Do you want sushi or hotpot? You don't have to choose! There was plenty of room to sit, and the staff was super friendly. There was plenty of variety on the food. I really liked the sashimi. The oysters were probably a draw for some people. It's not my favorite, but others liked it and it's ayce! I forgot to take pictures because I was enjoying it so much! read more

This was my first hot pot experience and it was fun. They have both hot pot and sushi options with plenty of options to choose from in both. If you're unfamiliar with how long you need to cook things for they have a cheat sheet on the table that you can refer to! The service is nice and there's a lot of seating available. It's casual laidback establishment. Thing to know: your group will have to choose the same option for either hot pot, sushi, or both. read more

Waiter/waitress were very kind and explained how to place orders and assist quickly. They use the robot to deliver food to the table that the little ones loved. All you can eat hot pot and for additional $5 per person include sushi. We didn't try that option since the kids were not going to eat sushi. Serve yourself veggie bar, could use a little more variety but still good. The meat selections were alright. Wish they had more beef cuts as options and more seafood. They had a lot of soup options. Planning to go back to try the other ones. Would recommend for those days you want hot soup. read more

We haven't been to too many hot pot restaurants in MN but this one popped up and was getting some hype so we tried! It was very nice and clean inside. You order on the keypad and a lot of the veggies / appetizers were up at the self service bar. First, you want to pick your broths. I don't eat pork so it's a little tricky but they had miso, Tom Yum (lime shrimp) and mushroom. We got the miso and TY. The Tom Yum was super spicy! The server mentioned it was spicy and sour. It was spicy. I didn't taste a lot of the typical TY flavors in it. We would try the mushroom next time. (I took a pic of the broth options). My favorites to put in the broth: Self service area: potatoes, bok choy, daikon radish and tofu was fun. Order on the menu: enoki & seafood mushrooms!!! Our favorite and it will convert some non mushroom eaters). Meats: sliced lamb (must get!) , shrimp & my group got sliced beef and pork. Noodles! Recommend cooking your potatoes, daikon first. They take a long time and put mushrooms and bok choy on top. We cook our red meats last as it tends to make the broth a little fatty. Then noodles last and put them in the last of your sauce. So yummy. Overall, it was nice to do all you can eat hot pot but we would like to see more seafood options included. We will be back if craving and want somewhere convenient. read more

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Sun a fun experience! This was our first time here and the staff went out of their way to explain how it worked, did a little demo and made sure our first visit was excellent! Celebrating a birthday dinner, but opted not to alert them of that- the song is a bit unnerving, but its all in good fun. So many options price wise. We all chose the hot pot only which really includes quite a bit. Drink, appetizers, the best vegetables ever (mushrooms were my favorite) , meats, seafood, rice, noodles and so many other things all included in the price which was defintely a deal given the amounts of food you get. So many great options to go with your choice of broth (spicy and non-spicy) Order on the ipad and the little robot brings it out in no time. Staff is excellent and so very helpful and eager to show you how it works and so passionate about what they do. Vegetables are up at the self serve bar. Appetizers (little spring rolls, and other fried goods) Sauces galore- ask for Tigers sauce- which was the best. Fruit Kimchi Cucumber salad to die for. So good The whole experience was fun, new and the best part being with loved ones and having the best time. Will certainly return! read more

