First time here with three teens and another adult. While service is good, the pace of the meal was awkward because of having to order and reorder what you like. Reordering takes time. They were hesitant about what to order. Cooking the protein often took too long and was tricky for the teens. The teens did not enjoy the dining experience. I did not as well since I saw how little they ate. And the meals were expensive based on our experience. It is a lovely restaurant, but it is not a good fit for my family at this time. read more

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Note: somehow yelp logged me in with my wrong email, so this post might appear twice. From the outside Volcano is very unassuming. However, that all changes once you enter. Inside it is vibrant, with a staff that is warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. Ordering was easy. You can choose hot pot, bbq, or both! Each table has an iPad so you can order refills of all the delicious meats, seafood, and vegetables. There is a huge variety of items to choose from. The beauty of it is that you can try a little bit of everything. For the hot pot there are an unheard of 5 different broths available. I went with the original, my husband, had the chicken, my eldest the medium spicy, and my youngest had the miso. All were flavorful and delicious. There is also a sauce bar for you to either conjure up your own or use one of their handy guides. If you leave hungry, then you definitely did something wrong! read more

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We went to Volcano for a birthday party a couple of months ago. We had a reservation for a table and were promptly seated when we arrived. Just a heads up, they don't do reservations unless it's a group of 4 or more I believe. The atmosphere was somewhat energetic, lots of people laughing and having a good time. I had not been to a Korea BBQ place like this before. How it works is they charge a flat rate for BBQ or Hot Pot but you can do both if you are hungry for an extra charge. You have 2 hours to order your food but they didn't rush us out while we were still chatting and having fun. They charge you for any washed food so I wouldn't go crazy but they are also forgiving too. Don't feel like you need to finish every stray chili on your plates, from how it was explained to us is this was more for cases where people left a lot of food on their plate to toss away. Our server was Lia and she was really nice and attentiv; she explained the whole process clearly to us and was very helpful! She even bought us a round of shots because of the occasion! The service in general was very good, with people coming out to get us new grills to cook on and such. The actual cooking process was pretty straight forward, they bring out the meat and you grill it to your liking. They will give you tips and tell you how to do grill if you're feeling unsure about it. The Bulgogi was probably my favorite but the steak and pork belly were also great. I recommend giving this place a shot. It was a fun time, the food was good, and the service was excellent! Just a heads up if it's your birthday and you show them your ID then they won't charge you for your dinner, which is super generous of them as we only paid for 3 guests instead of 4! read more

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The food and the service were stellar. We were well taken care of and well fed. Everything that we selected was fresh and delicious. The meats, seafood, and fish were top-notch. The sauce and vegetable selections (salad-bar?) was well kept and everything was fresh. We had a mix of meats, fishes, and seafood. The broth for the hotpot was flavorful and a perfect vehicle for our meal. Everything was extra tasty and delicious. We spent a couple hours eating our meal and while our service was attentive, there were few interruptions to our conversations. Our server seemed to have a knack for coming over at the right time. When I go visit home again, I will certainly dine here. read more

First time at this type of restaurant that comes the closest to K-town in the city. Food to price ratio was appropriate to the amount of times we reordered (4X) our kalbi, bulgogi, steak, pork belly and chicken entree's on the grill. Veggies broccoli,zucchini, mushrooms were in sizable edible pieces and fresh. I found the bachan or side dishes of kimchee, radish and cucumber starting to turn mushy and beginning to go sour. Of course, this may be attributed to not restocking the sides as the trays were almost empty. Dessert offered was a coconut yellow cake, red velvet cake , ice cream and fruit. It was pretty cool to also have unlimited drinks offered; Pepsi, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Brisk Ice tea. Nice space between tables. Appreciated the clean bathrooms, that's a plus! Our waitress Lia was very accommodating and sweet and even brought our table a shot of lemonade which was excellent. Coming back to try the hotpot. read more

