I was brought here by a friend who already knew the ropes, but honestly it's super easy to figure out even if it's your first hot pot experience. Pro tip: don't be afraid to set a timer on your phone so you don't overcook your noodles -- total game changer. I'm officially obsessed. They even have a little delivery robot that brings food to the table, which is unexpectedly delightful. The servers are kind and helpful, especially if you're still learning how everything works. The mushroom broth is my go-to -- it pairs beautifully with the beef. The sauce bar is amazing too, though fair warning: the vinegar pours FAST, so go easy at first. Lunch has plenty of approachable options, so you don't have to be super adventurous to enjoy it. My usual combo is mushroom broth, beef, carrots, ramen noodles, and mushrooms -- it honestly turns into this cozy little beef-stew vibe that I love. But if you are adventurous, they absolutely have the variety to explore new things. I've tried several new foods here because it feels low-pressure and fun. The dim sum menu is another highlight: not overwhelming, and the portions are single-serve, which I appreciate. Nothing worse than all-you-can-eat places dropping huge appetizers and then side-eyeing you if you can't finish them. And yes -- it is all-you-can-eat. There are small upcharges for premium meats or alcohol, but most of the menu is included, so it feels like a great value. Definitely a place I keep coming back to. read more

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A few friends and I went here for lunch and were pleasantly surprised! The food was incredible. The variety, the soups, the sauces, even gluten free soy sauce/noodles was all 10/10. The place was clean and well stocked. There was a variety of different seating, and we were able to be sat fairly quickly. I tried the bone broth soup with a variety of veggies, chicken, and beef. The broth was perfectly paired with all my food, and didn't take away from the flavors. The only reason this restaurant isn't getting 5 stars was the service. Our server was attentive at the beginning and then once we got our soup base, basically ignored us. We had to flag him down several times. He mentioned he didn't want to interrupt our conversation, which was kind, but it got frustrating when it happened multiple times. This restaurant is still one of the best hotpot places in Omaha, so I definitely will be back to give it another try even if it's just to enjoy the food. read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

It's been too long since I've come back here! I returned with a group of friends, and we had an amazing lunch. This is well worth the price for what you get! I absolutely love the flavor of the spicy Szechuan broth I got (in mild which was plenty). I will definitely get this again next time! Unfortunately, our service this time around was not good. Our server seemed to ignore us unless (and even sometimes while) we called out with request. This is an unlimited place where you order more as you go, so it's not uncommon to have the number of request we did, which was just getting a few more proteins here there for our broth. Nothing out of the ordinary. I didn't get the appetizer I ordered, and it took us quite a while to get his attention to order and then receive some of the items we wanted. Our server didn't do a good job, but the restaurant itself is amazing. I will definitely be back, but hope for a different server next time! read more

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The food tasted great overall. You get to pick and choose what type of soup broth you want, along with any type of meats, and as many appetizers as you want. The best appetizers that I tried here were the beef short ribs. I got the tom yum broth and it was delicious. The place is very casual and family friendly. Excellent place to bring the kids and enjoy eating until your heart's content. The service was great and friendly as well. The pricing for the meal was great considering it is an all-you-can-eat. Would definitely come back here again. read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