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My family and I went to Upin Hotpot today and had a fabulous time! It was so clean and modern. Little robots assist the waitstaff in bringing your food out. You can order all you can eat sushi, hot pot, or both. However the whole table has to pick the same option. Our waitress was very helpful in guiding us through the process as it was our first time eating hotpot. All you can eat also includes a soft drink and choice of add ons and appetizers. The salad bar ingredients are super fresh. There are a bunch of options for sauce bar. We ordered pork bone broth and medium spice Sichuan broth. The pork bone broth wasn't very flavorful so definitely needed the spice bar for that. Sichuan had good flavor, not too spicy even at medium. I've heard great things about the Tom Yum so if I come back I'll give that a try next time. We also ate fatty beef, pork belly, angus steak and squid. The squid wasn't great but I think that was our cooking error. Was a bit firm. I added on mushrooms and tofu and shrimp balls. We also had rice noodles and udon (huge portion of fresh udon is given) and a ton of fresh veggies. All in all the hot pot itself isn't super flavorful so you do have to get familiar with the sauce bar and figure out how to adjust to your extract preference which could probably be an art in itself. I recommend the cream cheese wontons. They were light, crispy, and savory. One of us ordered the sesame chicken and onion fried rice and he loved that. Those come at no additional cost with the meal. There are no additional or hidden costs. If you waste an aggressive amount of food they have the right to add a $10.99 charge per pound wasted, so just don't be aggressive and you're good. Normal waste is fine. Come check this out for a super cool foodie experience and some great eats. read more

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I took my boyfriend here for his birthday brunch and we had a great time. We were greeted and seated immediately! You order everything you want off an IPad which is nice with AYCE because you don't have to wait for a waiter to come to your table. They have a really great selection of broths, vegetables, meats, seafoods and sauces. There was nothing that I felt as if I was missing on the menu. We got the tom yum and miso broths! The tom yum was spicy and delicious and the miso didn't have a ton of flavor but i didn't really expect it too. Everything was brought out very quickly and they were good at coming up and picking up empty trays. The pork belly was delicious in the hot pot broth! The only thing we had that we ended up not loving was their spicy beef and their kimchi. Everything else was fresh and tasted great. The sushi wasn't my favorite (we only tried their nigiri, none of the rolls) but, my boyfriend really enjoyed it! He loved the red snapper. The sauce bar was extensive and i enjoyed that they put out fresh fruit for you to grab! I also really liked the thai tea that we got. It was more milky and mild than other thai teas i've had but it was nice to have with the oily, spicy hot pot. I think that for the price at lunch time, this is a great place to go and a great value! Especially if you're someone who can eat a lot. The decoration in the restaurant wasn't anything special but that didn't really bother me. The staff was friendly and attentive. Overall i would definitely come here again. read more

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Upin Hotpot was definitely a bit pricey, but they had a wide range of great food options. They even offered some unique choices like beef connective tissue and various organ meats, which you don't see often. The broth selection was solid, and the inside of the restaurant was very clean and well maintained. Service was excellent, and the staff made the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. I also liked that there were plenty of options to create my own dipping sauce and customize my side and vegetable dishes. read more

Fun experience with my son. It's cheaper to go at lunch during the week if you're on a budget. The staff is great about explaining the many options they have. My only complaint is they ran out of the rice noodles I like. I'm gluten free so my option were limited. They had a great variety of veggies and meat to choose from! read more

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Very few times have I been to a restaurant and had nothing to say about improvements they could make. This is one of those times, though. This place is fantastic and we will definitely be back. As our first visit to a hot pot restaurant, we left very impressed with both the quality, flavor, and experience of the food as well as the quality of the service. Bring an appetite and enjoy! read more

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Loved the quick and easy customer service. Upin offers a lot of items that you normally wouldn't see at your usual Hot pot locations like orange chicken, shrimp paste, fried crabs, and more! The soup bases are potent in flavor and not watered down! They have your typical veggie and sauce bar on the side, and those adorable robots to help bring your orders out! Come check this place out as it offers so much more than hot pot, but SUSHI too! We'll have to check that out one day read more

We did the AYCE sushi+hot pot. They do not have a lot of meat varieties, maybe because its lunch?? They only had, fatty beef, thin pork belly, spicy beef, shrimps, mussels, and squid. So we ordered everything except for the shrimps. For our soup base, we have the tum yum and herbal base. Tum yum base is very water down so i ended up adding fish sauce, garlic, sugar, and lime to it. As for the herbal soup, it's very savory BUT very salty. My husband and I joked about maybe they had accidentally put all the salt into the herbal soup and forgot the tum yum. My baby will not eat the watermelon, which was weird because it's all she eats at home. I then took a bite and know exactly why she will not eat it, it's very spongy and not edible. Hopefully these are not from the night before. I love the sauce bar, because i can make my own dipping sauce. read more