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My husband and I love this place so much we brought our friends here after our wedding in lieu of a formal reception and it's now a regular birthday dinner spot! I love the wide variety of options in terms of the types of food you can get, everything comes in huge portions, and the all-you-can-eat hot pot is well worth the price. This place is great if you want to give cooking your own food a try, and it is pretty easy to get the hang of. It's one of the only places I've been able to try frog legs, and I love the lamb and tteok and pumpkin slices! The screens and decor can be kind of overwhelming and it does get hot cooking at your seat, but it's fun. The staff are great, check on us regularly, and are always accommodating of my mobility aid. We've always had a wonderful time when we go! read more

Went for a friends birthday, the service was great! We enjoyed our food and had a good time. The decor is bright and really inviting, there's a giant wall with an animation of water that is contributes to the vibes. The menu is expansive and there are lots of sauces and sides to pick from. The birthday girl got a free meal since we were a party of 4+ and they also let us bring in a cake (which they served on a beautiful cutting board). Overall, enjoyed our time here. read more

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I will never say to to Volacano- I went here so many times that they gave me a VIP card. That's how good it is. The drinks are delicious and strong and they have a sauce bar that just makes this experience even better. Fresh ingredients and a wide variety of food. read more

Let me start by saying that this was a really nice experience! I came here for my birthday dinner to treat myself to a new experience. We were welcomed right away and were asked if we had beer before or were new guests. I affirmed this was the first time and the host told me that the server would explain everything and answer any questions that we might have. Lia came over and introduced herself and was super helpful with all my questions! The food here is okay but I would come back just to see and talk to Lia! She really was wonderful and deserves recognition for her excellent customer service! Now to answer a few questions that I had: 1. It is a flat rate per person for Korean BBQ 2. You can add the Hot Pot for an additional fee 3. NO, you cannot take any of your leftovers home! 4. In fact, if you waste food they reserve the right to charge you an additional $15 per pound of food wasted. So make sure you are conservative with what you order. 5. You are timed. You can keep ordering on the digital order pad for 2 hours after you are seated. You aren't rushed out in general though, you can hang out with your party as long as you like. Now back to business. Lia told us that they weren't super strict especially since it was our first time and didn't know the process. Lia gave the whole table free shots for my birthday AND they gave me a free birthday dinner!! I thought this was super generous! You just have to show your I.D. I would definitely recommend this for a fun experience! Oh and I would recommend that you do both the BBQ and the Hot Pot combo as well! If I could make a suggestion it would be to have sliced lemons and limes near the drink cooler for the bottled water. That would be a nice touch. read more

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This place is definitely our go to when we're in Albany; besides their technical issues with the iPad, everything went fine. The service was fast and the food was really good like always. read more

Volcano Asian BBQ and Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Several of us had waited patiently for them to open after months of promotion, so we were excited to finally make it after a grand opening little over a month ago. Apparently no reservation was needed for the four of us, and we had no trouble getting a table on a recent Saturday for dinner. The decor certainly set the mood the moment we walked in, and although there was a lot going on everywhere we looked (shooting starts on the ceiling?!), I was personally glad that their lighting was just right so that it wasn't neither blinding nor inadequate. The waitstaff was perfectly attentive and patient which was refreshing, and the ordering via iPad was efficient once we got the hang of the pace. Several highlights from our BBQ dinner: + The meats were good quality and we enjoyed most of them, especially salmon, beef bulgogi, marinated pork belly, and short rib. + I love that each person gets their own tongs - a nice touch! + The self-service station with sauces, sides, desserts, and a drinks fridge is perfectly suitable, and I particularly enjoyed their cucumber kimchi and radish. + AYCE Lettuce. This excites me as much as AYCE meats. + Their veggie selection is solid, and we loved the classics like mushrooms and onions. The two things that left me with questions are (1) the use of bottled water vs the typical water jug with cups, if only because of my concerns about use of plastic that could easily be minimised, and (2) lack of blinds because two of us in the group had the sun on us and had to have our hands up to block it out for a long while, which was an inconvenience. We were told that they had ordered the blinds, so I hope this is addressed for future visits. This was all in all a great introduction, and the place was packed by the time we left. I welcome Volcano to the neighbourhood. We can't wait to go back for their hot pot. read more

