We were craving some hot pot, and this place was exactly what we needed. The food was very tasty and the ingredients were fresh. The atmosphere was nice and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our visit. Overall, it was a great experience and we'll definitely come back the next time we're craving hot pot. read more

Trying to get a couple of food badges including Korean BBQ. I was here twice with my g/f at the time in Winter 2020. The first time was on Thursday, January 30, 2020. She had suggested going to hot pot. It was very good, but I felt the price was high, and was annoyed by having to pay for the parking although they validated but may have been a partial validation; I don't recall. It was still a cool experience, but my negatively spoiled what might've been a good date for us. Then, on Thursday, February 20, 2020, I was sick and was at IKEA taking something back. I said to my g/f on phone maybe getting hot pot would be good on my throat, which she enthusiastically said yes, and that'd I'd go back to this same place as it was good. The 2nd time was more enjoyable as I had familiarity going in. Once again, great food & cordial service. read more

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The food was good service was fast but there was food all on the tables and the sauce station was dirty with flies they could clean up and maybe put in one of those fly killing plugs read more

We went with my husband, expecting a very good experience. The fan of the grill didn't work, were out of Diet Coke, the server repeated like three times that every pound that was wasted will be 1599, the grill was changed like 5-6 times, the male server was mean to the other server, etc. The whole experience was not pleasant- only the lady server was very kind! read more

Overpriced for no reason. We used to dine here as a family, never again for $50 per person AYCE for just regular food.

Friend recommended me to here for date night and we were definitely satisfied. The amount of food was spectacular for the price. While the sound of spicy broth base is delicious, BE CAREFUL! It was extremely spicy for my taste and had me coughing more than expected. So that should probably have a warning sign. When requesting the meats we were very impressed with the meat choices. Definitely a must to come for dinner, the pricing is not bad at all for the premium meats this place offers. The sushi menu had a variety of sushi. I really wished I had a bigger stomach to enjoy more. The service was pretty good, our server check up on us a good amount in the beginning, but towards the end wasn't there as much since it got busier. We asked for gyozas twice after our first plate (2) and never received more. While I enjoyed all of this I do recommend being careful when ordering spicy broth and asking for low heat on the hot pot side. It's extremely hot too. read more

Lataohotpot - Spicy broth and Thai broth, along with peach Soju - Hot Pot Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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History of Present Indulgence: My friends and I drove out of DC to get hotpot since there aren't any within DC, and we had a car. LaTao in College Park was not too far away, so we decided to give it a try. Physical Exam: Food - The food was excellent! They have awesome broth options, and I highly recommend their original rib broth, which is a rich, flavorful bone broth. There's a huge variety of meats, veggies, noodles, marinated dishes, and appetizers to choose from. The spicy marinated beef, with its thicker cuts, is a must-try for spicy food lovers. Service - Attentive and prompt service added to the experience. Ambiance- This is a busy spot, even on weeknights, with a lively crowd of UMaryland students. The ventilation is great, so the hotpot steam isn't overwhelming, making for a comfortable dining experience. Assessment/Plan: I would highly recommend LaTao if you're in the area and craving hotpot. At $32 per person for dinner, it's reasonably priced for the quality and variety. No complaints here--definitely a place worth visiting! read more

I come here a lot and think it's good. It's not the best but it's the closest to umd. I like the service now that there is the ipad but last time I went it did take some time getting ingredients and they didn't bring all that we ordered. However they just changed management so i'm sure they'll be a shift in food and service so i'll definitely update after I go again! read more

tried the locally sourced stewed chicken hot pot option tonight on a 49° cloudy Sunday. My review is for this only. Regular hot pot is solid too. Stewed chicken hot pot is $29 extra; book three hours ahead of time: -comes with a unique herbal sauce to dip the marinated chicken breasts in, along with fresh lime wedges Our usual waiter Ben (pop star blonde locks‍) is attentive and soft-spoken. Shout out to the boss lady A Lin. She's really friendly and sent us some bottled Chinese lemon teas on the house. Note: Be careful of slippery floors, wear traction shoes. read more

