OMG... this is what KPot WISHES it was. First off, Li's Hot Pot & BBQ is HUGE. The second you walk in, the place feels upscale, spacious, clean, and surprisingly peaceful. Even with how big and popular it is, the wait time was less than 5 minutes. The menu is absolutely massive and the prices are honestly amazing for what you get. Around $30 for either hot pot or KBBQ, or $38 for BOTH?! That's actually insane value. And it doesn't even start with the meats -- you first get access to a huge appetizer menu INCLUDED in the price. Firecracker shrimp, spring rolls, gyoza, wings, squid balls... and so much more. It already felt worth it before the BBQ even came out. Now the KBBQ selection? RIDICULOUS. Of course they had the classics like steak, chicken, and bulgogi, but they also had chicken wings, lamb, scallops, blue crab, chicken gizzards, and so many premium meat options. What I loved most is that the meats were already cut and seasoned perfectly, so everything tasted flavorful right away. The sauce and salad bar may not be the biggest, but the variety is crazy. Tons of sauces, pre-made combinations, and seasonings to customize everything exactly how you want it. Plus unlimited fried rice and white rice made fresh to order, which made a huge difference. To top everything off, they had fresh fruit, amazing ice cream, premium drinks like boba tea and smoothies, AND a full bar. Definitely one of the best AYCE hot pot/KBBQ spots I've been to in a long time. Will absolutely be returning soon. read more

Went with a large party to this restaurant and had a pretty big lunch. It's a pretty big place with plenty of seating. I'll start with the service which is very good because they have to explain a lot and put up with a lot of questions. They were very good at both. I got the hot pot option and you have ALOT of choices. You heat up the broth and vegetables, seafood, and meat yourself which is pretty neat. You can control how long your food cooks and how hot you like your food. I am not usually a fan of this but the food was good. If you like this kind of restaurant I think you will be happy. They also had a salad and food bar which I actually liked more than the hot pot. If you're looking to have a fun time with a large group this is a good option. read more

Was a good experience and the beef broth was excellent. I still prefer restaurants where I can order food off a tablet or self-serve but that's a personal preference. Service was fine but not as speedy as I would prefer. A nice addition to Rt 47. read more

I used to go to the diner that was in this location so when they opened a hot pot/Korean barbecue, I had to try it, the service was good Employees were very helpful, and the ambience was nice. You could tell that it was renovated to look more modern. I wasn't mad at the experience at all and was so happy to finally try, I can imagine it gets packed with the Montclair traffic read more

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Went to Li's Hot Pot & BBQ for dinner on a Friday. They were pretty busy, but we were seated quickly with no wait. The restaurant is large, there is a small buffet area with appetizers and a sauce station. Li's is an all you can eat hot pot and BBQ place. You order most everything from your server and they bring it to your table. I really enjoyed their Langzhou beef broth, which other hot pot places in the area do not have. But the selection of their hotpot items is fairly limited in comparison to other places in the area. Li's shines with the selection of proteins they have available for the KBBQ grill as well as hot pot. My favorites were the ribeye steak, the lamb rolls, fatty beef rolls, the cumin lamb, garlic shrimp, and jumbo sea scallops. The price for hot pot and KBBQ was only $38 per person, which is cheaper than other restaurants in the area. Service was quick and friendly. Plus there's plenty of parking. Dessert is just a freezer full of ice cream, but it's still worth it. I would definitely return. read more

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Went here with friends on a Saturday night. They don't take reservations but the wait wasn't too bad. We opted for barbecue only. It's BYOB. The options and service were pretty good the buffet for sides and sauces was decent as well. Only drawn back was it gets very smoky in there and be prepared for clothing etc to have that cooking area smell. I recommend leaving jackets in the car no coat check plus will save your coat from needing to be cleaned. Definitely holds its own as this style spot read more