My first experience with hotpot and now I'm sad I waited so long to try it! My husband and I came here for Saturday lunch recently with another couple friends. It was busy, but there wasn't a wait to be seated. Our waitress quickly explained how it all works - non-alcoholic drinks, appetizers, broths, veggies, meats, and dessert were all included in the price. Of note, there is a 90 minute restriction as it is essentially an all you can eat. Instead of communal broth, everyone gets their own hotpot! This was crucial as I was the only vegetarian in our group of four and I wanted to partake, but didn't want anyone else to have to go vegetarian if they did not want. I got the miso broth and ordered the vegetable spring rolls and steamed dumplings as my appetizers. Once the food was ordered, we made our way over to the buffet to choose our veggies, tofu, noodles, toppings, sauces, etc. It all seemed to be clean and well maintained, which I was happy to see. Our broths were ready by the time we made it back to our table and we started feasting! Both the spring rolls and dumplings were very good and a great way to wait for the broth to cook the rest of my food! Unfortunately the miso broth was fairly bland and I had to zhuzh it up quite a bit with the sauces I got from the buffet. Once I combined my sauce concoction (peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, sriracha, sesame oil, and cilantro) to the broth, though, it was actually very good! I tried lotus root and rice cakes for the first time and loved both. I also tried both of the small cakes (labeled as tiramisu, but don't expect authentic tiramisu) that were available at the buffet for dessert and was happy with both. There were also cups of ice cream and popsicles available. I will say that it seemed a little expensive as a vegetarian, but I definitely ate my fill and would go back! I would also opt to try the mushroom broth instead next time. Overall I do recommend this place especially if you've never tried hotpot! read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Our server was very friendly and quick with getting us what we wanted. I wish there was a "rule book" or more instructions on how to do all of this because it was very good, but I was very confused throughout. I wish I had known that apps and drinks were included in the price. I wish I knew how the temperature worked other than just up and down. I wish I was explained the "best way" to start with the meats and veggies. I wish someone explained the sauces. I wish they had let us know you could get different meats to try too. Fortunately, the food was delicious and I enjoyed the experience. I don't know when we would be back again, but it would need to be with a group because it's more fun what way. Unfortunately, the bathrooms were kinda gross. read more

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I really enjoyed eating here! I've been to one hot pot spot before, but I love that this one lets each person customize their bowl - I have some friends with very different preferences and this is just perfect for us! If you haven't been to hot pot before, it can be a touch overwhelming at first, but it comes pretty naturally. You can order any of the apps or drinks (minus alcohol) you want for free with the buffet. I really enjoyed the calamari, short ribs, and the crab Rangoons for apps. The buns like the golden buns and taro buns were also tasty but I'd put them more as a dessert. For the hotpot itself, you pick your base broth then any meat you want to add in. They have a buffet with other toppings that you can peruse and pick anything up for your hotpot. They also have some sauces that you can mix together to dip your ingredients in once they're cooked. I got their bone broth (great and neutral base!) and a variety of toppings including beef and pork belly from their menu, then things like bok choy, shrimp, lobster balls, squid, quail eggs, lotus, carrots, and more! My sauce was some combo of sesame oil, garlic, scallions, hoisin - and then I got some kimchi, seaweed salad, and pickled radish for the side as a sort of palate cleanser. When you get all your food, you just plop it in the bowl! I would suggest thinking about how long the items will need to cook (for me the veggies were the thickest so they took the longest) - it is up to you really - but make sure you cook the meat all the way through (it doesn't take much time). Then you're ready to eat! Our server was great and came around a few times asking if we needed more food or broth. Some extra pro tips: try to use the tongs for the meat and then remember that they're "raw meat" tongs - aka don't grab your nice veggies with it if you don't want to contaminate them. You may find it helpful to snag one of their sauce bowls to ladle some of your broth into (I'm a wimp at too hot of food) to let it cool a bit. It might be overwhelming at first but it's a great way to try something new and you can do almost nothing too wrong! read more

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I have a hotpot problem. The problem is that I can't afford to eat here every day. So it works like this- you get seated at a table with spots for the hotpots, everyone gets their own. You pick your broth from a variety of options, like bone broth, miso, thai, etc. They have two vegetarian options. I enjoy the mushroom one myself. Drinks, appetizers and meats are ordered off the menu. Everything else can be found on the buffet. The buffet is huge. There are even more meat options here, as well as multiple varieties of tofu, tons of seafood, and a lots of veggies and noodles. Pick what you'd like and dump it in your hotpot. Let it simmer until it is done to your liking, and enjoy. Oh, and don't forget the sauce bar, and the desserts! The desserts are pretty standard, your little square cakes, ice cream, popsicles,that sort of thing. Hotpot is infinitely customizable to your preferences, and just a perfect meal on a Cold evening. Seating-wise, there are tables and booths, both of which are quite comfortable options. You can't really move the tables at all due to the machinery involved, if that matters to you. They also have a party room for up to 10 people. The only bummer is that it is a bit of a pricy meal, but it makes sense since it is all you can eat (including appetizers and meats). This is also a Pepsi establishment. Go eat some hotpot tonight! read more

