First time customer, and will definitely be back! Food was amazing and the service was quick and professional. Def a nice vibe even!

Our neighbors, Jane and Liz, have never experimented with hot pot. Unacceptable! It's important you have someone with experience go with. School is in session, Mrs. E. will make experts out of them in one evening. We had a long talk and discovered what meats, veggies and sauces everyone preferred. That made ordering a snap. All the ingredients were fresh and portions pretty plentiful. It's very pricey, but well worth it for the experience. The ladies dialed into some beer special which worked out well for them. What they didn't drink, they took home! The food was delicious. Our server, Yan, was on top of all the elements from the switches to the cooking process and she actually taught us a thing or two. The girls were quite impressed and we have a standing date to do it again next month! 10/25 read more

I love hotpot because I can have as much protein and veggies that I want. Shoutout to my colleague who was down to try this with me! We opted for both hotpot and kbbq even though the focus was on hotpot. Also, make sure you check out the hot food section, because I ended up with some delicious crab and crawfish. Also, the sauce bar is included for $35.99/pp, what a deal! The broth was so rich that you didn't really need the sauce bar. We enjoyed everything we ordered and were full after 1 round! Staff was helpful as it was my colleague's first time. There is a parking lot outside. read more

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Loved the experience, the staff were very helpful and encouraging. The hotpot was good, looking forward to trying the barbecue.

I've been wanting to check this place out for awhile now and am so glad I was able to finally be here. The waiters were very sweet and helpful with answering questions I had. The place is way bigger than I expected ans the layout is very spacious and nicely decorated. The food was pretty tasty and the portions were pretty large per plated item we selected. So it was very filling quite fast. Overall I'd come here again! read more

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Excellent hot pot restaurant with K-BBQ options and a buffet with hot Chinese food. Also wide selection of beverages and even dessert. Very spacious interior environment and also stylish decorations, from historical accouterments to wallpaper designs. Excellent service as well, very attentive. Highly recommended! read more

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We did the hot pot and Korean bbq combo. Everything was delicious. We also had the hand crushed lemonade green tea and it was so good.

The food and service were initially great although I got severe food poisoning after despite thorough cooking.. I really wanted to make it work and support locally owned businesses but can't risk 24hrs of suffering for an hour of eating. In the future, I'd rather drive an extra 25 minutes to a large, well-known franchise up north or out west. read more

We visited as two customers. During the meal, we asked whether it was possible to dine in and order only skewers without getting the buffet. From the beginning, the server never asked whether it was our first time eating there and never explained the rules. When we asked the question, she said very firmly that ordering only skewers was not allowed. Her attitude was rude and aggressive. I explained that we had done this before, including a recent dine-in visit, but she kept insisting no and never acknowledged that she might be wrong. Later, a manager came over and told us the exact opposite, that it is possible to order only skewers without the buffet. This completely conflicted with what we had just been told. The bill showed a total of $89. The manager initially tried to adjust the charge to calm the situation. I asked them to charge the full amount. For reference, my card was charged in two separate transactions ($79.46 and $9.54) a few minutes apart, which together matched the $89 total shown on the bill. I am attaching the transaction record for clarity. Mistakes happen. What bothered me was that two completely different explanations were given during the same visit, and even after the manager confirmed the opposite, the earlier explanation was never acknowledged and the attitude remained very unpleasant. So here is the question for the business. At the time we asked, which explanation actually represented the restaurant? If ordering only skewers is allowed, why was it denied so forcefully? And if it is not allowed, why did the manager say it was? I won't be coming back. read more

Lao Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Great quality food, fast service, great servers, portion sizes are really generous, definitely plan on going again read more

