I am all for trying something different but when my husband suggested So Hot Hotpot for his birthday I was skeptical. I am so happy I went! It was MORE than enough food. Our server Andy was so patient and explained everything to us first timers. The experience of putting the ingredients in the pot and watching it cook was really cool. The decor is different and pulls the entire experience together. I will advise if you are 5'5 or shorter sit at the low tables so you can really see into your pot. read more

Big shoutout to Diana G for recommending this spot to me! I was looking for a place to eat with a small group of people in Cary and I'd never tried hotpot before! Parking was easy, we waited a bit outside even though we had a reservation, but that's ok- they're popular! We were definitely seated within 15 minutes of arriving, and the server came outside well before that with the iPad to explain how everything worked. We were all new to the experience! We opted for a Louisiana style broth that was flavorful and creamy, and a beef broth which was a little bit spicy (other reviews warned about the spice levels, so I was prepared!). We could have gotten up to four broths, but I'm glad we stuck to two- any more would have been overwhelming and as it was I had trouble deciding what meat and veg to dunk in which broth. We selected a bunch of veggie, meat and noodles, and were still passing the iPad around as we were led to our table. There are two "levels," a $28 per person and a $40 per person. I believe the $40 per person came with a nicer cut of steak and more seafood options, as well as drinks like Boba. At the end of our meal I asked our group if anyone would have done anything differently as far as our experience and everyone said they would have gone for the $40 option so we could have had scallops! For the first time, I found the $28 option great because we were just getting the hang of it. I will say the sauce bar was highly spoken of in other reviews, so I eagerly got some, but hardly used it at all because the broth was so delicious on its own! Some of my favorite items were steak (I'd pass on the chicken next time), bok choy (we ordered more of this!) and mushrooms. Also we tried the glass noodles, udon and hand pulled and they were all delicious and fun to eat- I can't pick a favorite of those! Oh, and the spring rolls were a great starter. Some folks in our group enjoyed the spam and some other items, and it didn't feel too difficult to stay away from those bits if others of us were not interested. I'm only taking off a star because the "system went down" and the iPad stopped working for everyone in the restaurant. So although it is technically all you can eat, we had trouble ordering more. Since it was our first time, we couldn't remember everything in the menu to request more, and we didn't want to over order at the beginning so we probably went a little light. Thus, I didn't leave feeling as full as I would have liked. I think I saw others on Yelp mention delicious desserts, but we couldn't see them since the iPad wasn't working. They had a freezer case of ice cream but it looked like school cafeteria quality (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry) so we skipped it. Kind of a bummer way to end the meal. But I can't really fault them for having technical issues, although they could have had a backup paper menu to show us. In sum, I really enjoyed this meal and would go back in a heartbeat! Such a fun time, especially for a group. read more

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So glad to be back after moving away for 2 years. Still busy and crowded on Saturday nights. Waited 30 min for a table but it was worth it. Prices did go down since new hotpot and bbq place opened. 100% prefer this over kpot for the authentic Chinese hotpot! Love the service and vibe. I did come to this place twice in a week read more

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Yelp 100 Challenge - #50 Visited June 2025 This eatery offers hot pot and K BBQ. The staff were very attentive and friendly. However minus one star because it was a lot happening and limited space. I had a party of 5 and had limited space for raw food, cooked food, and drinks. We were so worried about cross contamination that we couldn't enjoy our experience. Minus another star for safety. While cooking the floors get slippery so beware and wear flat shoes to help as best as you can when walking around. Great concept but, this location needs a bigger space and possible slip resistant rugs to help. read more

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So Hot was the restaurant that introduced me to Hotpot. I absolutely love this restaurant and I now know I love Hotpot too! We like to get all the different kinds of meat and our favorite broth is the Extra Spicy Beef Tallow. The udon noodles are delicious in the spicy broth. The service and food here is always phenomenal, I've never had a bad experience. I really like the Mini Milk Buns if I can save room for them. The Cary location is a bit far from where I live. However, it's right next to an H Mart so it's worth the drive if you want to do a little shopping after your meal! read more