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Such a fun experience!! Brought my friends that have never experienced and they all enjoyed it so much! Meat was thinly sliced and had so many toppings. Service was so sweet and super helpful explains how it all worked. Can get hot in there but still so fun and so yummy food. Someone had a birthday and they had a dragon come out! read more

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I visited Hot Pot 88 with my Supper Club group, and luckily we were only 6 people this time, so we fit perfectly in one booth. I think 6 might be the max per table, but double check on that if you have a larger group. Before this, I had never been to a hot pot restaurant with the boiling pots on your table, so I was a little scared at first, but there was nothing to be scared about. Everything went well and no burned arms or fingers! The interior was very cute with bright orange and lots of white to keep it cheery and light in there. Our server was so great, and she went through the ordering process with us first, very thoroughly. You can also order appetizers that come with your meal, but don't over order, because you will get charged if you order a bunch and don't eat them (we didn't over order). So you choose a protein or two for your hot pot, along with which broth you'd like, and place that order with your server. Then you go up to the cold items bar to choose what veggies, noodles, or other cold meats you will put in your hot pot concoction (like lobster balls, SPAM, etc). Our appetizers came out very quickly. We got the BBQ Pork Bun, Edamame, Beef Short Rib, and Beef Skewer. They aren'y huge appetizers, so you shouldn't have a problem finishing them. The BBQ Pork Bun was so flavorful, with a soft little fluffy bun. The edamame was great, and pefectly salted. And the two meats we got, the beef short rib and beef skewer, both came out nice and hot, and were super flavorful! When your hot pot kicks into action, the little plate on your table in front of you will sink into the table and you pour your broth in and turn the heat on. Once it's bubbling, you put your protein in to start cooking, then your veggies and noodles and things too. I got the mushroom gravy broth, and beef for my protein, with noodles, SPAM, and sausages added in from the extras bar, along with some veggies. It was a delicious mixture! Once your items are cooked and ready, you have some little tongs to scoop out each bite and not burn yourself. After we were done eating our hot pots, there is also a small selection of desserts near the veggie bar. We got ice cream, and a few different flavors of mini cakes. The desserts were pretty on par with the kind you find in a Chinese buffet restaurant, which I love. With basically all-you-can-eat of the above, wonderful service, and a great price point (about $35 a person), I definitely recommend checking out Hot Pot 88! read more

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I had such a delicious experience at Hotpot 88! They have an all-you-can-eat model. So after you choose one of their delicious broths, simply pick out your ingredients and cook it all up. I loved having my own hot pot cooker. This made it easy to dine with my vegetarian partner (who, by the way, had plenty of options! And being able to make 2nd and 3rd bowls, each with different ingredients and spices, really set this experience apart. It's a great way to try new vegetables and proteins - just don't grab too much of a foreign ingredient, in case it's not your cup of tea. Note, they rightfully implement a 90-minute limit per table, so enjoy quickly; the time flies by at Hotpot 88! read more