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It's been a while since last time I tried hotpot here. They have changed a lot, more seafood options, abalone, mussels, LIVE CRAB!! And as always, my favorite dish, beef tripe. Their sesame and peanut sauces are always the best in this area. By the way, they have added ice cream and you can have any kind of drinks you want and they are all included! What a surprise! I also like how they service you they do not wait until you ask to refill the soup or the soda. Will definitely come back again soon. read more

Lataohotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - College Park, Maryland

We did Hot pot and it was good. Next time I'll try the sushi. The restaurant is also very large and spacious which is great to control the steam from hot pot. The service was spotty at best as the gentleman who took care of us was not the most attentive. My Diet Coke was taken for a refill and I never got my drink back for 13 minutes. He sat a few tables and took a few orders and forgot. It was hard to get his attention. I would give the place a 3.5. However, My daughters left some ladybugs they brought with them in small containers. Don't ask me why but we left without them. A different gentleman at the front ran out to bring them to us. That final gesture of good faith and saving us from having two crying kids on the way back to MoCo from College Park. Rounds then to a 4/5. Latao will do great in the college park area. They also had some Karaoke rooms in the back. read more

Lataohotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - College Park, Maryland

We've been here a number of times and enjoyed it. At our most recent visit they charged my just turned 11 year old adult price when previously he'd been child price. No way most 11 year olds eat almost $40 worth of food. Won't be back. read more

One of my favorite hot pot restaurants in the area Parking is extremely limited so I would suggest going on a week day. There is parking behind the building but there aren't many spaces. Service is always great. The hot spicy broth is my favorite. If you love spice, you will love that one. If not, steer clear. Vast selection of meats and other food to use in the pot. Love that they have the option to add unlimited sushi for $5 more. A great deal & the sushi is pretty fresh. You can see them making the rolls if you sit close to the sushi station. read more

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Great environment and service was great. You could smell all the Asian seasonings as soon as you walked in. Which I loved being Asian myself. Great selection of food to eat with your hot pot. They had at least 6 different broth types. It was all you can eat and it was well worth it! Would definitely come back whenever we are in town again. read more

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The hot pot place that I always take out of towners to, even though it's 30+ minutes outside of DC. Why? - excellent broth selection: you really can't go wrong with any of the broths here, but some standouts include the rib bone broth, tomato, and rejuvenation herb (if you're into lighter, soup-like broths) - excellent sauce bar: has all of the essentials, including a mean sa cha sauce. Try this patented "DZ special sauce" - two scoops sesame sauce, one scoop sa cha, a drop of chili oil, and garlic + cilantro to taste - excellent meat and seafood selection: huge menu and large variety of stuff to choose from. I recommend almost all of the beef and lamb cuts, although the fatty brisket can be way too fatty sometimes - add unlimited sushi for FIVE DOLLARS: since a roll will run you $5-10 minimum anywhere, getting just one roll pays for itself. If you get 2+, you're basically stealing money Latao is the supreme hot pot place in the DMV - if only we could get Kpot to step up its game on the hotpot/kbbq combo scene... read more

Located in downtown College Park on route one. It's easy to get to, parking is in the back. The service was efficient with the help of a robot delivering food. Casual atmosphere. Great hotpot. The prices were amazing, especially for lunch. We certainly got a big bang for the bucks. It's all you can eat within 2 hours. We practically tried everything on the menu. All dishes were like small portion tapas. I recommend ordering a few dishes at a time. Do not order too much because there is penalty for wasted food. We ordered Szechuan Hot Spicy Broth and Rejuvenation Herb Broth. Our favorite dishes were lotus, pumpkin, toro, fried dough sticks, fatty lamb and Angus beef. There's a condiment bar in the back for sauces. Everything was tasty already so we didn't go for the sauce. I will definitely come back with family and friends. It's spacious and good for groups. read more

