I loved this place!…read more I came here on a late Friday night, probably around 8pm and was glad that they were still opened. We were greeted very welcomely and was seated right away. It was unusually cold in NY during this time (5/23/25) and initially we were seated by the door where we would catch the cold draft every time the door opened. We asked if we can switch seats and the waiter was more than helpful. I feel bad for not getting his name, because he was very helpful throughout the entire dinner service, but, I've been walking around in the cold all day and the only thing that was on my mind at that time, was a nice warm meal. I've done a lot of Chinese hotpots and this was the first that we get the soup and grill without a price difference. The selections were typical, some may say less than other places, but, I felt that less was better. When there is too much to chose from, you don't know what to pick or pick too much. The one thing that I did missed was fresh tofu. They had a variety of tofu but not fresh tofu. But, I probably shouldn't waste my stomach space on tofu for and AYCE, anyway, lol! We opt for an non-spicy and a spicy soup base. If you are like me and do not like mala (numbing spice), I would not recommend getting a spicy soup base. Even my cousin, that does like mala, said it was a little overbearing after a while. If you do love spicy, like me, they have a condiment station to make your own sauce and have several chili options to chose from that is not numbing spice. For the price and selections, I feel that it was very satisfying. I really enjoyed their homemade peach and kumquat lemon tea; but, order fast because once it's gone, you are out of luck! The place was clean and the noise level was average. I think this is the best Chinese hotpot place that I have experienced in USA and would definitely go back!

cool hotpot place but a little pricey compared to the quality. was interesting with the inner as…read morehot pot and the outer ring as bbq

Food is always very good with good ambiance :) very authentic Chinese hot pot. They usually have…read morevery good promotions as well

Great à la carte hotpot store here. Love that it's connected to a bubble tea place so u can order…read moreboth your hot pot stuff and bubble tea off of the iPad. Warning, they charge for you to use the sauce/fruit station, so ask about that. They won't tell you until you see the extra charge on your reciept. Spicy can be quite spicy for people who aren't used to spice. I saw some people tell the waiter they ordered little spice and that the broth was too spicy. Best practice then is to order the DUAL broth with atleast one spicy broth just in case.

Real deal. Mango shaved ice…read more This is an amazing little hot pot joint in Koreatown. Order anything. Whatever suits your hot pot fancy. It's all awesome and perfect late night comfort food in New York. We went back as soon as they opened the next morning for another round of the mango snow ice. (Sounds strange but it made the perfect breakfast) The snowy, flaky goodness changed our lives and we've been on a journey since to find its equal.

Decently priced and decent portion sizes. They have a full sauce bar which we appreciated. We did a…read morecombination of two broths, one of which was spicy. They have all the expected hotpot items available to order. We were extremely full when we left and smelled like hotpot forever but it was a tasty meal. Service was attentive. The interior was clean.

We came here for ACYE KBBQ on a sunday during lunch (note- it's dinner prices because it's a…read moreweekend). There's a buffet of fried foods, fruits, side dishes like kimchi, make your own sauce area, and ice cream. Each table gets a tablet and you can just order on there and they bring everything to your table. We really enjoyed the bulgogi; the meat in general was very flavorful. I was def come back again, the place is very big and spacious. I think there's a two hour time limit but we finished within an hour (there was 2 of us) - may take longer if you got a larger group. They also have ACYE hotpot.

I come back here quite often since it's a convenient location from work. But man the service feels…read morelike it has gotten even worse. Maybe it's because we had 6 people, but they kept missing our meat orders. But this time the desserts had rambutan and that was a nice touch. The popsicles were a great addition tok cuz those ice cream cup things get boring really fast.

I loveeee Dolar shop! That being said this location is no where near the Seattle location. It is…read moresmaller, the service is not as great, the sauce bar, the snack bar is lacking in comparison, and the space is just much smaller. We went during restaurant week and the price for food ratio was a bit of a scam compared to normal deluxe package! I still love Dolar shop and will come back even to this location. I recommend requesting the Dolar shop special sauce and coming in hungry

We have The Dolar Shop in Washington and it's easily the best hot pot around. I've always been…read moreintrigued by the AYCE option offered here if the quality is just as good. We had the Five Boroughs Special for the World Cup and while tasty, the quality is slightly more average, similar to our other premium hot pots but not our expected The Dolar Shop level. Imagine AYCE is similar, so still pretty premium but with some room to be higher quality. Service is great, as expected for The Dolar Shop. Bathroom (washroom, restroom as search terms) available but requires going down stairs to access. Hot food was not available during our visit but there are three or four serving trays with items. Sauce bar includes some tasty fruit and the classic ice jelly dessert.