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Didn't expect to see a Hotpot place in Niskayuna, but here we are. Saw reviews on Yelp and we decided to visit. Went for dinner on a weeknight. Place was busier than I expected but we were seated right away. Server was excellent and she explained how this works. I sat through it just in case there was something specific to this place. Decided to get both the BBQ grill option and the Hotpot too for only $5 extra per person. Decided on the original broth. It was too mild for my taste. Significant other went with the medium spiced broth, which she found a bit more spicy than she expected. Select meats and veggies from an iPad. Menu and selection process on the iPad was intuitive. I did see some paper menus too so that's an option for people that prefer paper option? Food arrived very quickly. Food was of excellent quality, and where seasoning and marinate was called for it was properly done. There is a large (for around here) sauce bar so you can pick up your own condiments. Very nice. Server was attentive. Swapped out grill plate when it started to get charred. Additional orders were quickly filled. Impressed with service speed and attention to details. Had a really good time. Place has a nice ambiance. Large screen serves as wall displayed sceneries of videos from across the world. I probably overate as this is an AYCE setup. Skipped desserts because of that. Non alcoholic drinks are including the price and is self serve out of a cooler refrigerator. Well return and try other menu items. Fun place to eat. read more

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Food was sooo good. Service was quick. Restaurant was clean. We were seated quickly.

We had a really lovely time here. Both the hot pot and the grill were fun and tasty, and the staff was attentive and kind.

Had been excited to try this restaurant but unfortunately we were not happy with our experience last night. We were asked if we had been before and if we knew how they worked. We said it was our first time and no we didn't. We were told to read the pad on how to order and how to cook. (We were given a printed copy of items to look at though) Told where the sauce was but nothing more about that. Ready to eat items came out cold. Once we ordered, items came out but the way that happens was pretty haphazard. We got our proteins right away but when I asked for a knife, I was told to use the scissors (I had been wondering why they were on the table - guess I should've realized that-lol). We got vegetables at different times and it was a good 15 minutes before I even got my mushrooms and second time I was only give 1 of the 2 I ordered.. We had also ordered rice on the first round and never got it so we ordered it again on the second round and we got it just as we were finishing up. I said something to the waitress who let me know that that happens a lot with the rice??? Based on all the good reviews, I'm thinking it was an off night, but I can't imagine we would go back. read more

I love KBBQ and Hot pot! I was so excited when a new spot that offered both was opening locally, and it's more affordable than other local options. I will come back again and again. The place is stunning. Modern and bright, a great place for a date night or girls night out. We were seated and explained the menu. The set ups were really nice. First thing to do was select a hot pot broth. I played it super simple with a miso broth, but next time I'll go spicy. We then placed out first order on the tablet, and then headed over to the self serve sauce station. With a bunch of different sauces available, your options are endless on the sauces you can build. Sweet, spicy, savory, peanut, sesame, so many options! One thing I found interesting was the self serve can soda and bottle water. It seems wasteful, but maybe they have their own reason for not having draft line. I was a little disappointed they were out of sake that night, so I went with wine and a bottle of water. By the time we returned to our table, the meats and sides were piling up. ready to grill or drop in the soup. We ordered a bunch of beef, lamb, seafood, ready to eat apps, veggies, etc. Some of my favorites were the Cubed Ribeye, Bulgogi, Spare Ribs, Clams and the ready to eat apps were great too! I cant wait to go back and try more things, maybe with a larger group. We ordered a few rounds of food for the hot pot and BBQ, the grill was changed out as needed, the hot pot was refilled as well. You were equipped with a spray bottle of oil for the grill, and you were also given a remote to control the heat on the hot pot. It was all so fun to play around, trying different things! I will be back! Its a unique dining experience, fun and perfect for celebrating. Come hungry, its all you can eat! read more