If you like an eating experience, this is a good place to check out. As far as the food, it was good but nothing that particularly stood out to me. I had a lot of fun with the concept of cooking my own food at the table, since it's different than the usual order-eat restaurant experience. That being said, $34 a person for the dinner meal is a bit high when you have to cook your own food. It's a buffet, so everything on the menu is included. That would've been nice to know or have explained ahead of time because we would've ordered a couple other things to try had we known it was all included. It's a buffet, so that part was clear as to what was all included. However, there's also a menu that apparently was also all inclusive with the price. The friends we went with had been several times and love it, but we were talking on the way home and we probably wouldn't go back if given another choice. As far as the food quality, it was really good. The veggies were fresh and plentiful, they had so many options of veg, seafood, noodles, sauces, etc. Since we went for dinner, they ran out of some foods at the buffet but were restocked pretty quickly. The ordering is simple. You get a menu and choose which flavor of broth, appetizers, meat, then you go up to the buffet to get what you want to cook in your broth. You can go up as much as you want, but with all the meat and veggies, I could only finish my first plate. They come back around to refill the broth and give more meat or appetizers if you want them. There are alcoholic drinks and soda for purchase or hot tea is included, but that's not listed anywhere. read more

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I had never tried hotpot before but I am excited to go back! Our server explained how everything worked to us and was very good about coming and checking on us to see if we wanted to order anything else. I like that it was all you can eat and all the options they had - so many different veggies, noodles, meats, soup flavors and a bunch of options at the sauce bar! The place was very clean and tidy, even in the communal sauce station and the open food stations. It was definitely a little pricey but overall worth it for the amount of options they had. So delicious! read more

Hotpot 88 - Soup pots and table - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Okay, so I might be a little obsessed... this is my second time at Hotpot88 this week, and honestly? I'd come back again tomorrow. This place is dangerously addictive -- in the best way possible! From the moment you walk in, the staff is warm, the vibe is casual and cozy, and you know you're about to feast. What makes Hotpot88 stand out? It's everything -- the broth options, the ingredients, the sauce bar, the service -- just YES. THE BROTH: I got the Coconut Chicken Soup Pot (again!) because it's THAT good -- rich, creamy, and subtly sweet with deep umami from the mushrooms and herbs. You can really taste the love in it. My friend went for the Chicken Soup Pot, which was lighter but still flavorful -- perfect if you want a more delicate base. Both came piping hot and stayed warm thanks to the tabletop burner. APPETIZERS: So many fun bites to start with! We had: * Fried Calamari -- crispy and not greasy at all * Sticky Rice with Chicken -- comforting and fragrant * Taro Paste Buns -- soft, lightly sweet, and perfect as a mini dessert * Steamed Dumplings and Shrimp Dumplings -- juicy and satisfying * Oh, and don't miss the Beef Skewers! Flavor-packed with just the right amount of char. THE SPREAD: We loaded up on pork slices, beef slices, lamb slices, and chicken slices -- all fresh and beautifully presented on wooden trays. We also added shrimp, mussels, and a bunch of veggies (hello mushrooms, corn, broccoli!). Everything was fresh and perfect for hotpot dunking. Drinks + Extras: They serve Pepsi products and have a nice DIY sauce bar, so you can customize your dipping experience. I like mixing garlic, chili oil, sesame paste, soy, and a little vinegar for the perfect balance. LOCATION + HOURS: Found at 2502 S 130th Ave, Omaha, they're open every day (check the pics for full hours). Pro tip: Come hungry. Like, really hungry. Pics speak louder than words, so I've attached some shots of our glorious table spread -- you'll see how serious we were about this meal! Honestly, if you're even slightly curious about hotpot or just want a fun, interactive dining experience with super fresh food -- Hotpot88 is the place to be. Just be warned... you might find yourself back here again within the week. read more

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First time going to a hot pot and it was great experience! We were able to customize our broth and meats! There were so many options for veggies, meats etc. The service was great and the server explained hot pot to us newbies! The vibe was great and everything was layed out very foot and was easy to understand! read more

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It's fortunate that we finally have an "all you can eat" hot pot restaurant. The influence there mainly appears Chinese + Korean with some Japanese flair for apps and cooked food on the appetizer menu. They have take out and dine in. Pros: - friendly wait staff, I thought that they were above and beyond for these types of all-you-can-eat establishments and we're very accommodating to us having a toddler with us, checking in frequently and never seeming annoyed. -A good selection of vegetables, seafood, and different carbohydrate options to add in. - the appetizer and cooked menu does rotate so there are new options if you don't dine in there very frequently -Drinks are included in your meal, including different Asian teas from the refrigerated case in bottles and cans -the sauce bar has expanded a lot since they first opened and now offers more options as well as a tip sheet on how to mix the perfect concoction Cons: -they do have a variety of chicken, pork and beef thinly sliced for the hot pot, but I find that there are less options than some other All you can eat places in bigger cities. -Some items are only available on the weekends, which is the more expensive pricing read more

