🍲 Madtown Eats | I Crown Hot Pot 608 as THE BEST Hot Pot in Town!

Since moving to Madison, I’ve tried Fuki twice and Hot Pot 608 TEN times. Yeah… you know where this is going. 😍 I’m absolutely OBSESSED with 608—every time friends visit, I take them here!! 💵 PRICE: Lunch (Mon–Fri, 11:30 AM–3:00 PM): ~$25 per person Dinner & Weekends: ~$32 per person 🍲 BROTH: They offer around 6-8 soup bases. My go-to is the Tomato + Spicy combo pot. If you want more heat, just ask—they’ll bring a bowl of extra spice mix with beef fat, dried chilies, and fresh peppers! 🌶️🔥 Pro tip: Add it toward the end to cook lobster and seafood—it’s so nostalgic, tastes just like home! 😭 🥬 INGREDIENTS: The selection is impressive! Lots of veggies and all the classics. For meats like beef, lamb, chicken, and pork belly, you order via server (all-you-can-eat, but max 2 orders per person at a time). Other meats and specialties are self-serve from the fridge. Must-try: Crispy pork skin and beef tripe!! So. Good. 😋 🦞 LOBSTER & MUSSELS: The lobster is decent—not huge, but tasty. Quick-dip in the broth is enough, though longer cooking = more flavor. The mussels are incredibly sweet and fresh—honestly better than some I’ve had back in China! (Unless I’ve been missing out—feel free to recommend good seafood spots back home lol 🥲) 🍤 SIDES & SNACKS: Also unlimited! They have steamed buns, dumplings, fried shrimp, scallops, and more. The fried shrimp is a MUST—so crispy and delicious! 📍 Hot Pot 608, State Street If you haven’t been here yet—what are you waiting for? 🙌 #FoodieRecommendation #UWMadison #UniversityOfWisconsin #CollegeLifeDiaries #HotPotLover #MadtownEats #MadisonFood #ChineseHotPot #AllYouCanEat #StudentLife 🥘🎉