SO and I have gone to this restaurant a few times. It has the AYCE feature, but in this case, a lot of that food is either going to the (self) BBQ grill or into a flavorful steamy broth, right at your table. BBQ is a great way to eat food. And for those who like hotpot, thats available too. Can't decide? Get both by just adding it. Can't decide on chicken? Beef? Seafood? Get them all. Vegetables are plentiful. Did you want noodles? They have them too. There is also an small area to get the salads and sauces for your meals. It truly is a win win place to go. Ample parking. Staff bring the raw product to the table as long as you keep ordering. Beverages are included in the price. Fun atmosphere. read more

Great food and service! Great place to go with our teenagers since everyone enjoyed cooking their own food. Awesome family meal and brought us all together in a warm and happy way--which isn't always the case with two teenagers in the house, lol! We did the combo hot pot and bbq and it was super fun. Could just eat the steak and pork belly all day!!! Waitstaff was helpful and courteous. read more

Very delicious. Huge selection of things. I don't love that the whole table has to choose the same soup or BBQ choice but I understand it. Very happy that our visit was great. read more

Came here for my husband's birthday and had a blast! Staff was informative with how it worked and how to order on the iPad. Interactive and fun! Love the decor as well..lots of neon signs and it looks very modern. Note: you will smell like cooked meat when you leave, it's unavoidable. read more

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Food and service were both excellent! We enjoyed our first visit here immensely and would love to return when we come back to the area!!

The food was really great! Lots of options and you can do both bbq and hotpot for an additional charge which is not bad at all. The service was AMAZING. They made sure everything was good and going well. The vibe too was really great. Overall experience was a 10/10! read more

Volcano Asian BBQ and Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Serve yourself in this wonderland of bottomless kimchi and Pepsi cans. The place is a spaceship to planet bulgogi and I'm not going back home. read more

We had a great time at Volcano. The ambiance is fun and relaxed. First, it's one of a few restaurants open on Mondays. Service was friendly and fast. We did just hotpot and filled up on a great variety of veggies and tofu preparations. There are two vegan broth options: miso or mushroom. I got mushroom but I didn't love it. I would try miso next time. The mushroom broth was bland and didn't impart any flavor to the veggies cooked in it. My only critique is that I wish there was a "no-meat" price option. You pay one price (which is over $40 per person) for all-you-can-eat. If you eat meat/seafood, that's a decent deal. As a vegan, I can't really justify the price. So won't be a regular thing. read more

Very busy when we arrived. Highly recommended make reservation to reduce wait time. Ordered table side BBQ, price is reasonable for a all you can eat restaurant. Good quality cuts of meat, and tasty apps. Modern design, and family friendly environment. read more

Volcano Asian BBQ and Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Schenectady, New York

I've been to Volcano Asian BBQ several times now and it's quite good! I am not just saying this because it's a fairly new establishment but because it really takes a lot to offer options that entail lots of ingredients. I am impressed by the variety offered for both hot pot as well as Asian BBQ. By the way if you are up for it you can actually have both altogether. Personally I would not choose to do hot pot and bbq again as I find it a bit busy and somewhat stressy to man the grill along with my own personal sized hot pot. But hey go for it, if you are up for the challenge! Since it's unlimited you really have to be picky about the items you order. On the upside I feel there's less waste because they bring you however much you want but it is portion sized to one or two people per order. Also the fact that you can place the order with the waitstaff as well as on your tablet at the table is super! The well stocked sauce station is quite impressive and has recipe suggestions depending on your taste too. Love love the salads offered there. The seaweed salad, kimchi and spicy cucumber salad all yum! There was not a lot of dessert just fresh fruit and a few small pastry bites when I was there but it did not take away from my overall foodie experience as I was in it for all the shellfish, salmon and shrimp that I could have. The rest of my party indulged in proteins galore both marinated as well as cooking it naturally to dip in our customized sauces made. I almost forgot to mention that you can help yourself to bottled water and soft drinks too as much as you want included in your dinner price, wow. They are definitely on top of their game as there is ample staff to clear off your table, bring you your items ordered as well as answer any questions you might have. They change out your grill grate before it burns from the marinated foods and that is a nice touch. Nobody enjoys grilled food with excessive charring on it. As for my hot pot, I was really getting lots of veggies into my broth so it was rather tasty! The ambiance is nice but can feel like what I imagine an Asian nightclub would be like. The music and fire feature between booths gives off that hot feeling for sure! Go hungry and you will not be disappointed. It is a feast for both your eyes and your senses. You will want to go with a group so you can take advantage of all the variety and family style of eating! read more

