This place was pretty good! I'm not a huge hot pot person, but the food did taste pretty good. I like how you can select whatever you want on a kiosk and it comes out pretty quickly! read more

So Hot Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is my 3rd time going to so hot, and man I just want to say it always amazes me how the customer service is always excellent, and the workers treat you so nice and are very helpful at any moment's notice. And the vibe of the restaurant really makes me feel like I'm in a cooking show and or in the game overcooked because I get to be in charge of my own cooking but overall it's an amazing place I would recommend to everyone. I always try to bring someone new when I get a chance. read more

So Hot Hotpot - DELICIOUS FOOD - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Best hotpot I've ever had. I love every thing I've had on their menu and could not love it more

I definitely see the hype now! This place has been popular for years now and I never tried it until this week and I understand why people love it so much. The restaurant is so lively. There were full tables of people all around us with a line going out the door, a bright and fun cotton candy vending machine, a robot taking people to their seats, servers walking around making sure people were doing okay, and delicious aromas coming from every table's hot pot. You can choose 1-4 different hot pot flavors and we chose a 2 flavor hot pot with Louisiana cajun and medium spicy beef broth. The beef broth was sooo good and flavorful and the cajun was just okay to me. There is also a sauce bar with different oils, sauces, and herbs you can mix together in a bowl to create your own dipping sauce. We ordered almost every type of meat and seafood there was except pork. The options were endless. $28.99 a person for all you can eat including the dessert is an amazing deal. There is also a very long list of vegetables, noodles, and tofu options as well. Our favorite items of the night were the udon noodles, sweet corn, mussels, hot spicy beef, sliced lamb, and donut dessert! We ordered 2 of each of these. You conveniently order everything from an ipad they put on the table and you can send your own orders to the kitchen, and keep ordering from there as much as you'd like. They do not take reservations for parties under 6 so your best bet is going early or preparing to wait 1-2 hours after 5 pm. It's worth it though. You also have a limit of 2 hours to dine. For our friend's birthday they changed the restaurant music to the happy birthday song and brought out sparklers and a dessert. It was very sweet. There is a chart that tells you how long each item needs to be cooked in the broth which was very helpful. Patience is key for this restaurant, don't dump everything in and make an overcooked seafood boil like we did. We still left stuffed and satisfied though. read more

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Great AYCE hot pot experience in the triangle! I came here on a Thursday for dinner and got seated quite quickly. Our server was kind, attentive, and explained the ordering process well. The base was an extra $6~ on top of the AYCE pricing. The menu provided a large selection of meats, fish, and veggies, which was wonderful. The meat quality was pretty good, we got the sohot premium beef and the regular sliced beef. Both were really tender, and not too chewy or fatty at all! Overall, great experience. My one complaint was that the floor was dirty and sticky, and the interior all-in-all looked very messy. read more

So Hot Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We went here on a Friday night around 6pm and it was about an hour wait. The server was very friendly and she provided instructions since it was our first time there. If you like all you can eat places, this is a good place to go! I got a level 2 broth and it was way too spicy (also lacking flavor). I wasn't really impressed with the experience and most likely won't be back. read more

So Hot Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I love hot pot and I've been to many all-you-can-eat (AYCE) hot pot restaurants although this was the first AYCE hot pot place I've been to in the triangle area. As a whole, I thought So Hot had good food. There were an abundance of options including beef, lamb, muscles, watercress, lotus, bean sprouts, and many noodle options. There are also many broth options- I usually get the traditional broth and the spicy broth. Additionally, there is a sauce bar with so many sauces you can customize your sauce to whatever your heart desires. The service is very fast. You place your order on an iPad at your table and the staff brings out your food a few minutes later. There is a robot hostess that takes customers to their table. It is novel and entertaining for the first few minutes but gets repetitive after a while. Price wise, I think it is overpriced over $40 (approximately $44) once you include tax and tip. Even though they say it's $29 for AYCE, they do charge a bit extra for broth which is a hot pot staple. Overall, I enjoyed eating at So Hot. I think the broth is flavorful and the options are vast. Although due to the price, I don't see myself coming back here often. read more