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TL;DR: Upin Hot Pot is my go-to for an authentic, all-you-can-eat hot pot experience with bold Southeast Asian flavors, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service. Upin holds a special place in my heart--not just for the incredible food, but for the wholesome service their team consistently provides (Shout-out to Jesse). If you're looking for a hot pot experience that feels both welcoming and authentic, this is one place to go if you're in the area. The restaurant offers an impressive selection of traditional options that cater to the Southeast Asian palate, making it a fantastic spot for anyone who appreciates bold, comforting flavors. It's also a great opportunity to eat as much as you want, with high-quality ingredients, fresh broths, and flavorful dipping sauces that elevate the experience. As a local Southeast Asian family, we keep coming back--not only because the food is delicious and satisfying but also because the owners are some of the kindest people you'll meet. They genuinely care about their guests, creating an atmosphere that feels like home. Whether you're new to hot pot or a longtime fan, this is a place worth visiting~ read more

This place is great! The fun combo of all you can eat hot pot and all you can eat sushi was enticing enough for us to stop in for a weeknight dinner. The establishment is super clean and modern on the inside, and there is excellent ventilation, fun music and those neat food robots. Our service was fantastic and SUPER fast. Our server was so sweet, smiley, attentive and helpful. The absolute best thing about this place is that all the ordering happens on a tablet right from your table. I LOVE this for AYCE so you never feel rushed and you never feel like the server is waiting on you to make a selection. The food options were even better than some other hot pot places I've been to -- our favorite was the peeled shrimp! The buffet area was very clean and well stocked. The sauce area was also cleanly and nicely labeled. I tried the sushi: some sashimi and 2 rolls. Our favorite was the upin roll. I didn't love the sashimi but it was ok. I was more focused on the hot pot. There's a ton of options for food and a nice amount of space for all customers. I'm not a hot pot expert yet, but I'll be back to try this place again! read more

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This was a fun spot to try out considering its located close to home and that I don't have to drive to the cities for ayce hot pot. For soups, we chose the tom yum and pork bone broth. The tom yum was my preferred of the two but did not expect it to be spicy. There weren't spice indicators so they could've added that or let us know. The variety for food was actually cool to see and tried most of the hot pot meats, seafood, and vegetables. I also thought pairing hot pot with sushi was an interesting choice but I enjoyed it! In terms of service, we felt some of the serving sizes were inconsistent with both hot pot & sushi. We'd get the incorrect amount of sushi orders (paper menu mentions # of sashimi/sushi in an order). Otherwise they were really attentive! Hoping to continue going to Upin and try it with others. read more

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I ordered takeout for pick-up. I was impressed with how clean the restaurant was but I opted for takeout. The food was fresh and quite tasty. I ordered sashimi and a roll. Simple but good. Ordering on-line was painless and fast....about 20 min after ordering online. I am quite happy with the whole experience and looking forward to eating-in the next time I visit. read more

It was my first time at a Hot Pot place and it was a great experience! The restaurant was pretty busy, but I could tell right away how clean and organized it was. I would recommend ordering both Hot Pot and sushi so that you can taste of a wide variety of foods. The sushi was delicious! We ordered 4 rolls to share. I would recommend the shrimp tempura roll. The Hot Pot was also a fun experience. We cooked all the food in front of us and then created our own sauces. I tried a few variations of things from chicken, beef and even squid! The servers also were very attentive and helpful! I will be back! read more