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Came here for the first time for lunch on a weekend with a friend. We ordered the AYCE hotpot with 3 broths- Tom yum, mushroom, and rejuvenation herb broth. Total per person came out to approximately $22 (without tip). What's hot - Quality. The broths were well-seasoned and flavored, not overly salty. All the dishes we ordered were fresh, especially the veggies. All the meats were pre-frozen, which is not a bad thing, especially as you're cooking it. - Menu variety. Something for everyone- meats, seafood, veggies and for vegans. You have to order the specific dishes you want. They have enoki mushrooms, fish tofu, lobster balls, bak choy, enoki mushrooms, lotus root, winter melon, daikon, chicken, angus steak, etc. The list goes on. You don't take the food from a buffet line, which appears to help them reduce food waste. They have a sauce bar, which is where you can choose from a variety of sauces- soy sauce, garlic, sa cha, peanut sauce, jalapeños, green onions, etc.... - Portions. Given that there were only 2 of us, they did a good job of providing us with decent size portions and we were always able to finish what we ordered. We pretty much finished everything. - Price. For the variety and quality of food, it's pretty good value for money. - Service. Pretty decent. As we finished up our dishes, the same waiter would always come by and ask us if there were additional dishes we would like to order. As such, we weren't waiting very long for our next dishes to be served. - Location. Easy to find and it's close to other amenities, like a cafe. - Parking. There is a parking lot within/behind the complex and it's about 3 levels. What's not - Service. It's not always easy to flag someone down and get what you need, so be patient. For example, we had to make the same requests a few times and our broths were boiling down and it took a while for someone to fill up our broths again. I was also surprised we weren't given spoons with our dishes. - Time limit. They have signs that you're given a 90 minute time limit to finish your meal. I appreciate they want to keep the customer line rolling and avoid lengthy wait times. However, it made my friend nervous to make sure we weren't staying too long, because she didn't want us to get kicked out. Makes me wonder if they ever have kicked out customers, which would be rude, especially given the nature of eating hot pot. At the very least, it's something to be aware of. - Parking. I didn't originally know there's a parking lot in the complex, so I parked somewhere close by and walked. I'm kind of glad I didn't park in the parking lot, because the spaces are very tight. Final answer Willing to come back, but will be mindful of when. read more

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Pleasantly surprised from this place, but I love their hot pot and sauce bar! I also love that you can pick from different soup bases. Food was really good and service was quick. Will definitely come back when I have my hot pot craving read more

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This is a great spot! We came in for hot pot on a Friday night around 6 pm and were seated immediately. It wasn't terribly busy and the service was excellent. Our server took our orders with a tablet and all of the food came quickly. We ordered all you can eat hot pot with 3 broths - Szechuan spicy, tomato, and rejuvenation and for $5 per person, all you can eat sushi. For the sushi, we ordered a few pieces of sashimi each and 3 rolls to share. They were pretty good but you really are paying for the hot pot. We ordered soo many rounds of meats, fish, and vegetables. I can't remember everything we ordered but my favorites were black pork, lobster balls, lotus root, pork belly, and angus beef. The broths were all very good. The tomato added a lot of flavor to some of the meats. The rejuvenation is milder but I enjoyed it. The Szechuan was also really good but it's super spicy, so don't get it if you're a spice wimp. In addition, they have a solid sauce bar which includes their own homemade soy sauce that is tangy and a little spicy. For 3 different broths, unlimited food and sushi for $5 per person, this was a great deal and I left very full. I'll gladly return! read more

Lataohotpot - Hot pot assortment - Hot Pot Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Parking in back is free. The food was unlimited and the ambiance with awesome. The staff was attentive and the meal came together the way I made it it with a sauce bar on the side to create your own flavors. Hotpot buffet is a new thing for me. I would highly suggest this spot if you like hot pots. It's in college park. read more

Lataohotpot - Lovely olace - Hot Pot Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Hands down best Hot Pot experience yet. Been going to different ones in the last couple of years and ended up regularly going to Urban Hot Pot in Columbia, which was a bit of a hike coming from Bowie, but worth it. My partner brought me here last night ad let me tell you, they blew Urban out of the water. The option of AYCE sushi is attractive but the hot pot is where it's at! Our server was friendly and helpful. They adjust the pot heat for you depending on how much u have in there or if you're relaxing at the moment so u dont have to figure it out. I got the tom yum broth which was tasty and my add-ins were all fresh. Meat slices on the thicker side which i appreciated. THE SAUCE BAR HAD POSTED RECIPES. This!!!! Is what ive been hoping for when i go to these places cuz its nice to have a guideline on flavors. They had about 6 'recipes' for sauces and what we tried were great! Station constantly being wiped down. My cocktail- the pear martini was fabulous, my partner's tokyo tea was nice n strong. The place is big with plenty of seating This is now THE spot for hot pot. STAMPED! Thank God its closer to me, I never have to travel to columbia for hot pot again. THANK YOU LA-TAO read more