So Hot Hotpot - Extra Spicy Beef Tallow Broth puts a smile on our faces - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Hot pot lover here, and all-you-can-eat makes it even better! The vibe is super relaxed and chill, plus they have a robot that escorts you to your table - how fun is that?! This is easily one of my favorite local hot pot spots. I love that they suggest sauce combinations and offer individual hot pot tables too! read more

My family visited this restaurant for our first-ever hotpot experience. The spot was fairly busy and there was a15-20 minute wait. Some people were waiting around outside, but we found a couple chairs in the tiny waiting area indoors. In my view, we paid for the experience mostly. The spicy broth was best. The poultry-based broth was fine, but much milder and less remarkable than the spicier one. We are not huge eaters so we did not really benefit fully from the all-you-can-eat arrangement. I enjoyed the vegetables and crab most. It is definitely a great family experience, but not something we would indulge in often. read more

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This is a popular hotspot spot in Cary. The service staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is good, with a good variety to choose from. The pot is fun with dragon head designs. They have two price tiers for all you can eat hotpot. A regular price that does not get access to Waygu beef and unlimited seafood, versus a pricier premium option with access to fancier stuff as such. We chose the regular one and it was fine. We had a group of 6 people and had to order two base pots cot not be too crammed. The bases are calculated as extras based on the base soups ordered. Nothing outrageous though. I just suggested ordering two flavors if there is no strong need for four soups in one pot. read more

Definitely my favorite place to grab AYCE hot pot in the Triangle: everything is delicious & it's a great value-for-money! I've had the spicy Szechuan beef tallow, original pork bone, mushroom vegetarian, and tomato broths, all of which are great (but my favorites are spicy beef tallow & tomato). There are literally endless options for meat, seafood, tofu, and vegetables. They also have a great sauce bar, where you can concoct your own sauce or choose one of their readymade sauces. I really love getting a mid-hot sweet treat/palate cleanser haha with their fried buns topped with condensed milk. They have boba & alcoholic drinks for purchase that are not included in AYCE. Also really appreciate that you can make reservations, which I'd definitely recommend, especially on weekends. Ambiance is good: lots of tables, but their single restroom situation could be improved. There's a huge parking lot. Service is fast: you order using an iPad, which is very convenient; the servers all come by often to make sure you have enough broth. This time, our server was Summer, who was super nice and checked in consistently. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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First time at SoHot and we're officially hooked! Michelle was our server and she absolutely crushed it--super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and fun. She walked us through everything, gave awesome recommendations, and made us feel totally at ease. The food? Phenomenal. So many flavors and options--it's like a choose-your-own-adventure for your taste buds. The BBQ Bulgogi beef was melt-in-your-mouth amazing, and the Cajun pot had just the right kick. Dumplings were a sleeper hit--pro tip: let them float! Can't wait to come back and try even more. Thanks Michelle and SoHot team for a delicious night out! read more

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I can't believe I've never left a review here! I go here as often as I can. I love this place! Hands down my pick for hot pot out of everywhere in NC! The service here is always amazing! They're always very attentive and make sure you have what you need and more! The order system with the tablet makes everything so easy! Now I love the food and the broth here! We always get the Louisiana Cajun broth, which I just can't not get! The flavor is always so perfect with right amount of spice! And the meat is always a 10/10 for me! I especially enjoy the cilantro meatballs they have! And their sauce station has so many options to create your perfect sauce! They also have three or four different recipes for sauces that you can make as well if you are new or unsure. Now there boba is great! The tapioca is always the perfect amount of soft for me never to rubber like! I tend to go for the strawberry matcha slush they have since it has the perfect balance of not overly sweet or bitter! And when they have it I love the watermelon fruit tea it is always so refreshing! The inside is a modern design with cute touches such as the little astronaut man you can see on the wall. Overall love this place and always highly recommend them as my top choice for hotpot! read more