Great experience on a very busy night for Valentine's Day. We made a reservation which was definitely needed on the holiday as it got busy quick after we arrived. We absolutely love that at this spot you don't have to choose between bbq or hot pot, you can do both at the same table! Our server was fantastic, we had lots of questions and she was so helpful. We loved all of options for meats and veggies, we also had noodles in the hot pot which is a must! Everything seemed excellent quality and super fresh. Easy to use the iPad to order items as we went. Love the sauce bar and you can grab soda/water bottles included in the price as well. The only hard part was trying to figure out what sauces might taste like - wish there was a description somewhere instead of grabbing them all to find out. Also would love to see a bit of a bigger bar area for those waiting for a table. We would definitely return and think this a fun spot for celebrations! read more

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We went on Mother's Day. It was very busy. The service was excellent. We had both hot pot and bbq. The spicy soups were a little too spicy even for those that like spicy food. They said it kind of ruined the hot pot as they couldn't really enjoy. The bbq was a big hit. Lots of sauces to choose from. Soda and bottled water was included. Fun family experience. Foods were abundant and fresh. Would definitely recommend! read more

Volcano Asian BBQ and Hot Pot - Hot Pot and BBQ at our table. - Hot Pot Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Ambiance is exciting and soothing at the same time. It's a large open space but you don't feel like you are in a large open space. It's inviting. The service was great. The staff are moving and shaking the whole time. Very attentive. Food is delicious. We ordered a bunch of items and found what we preferred ... If you have never been to a place that uses electronic menus please know that it's the ONLY way to order ... it's a tablet. We enjoyed the experience and we will be back. read more

This was my first experience, having hot pot and barbecue. The atmosphere was amazing and appeared to be very welcoming. Quite honestly the food was great and we all had fun. The only negative aspect was the waitress. She was not willing to explain a few things when asked, and when we had trouble ordering food, she was again not willing to help us simply saying oh the food must've went to another table or try using another phone. Lastly, when the bill came 20% was added, even though we had a party of 10, but it was separate tables all taking their own bill. I just wish you would've let us know because we added to that and when I saw the difference her response was, is that OK? read more

Volcano Asian BBQ and Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Great experience!!! The service here was amazing. From the moment you walk in you feel super welcomed. Lia was our server/host. She was so great! She explained the instructions and gave great suggestions. If we needed anything she was there to help. She even threw us a free round of shots. The food here was solid, came out very quick too. The iPad ordering system is very simple and new user friendly. The staff overall was great, the restaurant as you can see looks amazing, and the variety of food was great. Thank you Volcano!!! read more

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UNIQUE! Yes there are other BBQ places and yes there are other hot pot places, but the interior, service, vibe, sauce bar is what makes this place. The interior is literally so cool. It is in a plaza so there is plenty of parking. Table setting has a grill in the center that's shared by the table but each place setting that their own hot pot so each people has the ability to choose their own broth which is actually genius. There's also a sauce bar for you to create your own dipping sauces. We came for the soft opening so I think they will likely change this, but at the time they had drink included and drinks were soda in cans. Additionally to top off your dinner you had your choice of ice cream. Tons of meat options that are marinated. They also have a bunch of veggies, rice, noodle options as well. They really did an amazing job making sure the grill grate was changed enough. I've been to other BBQ places and it was definitely not changed enough. Hot pot was also great, our server made sure our broth never ran low. I would definitely recommend checking this place out and making reservations before going because this place was hopping. read more