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Wowzaaaa hotpotttt wowzaaa! We almost did both, but it only means we HAVE to go back to do the bbq next. It was absolutely freezing out and we were delighted to hit this as a new date night spot (double date with the sister!). Firstly, I love that this place has tables and life to it during a random Tuesday evening. There's honestly nothing worse as toddler parents and paying for a sitter to go out and the place is dead where you feel obligated (if not forced) to rush. Not the case here! We even shut the place down and again, we're not rushed. The service was super helpful. We inquired about how it all worked, naturally, but even with understanding the different broths. It was an experience both at the same time casual yet elevated. Lots of families here but the way it's situated it was just adding to the vibes (I know KIDS !? I think it's the way the sound travels with the high ceilings, it just feels bustling rather than chaotic). Anyway, the food was absolutely fresh, the service was top notch and friendly. It is BYOB. It was one of the better date nights we've had in awhile. We'll be back FOR SURE. read more

Li's Hot Pot & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

My family came here for lunch on a Saturday for all you can eat barbecue and Hot Pot and we had such a great experience. Our server Jacob was so attentive and so nice and really took care of us. The quality of their meats are great. Everything is seasoned and marinated very authentically to the Korean barbecue taste. And all the ingredients came out fresh and in the perfect portion sizes. They even have a small hot foods bar that provided fried rice, some appetizers, and a little fruit bar with fresh fruit and delicious jello. Everything is so clean and spacious inside and really great for groups. read more

Li's Hot Pot & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

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Li's Hot Pot & BBQ is definitely one of my favorite hot pot spots in NJ--perfect for these cold winter days! Delicious, fresh food, friendly staff, and a spacious, comfortable dining area. Big parking lot right off the highway and close to universities. They don't take reservations--once you arrive, head to the front, give them your name and party size, and ask for the wait time. Since it's winter, waiting by the front area can be a bit chilly. Shoutout to servers Hamanchi and Nate for making the experience even better! Two-hour limit per table, a sauce bar to create your own combos, plus small plates, fried items, fruit, jelly, cream puffs, and ice cream. Would love to see soft serve in matcha or vanilla here! Soft drinks come with free refills--score! I will be back! read more

Yummy hot pot spot on 46! Stopped here with the family for a Sunday night dinner. We were seated right away. If you're coming down 46 East you need to make sure you're in that right lane because that parking lot entrance sneak up on you. We did the hot pot + BBQ combo. They had soo many sauces and a solid amount of apps in the buffet (crab Rangoon, dumplings, fried rice, stir fry noodles etc). They did not change out our hot plate at all though which was odd. Overall great food - lots of options, good service & a great spot to bring the kids to cook their own food lol read more

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The place is spacious and clean. There are so many options that everyone will leave satisfied. There's a small buffet area available with dessert, seasonings/ dipping sauce, and other sides. The food was very good and they have both bbq and hot pot options. The server provided excellent service, she was very attentive and friendly. This was one of the most affordable bbq/ hot pot places I've been to. read more

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The food is fresh for you to cook. It is decorated very nice and the atmosphere is very happy. Everyone has a great time cooking their food. It is all you can eat for 1 price per person. There is no liquor! Only soft drinks. For dessert you can pick out your ice cream. If you have never been to one, now the time to try. read more

First time here...left my dance srudjo...was hungry. Wanted Rutt's (was closing in 35m). Thought about Hot Grill (nah...too salty​ today). Oh! Popeye's!!! Made a wrong turn...and saw you were open so meh...'eff it...pulled in. WOW!!! I have been to places in Kearny and KTown in NYC but here???? Jesu Christo!!! Front of house was kind and expedient...Jaelin (I hope I spelled that rigbt), my server was EXTREMELY attentive and mindful...Ezra (I think he's a chef?) was awesome. So enough about that...ordered bot pot and BBQ. Got the Szechuan broth with Udon, spinach, seaweed, and shrimp. O.M.G.!!! But before that...hit the "salad and sauce bar". Kimchi was INSANE!!! Flavorful and spicy!!! Got the spicy pork belly and lamb and went back to the "bat" and hit their AWESOME sauces (soy, vinegar, and chili soy). WOW!!! And some ginger garlic and scallions too. Then to the hot pot. Cleared out my sinuses but SO masterfully flavorful. I wish I had more time and and extra tummy jist to eat more but even 45m before closing I never felt rushed or neglected. Do yourself a favor...DRIVE, RUN, SPRINT (DO NOT WALK OR WONDER) and just get here!!! B.Y.O.B.too!! Open nearly 1.5 years and I hope you keep going!!! Excelsior!!! read more