For a hot pot place in College Park, this place is awesome. First, their broth. I don't remember quite what it is called, but we got the bone broth or something like that. Definitely a broth that has some creaminess in it and it was so flavorful. It had a full piece of beef bone in it which made it seem so much more authentic. Next, the sauce bar. For the most part it had everything you needed. When I went there was some stuff missing, but nothing I couldn't live without. If you pile on the garlic in your sauce anything will be good. The meat was pretty decent. Good amount of red meat choices, some fish, and some other seafood options like scallops. Anything with the word fatty was fantastic. As you cook the meat in the broth the more flavorful it became. They had a decent selection of vegetables, but I felt like there could have been more, but it had mostly what I wanted. Service was pretty decent. I went when there weren't that many people so I was neve waiting. I have gone here before when it was busier, but even then it was still decent service. The all you can eat was $25 and I think that's a reasonable price especially if you eat enough to make it worth it. read more

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Took our 1st year Maryland Terp here for her birthday dinner. It is located in College Park Maryland. There is limited free parking in the back of the restaurant. The lot was full, so we parked at the Lidl's across the street. Although it was busy, we were able to get a table within a few minutes. The restaurant was large and roomy. They had tables for both individual or shared hot pots. Since my younger daughter had food allergies, we got a table with individual hot pot stations. The menu AYCE menu was extensive. The dinner options included an appetizer menu. Compared to other AYCE hot pot restaurants, La TAO offers a variety of quality meat choices such as Angus steak, black pork, and lamb. One also has the option to add AYCE sushi for an additional $5. Our server was excellent. She checked on us often to take additional orders, refill our waters, or refill the broth. My only complaint was that it seemed louder than the usual hot pot restaurant. Because all the tables were very close together, it felt like I was back in a school cafeteria again. Thank goodness, there was no eardrum blasting K-pop music in the background. Pro tip, pay cash and get 10% discount. If you go there within 1day of your birthday, you can eat for free as long as you pay for the rest bill with cash. Just remember to bring an ID as proof. read more

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My husband and I came here on a cold rainy day so it was very comforting. There was barely anyone inside when we arrived at 5pm on a Wednesday. We got seated quick and ordered immediately, the food came out in about 10 mins. Everything was nicely plated. This place costed $30 per person plus $5 on top for unlimited sushi. Overall good place to eat but it's nothing special. There was free parking in the back after you drive almost all the way around the back. It's quiet small and difficult to park if you aren't careful so take a smaller car if you can. Inside there was Chinese theme decor and limited karaoke rooms. read more

LaTao has an interesting menu / model, as it combines the traditional 'all you can eat hot pot' with an all you can eat sushi buffet. For dinner, either one is about $30, and you can combine the two for an additional $5 -- or, as I thought of it, for $5, you can add all you can eat sushi to your all you can eat hot pot meal. That's a pretty good deal. A little bit oddly, though, you have to order the sushi from the waiter -- there's not a sushi buffet or anything of the sort, which I guess would imply that it's fresher. Still, it's a little off putting to have your gluttony judged by the waiter -- it's like, "Give me 10 of everything, please." The sushi is about what you'd expect for an all you can eat sushi place, and I don't think I'd go back just for it, though I would certainly get it again. It's not the best, not the freshest, but it's not bad -- it's a lot better than you'd get from a grocery store, you know? But, ultimately, it's a hot pot place, and while the sushi is good, that's not what I'm there for. The hot pot can be done one of two ways, with either two broths or three. I went with three, which gets you a lot of variety. They had "rejuvenation broth," which is a pretty basic, mild both, a tomato based one, and Szechuan - this was just too spicy for my taste. (Heck, at one point, the steam was wafting into my face, and I thought I was being sprayed with mace!) To the broths, you add your selection of THREE PAGES of different items, ranging from noodles and vegetables to meats, including some really good seafood and meat selections -- be sure to try the "black pork," which is like kobe beef of porks. You drop them into the broth and let it simmer for a bit, then pluck it out, dip it in your sauces, and eat it. The sauces are available at a little buffet, and there's plenty of options. I was a little disappointed that there weren't desserts on the menu, and the selection of drinks was a little low, but it's hard to want dessert after you've eaten twenty different items. I don't think I could see my shoes by the time I left. The portion sizes were a bit small: I ordered, for example, cuttlefish balls, and they brought TWO. But, you can always order more (and more and more), and it leaves more room to try a lot of different things. There's a parking lot in the back, but I emphatically recommend parking somewhere else. I don't know what the designer of this lot was thinking: it's ridiculously narrow, and assuming you can get your car into one of the spots, you won't be able to open the doors. Virtually every car we saw was parked over the lines! Great for subcompacts, maybe not anything else. read more