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I always enjoy bringing friends to this hot pot location. Upon entering the facility you are greeted by a neon sign saying, "nice meet you" and that is exactly how the staff make you feel. Even when they are busy and there is a wait, it's worth it. You can walk around outside (H mart is within walking distance) while you wait. It's an all you can eat situation so it's understandable that people spend longer here. The restaurant itself is clean, warm and inviting. Every broth I've tried here has been splendid. Splurging on one of their specialty slushies is recommended by this girl, especially the honeydew melon one. My last visit we went for my friend's birthday and the staff surprised them with cake in fancy glasses and pretty candles. So much fun! Check it out :) read more

So Hot Hotpot - Standing outside while we wait to be seated - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Been here twice in one month because this is my go-to hot pot spot! I like the beef tallow broth with mild level spice and the original broth. The Cajun broth is..different. The Tom yum broth is too sweet for my liking. The house sauce at the condiment bar is amazing! Love the fast service and wonderful staff. We always feel very welcome and have great experiences. Pro: This is definitely the better tasting location compared to the other one, regardless of the newer/nicer location with kbbq option. Con: the single restroom needs to be remodeled read more

The service was amazing! (Ask for Ethan) The food and experience was worth every dime. I highly recommend and will make this restaurant a regular stop when in Raleigh. read more

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Staff are always super friendly and the selection of items you can get for your hot pot is great. I like that they have a lot of vegetarian friendly options. read more

First thing - this place gets packed! Make sure to get on their wait list before driving over. We dropped in on a Thursday night and waited about 25 minutes; not bad, but not what we expected. First time for us, so we needed some help and our server was on it. First step, select one or two broths. Next, start ordering dishes on an ipad. Orders started coming out quickly (a bit too quickly, and a few items showed up that we didn't order, but the server dashed off to another table). Everything looked fresh, and individual dishes were small enough that you could order a good variety without going overboard. The menu is mostly all you can eat (I few items do carry a surcharge, including anything other than plain broth). They do set a 2-hour time limit when they are busy, but most tables seemed to turn over faster than that. The restaurant does look a bit tired, but I guess that's not surprising considering how busy they were the night we were there. The bathrooms could use some major love. Overall, a lot of fun and a good experience. read more

So good in the colder months and if you're a soup person there are soooo many options here and they are on top of refilling your broth. The sauce and garnish are all available on a table with desert and basically everything you would need. I loved the experience here, it felt all inclusive! read more

Suki is my favorite!!! Service and quick food delivery is right on the mark here at So Hot! The venue is perfectly decorated and plenty of staff here to help make the experience perfect. We came in at lunch for my wife's birthday and Suki was so thoughtful with suggestions and prompt with refills and table cleaning. This was my second time here and I recommend to everyone to give it a go! read more

It was very crowded when we arrived. We picked the middle of a Saturday to visit. Nonetheless, we had a great time. The service is amazing. We had 2-3 people make sure we had everything we needed. We weren't able to get a table when we arrived, but we were able to sit at the bar. Our experience wasn't any less than sitting at the table. I believe because it was so crowded the robot was parked near the door. You order via an iPad. You have 2 hours table time. It is all you can eat. You can continuously order meat and side items while you are there. So come prepared and ready to eat! You start with your base broth flavored mild to extra spicy. I chose the medium spicy. There were times where it was "so hot." I picked steak, noodles, water chestnuts, bok choy, corn, dumplings and mushrooms. They refill your broth throughout your service if it is running low. There is a sauce bar in the middle of the restaurant. A cotton candy machine sits near the bar area (cash only $5). Not bad for the beautifully designed cotton candy. There is a plethora of drinks to choose from ranging from milk teas to cocktails. Ice cream is located near the sauce bar. The only downside is this location is small. They need a bigger set up where people can move freely. I enjoyed my experience and would love to revisit when I'm back in town. Very reasonably priced for the amount of food you receive and great service. read more

