🔥 MEETPOT – AYCE Hot Pot & BBQ in Columbus, OH

This newly opened spot is a hit with Chinese taste buds! For $30 per person (or +$5 for both hot pot and BBQ), it’s a solid deal. I was a bit nervous with mixed Google reviews about service and forced tips, but our experience was great — no forced tip, and our server was incredibly sweet and attentive 🥰 (well worth 20% tip!). The food is decent with creative options, but the excellent service really elevated the experience. Definitely worth a try for Columbus locals — just go during off-peak hours to avoid lines and enjoy better service. 🍲 What’s Good ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Spicy Broth One of the most flavorful spicy broths among AYCE hot pot spots in Columbus — plenty of heat, though not as rich as traditional (beef tallow) broth. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Tomato Broth A tasty tomato base — not as intense as Hai Di Lao, but you can order extra tomatoes to boil for more flavor! ❤️❤️ Meat Selection The meat quality isn’t top-tier, but portions are fair. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Noodles The ramen noodles in tomato broth = comfort in a bowl 🍜 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Veggies & Foil Packets Fresh veggies! For BBQ, try the foil packets — especially corn and scallops. Flavor is the same for all, but those two stand out. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Sauce Bar A major highlight! Lots of homemade sauces that perfectly complement the broths. Options include sesame sauce, garlic, cilantro, chili oil, and more. The BBQ dry rub (cumin + chili powder) is a game-changer! Also available: side dishes like seaweed salad, cucumber salad, kimchi, crab salad, fruit, and cake 🍰. ❤️ Ice Cream Basic but hits the spot — the chocolate tastes like KFC sundae from back home! 🍦 📍 Address: 110 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH 43235 🚗 Parking: Available in front and behind the building 🧼 Restrooms: Fairly clean 🕛 Hours: Weekdays: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Weekends: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM 📞 No reservation needed #MEETPOT #AYCE #HotPot #BBQ #ColumbusEats #ChineseHotPot #ColumbusFoodie #AllYouCanEat #ComfortFood 🥘✨