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The food was alright! The service was good, but the food was not the best. The broth did taste like it was water down. You can't taste the flavor of the broth. One of the broth tastes better than the other. It was nice to have a combo of sushi and hot pot. The sushi was good, I like how one of the rolls had a kick to it. The meat portion was great with all the veggies. I would say the sauce bar is not my favorite. It was hard to make a good sauce, but I manage to do it. In all, my 10-month niece enjoy the fruit and noodle. I enjoy the hotpot portion. Would I recommend it, yes to folk who wants hotpot and sushi. The atmosphere was lively and many people with family came to the place. read more

We went there for a friend's birthday. All you can eat hot pot and sushi. You can order the type of broth for the hot pot. 1 or 2 different types. We ordered Tom yum goong and bone broth. Then ordered the meats for the hot pot. Veggies are over at the veggie station next to the dessert and sauce station. Build your own dipping sauce too. There's a robot that will bring out the meats that was ordered on the iPad, but the servers also brought out the items we ordered. Waitress checked up on us often, added more broth to the pot. In the end they brought out a fried ice cream and sang happy birthday. My friend was able to choose a prize, she got $25 coupon for her next visit. The place is big, kpop music playing in the background. Would definitely come back again. read more

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I gave Upin Hot Pot another chance. This time I went alone for lunch. I still have to pick 2 broths, I thought I'd give pork broth and mushroom a try. My waitress was attentive, checked on me 3-4 times throughout my meal. While I was there, they sang happy birthday to the table next to me. I'm happy to see that 15% gratuity is removed. I actually tipped her 18%. I did notice a sign for surcharge and thought I should share that on Yelp. Also, happy to see broccoli in the self-served bar. Too bad my husband wasn't here. read more

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You got your own apron at this hot pot restaurant. The selection of meats was great. I was a little bummed about the blue crab in garlic and green onion being sold out. But the rest of the meat selection was good. Same with the sushi selection. The dessert selection could've been better. The service was nice. There was also a cute little robot that brought the foods over. read more

Very good food, many choices for the hotpot options. You get 2 soups/broths and can order as many meat, fish, vegetables, noodles as you want. Fun experience. read more

Nice fresh food, I went at lunch, they don't have steaks unfortunately like other hot pots but service was good, ambience great.

Good food didn't have much variety like other hotpots. Sushi is delicious. Service was excellent. Ambiance as well it was nice not a lot of people gets packed towards the night time. read more

The food there was fantastic. I did get a little spicy pepper in my shrimp but no worries, I survived. The servers are CAT ROBOTS and they are very cute. (There are also humans ofc.) I reccomend the miso soup with something spicy for the soup. And get some shrimp and lamb. read more

This was a fun experience! You get two broths and you basically cook the food at your table by putting various things in the broth until they are ready. There are a lot of options for meats and vegetables. You can keep ordering more when you run out, which is nice. It was a little expensive, but it is all-you-can-eat, so I get it. We were charged a little more than the price that was on the display behind the counter, but with prices these days I can understand that as well. The broth and sauces al seemed to be at least a little spicy, but I am a wimp so don't let that deter you. The restaurant was bright and cheerful and the service was excellent. read more

Servers are super helpful and will quickly grab something if it didn't go through on the ipad. They have ipads at the tables so you can order as much as you want asap. You can choose to do all you can eat hot pot, all you can eat sushi, or both for an extra $5. Hot pot is delicious and they have a good sized sauce bar to make your own sauces. Definitely worth the price and I have come here a couple of times. Free fried ice cream on your birthday! Look out for the cute kitty robots and also have boba tea! Tensen was a huge help and very welcoming! read more

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Walking into this place, the immediate impression I had was that it was clean and modern. We were seated at a booth near the open food bar which was clearly dangerous. HOLD ONTO YOUR SEAT when you try the seaweed salad. It was so damn good. On top of the food being wonderful, every face we saw was a friendly one! Our server and other staff that came by the table were all smiley and helpful. Truly such cuties! The food was PLENTIFUL and diverse. We over ordered so we needed to pay an additional $10.99, which is totally reasonable. I was pleased as punch to get the AYCE hot pot AND sushi. Everything was delicious. I also enjoyed watching the K-pop music videos on the projector. It added a certain whimsy. If I come back in town, I will try to hit this place again. read more

