Hot Pot World

Made the trek to HPW for the first time recently and had an amazing experience. It was my younger sister's birthday, and we researched all the best hot pot spots in the Tampa Bay Area and this one came out on top. It was well worth the 40 minute drive. The restaurant was busy - the staff were friendly and our server was knowledgeable and kind. He even brought her a crown and a special dessert and they sang happy birthday! The food was great - you can do Hot Pot or Korean BBQ (or both) which was a great option for our table. The soup bases were good, and they had a huge array of meats, noodles, veggies, and so much else. My vegan mother was able to find a ton of things to eat, and all parties were stuffed and happy. Great option for a filling and delicious meal!

We drove 45 minutes because Yelp listed this place as number 1 for Hot Pot, and we were celebrating daughter's 25th birthday. From the moment we arrived, it was a great experience. We were seated in the back corner, so it was a little more quiet and private, which was nice. Our server explained everything, got our drinks, made recommendations, and produced our pots. He kept our waters filled, and our needs met throughout. Daughter was the only one who wanted both Hot Pot and Korean BBQ, and they do not force everyone to get BBQ if only one orders it like some places do, which was good since hubby and I don't eat animals! Everything was clean and well presented. While this was not my first Hot Pot, my other experiences were negative, but this made me change my mind. The food was super fresh and tasted fantastic. For daughter's bday, they gave her a crown to wear and both a discount and a special lemon cupcake. The next time we do Hot Pot, which daughter LOVES, we will def be back here!

This is our go to -- literally whenever we possibly can! I swear it gets better and better every time. Ambiance is perfect. Service is always great. Food is always delicious!!Chefs kiss always!!

Was excited to find them - we showed up around 9PM and had no issue getting sat. Buffet was still fresh looking and food was delicious!

YOU NEED TO TRY THIS HOTPOT Here is 5 reasons why you must try this special hotpot place in Tampa Bay:1 TACOS - You can make the best tacos here. Sauce bar is complete with all of the tastiest spicy mayo and sauces to add.2 FREE KARAOKE KTV - You can call and reserve a FREE karaoke room for up to 12 people for 2 hours or more. This free private room is included with purchase of hotpot for each person.3 Non-Stick cooking plates! One of the rare locations that has easy remote heat controlled non stick cooking plates, so you can even stir fry noodles and rice at your table.4 All you can eat seafood, oysters, and crab legs. Massive bar filled with any and every type of seafood that you can think of. ALL AYCE.5 串 Marinated Cumin Lamb Kabobs 串 Authentic chinese style skewers of marinated lamb that can be grilled or hotpot. There are additional dry spices for dipping on the bar.I was shocked at the value and massive assortment of food here. No wonder why everyone is gatekeeping this hidden gem.

We came here for my birthday dinner and it is now my new favorite Korean BBQ and Hotpot spot. We drove a good 40 minutes because they are so highly rated and now I can see why. The restaurant was clean and the interior is bright and lively. The space is very open which makes it seem like there aren't as many patrons, but they were very busy. The food was really good and worth the price. I even got a little birthday cupcake. Our server was very nice and attentive and when asked about the certain soup bases, he was able to answer any questions we had. Will definitely be dining here again.

Do yourself a favor and get both the hot pot and the bbq. Crazy amount of choices for meats and seafood. I particularly liked the lamb on the bbq and the seafood in the hot pot. 8 choices of broth from supper spicy to regular. Excellent service and the manager was excellent when my wife got something to spicy and had a moment. Can't miss

Not many hot pot places around our area. This one is tucked into a small shopping plaza off of Dale Mabry. Walking in, it's clean and the layout is intuitive. Plus for this location is the fact you can do hot pot or a hot pot and bbq combo. Personally, I get my fill through just the hot pot so that's what I go. They do have a limited wine and beer menu and a small dessert bar with fruits, cakes, and ice cream (similar to other buffets if you've been to them). Service is always great and they keep the food area stocked well and clean. The assortment of meats, veggies, spices and other items is pretty extensive so you probably shouldn't have a problem finding something you would like. The soup bases are all pretty good with the pork bone being my favorite. Definitely a local spot to hit up if you are in the mood for hot pot and/or bbq!

Service was wonderful. Our waiter was delightful. But the BBQ selection / especially beef and pork was limited and poor quality compared to other locations in the Tampa Bay Area. I would argue that any of the three locations on Fowler offer a better overall experience. Even the KPot in Brandon had better quality BBQ options. The veggie selection was great. But if you want BBQ. Go elsewhere. Their soup base was very good. Pig bone and herb were both very tasty.

This place is delicious, make sure you come hungry.I was a little surprised when I showed up and realized I'd have to grill my own meat and boil my own seafood. I'm not crazy, I knew that we would be grilling and boiling at our table, but I'm used to my friends doing it for me. Usually they bring you plates of things, I didn't expect to be able to get up and get anything I wanted. This meant that each person got food for themselves. I have to say, for someone who can't cook I ended up finding it pretty easy, so I believe that anyone will be able to do this.I really enjoyed getting to choose what I wanted. I grabbed so much beef. I enjoyed grilling more than the hot pot, but it was only $5 more to do both. Next time I probably will just grill though. They have a huge selection of all types of meat and seafood. Come hungry so you can get your money's worth. They say it's a two hour limit, but that is more than enough time since you are in charge of getting your own food. There's still some ready made items, like squid salad and seaweed salad. I enjoyed eating that while I waited for my food to cook. They also have some desserts, like ice cream and vanilla pudding (I did not like the vanilla pudding, but that wasn't why I was here.)This place is really clean and they come around to switch out the grill a good amount of time. They have rice if you ask for it. I really enjoyed this place and I will definitely come back.