We arrived around 12:30 and had around a 30-40 minute wait. It was a bit crowded in the "waiting" area but they do offer outside seating while you wait. They offer fruit teas and boba that is build your own on the provided iPad. You start off choosing your broth, I think you can have up to four. We chose the extra spicy beef tallow and the chicken and mushroom broth for the kids. The beef broth came in a cool nike shape. My husband loved all the fixings like the fish cake and stuffed fish meatballs. The servers were informative and constantly checked on us. They also have vegetarian options. My son's favorite part was the cotton candy machine but be aware that you should buy it in your way out because the steak from the pots will disolve it read more

So Hot Hotpot - Strawberry fruit tea with lychee, strawberry, and mango jelly. - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This was my first time at a hot pot restaurant, but I can see why it's always busy and has lots of stars. A talking robot takes you to your seat and you use an iPad to order all the various dishes of things you want to cook. There were a lot of options so it was a be lot to take in. There are two sections of broth - one is regular and the other has more spice to it. It only took probably 10 minutes for the first round of plates to come out. I checked out the make your own sauce bar several times to mix up cilantro, scallions, peanut sauce and crushed peanuts. They bring out a lot of sliced meat because it cooks down a lot. We didn't like the skinny greenish color noodles because they were nearly impossible to pull out of the broth. We opted for getting more of the white noodles and rice. My "complaint" with the hot pot setup is that if you're eating with people who like types of food that you don't, it can be difficult to know what meat you are putting into your mouth. For example, they brought out full size prawns in all their natural sea life glory...legs, eyes, super long antenna things...too much for those of us who don't eat seafood. Those took a nice soak in the broth so Lord knows what parts I ate. The same thing happened with a meatball that I thought was beef - and most definitely was not. It would be helpful if the servers would bring you two sets of tongs so people aren't waiting on it. Service was very attentive. They had plenty of staff around who would periodically clean your old plates away, and refill drinks and the broth. In summary, I'm glad I tried something new but the whole experience wasn't very relaxing to me with having to dig around in the broth to find your food. It was more about me and less about the restaurant itself. read more

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This is so much fun. The service is always great and very friendly. All of the broths I have had have been good and the meats and veggies always fresh. Can get very busy and crowded. read more

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We had great time and meal at So Hot today. Yuki and Jim provided excellent service and we're very attentive while we dined. The food was fresh and everything tasted fantastic. The inside of the restaurant was clean and inviting. It had a very pleasant vibe. Overall it was a unique and fun experience for me and my kids. read more

What a neat place to come enjoy food and conversation! A bit pricy especially for dinner but, worth it for all you can eat (on the weekends and holidays). If you go with hungry teens like we do it feels like you really get your $$ worth! Service was wonderful and the wait staff is there to answer any questions or concerns you have. Don't forget to bring your $5 bill for the cotton candy. It doesn't take credit cards. read more

So Hot Hotpot - Cotton candy - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Left full and satisfied. Service was fantastic, very attentive servers. Ambiance was solid. Meat is sometimes cut a little thick. Portions are irregular but it is AYCE. read more

So Hot Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Best. Hot. Pot. Ever. Truly AYCE with an awesome sauce bar. Service is ALWAYS top notch and the food is unexplainably good. I love hot pot because you can't mess it up. The staff does a great job making the meal approachable a es soeciaoly for those new to hot pot. The spice level is very true to form so be warned. They sometimes have a cute robot serving assistant read more

Delicious! Service was on point. Restaurant was clean and staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

