D. Michelle
This was my first hot pot experience, celebrating my Friends birthday. The atmosphere is really modern & very pretty for pictures! They have a bar w/drink specials available (including sake), along w/a sitting area w/a large television for sports fans. There was also music playing in the background which was a nice vibe. W/this being my first time I wasn’t sure what to expect. Quickly saw that you pick your soup for the base & add other ingredients to your pot. There were fire shelves at the end of the booths and a conveyor belt for numerous food items to choose from. There was also a bar w/sauces, seasoning, fruit, wontons, etc. It’s all you can eat, however, there is a food waste fee that will be added if you have large amounts of uneaten food left at the table. The only thing I would’ve preferred is having the option to choose chair or booth seating. It appeared that all of their seating was booths & you had to slide in & out each time someone needed to get something. Otherwise, the food, service & experience were good.
… moreSteve K.
You come to Seapot primarily for the hotpot, and the Korean BBQ is kinda a secondary afterthought for a $5 add-on (or you can just get the BBQ by itself). If you’re hankering for some real deal Korean BBQ, you might want to pass Seapot due to limited meat offering. That doesn’t mean the quality of the meat is bad, far from it! We’ve dined at Seapot on several occasions. The conveyor belt with rotating ingredients is generally reserved for adding to the hotpot only. Unlike traditional Korean BBQ joints, the banchan (small side dishes) commonly served and plated on your table, is self-served at the communal banchan and sauce bar located near the entrance. Want kimichi or seaweed salad? Go serve yourself. I think this helps reduce waste and allows the patrons to decide what sides they truly want to eat. Pretty decent full bar area with wide selection of hand crafted cocktails, beer and spirits to choose from. All you can eat, but 90 minute limit.
… moreHannah
We went to Seapot for dinner
First of all, the interior is genuinely impressive. The design looks modern and stylish, and visually, it makes a strong first impression. The rotating conveyor system also looks cool at first glance.
However, the experience quickly went downhill.
Our server missed several basic items we asked for, like napkins, but that wasn’t a big issue. What was an issue was the environment. Our table was toward the back, and it was so noisy that we could barely have a conversation. We only did hot pot.
Hygiene is where this place really needs improvement. The small sauce and dessert bar looked messy and unclean. Some of the hot pot ingredients coming down the conveyor belt were dried out, wilted, and had visible discoloration. At one point, I honestly wondered if the lighting was intentionally kept dim to hide this.
More concerning, there was an occasional spoiled food smell in the air. It seriously killed my appetite and made me feel nauseous.
If it weren’t for the cleanliness and freshness issues, this place could actually be great. But because of them, we didn’t enjoy our meal and left disappointed. We spent about $110 for two people with hot pot and 1 drinks soda, and it didn’t feel worth it.
Many people have mentioned the same issues unpleasant food odors and lack of freshness. If Seapot could improve hygiene and ensure truly fresh hot pot ingredients, it could become a much better place.
After eating here, I felt uncomfortable and had stomach pain. Whether that was psychological or not, seeing dirty floors, dried and discolored rice cakes, dumplings, noodles, and vegetables combined with the lingering spoiled smell definitely played a role.
It’s a visually beautiful place. If cleanliness improves, it’s somewhere I’d actually want to return to. Right now, it just left me disappointed.
But this restaurant is cool in Dallas
… moreAubreyy
I had an amazing experience at Seapot! It was my first time here, and I honestly enjoyed it a lot. The worker in the photo was super nice, and so were many of the other employees, they were friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. The food was delicious, fresh, and definitely worth it, especially for such a reasonable price. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the atmosphere was perfect, clean, comfortable, and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back and would 100% recommend Seapot to anyone looking for great food and great service.
+they had a variety of different things
… moreWillow Bean
We stepped into a dark and smoky restaurant with rows of dining booths, and a whole wall showing a college football game. Not the Korean BBQ setting I expected, but since it was trending on our socials, we thought to give it a try.
There’s a waitlist to be seated, so best to either go before the lunch or dinner rush so you get seated quicker. We waited for about 10mins, and we were 5th on waiting list.
Once you’re seated, you’ll see the food train with your extra meats and sides, the table is big enough for 4 people. We chose the hotpot and KBBQ set, about $35.99.
The soup bases were ok, my fave was the herbal broth, easy on the gut since it wasn’t spicy to begin with, but you can build on your flavors. The sauce/condiment counters though, were a bit too dark for my liking, some of the new to hotpot dining looked lost over there, and the lines got super long during the dinner rush. Perhaps a standard 3-option plate of sauces would help other diners enjoy their dining experience better. You’ll never go wrong with Ponzu, chili oil and garlic, then red bean sauce.
Meat selections for hotpot were good, the KBBQ had less than what we we’ve been used to at other places, but still pretty substantial for the $price
We got about 4 servings of Galbi, spicy Pork Belly and squid; then the options for hotpot were endless. For a collagen boost, get the Beef tendon boiling away while you sample other meats, by the time you’re ready for it, about 10-15 mins, it’ll be the best thing paired with some cabbage or bokchoy.
Cons:
– I would have liked there to be less smoke; better exhaust perhaps?
– Accept the fact that you will need to wash your hair again after dining here, LOL
– Lettuce wraps and perilla leaves on the food train would be a nice addition too please.
… moreFantasia Marshall
One of the better Kbbq spots in town. Good cocktails and the sauce bar is pretty good! A little too loud for those with sensitive hearing but overall a great place for a group hangout!
… moreNikki Bassham
Jenny was fantastic, this was our first time to see pot and my son’s girlfriend’s first experienced with Hot pot. We chose to do the Hot pot and it was fabulous. I love the smaller portions of the vegetables if it’s just right. Each person can choose their own broth and meat, which I also thought was a bonus.
… moreRoyal Jelly
The BBQ and Rotary Hotpot restaurant is really delicious, the food is tasty and diverse, the hotpot broth and BBQ sauce match my taste very well, and the seafood is truly fresh. The kids loved it and grabbed too much food, so we’re really full today. Server are very enthusiastic and cheerful. The receptionists are all pretty, but a bit unprofessionalism
… moreT N
For the $21.99 and all you can eat hotpot. The only meat that was good was the toro. It was thin cut. The brisket and ribeye was too thick. I did not enjoy it.
Service felt slow too. We only requested meat twice.
… moremartin lawrence
Our first time visiting this restaurant and we weren’t disappointed. There was a short queue because the place is so popular and I can see why. The service we had was excellent! He was a polite young man and attended to all our needs without fault. The choice of food at the ‘all you can eat’ buffet was of good quality and delicious. With a price of 30 dollars each I thought it was very reasonable for the amount of food choices you can eat. Will definitely be coming here again in the future.
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