I came on a friday night for dinner with a friend. I love hot pot & bbq so I was excited to try this new place. The decor inside were really cute. There's a bunch of lanterns all around the restaurant. There is also this giant drum at the entrance when you come in. It was a little busy but that's to be expected on a friday night. There was a 20 minute wait but as soon as we got seated and ordered, everything came out really fast. The staff was really nice. The server gave us some good suggestions. I was seated by the boba bar, and I got to see how they make their boba teas. Since their teas were very popular, I decided to try one. I got the green apple Green Tea with green apple jelly and it was delicious. We decided to do hot pot and as my base, I got the thai tom yum broth. It was perfect for this cold weather. It had a little kick to it but it's not overly spicy. I also made sure to try their hot appetizer bar. It had shumai, crab wonton, lo mein, fried rice, fried dumplings, assorted sauces, salads and desserts. They also have a freezer with little ice creams in it (can only eat them if you're dining in, not for takeout). It has a large parking lot so you should be good with parking. Overall great experience and I would definitely go back. read more

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Great place ! BYOB ...Amazing service, Lana was very attentive and made sure we always had what we needed. The food came in quick and it was delicious! Make sure to go hungry! read more

Li's Hot Pot & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

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Clean and very attentive. Really nice selection of foods. Only did BBG. Changed the grill plate at every change of selection. Ambiance was just right. Not dark like some and no bright lights at table. Decor was really nice. read more

PROS: the staff is nice, prices were good, loads of parking, they take reservations, atmosphere was typical CONS: the server doesn't cook for you like other Korean bbq places do. They put everyone's food all over the table instead of putting the food you ordered in front of you. When they brought the meat there was no label as to which meat was what OVERALL: not the place I would go to again in regards to Korean bbq. They need to shape up before I go back read more

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The place was phenomenal, it's absolutely beautiful inside and the people were all so nice and attentive to us. The food was delicious in every aspect, normally hot pot and BBQ places have good and bad qualities but I couldn't find anything to complain about with this one plus they were very clean and organized as well. We will definitely be coming back here and whole heartedly recommend anyone else to give them a try as well if you're in the area. We paid 35$ per person for both hot pot and KBBQ and it was well worth it. read more

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Let me start by saying that if I went for dinner my review would have been different. I went for lunch after golf. While they do have a none- hotpot/BBQ menu for lunch, they only have one price for hot pot/ BBQ. I'm a younger senior, and maybe what people pay for lunch these days is not what I'm used to but $33.99 for lunch is a bit over the top. They say you get 2 hours of all you can eat, but who has 2 hours for lunch? I had a piece of steak which was chewy even cooked rare, and fatty. And you would think that $34 lunch would include a beverage? Nope $3 for a diet Pepsi. (Really). The veg I ordered looked fresh and were good. The second meat I had was spicy pork belly and that was really good. With that I grilled some pineapple. Was disappointed that it was canned pineapple. I think they need to improve the quality of the ingredients for a $34 lunch. With tip, my bill for lunch was $43 and change. I'm glad my wife had an appointment after golf! read more

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Great decor and attentive staff. My tea was always refilled and the food was fresh for hot pot and the barbecue. I liked the overall options for the broths too. One thing I did note was that there were no vents for the grills and that leaves our clothes smelling like the food afterwards. read more