I drove an hour and a half to eat here and it was worth every minute. If you have never tried Hot Pot before you get to pick from a variety of broths, which they heat up at your table, and then you order as much food as you can eat to cook in the hot broth. I got the beef tallow broth and it was excellent. My favorite things to eat is the beef ribeye and pork belly and hand pulled noodles. Did I mention it was all you can eat? It is definitely an experience and worth giving a shot if you enjoy Asian food. If you are lucky they have a robot that will bring you to your table which is very cool! P.S do not sleep on the sauce bar. My favorite combo is a splash of soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, chili crisp, minced garlic and green onions. read more

So Hot Hotpot - Beef Tallow Spicy Broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

So Hot in Cary provides one of the most fun eating experiences around. First you pick your base flavor to cook your food in - I got the spicy beef tallow. Depending on your tolerance you can pick the spice level 1-5. After picking your base you pick what food you want brought out from the AYCE menu on the iPad. They have everything from ribeye roll to hand pulled noodles to a variety of vegetables to choose from. Truly there is something for everyone here. While you are waiting on your food to come out & the pot to come to a boil, be sure to go to the sauce bar to make a custom dipping sauce! The staff is always friendly & do a good job of making sure you have what you need & that your base is at a good level. This was my first time here for lunch so I will say the lunch menu is quite a bit smaller than the dinner/weekend menu so keep that in mind. It was around $5 cheaper than the dinner/weekend menu & the place was much less crowded so I would highly recommend checking it out on a weekday if possible. read more

So Hot Hotpot - Hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Love love love So Hot. I've probably been here about 5 times now and it's always amazing. It's an AYCE hotpot spot serving up a variety of meats, veggies, and carbs. You place your soup order. We always do the medium tallow hot pot and then you order away on the iPad anything you want. We always get the beef, pork, and lamb. The veggies are always so good too. The sauce bar has about anything you could imagine to dip your cooked meats in. Service here is always pretty quick for us and the ambiance is great. Pretty lively and upbeat! read more

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We had dinner with a group of friends and were seated at a large table with six built-in hot pots for our party of eight. My husband and I shared a pot, but from the start, it wasn't heating properly. While the other five pots were bubbling and boiling, ours never reached a boil and kept turning off. We flagged our server down four times, explaining the issue. Each time, he had to turn the pot back on and the heat up but dismissed our concerns, saying that if the pot got too hot, it would shut off automatically. However, our pot never even reached a boil--it just kept shutting off. I suggested that maybe the grid couldn't handle all six pots running at once and was shutting ours off for safety reasons. Despite bringing this up repeatedly, nothing was done until the fourth time we asked, when the manager finally came over and replaced our burner. By then, our entire dinner party had already finished eating. We had barely eaten anything except some stale shrimp chips, and since our pot never reached a boil, we couldn't properly gauge if our food was cooked. We even suspect we ended up eating undercooked chicken (major food safety concern). To make matters worse, the server, while pleasant, gave the same scripted response every time and should have escalated the issue to a manager much sooner. Which makes us wonder why they didn't resolve the issue earlier instead of having us wait over an hour and a half. The place was busy, so I think they couldn't give us a new burner until someone left (our burner came from another table that was originally occupied plus I noticed when getting sauce all tables were currently occupied). Despite knowing we barely ate, they still charged us full price for an "unlimited" meal, plus an 18% gratuity. We're not looking for a free meal, but this was handled very poorly. Had they fixed the issue promptly, we would have gladly paid without complaint. Unfortunately, this experience was extremely disappointing. Additionally, the broth lacked flavor, and the seafood came frozen when served. Problems will always happen in a restaurant, but the way it was handled is why we won't be returning. read more

This spot popped up on Tiktok so we decided to give it a try while on our trip to Raleigh & BOY IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT!! The broths were amazing, their house sauce is ON POINT! All of the meats & vegetables are fresh & delicious!! My oldest said this was the best hot pot he's ever had & that we have to visit here every time we're in Raleigh & I couldn't agree more! Jack was our waiter & he was wonderful, very attentive even though it got packed super fast!! Don't think, just try it! P.S. They were upfront about the broth pricing & any additional fees which I appreciate after reading some of the reviews. We will definitely be back!! read more