Went back to check that this was one of our favorite Asian places, and yes- it still is. Food is…read moreflavorful, authentic, and service is great. Go at opening time and you will have no problem getting in. Dinner time on weekend without a reservation- almost impossible! The moody ambiance is great for brunch, lunch, or dinner vibes! Great for: Unique cocktails and great Asian food

Would not be back. Portions are a joke (veggie to meat ratio) - if I wanted to eat straight up tofu…read moreI would have ordered that specifically like.... Also felt super rushed by staff and it felt kinda rude

I love this place. I've been here a couple of times now and will definitely keep coming back. The…read moreservers are kind, friendly, attentive, and welcoming. I also love the vibe inside. I've ordered the pork belly and chicken wasabi yakitori. The pork belly is cooked perfectly and has great flavor definitely a must try. I also loved the soju drinks! We tried pineapple and passion fruit, and they also offer plum and other flavors to choose from. The sushi is always tasty, and this time we tried their teriyaki plate. Both the chicken and steak (medium) were really good. The prices are reasonable and affordable, which is another reason we keep coming back. This spot is a must. Perfect for a cute date night or hanging out with friends

Stopped by for dinner last night and thought the food was pretty good! I had this place bookmarked…read morefor a while but never got the chance to come by. Decided to check it out when my friend recommended it yesterday. We had a group of 6 and walked in without a reservation around 6pm on Saturday and they were able to seat us pretty quickly by adding a couple chairs to a table, and we got our seats instead of having to wait 15 to 20 minutes for a larger table. Overall, it was a pretty good experience. Staff is really friendly. We got the cotton candy sukiyaki pot, which was awesome. You can see the cotton candy melting on top of the hot pot. They also cook for you so that's great too! We also got a spicy sushi roll combo and that was pretty good as well. And a combo B of the skewers with pork belly, beef, hotdogs, and quail egg wrapped in bacon, shishito peppers and everything tasted good. They also all came in sets of 2 so it was super easy to share with the group. They have amazing happy hour deals, everyday before 7pm, we got a pitcher for $14, enough for everyone to get a cup of beer at the table. This is also at a super convenient location. I'll definitely be back again and bringing more friends next time :)

AYCE is unbeatable I try to come once a month when I'm…read morefeeling hotpot. Come on weekdays for the deal, I would say a la carte is not worth Servers cant speak english so just point and order from the screen

Came for their AYCE! There is a decent amount of seating in the back…read more There is a good variety of sauce ingredients, though some needed to be refilled. They also had some peanut, and pickled cabbage snacks, and oranges. We opted for the Mushroom and Beef Tallow Spicy Broths. The Mushroom was herbal-y. The Beef Tallow Spicy had a pretty good kick, so we didn't feel like we needed to go spicier. You can also skim off some of the spicy oil if need be. You do get hit in the face with the spice broth steam, so don't get too close to the broth. It's a good thing the chopsticks are long! They do come by to fill the broths. We ordered off the tablet and most dishes came out pretty quick. The portions are on the smaller, which is good for AYCE. Everything cooks pretty quick too! Everything tasted fresh and of good quality. They have a large variety of meats, seafood, mushrooms, vegetables and everything in between! The Dan Dan Noodles were a big portion and on the blander side. I would skip this. The Herbal Jelly was refreshing, though we had to ask for them to bring it out. Overall, a good spot for a small group for AYCE.

Came here around 1pm on a Friday. It wasn't too busy, we got a table right away. They had a nice…read morecozy dining area setup. There was a very tiny bar too. Alongside regular menu, they also had lunch special menu and happy hour too. I ordered the marinated cucumber and scallion pancakes from the starters section. Pancake was good, thin and crispy, but didn't like the taste of cucumber soaked in vinegar. The cucumber pieces were too large also. For entree, I ordered the Beef Please Mala Dry pot combo. I liked the ingredients in it. Beef, broccoli, lotus root were good, but a fan of the enoki mushroom. The spicy oil they were mixed in, tasted so good with rice. The service was super nice. They prepared the dishes really quickly too. The prices were decent for a midtown location restaurant. Some of my coworkers really like this place and speak highly of their dry pots. Pretty sure I'll be back here soon again to try a different style of dry pot.

Vibe/ambiance: quick eats, casual Service: standard…read moreReservation: walked in without a wait Items ordered: Build your own dry pot 8.5/10

Excellent hot pot place where you can get a dry hot pot dish for around $25 and add up to seven…read moreitems including instant noodles and fish and other meat. Really good and attentive service. Very stylish and spacious atmosphere with many tables. Nice beverages like watermelon and plum juice too. Great desserts like sesame ice cream as well - highly recommended!

Biggest gripe is that we made a reservation, and still had to wait half an hour to be seated. But…read moreother than that, we really enjoyed our meal! Love that they put your coats and bags in a big plastic bag to protect them from that distinctive hotpot smell. And that you get an apron. And that they give you gum at the end of your meal! The workers are all really friendly and the food is pretty good quality! And it's super easy to just order off your phone at the table. We did wish the meat portions were a little bigger, but dishes like the tripe and fish came with more than we expected. We got the medium spicy beef tallow, and it was kind of too much for us! The initial flavor was so delicious, but it just builds more and more the longer you eat, so keep that in mind. I'm also super curious about the duck blood broth, so maybe I'll try that next time.