Hot pot Meets BBQ

4.7 ( 113 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
$30–50
722 S Meadow St Suite 800, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
+1 607-319-0787
Hot Pot Meets BBQ is becoming a favorite dining spot in Ithaca, combining the lively elements of Asian hot pot with Korean BBQ. Located at 722 S Meadow St, this restaurant offers a unique culinary experience that has delighted patrons. Reviews highlight the freshness of the ingredients—the garlic shrimp, premium pork belly, and flavorful marinated meats are standout dishes. The sauce bar is a notable feature, allowing guests to customize their dips with a variety of spicy and sweet options. Customers appreciate the attentive service, with many praising the knowledgeable staff who guide newcomers through the grilling process. The modern décor, complete with misty flames and a spacious layout, enhances the atmosphere, making it ideal for both group gatherings and private events. While some diners noted that meat portions can be small, they agreed that the quality and taste more than compensate. Unique touches, like the service robot and a well-maintained grill, keep the dining experience fun and engaging. With an all-you-can-eat option and a focus on the freshness of each dish, Hot Pot Meets BBQ is poised to make a lasting impression on Ithaca's restaurant scene, making it a must-visit for food lovers.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeout
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves hard liquor
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
  • Amenities
    • Has restroom
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Usually plenty of parking

Reviews For Hot pot Meets BBQ

Milagros Cartagena
Jun 2,2025
We had a wonderful time. We went to lunch and ordered the “All You Can Eat” Korean BBQ. Even though it was a bit pricey we could also order from the dinner menu. The food was worth every penny! Our waitress was Paula and she was wonderful; because it was our first time there, we asked her for her favorites. She did not disappoint!! She showed us how to cook the food and made sure we were comfortable using the grill by ourselves. The beef, chicken and shrimp were fresh and tasty; it didn’t need added seasoning or sauce. We helped ourselves to the sauce bar which had many sauces to pick from plus seasonings like cilantro and freshly chopped garlic. The bar also had sesame balls, fresh fruit like pineapples and watermelon, and the best chicken wings. The servers always kept my water glass full and the grill was changed many times- we didn’t even have to ask for it. Thank you Paula for making our experience great! We will definitely come again!!
Dawnis Chow
May 14,2025
This place is amazing and the food is absolutely delicious! I’ve never experienced a restaurant that combines Asian Hot Pot and Korean Style BBQ, and I was curious about how it would work. It turns out, they complement each other perfectly! The quality of the meat and ingredients was top-notch. The restaurant is brand new and looks fantastic. The decor has some really cool touches, like misty flames next to the booths and beautiful lighting. It’s surprisingly spacious, with plenty of seating for large groups and VIP rooms for private events. There was even a cool service robot which brought the meat the tables! The sauce bar is a highlight, offering a variety of options to create your own dip for the BBQ, from spicy to sweet, plus some Asian specialty desserts. The service was excellent. The servers were very attentive and the owners even came by to check on us. What a great addition to the restaurant scene in Ithaca! I’ll definitely be coming here again.
Kiana Tanghatar
Apr 15,2025
Delicious and fun hot pot experience! The spicy broth was flavorful, and everything from the seafood to the veggies was super fresh. Loved the individual pots and the sauce bar. Great service and clean space—definitely coming back!
Spam
Apr 13,2025
Food: The servings of meat were small and clumped together sometimes but the flavor and quality are well worth it. I LOVE the coconut sago, you have to get it! Service: There are a lot of staff and our empty plates were taken away quickly. I like ordering with the tablet because I can get whatever I want whenever I want. Atmosphere: Hotpot and KBBQ places just have a certain vibe they give off and this place no doubted nailed it.
Clarence Baillo
Apr 1,2025
This place is wonderful. My wife and I have been twice. The quality of the meat is top notch and the marinade the meat sits in is amazing. The interior is really nice and classy. There's even a robot that brings the plates with you sometimes. Last time we went was today and I definitely ate so much I left with meat sweats. Words of warning: 1. The spicy scale is Asian scale not American. So you may pay the price twice if you know what I mean..if you mess around. FAFO 2. they will charge you if you waste (and you can't bring extras home) so I suggest you start small and just order more as you need it. They are very quick and responsive so you don't have to wait long at all. 3. It's either all hot pot, all BBQ, or all hot pot & BBQ for each table. You can't have a party of 3 and one person has hot pot and one has BBQ, etc. you do have the option for combining both for each person. This is a great spot and I wish them luck and success and hope they are around for a long time. It's a great value for all you can eat Korean BBQ and/or hot pot. Well definitely be coming back again
Jaeseoung Lee
Mar 5,2025
The food was amazing. I had similar restruant (like K pot) in other state. It was similar but this is much better as BBQ was not too sweet. I definitely recommend this restaurant. It was very busy day and the server asked us to leave for the next customer (after we sat a little less than 2 hours). She was very polite and it was totally understandable.
Desirae Landon
Mar 2,2025
Absolutely hands down one of the best dining experiences I have ever had, the food was absolutely delicious, the inside of the building was immaculate and it may seem expensive with the price posted but it is all you can eat hotpot! I tried new foods that I probably would've steered clear of. We did the hotpot and soup, which was a little more - the portions brought to the table were generous, the staff replaced the tray often and were incredibly attentive towards us, checking if we wanted drinks, making sure we were enjoying the food and even just stopping by to chat or give us pointers. If I could I'd give the staff alone a 100/10! We can't wait to come again! Also their little robot waiter was sleeping on the job 100/10 cutest little robot ever.
Eleanor Jones
Feb 9,2025
Hotpot, Korean BBQ and Karaoke - where else could you get this awesome combo? Came here after a wedding ceremony and we could not have picked a more welcoming place. Our private room for 12 guests was filled with delicious smells, a fun ambiance, and most importantly all the food we could imagine to boil or grill. We hadn’t signed up for karaoke but they gave us 30 free minutes in honor of our married couple. Next time I’m in Ithaca, this will be a required stop

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