So Hot Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Tried to dine here but as soon as we walked in, we knew we may need to find a plan b. Entry is very tight and we were overwhelmed by a strong fish smell. We were told we would need to wait for a table (4 of us) but restaurant was only half full. Restaurant felt dirty and unappealing. After waiting 10 minutes we left and found a wonderful dinner at a different Korean restaurant. Maybe the Raleigh location is nicer.......... read more

First time trying this place. We came Sunday afternoon around 6pm , there was no wait. A little robot led us to the seats, very cute. We ordered with two soup base - one spicy and other one is not. Both turned out good. What we liked - the food was fresh , and ordering was easy, the time to table was pretty fast. The sauce selection was plentiful. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. What we didn't like - limited selection of leafy veggies. The quality of the book Choi was not great. Overall a decent place. We hope there will be more veggie selections in the future. read more

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I went in for my birthday (finally after 2 years of wanting to go there) I wanted a no attention birthday so it was just the hubs and I! As my first hotpot experience I think it was awesomee, we had a little robot that shows us the way to our table. Im not going to lie I do not remember a thing about the ambience as I was super hungry and was just trying to figure how the process works. It is an all you can eat place and we were given a tablet that allowed us to place orders, most of it was easy and intuitive (though we weren't sure if all the items we ordered need to go in the broth or not, but we we did ask to confirm). We got the beef tallow spicy(level 7) and the cajun broth. Both were so goood!! The server gave us some of the spicy paste on the side so we could increase the heat if we felt like it. We ordered a bunch of sides like bamboo shoots, seaweed knots (my fav), corn, and radish. There was a sauce section and we got a few of those to eat with our noodles. I just wish I had read some tips from the pros and planned combinations to make the best of my meal. No worries next time! P.S. they also have a cotton candy machine that makes the huge flower shaped ones, and boba tea in cute teddy shaped bottles. read more

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Food was amazing and very well seasoned, service was top tier, and cool ambiance. I would say this is cool vibe for kids or couples read more

My friend had never had hot pot, so I suggested we Google some places on our road trip. We saw So Hot was highly recommended, so we stopped here. We made it right before the dinner rush so our server was able to explain things to my friend. Each table has its own tablet/iPad that you use to order from, including drinks. I love this! We got the Louisiana Cajun and medium spicy broths and started with shrimp (head and shell on), mussels, two types of noodles, and crab sticks our first go around. Second go around we got broccoli, bok choy, Napa cabbage, and sweet corn pieces. We both loved everything. The sauce bar is set up like most where you can make your own sauce combinations. However, this was one of the few I've been to where the options are limited. But the sauces were tasty. This is also the first time I've been to a hot pot with desserts. One was the sweet biscuits with a milky glaze and the others were fried rice bars. Both were delicious! Would love to go back if my travels take me that way. read more

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My mom and I came here on a Thursday afternoon. Neither one of us have ever had hot pot before. Our waitress was very nice and thoroughly explained the ordering and dining process to us. It is all you can eat and your order your food though the iPad. There is a sheet on instructions on the table that tells you how long to cook everything. We experimented with different sauces from the sauce station. You can make your own or follow the recipes posted. Our waitress was very attentive. She always came to check on us. Another server checked on us as well. They even brought out bowls for us to use. My mom didn't like her tea. Our waitress suggested about 5 other drinks for her to try. She ended up sticking to water. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and cannot wait to return. My mom wanted to take a pic beside the robot. Our waitress offered to take it for us. She didn't just take 1. She took about 6 and made sure she got us at all angles too. Lol. read more