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They run out of the bear shape, so we had "mahjong shape" instead for our soup base. They offer many vegetable and meats options for you to choose, but the quality is alright. Meat don't seem that fresh but can't complaint for the price. read more

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If you're looking for an ALL YOU CAN EAT hot pot buffet with HIGH QUALITY meat, CUTE and delicious BOBA drinks, complimentary appetizers, complementary SAUCE bar, AND to be able to freely send in more orders at any time at the touch of your finger then THIS is the place you NEED to be. In complimentary with your designated server, you are given an Ipad that lets you view the menu and send in orders at any time without having to wait for a server. They have a huge menu with lots of hot pot options as well as cool and trendy drinks and BOBA. I also really like their pot with the dragon head! Makes the whole experience super fancy. Inside the restaurant there are lots of seating ranging from small booths to bigger tables. You'll find lots of families and friends here in a cohesive and casual environment. A chill and cozy ambiance for people looking for a great meal with close people. Also a SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to our servers !! CONNOR and NIKIE !! They are so sweet, so friendly, and so attentive to our needs! Connor did an excellent job guiding us on the menu and how to use the Ipad system, but he also made sure to check-in on us despite the availability of the Ipad. I appreciate his friendliness and he made us feel super comfortable and gave us a fun and enjoyable first time experience here. It is rare anywhere to find such wholesome and wonderful people, and I truly appreciate them. read more

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Andy was my server and he did great! The broths are flavorful and the quality is good for AYCE.

I really enjoy this place. The ambience was good and they have a great sauce bar. I do wish that you could get as many broths as you want without being charged more. Otherwise I think this place is a pretty good deal. read more

Great service, atmosphere and best of all... good food Had large party, 15, and all went very smoothly read more

I like this place but be aware most of their soup bases are pork broths. I did enjoy and had good service during the day (not as good if you go later). However, I wish there was more meat variety. Shrimp are super hard to peel after cooking. We mainly ordered beef and white mushrooms. The mushrooms that came were such a small amount each time, even if we put in a request for multiple orders of them. Overall, good all you can eat but check the menu to ensure you like the items first. They give you much more of the cheaper items-- noodles, cabbage, etc. read more

Delicious and very clean! Best in Cary, my wife from Thailand is very impressed! There were so many choices, great friendly atmosphere! It can be spicy if you like, really enjoying this. read more

this place was awesome!! i think it's a decent price for the endless meats and veggies. i got a spicy vegetarian broth and it was delicious. the service was incredibly quick and they were helpful to explain as it was my first time. i would totally come back to try more things!! read more

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Amazing dinner here. Our server Andy walked us through everything and checked on us repeatedly to be sure our experience was top-notch. My wife is half Japanese and we've been to Korea and Japan together and I'd been as a kid too having lived close by on Guam. China, Thailand, Vietnam--all are on our list of what's next--point being we are well-traveled and this is not toned down foid for the South. The vegetarian hot broth was legit! Loved it. Bok Choi, Napa Cabbage, all the beef stuf I got for myself...fabulous. Our Suntory Highballs wew good too, and my wife finished w a boba milk tea. Just a great experience all-around. 5 stars! read more

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Excellent hotpot with good broth (tomato and pork bone) and good meat cuts. Service was great as well as prices for dinner. We would come back again. read more

Dined here with my daughter last week for dinner and had an amazing time! Suki was our server and she was the sweetest, most helpful person. She made suggestions on what broth to order and we loved the Cajun garlic one. We also tried the spicy beef broth but definitely preferred the Cajun one. We had the shrimp paste, mussels, beef brisket slices and tons of veggies. We ordered the 12 shot wheel and enjoyed taking the sweet shots as they weren't too overpowering. The service was spectacular as our drinks were constantly refilled and Suki checked on us multiple times. I've had hot pot before but never with this level of service. We will definitely return as this location is in the same strip mall as H Mart and we frequently shop there. My faves were the lotus root, the shrimp paste, and the mussels. The Chinese donuts were delish too! read more

