Hulu Hot Pot & BBQ

Not recommended This was my third time visiting this place. My previous visits were fine, which is why I came back with normal expectations — but this time was extremely disappointing. It honestly feels like this place has gone downhill. I found a bug in my drink, which is a serious food safety issue and completely unacceptable. What made it worse was that when I was about to explain the situation, the staff member did not really listen and acted on their own, without proper communication or a sincere apology. The whole interaction felt dismissive and unprofessional. On top of that, I ordered vanilla ice cream. While the shop does offer a mixed flavor option, no one asked me whether I was okay with that, and I was simply given chocolate flavor instead. If a substitution is needed, custo

We went for lunch and kids get half price. It wasn’t very crowded in the afternoon, so the place was pretty quiet. The beef and lamb didn’t seem very fresh and had a bit of a gamey smell. The shrimp and mussels also didn’t taste fresh. The BBQ was okay, but the meat had the same smell and was pretty fatty, which I’m not a fan of. The only things I was fairly satisfied with were the vegetables, which were good, and the ice cream, which was tasty.

Avoid and Go Literally Anywhere Else. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but Hulu Hotpot was a disappointment from start to finish and honestly, a little insulting for the price. Let's start with the all-you-can-eat situation, because it is not what you'd expect. First off, no free soda refills. For AYCE? Come on. The seafood options were nearly nonexistent, and the shrimp the only real seafood option came with the shell still on, with zero alternative. The meat selection was painfully limited, completely unseasoned and unmarinated. Everything tasted bland and boring, and that includes the "spicy" broth I ordered, which had absolutely no kick or depth to it whatsoever. For a place marketing itself as a Chinese hotpot restaurant, the broth alone should be disqualifying. The sauces were

Loved the experience at Hulu in Rockville! The Chinese BBQ-style lamb skewers were super tasty, and grilling them at the table made it extra fun. We also had hotpot, which was flavorful and satisfying. Great food, clean setup, and the manager was incredibly friendly. Highly recommend if you're craving lamb skewers or a good hotpot spot!

The restaurant has a very clean and well-maintained environment, which made for a comfortable dining experience. Like many similar places, ordering is done through a tablet system, which is convenient and user-friendly. Service was fast — we visited on a Wednesday evening when it wasn’t too busy, and the food arrived promptly. The ingredient selection is plentiful and fresh, offering a wide variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables. It’s pretty much on par with other similar hot pot & BBQ spots in the area. Both the hot pot and BBQ options were flavorful and satisfying — nothing particularly fancy, but everything tasted good and was well-prepared. Overall, a solid option if you’re craving hot pot and grill — clean, efficient, and enjoyable.