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Went here last night with my boyfriend and his parents. This restaurant has recently blown up on Tiktok, so it was PACKED! We waited about 20-30 minutes but they have planets of waiting chairs outside so it wasn't too bad. There are also plenty of tables inside and it was a bit loud. The food was absolutely delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! It's like an Asian style version of the Melting Pot. You just pay for the broth and the standard price, but customize everything else you want brought to your table. It is all you can eat style and you order meats, veggies, rice, noodles, desserts, etc. (anything you want to cook) off of an Ipad at your table. There is also a sauce bar where you can create your own sauce to dip your food in, located in the middle of the restaurant. Honestly, it was so much fun and such an immersive experience. Loved getting to choose what I wanted and cook it myself. It was so much fun and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone in the Raleigh area!!!! All of the broths are gluten free, and the meats, rice and vegetables are too. The noodles are not and the sauces mostly contain gluten so I would be wary of those as well. I also tried the sesame balls and shrimp chips from the sauce bar, which are typically gluten free, and it did not upset my stomach. However the desserts are not gluten free/ GF. The servers are very knowledgeable on gluten free items and vegetarian options too, so I would ask if you have any questions! read more

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So good had to fill myself with 4 plates of meat. They where really accepting even though I am white, amazing fast service. The way the room and the music felt was great. read more

So Hot Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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So hot is my favorite hot pot place in all of NC! I love the iPad ordering system (so you don't have to wave down a worker) and the self serve hot sauce bar. The so hot house sauce and peanut sauce are my favorite! You are able to choose up to 2 broth flavors, my favorite is the tomato based soup but all of them are so good. The number of ingredients they offer for you hot pot is amazing, I particularly love how they have so many noodle options including the thick potato starch noodles which is so difficult to find. They also have a ton of meat options, vegetables, tofu, seafood, and also appetizers. Their milk teas, cotton candy machine, and dessert options (for dinner) are all so delicious and a great way to end the meal. My favorite dessert includes the hot buns with condensed milk and the rice sticks. The milk tea is also so rich, flavorful, creamy. Their service is also very great, the workers are constantly filling up the broth, taking away empty dishes, and making sure the sauce bar is always stocked. I would recommend So Hot for everyone wanting an authentic and high quality hot pot experience. read more

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My friend wanted to try this place out for a while. So we finally made the time to check it out. This place was jumping and had a wait that was over a hour long. We decided to stay and browse the other shops around. We simply added our name and number to the iPad. In no time we received our text that the table was ready and headed inside. We ordered all of our food via the iPad and was seated at a very small table. They offer everything! Meats, vegetables, rice, noodles and more. The table was divided by a plastic screen and had other guest on the other side. Our food came out but not all of it. It was very difficult to get help and have someone to bring out the rest of our food or to refill our water. The food was cool but nothing too special. I love the sauce wall but it freaked me out seeing everyone use it without having a guard on it (Covid) read more

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Let me start by saying Christian was so helpful he made the whole experience unforgettable. The food fresh flavorful and amazing. The variety of flavors and endless possibilities will amaze you. Upon walking in lil robot greets you as well as person how cute... takes you around restaurant to seating which is lovely and well thought out as well. No details left out. Definitely a must try if you like hot pot read more

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Love, love, love this place!!! Such a great experience and atmosphere with amazing food!!! The selection and variety were great! We were stuffed when we left. I took my daughter here to celebrate her birthday and the staff were amazing!!! They even brought out a special dessert for her! read more

So Hot Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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So Hot is very yummy AYCE hot pot! It was $24.99/person for weekend dinner for an unlimited selection of meats, noodles, vegetables, etc. We ordered from an iPad and service wasn't too bad considering how packed it was, however I wasn't a fan of the robot that greets and takes guests to their tables. We made a reservation for about 15 people and they were very accommodating and flexible! Some of the items we ordered: Fresh tomato broth, original broth, and hot spicy broth (this one was very spicy!! they put a Nike shoe oil thing for more spice) Sliced beef, sliced pork, ribeye roll Fish ball, pork ball, beef ball Tempura, tofu Milk buns - love how they included dessert! Tastes like condensed milk on steamed buns (馒头） Brown Sugar rice cake (糍粑): chewy and stick rice coated with brown sugar, texture is like 年糕 read more