Fantastic experience. Girl Lunch fun. Note: you may think the 2 hour rule is too much time, but it flies by. Good food and company does that. The place was packed. First come first serve. Every person that brought food, drinks, broth, and seating was genuinely friendly. Our server took the time to explain the whole concept. Tips on ordering. Where to find cooking times. I recommend it all. Except the shrimp. Labor intensive. Cleaning and removing heads. Took a dual boba home. Half Milk and half Thai tea. Note: the places has some rough edges (destroyed looking patio and chairs outside), still worth it. read more

So I would say it's totally fine. It's a cool experience but I'm reality it is a lot of work. I mean you are cooking your own food so you are there for a very long time. The broths are good I liked the Louisiana Cajun. The service was great. I think for the restaurant to be higher review it needs to be cheaper, it's all you can eat but for 33 dollars per person it makes it not worth it with cooking yourself. If you want to go once you can but you aren't missing much. read more

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So Hot is the place to bring your family or friends for a warm meal. You choose how many flavors of soup you want (up to 4) and you get unlimited ingredients. Choose from classic raw meats, fish balls, raw fish, quail eggs, and Asian vegetables. Cook them yourself in the hot broth. Be careful not to overload the pot. My recommendation is to order in portions. It is best to order less than you think you need. You'll learn why once you start eating. Come hungry and leave satisfied. You are allotted two hours to enjoy your meal. My mom and I were done in about 75 minutes. The allotment is generous and the food packed with flavor. Be careful when choosing your broth because even some "mild" options still pack spice. Ask your server for their recommendations. There's a cotton candy machine that makes generous sticks (pay separate). During peak hours a robot host will direct you to your table. Quite cool, huh? The more people, the merrier! read more

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This was a fun, interactive dining experience. The food was of very good quality and a great variety. We had several seafood, beef, pork, and noodle options. Everything we had was great and got to try a few things we haven't had before. I like spicy foods, but had to step down the spice level here. The spicy broth was a bit much for me but the waitress was quick to adjust the broth for us. Definitely liked the variety on the sauce bar. We went for dinner, shortly before the rush, so we didn't have to wait too long for a table. Others who came shortly after had a significant wait, so expect a wait. We will definitely be back. read more

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Came for dinner with a party of 3 on a Friday evening. It was packed but we were able to get a table. Delicious all you can eat hotpot where you not only choose whichever items you want to cook but can also make your own customized dipping sauce. read more

You need to come here on a completely empty stomach! Huge variety in foods and it's all so good. Staff has been helpful in making selections and walking you through the process if it's your first time trying hot pot. It can get pretty busy for dinner so I would recommend adding yourself to reservation/check in waitlist ahead of time read more

My first hit pot experience. Great, especially due to our server Benji. He was patient and explained everything as well as making useful recommendations. All the food was good, i recommend a little of everything and then focus on what you like. Recommended. read more

O M G!! First time visiting and this was AMAZING!! Sandy was so helpful. We had a big party and everyone left content. It's a must try read more

So hot was really delicious! We went for a bday dinner as I had never had hot pot before. We did a three broth pot, for a table of 5. We tried all the beefs, some pork, and noodles and veggies. I really liked the instant noodles in the medium spicy meat based broth! Next time, I would definitely make a base/bowl with the instant (ramen) noodles as a main dish. The medium broth was tasty but it was quite spicy in my opinion. But definitely had more flavor and umami than the mild broth of the same type. Since it was my bday they brought out a special bday dessert which was a more traditional dessert with fruit and boba, and really good! I would order that separately if I returned with how much I enjoyed it! We did try the desserts that are included, and they were good as well. I had a sparkling lychee alcoholic beverage and LOVED it, very tasty and easy to drink. I think our total for 2 of the 5, including my drink and a 13 dollar bottle of sake, was just over 100. Looking forward to trying it again! read more

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Love this place! The service is amazing and they bring out the food sooo fast. There is a little bit of a wait time but no big deal.