4.5* in my book, add in some dessert options and this place would be a full 5* for me! The cost of $30.99 per person for dinner is an understandable price (cheaper than my favourite all you can eat hotpot joint) and you get a 10% discount if you pay in cash. They have a sauce bar with everything labeled as well as a few different sauce recipes if you're unsure what to make. Their menu was pretty extensive and I was happy with all of the options. They also had some select appetizers (the gyoza and shumai are fried which I wasn't a fan of and the scallion pancake was also more fried than I like) that are included in the cost. And I appreciated that the hot pot dishes were small in size, this allowing you to try a lot of dishes and reorder the ones you really liked without having to deal with potential excess food waste. Our service was exceptional. Actually, beyond exceptional. She was very attentive and very polite. Other than not having a dessert menu I have one more complaint about our experience here that I think could be fixed easily: the timing of our dishes. We had most of our hotpot items arrive before our broth and our appetizers. When our broth came we had to wait while it heated up before cooking. And then our appetizers came a bit later. It would've been nice if our appetizers had arrived either first or alongside our broth and then, a bit later, the other dishes arrived. But we did love the promo arrival with our refills! read more

Disappointing experience. Upon coming in, you'll notice the decor is really cute! We were greeted at the door by the host for lunch. I made a reservation but we were not seated until our entire party appeared (which is understandable since there's a seating time limit). Unfortunately, the service was less than decent which really affected the experience. They're reeeallly short staffed and so our waiter was minimally accessible because he was running around. It was frustrating because for "all you can eat" hot pot, we could only order our food through him each time but again, he wasn't around often. Other places have tablets to ease ordering but if you don't have it, at least have our waiter be more present. He was also a poor communicator/listener.. not only did he forget a few things we ordered (which was fine), he neglected to put in one of our guest's orders of sushi. He told her the price and walked away? Didn't even give her a chance to put in her order after she said the price was fine. The icing on the cake was us being overcharged.. again, because our waiter incorrectly communicated with the host. Fortunately the host was helpful and issued the refund. I will not be coming back to this establishment as I live an hour away, however if you are in the area and would like hot pot, go for it. The food was decent but not anything to rave about. read more

Lataohotpot - Special rib broth, brisket - Hot Pot Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Several vegan broth options Many vegan sauce choices 2+ pages of vegan add-ins including fried tofu, tofu skin, several varieties of mushrooms, greens including watercress and fast friendly service. It was really tasty and fun. read more

This restaurant's food is not fresh which brings more concern . Service is just fine when we ordered two rounds, the waitress ignores our shrimp order. Ambience. Furthermore, the tables in hot pot restaurants are usually cluttered with various ingredients, leading to a sense of disorder and messiness. Sometimes, the waitstaff may be negligent, resulting in utensils or beverages being accidentally spilled or splattered onto customers. This lack of cleanliness and discomfort can greatly impact the overall dining experience. read more

