๐ข Columbus | ER-GE BBQ & HOT POT BUFFET
Located at the former PJ Hotpot spot, this place opens at 3 PM. We arrived around 4 PM and it was already getting busy โ by 6 PM, there was a long line forming outside! The buffet offers a huge variety: hot foods, skewers, hot pot, BBQ, fruits, drinks, and ice cream. But if Iโm honest, nothing really stood out as exceptional. Unlike typical AYCE spots where you order from a menu, here itโs a self-serve buffet. Staff are friendly, but a bit overwhelmed when itโs crowded. ๐ฒ Food Experience The hot dishes and skewers are the highlights here. ๐ฅ Skewer Section: This is the only skewer AYCE in Columbus! Lots of options: potatoes, eggplant, king oyster mushrooms, seaweed, rice cakes, shrimp, chicken feet, beef, pork belly (though the pork had a slight odor ๐ฅน). Veggie skewers were great! Flavors are mild, but thereโs dry seasoning available to spice things up. You grab raw skewers, theyโre grilled in the kitchen, and delivered via robot โ fun and futuristic! ๐ค ๐ Hot Pot: Good broth and a full sauce bar. Veggies and noodles are fresh and varied. The seafood selection stands out: snow crab, blue crab, shrimp paste, abalone, mussels, clams, scallops, squid! ๐ฆ But the meat slices are just okay โ nothing special. ๐ฅฉ BBQ Grill: Meat quality is average, but for the price? Canโt complain too much. ๐ง Drink Station: Beyond soda, they have fresh fruit tea and boba milk tea! Also spotted Genki Forest sparkling water and Wanglaoji herbal tea โ nice surprise! ๐ฅค ๐ง Dessert: Fruit and ice cream โ simple but satisfying to end the meal. ๐งผ Environment Restrooms are nicely decorated and even stocked with mouthwash! But with high traffic, cleanliness can slip. Tables are well-spaced, though we had a fly visit our food soon after sitting ๐ชฐ ๐ต Price & Value Two people ate for $59 before tip โ really affordable! Despite some downsides, itโs solid for the price. If they improved the meat quality, Iโd gladly pay $20 more per person. โ Verdict: Unique for Columbus, especially for skewer lovers. Worth visiting if thereโs no wait! ๐ Address: 6100 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43017 ๐ Parking: Large plaza, plenty of spots ๐ Hours: 3:00 PM โ 10:00 PM #ERGEBBQ #HotPotBuffet #ColumbusEats #SkewerLovers #AYCE #FoodReview #ColumbusFoodie #AsianBuffet ๐๐ฅ๐