★★★★★
Buffet was clean with so many options. The rotating conveyor table looks like something out of Harry Potter and made it really fun. Server was attentive and the Tom Yum broth was incredible.
Asian Restaurants · East Arlington · Jacksonville
Hot Pot &
BBQ Jax
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The place
Hot Pot & BBQ Jax is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot buffet at 11380 Beach Blvd, Suite 12, in the East Arlington area of Jacksonville, Florida. Every table has a built-in tableside hot pot at each seat plus a shared Korean BBQ grill in the center, and a conveyor belt delivers pre-portioned vegetables, noodles, dumplings, and seafood. Adult AYCE pricing is $36.99 for the Hot Pot & BBQ combo, $32.99 for hot pot only or BBQ only, and $20.99 for the vegetarian option; kids ages 4-8 are $12.99 for hot pot. Hours run Monday through Friday 4 PM to 1 AM, Saturday 2 PM to 1 AM, and Sunday 1 PM to midnight. The restaurant holds a 4.7-star Google rating across more than 3,200 reviews. Reservations and takeout are available, and the dining room is family-friendly.
Tucked into a Beach Blvd plaza in East Arlington, Hot Pot & BBQ Jax is one of Jacksonville's most popular all-you-can-eat spots and a go-to for groups who want to play with their food. Every booth has a built-in hot pot in front of each diner plus a shared Korean BBQ grill in the center of the table, while a conveyor belt that regulars compare to something out of Harry Potter loops fresh vegetables, dumplings, seafood, and noodles past every seat. The vibe is loud, social, and family-friendly, and weekend waits of 20-30 minutes are common.
First-timers should order the combo — $36.99 buys unlimited Korean BBQ proteins like bulgogi-marinated short rib, brisket, pork belly, and garlic chicken, plus a tableside hot pot in the broth of your choice. The Tom Yum broth is a fan favorite, with the spicy Sichuan mala close behind. The conveyor belt brings shrimp, mussels, enoki mushrooms, lotus root, fish balls, udon, and tofu in single-serve plates, and a build-your-own sauce bar lets you mix ponzu, sesame, chili-garlic, and Korean-style dips.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for weekend dinner; walk-ins are welcome but peak-hour seating can run 20-45 minutes. Free parking is available in the shared Beach Blvd plaza lot. Hours run Monday through Friday 4 PM to 1 AM, Saturday 2 PM to 1 AM, and Sunday 1 PM to midnight — one of the only late-night AYCE options on the Beach Blvd corridor. Takeout is offered, but most of the experience is built around the tabletop cook-your-own format.
All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ + hot pot under one price
Individual tableside hot pot at every seat
Conveyor-belt buffet for veggies, noodles, and seafood
Tom Yum and Sichuan mala among signature broths
What to expect
Expect a lively, family-friendly dining room centered on tabletop cooking — every diner gets their own simmering hot pot and the table shares a Korean BBQ grill. A conveyor belt delivers pre-portioned vegetables, seafood, dumplings, and noodles directly to your seat, and a sauce bar lets you build your own dips. Servers handle broth refills, grill swaps, and protein orders tableside. Plan on 90 minutes to two hours for the full AYCE experience.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Got the combo and it was easily worth the price. Prawns were perfectly cooked, the bulgogi was the best I've had in Jax, and the ice cream at the end was a nice touch. About a 30-minute wait on Saturday but worth it.
★★★★★
Plenty of proteins to choose from — both seafood and meats — and the conveyor belt of veggies and noodles is great because everything is already portioned out. Service was exceptional, our server Ken kept the broths refilled all night.
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Frequently asked
Does Hot Pot & BBQ Jax take reservations?
Yes — reservations are accepted and recommended for Friday and Saturday dinner, when walk-in waits often run 20-45 minutes.
Is Hot Pot & BBQ Jax dog/pet friendly?
No — Hot Pot & BBQ Jax is an indoor dining room with no patio, so only service animals covered by the ADA are permitted.
Where do I park near Hot Pot & BBQ Jax?
Free parking is available in the shared Beach Blvd plaza lot directly in front of the restaurant at 11380 Beach Blvd.
What are the most popular dishes at Hot Pot & BBQ Jax?
Google reviewers most often call out the Tom Yum hot pot broth, bulgogi-marinated short rib, conveyor-belt shrimp, and grilled pork belly.
What are Hot Pot & BBQ Jax's hours?
Monday through Friday 4 PM to 1 AM, Saturday 2 PM to 1 AM, and Sunday 1 PM to midnight.
Does Hot Pot & BBQ Jax offer takeout or delivery?
Takeout is offered for select menu items, but the all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ experience is dine-in only because of the tabletop cooking format.
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