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My first time trying hotpot 88 and as an Asian, I loved it! It was classic hot pot style, but slightly more unique with more seafood options and additional appetizer and dim sum options! Service was quick, friendly, and efficient. Ambiance was also very lively. I will definitely be back! read more

Hotpot 88 - Custard Buns - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Overall, pretty good experience at Hotpot 88. Once we understood that the broth was meant to be just a base and that you would need to add lots of seasoning and spices to it in order for it to be flavorful enough to really enjoy, then we came up with something delicious. Our service was attentive and friendly, encouraging us to try different things and explaining what they were. Overall, the fresh vegetable and seafood offerings were nicely laid out on the buffet. Some of the vegetables were cut quite large or thick, which made it difficult to use them. For example, the carrot chips were cut so sickly that I ended up having to use the side blade of the tongs to cut them in half before I put them into my hot pot. Otherwise it would've taken much much longer to cook. Same with the broccoli, I pulled apart lots of florettes before I ended up using them. Just an attention to detail about how customers use the vegetables would improve a lot. We liked the overall set up and had fun experimenting with different flavors and cooking different foods in our hot pots. For the price it was a decent amount of food. Complete with dessert! read more

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This was my first time trying hotpot. If you haven't tried, I suggest watching a YouTube video to get the technique down. I was surprised by the amount of veggies and add ins you could choose from. Being an all you can eat setting allowed me to try combinations of different seafood, meat, fish balls, and appetizers. The waiter was helpful showing me how to work the heating element and allowing samples of broth to help select my flavor, I chose the spicy Sichuan broth. As this was my first time, I struggled controlling the heat and found myself trying to eat out of the pot as if it was soup. I quickly learned that is a good way to burn your mouth, the experience was better after learning to use the broth to cook and then transfer the food to a plate to eat. The restaurant had a nice clean appearance and was comfortable environment for talking. The restaurant got very crowded halfway through our meal, making it difficult to go back to the toppings bars as there was a long line. I recommend trying the wasabi shumai app and get creative with your cooking! read more

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Finally had Hotpot 88. Can't believe it took me this long. Some peeps say $20 for lunch is expensive but for what you get this is well worth it. From many broth options to choose from. Cold bar buffet full of many veggie and seafood options. You also get unlimited appetizers and there is a dessert bar as well. I chose the Thai Tom yum soup base. Next time I will do the traditional Sichuan pepper base. Will be back soon read more

