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Volcano Asian BBQ and Hot Pot

4.5 (68 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Serine F.

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.

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Muriel D.

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.

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Danielle L.

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.

Nisha S.

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.

Hwal L.

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.

Self-serve beverage cooler, included in the standard pricing.
Franklin H.

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.

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Melinda R.

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.

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

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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.

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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!!

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Should we make a reservation for Friday or Saturday from 2-4 pm?

Yes, I would definitely call to make a reservation for Friday or Saturday from 2-4pm. That way you will be assured a table and avoid the wait time!

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