This AYCE hotpot and BBQ spot in Midtown is a great casual spot for dinner with friends. For their…read moredinner menu, you can do AYCE hotpot and bbq for ~$43pp, which also includes appetizers and some drinks. For alcoholic drinks, such as soju and beer, you can add ~$7pp for AYCD. The tables are spacious and the place is bright. We ordered a variety of meats and veggies for hotpot and bbq and it was alright. The hot pot is definitely better than the bbq as the meat quality was too fatty for bbq. Moreover, because they don't change the grills, the oils from the meat just pool onto the grill and the meats get really oily to eat after a while. We also got the fried chicken, spring rolls, and fried buns apps and I thought that the chicken and buns were good but the spring rolls were okay. The only thing I would have to say is that the service isn't the best. Although they are kind, half of the things we ordered never arrived or we had to constantly ask them to bring it out/check on our order.

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!

This was a great find on a cold day in the city. Food was amazing. They have a nice variety of…read moreselections for hot pot. Spice level for soup is also perfect. And I love the fruit and soup self service station they have. Almost missed it. This place also has one of the nicest and cleanest bathrooms I've seen in the city.

Be aware of this hot pot place, especially if you're a traveler or local New Yorker…read more They attempted to charge customers a "convenience fee," which should be a business expense -- not passed onto customers. They also forced a seasoning/sauce fee per person. I've tried many hot pot restaurants across NYC, and this is the only place that charged separately for sauce. Ridiculous experience. Definitely will not be going back again. I really don't like when businesses or restaurants add indirect charges onto customers without being transparent about it. If there's a fee, it should be clearly included upfront -- not added later as a "convenience fee" or forced extra charge per person. It leaves a bad impression and honestly takes away from the entire dining experience.

It is a very causal place for hotpot. The soup base isn't as oily like other hotpot restaurant…read more Food is quite simple and fresh. The most important take home point is I don't have diarrhea after I got home like other hotpot restaurants. lol

So flavorful, delicious. Excellent customer service, wish we had this back home. Best hot pot everread more

one of the best korean BBQ' variety of meet' fish and veg…read more The food is very tasty, good vibe and great service and the value is 100%

My new favorite AYCE Korean BBQ in the city! Food, ambiance and service are outstanding…read more My only negative feedback is their lack of exhaust tubes on every table (like the ones at WONDER PIG BBQ). So we strongly smelled like BBQ grease (esp our hair and clothes) after our meal. The problem was, we went to see a Bway show after dinner and even the person next to me had to mention during the show's intermission that I smelled like food so bad and it bothered her. LOL. Oops, sorry. In fact, In the next four days, my coat that I used for dinner still smelled like barbecue. Solution: Next time, I will bring a large sealed plastic bag to put all out of coats, bags, etc. (and shower caps for our hair! Lol). And we will not go socialize or see a show after the meal. Lol. PS: Our waiter was so nice and helpful. The company should give him a raise.!

It's pricy, but you can taste the quality of the meats and other ingredients. The lamb and beef…read morecuts are so tender and marinated well that I don't even add any of the other sauces. The make a house sauce at the table, but the self-serve sauce bar has a bunch of the classic sauces, along with some fun snacks (kimchi, seaweed, prawn chips, taro balls, etc.) I really liked the chewy mochi texture of the taro balls. They all serve some complimentary chicken portions. The fish tofu, Napa cabbage, udon noodles, and Wagyu scallion pancake were all great as well. I'm also obsessed with the complimentary soft serve at the end--I don't normally like soft serve, but the milkiness of this one and the cone really hits the spot! I like how everyone gets their own small pot and can choose their individual broth. We walked in for three people at 6:15 on a Saturday (after calling ahead), but it was pretty busy by the time we left.