Didn't snap any photos because I was just taking video for the TikTok page, but LaTao was a good hot pot stop on our trip to the DC area. I've been to a few other hot pot places and honestly this was very similar by way of the stocks you could use, ingredients you can add, and sauces available to you for dipping. They also offer specialty mixed drinks and other adult beverages (which we definitely sampled a few of) as well as the normal variety of soft drinks, and they also have some different and fun fruit drinks. Good stop, quality ingredients, I wouldn't hesitate to go back. LaTao - Didn't Suck read more

This has been my favorite hot pot place for about a year now. Everything is very clean, quick, and tasty! I recommend coming on the weekdays as it is much cheaper! Another tip: pay with cash! They give a 10% discount to those who pay with cash, making hot pot a much affordable meal! I would definitely recommend trying out La Tao! read more

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Service was abysmal in an empty restaurant I waited 15 mins before I left. I wasn't greeted, acknowledged, or made aware of any status of seating. read more

Worst sushi I've ever had. It was served on a broken plate, tasted like chemicals and plastic, and the service was horrible. The employees played loud and terrible music to make up for the silence of the small amount of customers. Would NOT go back. read more

If you want gas station sushi for $40 pp, with poor service and loud music, then this is your place. for everyone else, stay away from this awful place. read more

Yes it was Columbus Day, but it's a Monday, why did you charge customers dinner price for lunch? If you do that, why did you take off dinner items from the menu? That's a trick on customers. Sauces are horrible. Low quality tasteless sesame sauce. Customer service was slow too, though waitresses were trying their best to help customers. Overall, it's definitely not the best hotpot in the DMV area and I would not like to pay a second visit. read more

Hotpot was very nice, although some stuffs on the menu were not available when I ordered. Parking can be tricky

We happened to come across LaTAO on yelp and made it a mission to try it out. It was $29.95 +$5 for AYCE sushi Usually we wouldn't order so much to have 2 different types of food but made it a point to have our usual orders for hotpot and 5 different sushi rolls. The szechuan broth was not as flavorful or spicy but it did its job. The fatty lamb was iur favorite choice of meat. It was tender and just fatty enough that there was no after taste that often comes with lamb. Their sauce bar was pretty average with the usual 10 or so sauces like soy sauce, peanut sauce, chive sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds. I appreciated that they have 2 fermented side dishes (kimchi and fermented daikon) and they also had oranges. The sushi was nice and plenty, only complaint is that we wish the fish were a little colder. Cons: Kind of warm inside, AC didn't seem to be working, or on a minimal function - Parking is limited and the space are weirdly narrow, only 2 cars able to fit in a 3 car spot - Szechuan broth not as flavorful or spicy as others hotpot places - sushi pieces were a little warm Pros: AYCE 2 different options + other signature dishes - great service, everyone working were attentive and helpful - reasonable price for 2 combination AYCE - variety of options for hotpot ingredients. - fast service. All in all, we'd go back. read more

Lataohotpot - Mushroom and szechuan broths Fatty Lamb Angus Beef - Hot Pot Near Me - College Park, Maryland

The service was disrespectful. The workers walked past and ignored guests while also having ear buds in their ears. The pricing on the website was deceiving and they added an unnecessary tip for the service I received. I would recommend this place for the food not for the service. read more

Look. This place is absolutely delicious. New owners as of 09/01, and the whole place has an great vibe. I have been here four times in the last four months for both hotpot and sushi, and I have brought friends and family. Karry was my waitress three out of four times, and her service was impeccable. Sophie (or Sophia) was my server also. Both ladies were extremely professional. Hotpot was $29 if I remember correctly. AYCE sushi was also $29. Ala carte and you can't beat it! Call ahead though, I think they don't offer AYCE sushi on Tuesdays. When you go, seriously request Karry to be your waitress. She explained everything to us, and had great recommendations! read more

Lataohotpot - Sushi from LaTao! Fresh and delicious. $28.99 AYCE! - Hot Pot Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Visited this spot today and it was great. We got the all you can eat dinner option with hot spicy broth. The food was great and nice quality. Restaurant is beyond spacious. Even bigger than expected once inside. Service was good. Servers were attentive and courteous. I would highly recommend and will be coming back soon especially it being so close to home. Parking in located in the back in a garage. read more