Hotpot 88 - Delicious - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Such a fun dining experience! This place is large, clean, and has plenty of space. I love that each table has individual pots for each person vs sharing a pot with the whole table. The service is prompt and they do a great job of clearing off the table regularly. The all you can eat is a great deal and allows for unlimited appetizers, meat, sides, etc. The appetizers are delish and come in the perfect portion sizes. The meat is fresh and the buffet of sides/accompaniments has an excellent variety of items. I enjoy the variety of well seasoned broth options as well. This place has soemthing for everyone and you will leave satisfied and stuffed. We really enjoyed my dining experience here and look forward to coming back. read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Very impressed with this location and while not flawless I'll give it 5 stars but it's closer to 4.5/5. We were immediately greeted when we walked in. The restaurant was clean without any weird smells despite being a hot pot place. (IYKYK) The waitress, by her own admission, was new but she was very kind. First con was they weren't 100% certain on the gluten free choices. I went with a family member who cannot eat gluten. I had to look up that information on their own website but the manager "wasn't sure". We were able to try the different broths before we picked ours since we were new there. I tried the tom yum and the spicy Sichuan mild. Husband tried bone and chicken broth (their two gf options). The tom yum and the Sichuan mild were both rather spicy to me. The chicken broth was just gross and the bone broth was mild but pleasant. We both ended up getting the bone soup broth. The meats were very good quality. Well marbled beef, pork belly, lamb, and the chicken was probably breast meat as it was lean. No complaints on the meat; I was very impressed. The toppings bar was impressive to me too. I really loved the tofu fish cakes and tofu skins. The rice cakes were also my favorite and the udon was just okay. The sauce varieties were good too and they did have GF soy sauce in a squeeze bottle so it wouldn't get contaminated. Very appreciated! Complaint 2 and 3. The soup pot wasn't that full of broth when she brought it out. MAYBE 2 inches of liquid? That wasn't enough IMO. Also I would have liked a larger bowl to put everything in after cooking. I know there were plates and sauce bowls, but a larger bowl would have been best. Con 4 would be when the waitress decided it was time to "top it off" she wanted to use either chicken broth or water. Neither of which did I agree with. If I wanted chicken broth I would have gotten that. I also don't need diluted soup because she then wanted to use water. If you feel you need top top it off for "safety concerns" give me more bone broth or whatever hot pot base you picked. She filled my husband's up with water until it was nearly full, had she done that when we first got there she wouldn't have needed to "top it off". I was basically done at that point so I made due, but still. The AYCE price includes non-alcoholic drinks including the teas at the dessert area. It also included appetizers. We tried the spring rolls which were gooey in my opinion and not cooked enough, but my husband liked them. I got the custard bun which I thought was yummy. Also tried the sticky rice with chicken and no that one was gross. The dessert bar included fruits and a few cakes as well as ice cream cups. The ice cream cups were generic ice cream and nothing to write home about but the tiramisu cake thing was good. One time we had our meat delivered by a robot so that was cute and fun. The price with 20% tip for lunch for two adults was just under $53. Overpriced? Maybe but I enjoyed the experience and I recommend it. I will say though that the menu says no one under 7 years old can eat hotpot but when I asked why no one would tell me. When I asked what are children expected to eat... no one answered me. I want to bring my 5 year old, but I kind a want to know. If there are safety concerns I think you should just let the parents cook the food for the children. Overall I will be back. read more

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This was such a fun experience!! You start by selecting a broth, protein and appetizer. You then head to what appears to be a salad bar but it is full of so many unique veggies, noodles and add ins for your broth. Anything from boy Choy and lotus to crawfish and quail eggs. You bring the selected add ins to the table and add them to your pot of broth which is sitting on its own hot plate at your table. You can adjust the temperature as necessary to bring everything to boil or back down when the soup is done. There was a lot of flavor variety with broths if you are looking for something milder or more flavorful like tom yum soup. The appetizer which comes with each meal was pretty mediocre but I loved the hot pot experience and cannot wait to come back. Service was very helpful and friendly. It's with the price for the experience. read more

Went here twice and the second was scene better!!! The food here is so good. Love the variety that they provide and the broth is so so good. Love the app and the food to cook option. Staff is pretty nice. If you haven't come here yet put it on your list to visit! Pretty family friendly environment or date night spot too! read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

My family and I went here for Christmas Eve lunch, and we stuffed ourselves. You get multiple options for broth to choose from, and I opted for the bone broth. They have a salad bar lined up with some meats, seasonings, and veggies to add to your broth. There's starches, salad bar, and a dessert bar as well. You have quite a few meat options to choose from, but I went with beef and chicken. Our server was super friendly and provided great opinions on broth to try and even let us try samples to choose from. Make sure you come hungry because the lunch special was over $20 a person. Weekends and nights are more expensive, but you have more options for food and appetizers. read more

The experience was AMAZING! This was mine and my daughter's first time here and we will definitely be back. So many things to try and combinations are endless. read more