Lao Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

TLDR: If you come in looking to order noodles, chicken, and imitation crab for your hot pot, you will come out feeling cheated for your money's worth. Like many all-you-can-eat hot pot establishments, what you get out of this restaurant depends heavily on the broth, ingredients, and dishes that you order. The service in my experience was very good. Notably, the sauce bar options were quite impressive compared to other hot pot restaurants I've eaten at. It even included Chinese meat sauce, which can be hard to find in the United States. The passionfruit green tea here was fine, and there was a complimentary ice cream and fortune cookie at the end. Because there is so much food to cover, they will be ordered by category and then ingredient/dish below, rated individually. Buffet: Coconut Shrimp, 4/5. The shrimp was crispy while maintaining the sauce on the outside. Braised Short Rib, 4/5. Very tender meat. Siu Mai, 4/5. A well made dumpling. Korean Style Short Rib (Galbi), 1/5. This did not taste like galbi, was overly oily, and was tough to eat. Braised Flounder, 4/5. Very soft and well seasoned. Cheese Mussel, 3/5. Nothing impressive, just a baked mussel. Chicken Feet, 3/5. Your standard chicken feet you would find at a Chinese establishment. Broth: House Special Seafood Soup, 3/5. The broth is the center of any hotpot, and this one was okay. The broth had clams, imitation crab, and ginger in it. The clams were tiny, and the imitation crab was falling apart by the middle of the meal. The taste wasn't as seafood forward as I would have liked it to be. Vegetables: Bok Choy, 4/5. Fresh and crisp. Watercress, 3/5. Not very strong in flavor. Enoki Mushrooms, 4/5. Nothing much to say, but they are quality. Bamboo, 1/5. The bamboo became a problem for the rest of the ingredients. It is the type of bamboo that comes pre packaged, which gives it an extremely bitter and off-putting taste. Usually, to prepare this type of bamboo, you are required to blanch it in water for about an hour to get rid of that flavor. In this case, that bitter flavor ended up permeating through the rest of the dish because there was no way to blanch it. Would not recommend to get. Meats: Fish Balls, 4/5. These fish balls were extremely soft and springy, with a filling on the inside. Had they been a little more seasoned, they would have been perfect. Would recommend. Lobster Balls, 3/5. Surprisingly boring compared to the fish balls. Beef Balls, 5/5. I have never had beef balls that taste like this. They were very well seasoned, and had a great texture to them. These were delicious. Lamb Slices, 3/5. The lamb slices were very clearly frozen beforehand, but at the end of the day, they were still lamb slices. Sliced Beef, 2/5. The slices of beef were so fatty in some parts to the point where one in a few bites would be mostly fat. Fresh Squid, 5/5. This squid was very fresh, as it says on the menu. Firm, no fishy odor, no slime, and a great crunch when eaten. Would recommend. Beef Tripe, 5/5. The beef tripe was delicious and plentiful. I was surprised at the serving size they had given me for this. Chicken Gizzards, 4/5. The gizzards were good, nothing else to say here. Pig Brains, 4/5. Pig brains can be a delicacy for some, if you are into it. The texture here was good. Overall, the meal had highs and lows. I will come back again to try some of the other options. read more

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Overall decent. Prices were a little expensive but decent experience. The open food bar you could tell was sitting from lunch (we got there at 5pm) so maybe not the freshest food. We ordered kbbq and the portions given for what is ordered is quite small. The good thing is that it was all you can eat. They did have a make your own sauce bar that was kept very clean. There were peanuts in the area but again, area was very clean. I would be intrigued to give this place another chance. read more

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Love the food, great atmosphere and the workers are kind. The place is clean, and the food is so fresh and amazing, I will be coming here again read more

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We came in, excited to eat after a long day of traveling for work and was immediately greeted by a friendly worker. The place looked clean and inviting... however, when we got the menu and were ready to order, we waited about 10 minutes and no one came to us. We watched the staff sitting at the counter on their phones and no one came by to help us or take our order. It's not like the restaurant was busy or at all. When we got up to leave, no one said anything to us. read more

My family and I come here at least once a month for their hot pot. I'm obsessed with the enoki mushroom skewers. The service is quick and the food is always so delicious. I usually get the mild spice and two flavors for my pot. It's always busy with so many get togethers which is very cute to see. Highly recommend coming here for a hot pot experience! read more

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The service was fast! The server Tara was very polite, straightforward, kind and helpful! The food was delicious! I love the seasoning options! The atmosphere was clean and filled with Korean culture! Nice quiet music. We will be back for my mother's birthday! It was nice that our first time we received a gift card as well! read more

Family and i go here SO often, and it's the best place ever! best prices, best food, best service 10/10 read more

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Really good service all the time! The food was really good, my server was really nice and attentive and the vibes are cozy. Everything was fresh and fast! read more