This place is great. You're greeted with hanging I think they're Chinese lamps and huge wooden decor and other really nice Asian artwork. You have 3 choices, soup, bbq. Or soup and bbq. Everyone in your party has to have the same choices. You get to choose from a variety of meats and vegetables which you can grill on a grill in front of you or cook in the broth boiling infront of you. I love being able to make my own sauce with all the choices available in the sauce bar. You're not rushed to eat. It's an all you can eat. For Dessert the lychee is plump and juicy. There are different slushiest to drink. The wait staff are all friendly It was a good experience. The bathroom was clean. read more

Li's Hot Pot & BBQ - Veggies for soup and other stuff - Hot Pot Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

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Split review: High marks for food quality, variety and value. The place is very clean. The experience, especially as a first timer, can range from confusing to potentially dangerous without a well-informed/engaged server. Our server was nice but offered no guidance at all. The grill part was easy enough to figure out but we didn't have the hot pot warmers on correctly, we asked and she pushed a button on one then walked away. We were not at all confident that the raw seafood in the hot pot was cooked properly and in fact as we were leaving, we saw other tables with boiling pots (using the heating element properly) we were quite concerned that we had potentially consumed undercooked seafood. Moreover, the beef and butter broth I ordered indicated a level 2 spicy on the menu (tiny font which I missed-my fault) but this spice level was beyond!!! Holy cow! Perhaps just a quick confirmation from the server would be prudent before serving that amount of spice. The meal was over for me at that point. A minimal amount of support from the server would have gone a very long way in enhancing the experience. read more

Li's Hot Pot & BBQ - Grill - Hot Pot Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

Delicious bbq + friendly service I recommend getting the spicy/flavored meats and avoiding the root vegetables/potatoes for the bbq (as they take too long to took on the surface) definitely coming back!!! read more

Great Korean bbq place! The food was amazing, the salad/appetizer bar was fully stocked and had lots of different varieties of food. The drink was my favorite. It's was so refreshing and not too sweet!! The bobas were a plus. Our server Grant was amazing! He was so friendly and kept checking up on us. He was great! read more

Li's Hot Pot & BBQ - Peach green tea with boba - Hot Pot Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

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This has quickly become my absolute go-to spot for hot pot! The staff are incredibly friendly, the ingredients are always fresh, and the broth tastes wonderfully authentic. The herbal broth is a must-try--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. My kids especially love the complimentary ice cream, which is such a thoughtful bonus. It's hands down the best hot pot place in the area, with very reasonable prices and plenty of parking. I'm so happy they opened here--my family no longer has to travel far for truly great Asian food. Honestly, it's even better than Kpot! read more

Asian Dad here. Place is great. Good ambiance, large clean and modern. Plenty of space The Short Rib is well marinated, they did not cheap out, it's nice and sweet and caramelize nicely on the grill. That's what I want in my all you can eat KBBQ. Don't make me have a faint taste of sugar goodness, lay it on me! Nice thick cuts of short rib. Garlic Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, the Bulgogi and Salmon were all nicely marinated and seasoned as well. The New York Strip was unseasoned, cook it and dip it in their bbq sweet sauce they have at the Hot pot sauce buffet. For the location, the amount of variety of food, the fast service. It's great value and bang for the buck. read more

good food good food good food, come back it's tasty and the people are nice. service is amazing, and I don't even know ambiance means.

They are new so they are probably still working on a few things! But my experience was definitely less than 3 stars but I'm willing to go again once they are more established! It's a good location since there's not many hot pot, bbq spots in this area so it was a nice addition. You order the hot pot/kkbq stuff with the waitress Many of the things we ordered never came or came very late Other tables were eating multiple rounds before we even got our first It's pretty disorganized but I assume that's to be expected since they just opened We had no waters, no one helped up start the bbq portion The kimchi at the sauce station was so salty I was shocked The food quality was typical for hot pot/kbbq it was nothing good or bad I think they will get better over time Other tables seemed to have better service than we did so perhaps it was more of who you get It was clean inside but the sauce station was basically empty for the popular sauces So 3 or so stars for now. read more

Although it was Mother's Day, they seated us fairly quickly. Considering that they do not take reservations. The food quality was reasonable. Selection was somewhat limited compared to others I have been. One annoying factor was that halfway through the meal we ordered more food and the order disappeared and we waited for close to half an hour for more food. read more