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My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate my birthday. We had a wonderful experience up until the very end. As we were leaving, our waiter told my boyfriend "Hey man, come back when you've got more money." Our bill was $65, we tipped $5 electronically and $10 in cash on the table (over a 20% tip). Our waiter looked at the receipt, assumed we stiffed him with a $5 tip, and told us off. This was incredibly rude and unprofessional. My partner went back inside to discuss our the situation and pointed out the tip on the table. The waiter told him that he felt bad about his comment and insisted we take the cash back. We would've had a wonderful night and returned in the future if it were not for this incredibly rude and uncalled for behavior. I've been here many times and I think that will be the last. read more

So Hot is an all-you-can-eat restaurant that is always bustling with customers. I highly recommend getting a reservation a few days in advance, especially if you're trying to eat here during the weekends. There is an iPad at every table for efficient ordering and an open sauce bar with a wide variety of condiments. Their pots can be divided to accommodate up to 4 different flavors and spice levels of broth, so you can select the broth of your choosing and not worry about compromising! Their menu is extensive and ranges from vegetables and noodles to multiple kinds of meats, including lamb, ribeye, and pork belly. Their desserts are also incredibly delicious! Here are the basic steps for eating hot pot: Step 1: Follow the robot to be seated at your table and use the iPad to order the broth and everything you want to eat! Step 2: While waiting for your food to come out, visit the sauce bar to create your personal dipping sauce. Step 3: Once the broth starts boiling, start adding your food into the hot pot and enjoy! Step 4: Make sure to order their delicious desserts at the end of your meal because there's always room for dessert SAVE this post and FOLLOW @zackaryeats on Instagram and Tiktok to discover more places in NC! read more

I had an amazing experience at So Hot, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! This hot pot restaurant is a true gym - the food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. First let's talk about the food. The hot pot here is absolutely delicious. There are so many different broths to choose from, and they're all amazing. I especially love the spicy Szechuan broth. It has just the right amount of heat and flavor. Service at So Hot is also fantastic. The staff are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They helped me navigate the many options and made sure I had everything I needed throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is also lovely. it's clean, spacious and nicely decorated. Overall, I highly recommend So Hot for anyone who loves hot pot. This is one of the best hot pot restaurants I've ever been to come and I can't wait to go back! read more

Great all you can eat hotpot! We don't like it quite as much as Szechuan Mansion, but when you are craving hot pot and have a bottomless appetite, this is the place! read more

We love the food we eat there at least twice a month.The service and ambience are to notch.

Delicious ethnic food with a great variety of choices for all dietary preferences in a fun, upbeat environment, not to mention women-owned and -operated! A short wait of 30 mins or less on a weekend night and ~$35/person are certainly worth the taste and experience (why not peruse or stock up on groceries at H-mart while waiting?). The beef tallow spicy broth was my favorite. Moreover, I could probably eat 5+ sliced beef portions myself... I'd also recommend the hand-pulled noodles, shrimp, black fungus, and BOTH desserts. I'm not a dessert person, but the milk mini buns and brown sugar rice cakes were a light, not-so-sweet treat to end the meal. Don't forget to dole out your dipping sauces beforehand; many are quite good mixed together, e.g. house sauce, vinegar, chili oil, chives. Some quality assurance tips (see: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/what-is-hot-pot): - [Try to] cook your ingredients gradually at your eating pace. - Wait for the broth to boil before adding ingredients and in between cooking portions. Don't use the same utensils to cook and to eat. The post-meal runs may or may not be worth it... (sorry, lol). - Account for different ingredients having different cook times, e.g. mushrooms take longer to cook than do thin meat slices. read more

So Hot Hotpot - Beef Tallow Spicy Broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Amazing service and fantastic food at a great price. Can't wait to go back!!! Pro Tip: Don't forget to try the boba Thai tea and the cotton candy machine! read more