Hot Pot Hero Ellicott City

Best Hot Pot Place I’ve Ever Been To I’m now a semi‑regular here, finding myself coming back 5–6 times a year — and for good reason. First: The broth is clearly made from scratch. In my medium‑spicy mushroom broth, you can actually see the ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and whole mushrooms. The flavor is full umami, and you can customize it even further with their extensive topping bar. My go‑to combo: chili peppers, green onions, garlic, chili oil, spicy powder, and sriracha 🥵. Second: The food comes out fast. The iPad ordering system is aggressively efficient, and the staff is consistently kind and attentive. They check in often and top off your broth without you even having to ask. Third: They offer unique and genuinely delicious options. All of their pancakes are incredible, but the true standout for me is the brown sugar rice cakes — sweet, sticky, lightly crisped… absolutely addictive. Fourth: The drinks are fun. It’s one of the only local spots I’ve seen with a wide selection of high‑quality soju options. 10/10 — I recommend this place every time. Note: I’m a strict vegetarian and have never had issues finding options here. However, they recently reduced their tofu selection (no more fried tofu or tofu skins), but there’s still plenty to choose from. I recommend the frozen tofu, and for a little extra, the bean curd rolls.