Busy on a Saturday evening but for good reason - excellent hotpot!…read more We had a reservation through Yelp but it might've just been that thing where it holds a place in line for you? We arrived on-time and waited another maybe 5 mins for our table. No biggie. I really love that each person gets their own soup pot. Makes it much easier when you've got a variety of spice levels to deal with. Everything we got was fresh and good quality. The restaurant space itself is very nice and modern feeling. Pretty large with a variety of table spaces and sizes. Everyone we interacted with was friendly. Service was good and they were pretty busy but it was only felt in my drink being delayed from the bar (placed before we ordered any food but showed up only after food arrived. Husband's beer arrived super fast though fwiw) My only gripe is the menu on the iPad thing - there are no descriptions of anything (including cocktails). We kept trying to click stuff on the iPad to see the description, but it was adding it to the cart. It would be great if there were descriptions, so you could see more detail about each item before you order (at least for the cocktails). We ate à la carte but the AYCE was starting while we were there and it looked pretty dope. Lots of good stuff laid out in large qty. All in all we will probably add this to our hotpot restaurant list and will return again.

This place is definitely worth the visit. The prawns, sea bass, and clay pot were amazing!read more

Perfect General Tso's and the Thyme Out is delish. Spring rolls are ok but the drinks are to die forread more

I once saw this spot on TikTok and finally got the chance to try it recently! Located in Midtown,…read morethis Japanese spot offers a huge menu of different skewer options, sushi, hotpot/nabe, and other great Japanese bites. Super cozy spot with lots of Japanese decor that gives it that izakaya vibe. Service was so quick, kind, and fun to talk to. I got their cotton candy sukiyaki when I went and a sushi roll, and both were good. I enjoyed their sukiyaki and thought that the cotton candy above it was super fun. Good quality food, and nice Japanese spot!

What a great find for motsunabe- a beef intestine based hot pot that is rich with veggies (cabbage…read moreand chives). Their set includes rice and matcha ice cream. A size small is more than enough to share for 2 people. The broth is amazing- hearty with a hint of miso. It's not a common dish to find so my heart is full! Truffle crab kamameshi was also impressive with the overload of minced snow crab and ikura eggs. It's like eating a heated chirashi sushi dish as it's set in a hot clay pot. Definitely a get if you love seafood. Yakitori overall was ok. They were all smothered in the same kind of sauce which took away from each pieces' flavor profile but overall they have a large menu offering for those looking for skewer options. For appetizers we recommend the tako wasabi (diced octopus in a wasabi based sauce) and the beef tongue. Ai Ki Ya is a great place for late night, Japanese soul food eats nestled in Korea town.

Made a reservation for a party of 5 on a weeknight. We were running late so we called them ahead of…read moretime to let them know - they said it was no problem and take our time. When we got there, there were only a few other tables seated so it was pretty empty. We got à la carte style, they only have AYCE options after a certain time at night. The meat was fresh tasting and same with their vegetables. We got the Benz option for hotpot, a spicy broth, pork bone broth, and tomato broth. The servers were attentive in helping us refill the broth and refilling our water. Definitely a lot calmer on a weeknight. Would come back again!

This was a good hotpot place. I dined with friends as a party of 4, and we paid about $50 each and…read moreleft pretty full. You order a la carte here, which racks up the price pretty quickly. However, this means if you don't finish any of the ingredients they pack it up for you. There were certain misses such as the staff not providing any serving utensils (tongs, ladles, etc.), but there is a call button on the iPad, to which they respond quickly. The volume is medium in the space, and their hot pot tables are quite large that we felt really far away from our friends on the opposite side lol. While this meant that we had ample room for the food we ordered, it wasn't the easiest to have a conversation, so keep that in mind. They offer an AYCE option but only after 9pm, from what I understand.

Mala Project is always so good if you're craving spicy sichuan food. It's casual, great for sharing…read morewith friends and I like catching them during happy hour where you can get apps for less. It's a bit pricey but their pots are super filling and it's always fun to order different combos. I love their lamb, quail eggs, tofu skins, and lotus roots. The dry pot is spicy and flavorful without being too salty or oily. Solid spot for a Sichuan food in Midtown.

Slightly expensive, but overall good food and service! Come with a friend :)…read more Server was really nice

Don't let the single picture fool you. I considered for a second to gate-keep this place. Easily my…read morefavorite hotpot place in Manhattan. The service is quick and efficient especially considering the lively atmosphere around us. I'd highly recommend trying out the sichuan style beef tallow broth and if you're feeling adventurous one of my favorites, the fresh duck blood, specifically stands out and is the only place in New York that I know of that offers it. When I'm on this side of the city and I'm craving some spice and meat, I don't have to think twice about coming here.

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.