Hotpot 88 - Pork Belly, Ribeye, crawfish... you name it! - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Five stars for the food and variety of options! We were a party of 8. It made for a crowded table with all the food, but the food was so good and plentiful, we all had fun trying out the delicious appetizers and making our ramen noodle dishes to suit our individual tastes.! You each have a cooking pot set in the table that the broth you choose goes into. Then you order the appetizers you want and the meat you want in your broth. There are food stations you go up to and then you choose the vegetables and additional meats and ingredients to add also. Wide variety of seafood to choose, too! There is a condiments station also. Make sure you check this out to add seasonings to your broth and/or make additional dipping sauce if you want. There are suggested recipes above the stand to help you decide! There were a few glitches. The food we each ordered wasn't always near where we sat. (Because with 8 people there just wasn't enough room on the table) but for the most part we figured it out and ended up trying so many new foods. It was a very enjoyable meal. I definitely got more new food items than I ever have tried before Delicious! Fun! read more

This is the only place that exclusively serves hot pot, and it's a fun experience! It's AYCE including appetizers and meats. You have a 90 min limit per table and 20% charge on leftovers so don't let your eyes do the eating here. The waitress was very attentive to us on a Thursday night, and she was helpful with recommendations on dishes. We've been on a weekend evening and service was still great. You start with a broth, which I'd recommend the Thai Tom yum. Hubby got chicken coconut which was also delicious. MIL got miso and loved it. The spicy sichuan was just chili oil IMO so would not recommend that one. You get your own pots which is a big plus since parties usually share pots. The sides, veggies, noodles, and seafood are buffet style and all were very fresh. There was also a seafood boil set out with crawfish. The sauce station has recipes which is fun to make your own! Ice cream was available for dessert which was decent. Would recommend short ribs and crab Rangoon for appetizers. Lunch is $20 and dinner is $32. A few things on the menu was dinner only. The only thing I didn't like was that the server randomly comes around with a kettle and fills your pot with hot water which dilutes the broth. This makes me think you only get one pot but it's more than enough! So I told them no when they came around. It can be very crowded and loud on weekends but Thursday night was great. It's a great spot on a cold day if you want AYCE! read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I loved the ambiance Tony was great apparently he has three little girls he gave us AMAZING service. the food was so GOOD!!!!!! I recommend the custard bun!!! read more

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The service is great and the ambience is cosy even when it's a hotpot place. The establishment is not very smoky and the food selection is great. I like that they have good selection of hotpot ingredients as well as the cooked-ready to eat ones. Also, the ingredients are fresh, and the free drinks selection is good as well. The price is quite high for dinner menu but for lunch menu it is still affordable. Note that they have time limit for each session! I think it's 90 minutes but you may check it via their website read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

For a place that's only been open a few months I'd like to give it to them for bringing something new to Omaha. The place is very clean with bright lights and plenty of seating. They do take reservations so try and place one before going the parking lot is pretty small. Appetizers were good the bao bun was soft and pillowy and the soft drinks and bottled teas make a good variety. The self service bar has a huge selection highly recommended the Szechuan pepper corn broth, sweet potato noodles try new options while here the selections are endless. Our waitresses were very attentive making sure we had everything that was needed from meats to drink refills. A seafood boil was good had lots of garlic and corn. For dessert there's fresh fruit, ice cream and my personal favorite the mini cakes grab 2! Overall this establishment exceeded all my expectations. read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Was very excited to finally try this place! For a hot pot place, it's a good price for your money. You are capped at 90 minutes before you're kicked out. I recommend adding yourself to the waitlist or making a reservation during busy dinner times. The service was a bit lacking which is why I removed 1 star. Two of my friend didn't get all the meats they ordered and when we reminded the server, the missing items still never came by the end of the meal. The food itself was delicious. They have a buffet where you can add the veggies, noodles, etc. I was surprised they don't give us separate tongs or utensils for handling the raw meat vs cooked meat. Overall, I would come back again. read more

