So Hot Hotpot in Raleigh and Cary

If dinner and a show sounds fun, imagine dinner where you are part of the show. That’s the magic of So Hot Hotpot & BBQ, where every meal is an interactive, flavor-packed experience that makes you the chef, without any of the cleanup. With two Triangle locations (Raleigh and Cary), So Hot Hotpot brings the centuries-old tradition of hotpot dining to our local food scene, and it’s an experience you’ll want to share with friends, family, or anyone who loves a little adventure on their plate.

What Is Hotpot, Anyway?

Think of hotpot as the ultimate social dining experience. At the center of your table sits a pot of simmering, aromatic broth, sometimes divided so you can enjoy multiple flavors at once. Around it? Plates of thinly sliced meats, fresh seafood, crisp vegetables, noodles, and more, all ready for you to drop into the bubbling broth.

You cook your food right at the table, letting beef slices swirl for just a few seconds, dropping in mushrooms to soak up flavor, or simmering noodles at the end so they absorb the rich, developed broth. Add your choice of dipping sauces, mix up your own custom flavor, and enjoy the fun of cooking and eating together at your own pace.

Hotpot is wildly popular in China, Japan, and Korea, but here in Raleigh and Cary, So Hot Hotpot is making it a go-to for locals craving something exciting, communal, and absolutely delicious.

Raleigh: All-You-Can-Eat Hotpot and BBQ

If you’re looking for the full experience, head to the Raleigh location, where you can choose between the Hotpot experience or go with delectable BBQ.

On the BBQ side, expect premium Wagyu ribeye steak, spicy marinated pork belly, marinated lamb chops, black pepper toro beef, baby squid, mussels, and more. Grill it right at your table, alternating between sizzling meats and savory hotpot bites until you’re in a happy food coma.

Cary: All-You-Can-Eat Hotpot Only

The Cary location specializes in all-you-can-eat hotpot, with lunch and dinner options daily. Bonus? Weekday lunch diners get to enjoy draft beer happy hour, perfect for pairing with the rich flavors of your simmering soup.

Broths, Meats & More

So Hot Hotpot’s menu starts with choosing your broth—options like Beef Tallow Spicy with Pork Bone, Vegetarian Spicy, Tomato, Mushroom, or even a Louisiana Cajun with Pork Bone base.

From there, you load up:

Appetizers: Seaweed salad, dumplings, kimchi, coconut shrimp
Meats: Angus beef rolls, pork belly rolls, beef leaf, meatballs, seafood
Vegetables: Watercress, bok choy, soybean sprouts, lotus root, bamboo shoots
Noodles & Rice: Hand-pulled noodles, udon, fried rice, or gluten-free Korean sweet potato noodles

These are just some of the options. Head to their closest location to see the full selection!

Why You’ll Love It

So Hot Hotpot isn’t just about eating, it’s about slowing down and savoring the process. It’s interactive, it’s customizable, and it’s social. You’ll laugh while fishing for your food in the broth, you’ll swap BBQ bites with your friends, and you’ll leave feeling not just full, but connected.

Whether you’re swirling thin slices of beef through a spicy broth, loading the grill with Wagyu, or building the perfect bite from fresh veggies and handmade noodles, So Hot Hotpot & BBQ turns every meal into an unforgettable experience.

It’s not just dinner, it’s laughter around the table, the thrill of trying new flavors, and the joy of sharing food you cooked yourself. This is the kind of place that makes memories as easily as it makes full bellies.

So grab your friends, bring your appetite, and dive into the sizzling, bubbling, flavor-packed world of So Hot Hotpot. Your table, and your hotpot, are waiting.