This is my favorite restaurant by far! The hot pot is amazing, selection is excellent. Value for price is amazing. Service is great. Make it a point to visit at least twice a month if not more. BYOB is a plus as well. read more

Li's Hot Pot & BBQ - Delicious! - Hot Pot Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

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Coming out of my yelp retirement to write this... Came with 5 friends and had a blast here! The BBQ was great but I liked the hot pot even better - the sauces and broths are better than the neighboring hotpot places I've been to. The service was spot on, they kept checking on us very often and got us anything we needed super quick. The last time I was in the building was when it was a diner and it's so much nicer now. I really can't say enough about how great it was - I'll be back! read more

Li's Hot Pot & BBQ - Hot Pot Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

Went during soft opening and we really enjoyed everything about this place. We've been eyeing this place since they started construction and finally got to go in. It's a typical asian hotpot and barbecue spot but here are the things that stood out: 1. Positive: The place was clean and ambiance was nice. 2. Positive: We were greeted with a warm hello and seated right away. Our server was amazing unfortunately I forgot her name. (Her name starts with an 'H') 3. Positive: Sauce selection was vast. I would suggest though that they separate it from the desserts because some people tend to mix the serving utensils. I also might suggest a little guide for people in making some dip combinations. I saw it on another restaurant and I feel that helped me a lot. 4. Positive: Easy to order... at least when it was less busy. Maybe when the restaurant identifies their peak times, maybe they can staff accordingly. In our case, we got taken care of appropriately. 5. Negative: Kimchi wasn't up to my expectation. I am a heavy Kimchi enthusiast and they probably need to change the kimchi dealer. 6. Positive: Food selection was very wide (at least for hotpot) and I tried ordering everything on the menu but my stomach couldn't handle. 7. Positive: Bathrooms are clean! As expected on a newly constructed place. 8. Positive: Ample parking especially when this place gets busy. 9: Positive: THEY HAVE A BAR!!!! Although I haven't tried it yet, the bar looks well stocked. 10. Positive: There were numerous choices for broth for hotpot. Funny thing is that when we asked to have our broth topped off, the taste got even better! All in all, the experience we had was great (as far as hotpot goes) but this place have a lot of room to grow. I would recommend this place to all hotpot and bbq fanatics and to all those who want to try it. read more

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Customer service here is top notch! Everyone is so kind and welcoming. Special shout out to the young man at the front desk who helped me with my bridesmaid proposal that day! The food quality is amazing and this place is very clean! I would definitely come back and try their hot pot but Korean bbq was delish! read more

Our first time at hot pot and barbecue, this place was amazing. They kept bringing all of this food and it was phenomenal. We tried a few items we never have before. For $36.99. It is worth the trip! But be aware of the two hour time limit read more

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Friendly and efficient service. Lots of your typical hot pot ingredients available. Did not do the korean bbq but it smelled great. The restaurant and bathroom were clean and I enjoyed the lantern decor. Will definitely return and try the bbq next. read more

Came here on New Year's Eve. My family of four did both hot pot and BBQ. Everything was fabulous. Our server, Lana, was great too.

This review only pertains to the k-bbq as I did not try their hotpot. While the flavor of the meats were good, they were way too salty to the point where it ruined the experience for me. The pan also burned extremely quickly and I ended up inhaling lots of smoke before the pan was able to be switched out. The place is cute and service was great, I will give it another chance to try the hotpot but I was not impressed by the bbq. read more

Excellent marinated meats which were decent quality for AYCE. The meat was not super fatty. The spicy chicken bulgolgi was tender and flavorful. Service was attentive and friendly. The ambience was nice with booths and tables. Only negative is the exhaust isn't great so you come home smelling like marinated meat. read more

Is your goal AYCE? This is a great choice. Lots of options and, AYCE. If your goal is quality, you may be disappointed, as were we. The portions were good, but the meat was way too fatty and the quality was likely substituted with volume. read more