish, clams. The sauces were good too but some gochujang and sammjang sauce would have made it better. The staff kept everything absolutely spotless there wasn't a dirty spot anywhere near the food. They were all super attentive and very considerate of my son and I. The bathrooms were also BEAUTIFUL and had a changing table!! Lastly price. It's priced a set price per person depending on lunch or dinner and for me it was maybe 33$ but tax and tip brought it to 42$. While this may seem pricey, I think it's on par with other all you can eat places and as long as you stuff yourself with the all you can eat meat, it's worth it. I would recommend this place and I would go again. We got KFT after so it was Perfect for us. So go and happy eating! read more

See all

The broth is always good. Options of meat and varieties of side and sauces are on point. Love coming here

The food here is the best of the local hot pot places in the area! What makes them better is their meats. At dinner they serve beef brisket, beef short rib, and ribeye steak; their three best meats, yummy! As for the broth they have a few good choices, just personal preference. The vegetables are all fresh, and the restaurant is clean. The only negative about this place is that they don't serve alcohol. I do enjoy a beer with my hot pot. read more

One of the only hot pot places in the area and we're okay with that because this place is great. Come in, take a seat, order your broth and then get up and get your ingredients. The broth is yummy and the ingredients are fresh. For some who don't realize, frozen produce is pretty much the same as fresh. When frozen immediately after being picked you preserve the freshness and it's just the same, the same thing goes for some of the ingredients here. The meats are good as well and the staff made sure we had everything that we needed. We'll be back for sure. read more

Excellent staff and atmosphere. The ability to truly customize your food was the best part.

Finally something new in Thornton. It's a very good place. Hate to say but I had to use the ladies room and I was mesmerize by the accent wall. Love it. Wish I knew where they got it. (squirrel) But the food was pretty good. Like the selection. Only turn off was that the utensils that are used for picking what you want. Some people just place it on top of the food, instead of standing it up so that the next person can grab it. Maybe Hot Pot should have separate bins where the utensils aren't just laying on top of the food. Or each person have their own to pick out their food. Other than that, the place was nice, a little loud so if you're looking for a 1st date, or romantic place. I would say no thank you. read more

Hot Pot Spot - fatty beef,brisket,ribeye both 1/2 canhchua Vietn & spicy awesome! open atmosphere LOVE the accent tile wall in bthrm - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

Likely the best hotpot spot place I've run into in Denver. Went to dinner service with my dad around 7pm on Saturday night. There was a 15min wait for a table of 2 and we were notified that out table was ready by texting us The service staff were really great here. They let us know how the hotpot works. Essentially you pick a broth, order meats, and then select a variety of vegetables and additional seafood, noodles, etc self serve. The atmosphere is very nice, modern, and clean. I ordered the ramen broth and high recommend mixing it with green onions and fried onions and garlic. Dinner was about ~$33 per person and I'd highly recommend coming here. read more

Hot Pot Spot - Hot Pot Near Me - Thornton, Colorado

I absolutely loved it here. We were in the area and decided to stop in. When we arrived we were immediately sat. The waitress asked if it was our first time, and since it was, she went on to explain how it worked. We chose the tonkatsu and the spicy one, both were super delicious. They have a huge variety of fresh veggies and noddles. They had a variety of seafood (seriously my favorite part) and a lot of ingredients to make your own sause. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, but towards the middle of our meal, we noticed it got super busy. The place is decent size. The team that was there was amazing, very attentive. The ambiance is great. We are definitely coming back to try other broths. read more

Food was great...service not so much. Also your menu clearly states that you charge a 20% gratuity tip for 6 people or more yet you charged me that and we were only 2. read more

I was there a few days after their grand opening (in April of 2023). Sadly, this review is a bit late. But the experience we had here is still fresh in my mind. All food items were great and absolutely fresh. It offered a good seafood selection amongst other tasty items (we were there at lunch time). Service was also good. The hotpot experience was also awesome! The restaurant was nice, state of the art and quite elegant. Northern Colorado very much needs restaurants such as this that offer diners different cultural dining experiences. My only (albeit slight) qualm is the cost/price of dining here. My wife and I were here during lunch time. But our tab (with tip) was over $70.00. SO this place isn't cheap. I suppose this is one of those restaurants where you go on occasion to experience something unique, out of the ordinary, and to treat you and your significant other. For that kind of experiences, I do recommend this place and what it offers! read more

See all

First time here, wasn't sure what to expect. Basically it's a fondue pot built right on your table. You start by selecting your broth, pork, beef, Ramen etc. Then your required to select 3 or more proteins. We selected fatty steak, pork belly and beef round steak. There is also a long refrigerated case with, noodles and fish balls and similar starch. A large selection of vegetables such as broccoli, bean sprouts, bok choy, water chestnuts and so on. There is an extensive cooler full of seafood. Fresh shrimp, calamari, crawfish, mussels, octopus, tofu, clams, meatballs and sausages. Another cooler with sauces, cilantro, onion, house sauce, hot chili oil and many other choices. read more

See all

Ate here for the second time. Still feel the price is a little high per person, but the options of veggies, frozen seafood and fresh seafood you can add into your hotpot is good since there are really no competitors in the area. Wished there were some more veggie options (like pumpkin or squash). Service is adequate. Our waiter swung by once to check in on us and then again to offer more broth. Other staff swung by to refill our water cups and give us the invoice. Otherwise I feel the staff don't need to do much for ya. Ambience was good. It was more quiet and not jammed pack like my first time. Interesting that I didn't see tables for 2 but everything seemed like a table for 4. So when I see the restaurant is full with 2 people at tables, i wonder why they won't allow another 2 people to join a table space (a very common practice in Asia) just to keep the line moving. read more