Fantastic food! Great amount and great for your group. It's a bit pricey if you're expecting Applebees prices and style. But you don't come here for a 35 minute meal and to leave! You come here to socialize with family or friends for a long time and enjoy a slow, large portion. The waitresses are very nice, but if you're chilling for a while you might have to go find them. It's all part of the exp read more

Lao Pot - Delish! - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I came here as part of a large group for dinner. One thing I enjoy about this restaurant is that they give you individual pots so if someone in your group doesn't like an ingredient or has a food restriction, it's a-ok. We got the all-you-can-eat dinner ($31.99). Do note that everyone in your table has to commit to this (to avoid food sharing as there's an a la carte menu). The food we ordered arrived quickly. The quality of the food was average. A lot of the ingredients came from the 168 supermarket nearby (the fish balls looked extremely familiar). It was easy to flag down the server to get more refills. I got the Lao Pot Special Soup base, which has opaque white broth with Chinese dates, goij berry, and green onion. It's pretty mild tasting, which is why I always doctor it up with the minced garlic and green onion from the sauce bar. The sauce bar was full of various condiments and had some recipes of their recommended sauce mixtures. I saw that they're going to have Korean BBQ soon. I would come back to try it! read more

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For starters, Yan was our server and she was ah-maze-ing! My mom decided we should stop in for some lunch and we had absolutely NO idea how much food we were getting into and she helped us every step of the way! She helped us create sauces. Made sure we were comfortable with our hot plates, etc. She was the sweetest and the food was delicious. I'd love to go back with a larger group. Don't miss this tasty spot! You won't regret it. read more

The food and service is amazing. They recently added all you can eat since the last time I stopped by and the price is affordable. The ambiance is nice for eating alone or with friends. Will always come by again!!! read more

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Food was not fresh have been throwing up since I left here yesterday!!!! Please do not bring your children here. Mine cannot get out of the bed and have been throwing up all day. read more

There is a little scam going on here. Got their gift card, it says on the card that it can be used for food and DRINKS. But the waiter & waitress there refuses to let the card be used on any drinks, demanding that drinks be paid separately, together with tax and tips. I personally feel the service staff is using this to pad their tips. read more

So fun for kids and adults! The vegetarian options are plenty and it's nice that they have tofu and gluten. Making it on sauces is the best

The food and service was excellent. This was our first time and the waitress was super helpful and guided us on the best food to try and order. The place was clean and nice to hold a conversation with my wife without being loud. We'll definitely be back! read more

I came here with a group of 4 - this was a pretty big space that fits a lot of people inside. They've got a ton of variety here with the various meats and organs. The sauce bar was good - I was able to make a tasty peanut sauce. There was also a good variety of broths, but the Lao soup I got was kind of bland. Pricing is reasonable considering the amount of food you get (the meat came in big platters) The sesame balls we got for dessert were good: fresh out of the fryer, crunchy on the outside, with smooth red bean paste on the inside. Service was good, as our waitress came by several times and asked if we needed anything. I think this is a solid place for hotpot and I would definitely be open to coming back in the future! read more

Came here around 11:30 on a Friday for the AYCE hot pot and was seated immediately. The waitress was very good about continuously checking in on us. Granted, the restaurant was pretty empty at the time, so I can't speak to what the conditions would be when they are busy. The method of ordering was slightly confusing, as they use a paper menu where you check off the items you want. What makes it confusing is when you want to order more items, they provide you with the same menu you initially ordered with. One thing I enjoyed was the wide selection of food and broths. The quality of the ingredients, however, was only okay, but I think it is excusable, as it is all you can eat. We were able to eat our fill and more. For the price, I think it was an overall good experience. Would come again. read more

Lao Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Lao Pot is always a hit, I've been here a few times and always leave full. The waiters are very attentive and even gave us ice creams a few times we visited. Would definitely recommend for someone to try it out if it is your first time. read more

Very nice restaurant. Employees are welcoming and make sure to take care of me everytime. The food is great with many choices and they are very helpful at helping you choose if it's your first time or if you're not sure if you like something. The all you can eat menu is my go to as it includes the buffet style food as well. For the price of what you pay I feel this is very much worth it. read more

We love coming here to visit Yan! She is the best server and always so kind. The food never disappoints we are monthly regulars read more