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Volcano is located in a plaza, so parking was a breeze! Upon walking in each table has their own bbq and the option of having hot pot too. It's nice that everyone has their own individual broth, so there could be a variety within the group! The downside is that the whole table has to choose if they want the option of doing both or not, but for $5 more, it was worth it! The iPad menu they have for ordering was a breeze to use, and the food came out so quick! They also change the bbq grate very frequent, you could tell they keep an eye on it and do not want you to burn any food due to things sticking. The soft drinks are also unlimited and located in a cooler. You also have the option of making and choosing the different side sauces near the back wall. We ended with ice cream as the dessert, which was also included in the price. This was a great find, highly recommend! read more

Very noisy atmosphere, waitress didn't follow through with requests, no knives for cutting up the meats. Had to ask the bartender for a set of knives which were tiny. The ice cream you get it at the end comes in a little plastic elementary school style container with a tiny plastic spoon at roughly $50 a person that just doesn't feel right. Not a date night place. More family style. If you're looking for a date night place, there's one of these types of restaurants on Wolf Road in Albany. Quieter and more valued for the money. read more

Food was very good. The service was attentive and friendly. Hot Pot restaurants are fun generally as is The Volcano. Restaurant was very clean and will definitely return when we are in the area. read more

peak resturant they played the song sigma boy. they know peak brainrot and the food was so great. i mostly ordered meat and the service is out of this world . they know they're brainrot bro. 10/10 would recommend. nah 10/10? more like 41/10. 41 but i got 41 gold. 67/10. SIX SEVENNN read more

Loved the herbal soup base and wide assortment of veggies, roots, and herbs. Meat was also very fresh and delicious. Generous servings and quick service. Friendly servers, beautiful dining room. Will be back for hot pot and BBQ again soon. read more

Great food and service and a lot of fun Highly recommend Volcano for a different dining experience read more

A fun and unique dining experience for our weekly lunch date. I've been excited to try Volcano, and decided to do both the hot pot and Korean BBQ today. It was delicious! They have app ordering or on a dry erase menu, which makes it easy to see what you're ordering and how long it will take to cook. The waitstaff were all great at explaining how to utilize the in-table bbq and hot pots. I went for the spicy broth with udon noodles, along with so many veggies and meats. I love that along with the raw ingredients, you were able to order cooked appetizers for no extra cost to snack on while cooking away. There is over a dozen sauces at the toppings bar that is self-serve. Looking forward to coming back with friends as I think this would be a perfect spot to show off in our neighborhood. read more

Volcano Asian BBQ and Hot Pot - Our table of hot Pot and Asian BBQ. Spicy srichia broth, veggies and rolled steak, chicken, and pork belly. - Hot Pot Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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I have been here a multiple times and adore it. Dates, dinners with visiting family, my birthday; it's great spot to celebrate something special (and I got a cute little dessert for my birthday). Before opening, I was thrilled to hear about a new hot pot/bbq place so close to me, especially since the only other hot pot spot anywhere around here is harder to get to and (in my opinion) very expensive. I came during opening week, and even with some minor hiccups (that I think are no big, especially for a new business), Volcano did not disappoint! Good selection, GREAT self-serve sauces & drinks (plus a few small sides), and was not waiting long. iPad system seems to be working better every time I visit; once or twice staff have missed a few dishes that we ordered, but on my most recent trip everything was brought quickly and correctly. Staff is also kind and helpful, seem well-versed in the menu and prepared to answer FAQ. The physical space is tight in spots, but not to the point that it causes major problems. It's potentially loud, but it's also a large room full of people, so that can't be helped. The decor is endearingly eclectic; I love the theme of nature shown via screens with ocean footage, ceiling decor that looks like stars, and the faux flame borders dividing tables. I literally love it here, and whenever my mom comes to visit she demands I take her back! read more