I had to come back and try it again, and guess what? It was still amazing! They had even more meat and veggie options. Everything is so tasty. There's so many options it's hard to resist trying them all. The unlimited appetizers are so good, but don't fill up on those! Even though I loved the egg rolls, crab rangoons, and custard buns. I've tried a couple broths but I think the coconut chicken broth is the best hands down. And all the meats rock! You can't go wrong there. The staff is super friendly and will explain the whole process for you. The restaurant is very steamy and warm, but that makes it feel like home :) read more

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Finally found a hot pot place in the Omaha area! The experience was great with a large selection of soup bases, appetizers, meats, sauces, veggies, drinks, and desserts. The restaurant is relatively new and very clean. I like that everyone gets their own personal hotpot so you can get exactly what you want. Our waitress was also very quick to attend to our needs and brought the food very quickly! Everything at the self-serve bars (both sauce and veggies) were very fresh, well-stocked, and clean. I had the tomato soup base and loved it. My favorite appetizers were the beef skewers, and my favorite meat was the sliced lamb. The sauce bar could've used a few other ingredients, but overall, with the value and the selections, I was very pleased! read more

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I was this hotpot place open up recently so I knew I had to try it out right away, and I was not disappointed! The inside has modern decorations and is very spacious. I ordered the tom yum soup base and went straight to their bar to get my toppings. They have a huge selection of toppings, from vegetables to meats. Service was amazing, as our server gave us recommendations on how to eat. I'll definitely be coming back here soon! read more

Hotpot 88 - Pan Asian Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I stopped in for lunch with a buddy on a Friday. The place was fairly slow though it is very nice inside, pretty simple décor but cozy. The staff was very friendly efficient and helpful. They had to explain the process to us as neither of us have had hot pot before. You cook your food in the broth on your table. Unlimited everything for one price. Really great variety and everything was very tasty. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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Their service was pretty quick and came back to our table to check in on us regularly. It's nice that Omaha was able to bring in an AYCE hotpot. When we went in, the place was pretty crowded and we went in for dinner. The dinner price was pretty pricey for them offering a few extra dinner appetizers compared to the lunch menu. I did enjoy the unlimited tea drinks in the fridge as well! It was a good/decent hot pot for Omaha, i wish they had more options or items for the hot pot. read more

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Did you know 88 is considered lucky and is associated with wealth and prosperity in Chinese culture? I was fortunate enough to give this place a try for lunch and I was both impressed and excited for this new foodie addition to Omaha! For those not familiar with hot pot, you pick a broth that will be your base flavor and you dip a variety of meats, seafood, and other foods into the soup before dipping it into your sauce of choice. They have free sodas and Chinese soft drinks included in the AYCE price which is an added plus I had the Sichuan soup and I thought it was spicy, but not spicy in a sense where all I tasted was just heat. The meat assortment was good, they even have lamb (my FAVORITE for hot pot). Service was frequent, everything was clean and tidy, definitely give this place a try! read more

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10/10 experience over lunch. Our server was pleasant and food came out quickly. Unlimited appetizers, non alcoholic drinks and meat for $19.99? Heck yes. We were also allowed to sample some broths before making our final decision on what we wanted to dip all of our meats, veggies and noods in. Clean and inviting restaurant. Can't wait to go back!! read more

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Came here with a party of 6 for dinner and it was great! The hot pot broths were flavorful, we tried tom yum, coconut chicken, mushroom, and spicy sichuan (this was a tad oily but very spicy which I personally like). There was also personal sauce bar where you could make your own dipping sauces as well as free drinks in the fridge! You have to order your meats and apps with the waiter but they come out pretty fast. Really enjoyed the shrimp dumplings for the apps and the cuts of meats were all nice and thin! Cooked well thin the broth, and good meat to fat ratios. The vegetables, noodles, and other add ins were available buffet style which was nice because you could get as much or as little of those items as you wanted! I will say if I could dock half a star I would because with 6 people are table filled up with plates fast and it took a while before they were cleared. Other than that the service staff was very kind Overall enjoyed my experience and would come back! read more

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