πΊπΈ Columbus | ER-GE BBQ & HOT POT BUFFET π₯π₯
Located at the former PJ Hotpot spot. They open at 3 PM β we arrived around 4 and it was already busy. By 6 PM, there was a long line forming outside! Overall, the variety is impressive: cooked food, skewers, hotpot, BBQ, fruits, drinks, and ice cream π’ππ¦. Nothing was absolutely perfect, but the selection makes up for it. Unlike other AYCE places, this is a true buffet β you serve yourself instead of ordering from a menu. Staff were friendly but a bit overwhelmed due to the crowd. π² Food Highlights The cooked dishes and skewers stood out: Cooked Food Station: Classic Chinese buffet style. A couple of dishes were quite tasty π. Skewer Station: Unique for Columbus β all-you-can-eat skewers! Options include potato, eggplant, king oyster mushroom, kelp, rice cakes, shrimp, chicken feet, beef, pork belly (a bit funky though π·), and more. Veggie skewers were great. Flavors are mild, but dry seasoning is provided for DIY adjusting. You pick raw skewers, staff grill them, and a robot delivers them to your table π€π’. Hotpot: Broth is flavorful π² Wide veggie and noodle choices Sauce bar is fully equipped Seafood selection is above average: snow crab, blue crab, shrimp paste, abalone, mussels, clams, scallops, squid π¦π¦ Meat slices are just okay β nothing premium. BBQ Grill: Meat quality is average, but expected for the price. Drinks: Not just soda! They have freshly made fruit tea, bubble tea π§, plus popular brands like Genki Forest and Wang Lao Ji π₯€. Desserts: Fruits and ice cream β simple but satisfying to end the meal ππ¨. π» Environment Restrooms are nicely decorated and even have mouthwashβ¦ but get messy due to high traffic. Dining area is spacious, but we had a fly visit our table as soon as we sat down πͺ°. π° Price & Value Two people: $59 before tip β great value for what you get! With better meat quality, Iβd happily pay $20 more per person. β Verdict: Worth trying if youβre craving skewers and variety. Go early to avoid lines! π Address: 6100 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43017 π Parking: Lots of space in the plaza π Hours: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM #ColumbusEats #ERGEBBQ #HotpotBuffet #FoodReview #ColumbusFoodie #EatLocal #Skewers