Lao Pot - Hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Fun place to sit with a small group and have a nice long chat over tasty hot pot cooked noms. Choose your broth and the add-ins you'll cook in your hot pot. All manner of meats, seafoods, and veggies await your selection. Can't choose just a few?--feeling extra hungry?--then opt for the AYCE "buffet." Staff will keep reloading your add-ins and broth until you're full. I love the little personal induction cookers, too--your pot gets hot, but you don't burn yourself on a hot stove. Full bar available with some fun drink specials. Staff were friendly. read more

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food is always fresh and delicious. very fast service and the drinks are to die for! We come here once a week. read more

Lao Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Tara was an amazing server and made us feel very welcome. everyone was very kind and they checked in often. thank you Lao Pot!

Always amazing! We come here at least once a week. The Tomato and Tom Yom are soo goo!

Accepts both cash and credit card. Free parking here. Please note that this place is no AYCE and you pay for each dish you want. Entrance is at the back of the restaurant. Drinks are not included with your meal. So anticipate spending $$ on drinks. Also, the skewers here are a la carte too. We ordered various skewers from beef, chicken and lamb. The lamb skewers are decent. Note, the chicken was spicy and may not be appropriate for young children. The hotpot portion of the menu is wide range. You can get various soup options. Customers can either get 1 broth or 2 broths. I recommend getting 2 options so you can get a variety of flavors. I ordered their tomato base and their Tom Yum flavor. Both flavors may pour into one another when they are prepared so my tomato base came spicy upon receiving the broth. If you come here, I recommend when you aren't super hungry. Because the prices does add up fast. Our party paid around $50ish per person. Better off going to an AYCE for a more affordable price and more options. The service and staff here were okay. They forgot to bring out one of our broths and didn't bring it out until 15minutes into the meal. They also sent out the wrong broth multiple times and CHARGED us for the incorrect broths we ordered. Luckily, we told them and they removed the extra broths. Also, certain items that we ordered did not arrive so we had to check with our waitress. If we never brought it up, I'm sure they would charge us for it without actually receiving the item. The broths were decent. Tomato broth was good with chucks of ox tail in the soup. The mushroom broth was bland and didn't taste well. The sauce bar was decent with tons of options. Wished they had gloves at the bar as some of the spoons and bottles were extremely oily. We ordered barley tea for our meal and it was never refilled. Very strange. Would think they have a tea pot at the table for refills. For parties over 6, there is an automatic 18% tip added to your bill. The space inside the restaurant is large to accommodate a large party. Can be a bit crammed during the busy lunch / dinner hours. Overall, decent restaurant. Wished they offered AYCE options. The food portions are hit or Miss depending on what you order. The sauce bar is decent enough to make a dipping dish. All tables come with an electric stove so there won't be flames on the table. Probably not a place to take young kids given the loud environment read more

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Tried their dinner menu for AYCE. Definitely more variety. Glad I tried it, but still think lunch menu is more worth it since many dinner menu options are a little weird (eg pork liver, pork brain). We did get free dessert this time though (sesame tapioca balls), so that's a plus. read more

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my family and I had a beautiful evening here. they closed later than a lot of other places our server explained everything to us and made everything so easy for us to order. we got the all you can eat and it was more than enough for everyone. the experience was a 10/10. we will be back. read more

What an adventure! Stopped here after a nearby pho joint didn't have any veg options available. We had no idea what to expect, but the server helped us by explaining how to order and how long to cook things. Lots of meat and veg options, only one vegan broth though (the mushroom, #8, I think). You simply check off what you want on a paper menu, and it's brought out to you on a rolling cart. There is a heater in the table in front of you and your broth goes on that. The broth was topped off for us once during our meal, and the tea came with a large teapot and we never ran out (highly recommend the tea, no idea what it was but it was good). Docked a star because the ladies restroom was ABSOLUTELY atrocious, I won't go into details but opted to hold it till I got home. Thankfully we don't live very far. read more

Lao Pot - Various soy products, veggie platter, enoki mushroom, wide vermicelli noodle, and mushroom broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Best Chinese hotpot in the metro Detroit area. Soups are delicious, services are great. If you like authentic Chinese hotpot this is the place to be! read more