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I give this place a 3.. their Tom yum soup is not consistent. Sometimes it's just super spicy with no sourness, sometimes it almost balanced with the spicy and sour flavor. I've been here about 4-5 times now, ordered tom yum soup each time and it would always be different. I ordered the pork broth once and it was alright. The veggie bar, eh, not always fresh. Half the time it would be fresh and then the other half it'll look not the best. Service is decent. I really enjoy the self order tablet as well. Plenty of seating inside. They have a hand washing station outside the bathrooms and it's pretty convenient. read more

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Food was great, vibes on 10!! And the service was superb, they make sure we were good and they weren't hovering around us. I've recommended them several times read more

Up front warning, this is a Soup version only of a Hot pot restaurant, it does not have the grilling/bbq option like many of the other hot pot places. But - they do have some sushi, so it makes for a interesting trade off. That said, the staff was very helpful with setting up and giving you suggestions if you happen to be one of the "first time diners". My wife loves hot pot BBQ's best, but this os good enough that she'll go there when I'm in the mood for a AYCE soup deal with which I'm a bit of old hat at. You'll need to figure out which broths and "filler" elements you enjoy. Like the pictures show, you get two broth choices, and there a lot stuff to cook in it available from the menu. If you know what you like - you'll do fine. Other than that, my best advice is feel free to experiment around, because you never know what will go great together until you try it! read more

Service was good and for the all you can eat it was a great price. The have a good selection if sushi and sashimi.

My son loves hot pot so we tried this place for his 12th Birthday. The staff were so attentive and helped us with everything we needed. They noticed birthday presents and offered a birthday treat and song and to take pictures for our party. Compared to other hot pot places in the twin cities metro area, we felt the food was much more fresh and delicious. We got the house broth (medium heat) and the bone broth and enjoyed both. We did sushi and hotpot and felt the value was there. Really recommend this place! read more

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This was our 4th time here. It's nice to have all you can eat hotpot in Brooklyn Park area now. Broth flavor was good and service friendly. Overall good experience. The sushi rolls were a little messy and not as good. The dishes that are limited to one plate are good (cannot remember name). One was a fish and the other was crawfish. read more

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A friend and I came here for the first time - we have no hot pot experience at all, and that was hardly an issue! Portion sizes for AYCE hot pot meat & veggies were reasonable for one order & the food was flavorful! Self-serve sauce, side dish & dessert bars were clean and organized. Mostly used a tablet & they had a couple cute delivery robots, but the service we got when we interacted with staff was very sweet. Will be coming here again :) read more

Great food. Great service. And very reasonable price. You won't be hungry. The lunch buffet is great value.

We celebrated Lunar New Year at Upin Hot Pot with our international students and their host families. We had an amazing experience. The food was delicious and everyone ate until they were very full! The owner personally engaged with our students and families. Those who had never eaten hot pot before loved the communal eating experience. One of our students even got special birthday treatment with dessert and a song. I recommend Upin Hot Pot for everyone. It will be enjoyed whether hot pot is a brand new experience or your go-to favorite meal. read more

There is nothing better than sitting around a steaming pot of hot pot and chatting on a cold Minnesota winter day. read more

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Just recently moved to Plymouth and I was going to different hotspots within the area to outweigh which is the best one. Upin Hot Pot is now my favorite location to go to when i have cravings of either hot pot or sushi. The price is very reasonable and the staff is very respectful and nice. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good time. read more

Finally, a hotpot place near where I live! Thats not it, the food is amazing too! They have an open sauce bar for you to create your own sauce. All the meat and veggies taste great! The staffs were kind and attentive! I am very surprised that their sushi is also very tasty. I'd even say it's better than the ayce sushi places I've been to around town. I never thought I'd like to eat sushi and hotpot in one sitting until now. I'd highly recommend this place. read more