Hot Pot
- 12 house soup bases, from clear to mala
- Fresh-cut lamb, beef, pork & chicken
- Handmade balls, seafood, greens, tofu, noodles
- Lunch · Mon–Fri 11 AM–3 PM
- $20.99
- Dinner · Every day
- $30.99
Authentic Chinese Hot Pot & Korean BBQ · Madison Heights, MI
Scoop the world.
Twelve house broths. Sixteen sauces. Skewers off the grill. All you can eat, two hours at the table, right here in Metro Detroit.
Experience Lao Pot online
Plan your whole table before you sit down: broth, plates, dips and drinks.
Hours
Lunch from $20.99 · Dinner from $30.99
·Pick your side
Mild · Clear Soup
Mala · Spicy Tallow
Spicy Tallow SoupSignature Spicy SoupLao Pot Special SoupTomato Ox Bone SoupClear SoupLamb Loin Bone SoupTom Yum SoupMushroom SoupThree Delicacies SoupHouse Special Seafood SoupHealthy Herbs SoupKimchi Seafood Soup
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Reviews
Word gets around.
“This is absolutely my favorite hot pot restaurant! I drive up to 30 minutes just to eat here, and it’s always worth it. The food is always fresh, and I love the variety of spices and ingredients they offer. The waitresses are all so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which makes the experience even better.”
Donné May, 5 out of 5 stars · Google “My friends, family, and I have been coming here for years. Since most of us have moved out of MI proper, during holidays we actually make it an event to come here. Delicious per usual. Our server Yan was very attentive and kind! Can’t wait until the next time.”
Jumi Jegede, 5 out of 5 stars · Google “Every Saturday, my daughter and I look forward to our tradition at Lao Pot, and somehow this restaurant continues to exceed our expectations week after week. Much of what makes it so much fun is the experience of trying new things and cooking the food in the delicious pot of broth. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would.”
Kristen Siedzik, 5 out of 5 stars · Google “The broth was rich and layered with flavor, the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and every bite felt thoughtfully done. Standouts were the quality of the meats, fresh vegetables, and the sauces took it over the top. Cozy atmosphere, great service, and the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit.”
Blake, 5 out of 5 stars · Google “The food was excellent! I loved that you can build your own ramen with unlimited meat and vegetables for up to two hours. One of the best parts is the buffet, which offers a wide variety of appetizers, fresh fruit, and desserts. Customer service is also a 10/10.”
Paris Walker, 5 out of 5 stars · Google “We’ve done hotpot and Korean BBQ before at other places, but Lao Pot is my new favorite. The skewers were also a great addition. They were very flavorful and spicy. There are a lot of broth bases to choose from. You can choose two broth bases and they come in one pot with a divider. Yan, our server was very friendly and helpful.”
Ronald van der Putte, 5 out of 5 stars · Google
All you can eat
Two ways to feast.
Pick hot pot, pick Korean BBQ, or do both. Everything on the AYCE menu is yours for two hours.
Korean BBQ
- Bulgogi, brisket, Lao Pot short rib, ox tongue
- Spicy pork, garlic shrimp, squid
- Grilled at your table, on your grill
- Lunch · Mon–Fri 11 AM–3 PM
- $20.99
- Dinner · Every day
- $30.99
Both · +$5
Do both for +$5 per guest. The whole table picks the same option, so bring people who agree with you.
| Per guest | LunchMon–Fri 11 AM–3 PM | DinnerEvery day |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $20.99 | $30.99 |
| Kids 7–10 | $11.99 | $15.99 |
| Kids 4–6 | $7.99 | $11.99 |
- 2-hour dining limit.
- Food-waste surcharge of $13.99 per pound.
- 18% gratuity added for parties of five or more.
Soup bases
Pick your broth.
Twelve bases, simmered in-house. Go clear and clean, go mala and numbing, or split the pot and do both.
Lao Pot Special Soup
lāo tiān xià jīng diǎn guō
Medium: 2 of 4
The house pot: a savory, aromatic broth with a gentle warmth. If you do not know what to pick, pick this.
Great with
- Sliced beef
- Cabbage
- Noodles
Can’t choose? Take two broths in one pot for $2.50. A personal mini pot is available too.
Sauce bar
Build your dip.
Sixteen sauces, toppings and aromatics at the bar. Mix up to four and we’ll tell you what you’ve made.
0 of 4 in your bowl. 0 of 4 in your bowl.
Tap a sauce to start.
Try a house combo
First time?
It’s easier than it looks.
- Step 1
Pick a broth
Choose one soup base for the table, or split the pot for two. Spicy bases come mild to super spicy.
- Step 2
Load the table
Order from the AYCE menu as much and as often as you like for two hours. Your server keeps it coming.
- Step 3
Scoop, dip, repeat
Thin-sliced meat takes 10 seconds. Greens take 30. Build a dip at the sauce bar and go.
Skewers, off the fire.
Chicken, lamb, shrimp, squid, rice cake, enoki, scallop and oyster: half dozen $14, dozen $24, or included with dinner.
See skewers →The room
Come as you are. Leave full.
Lanterns, brick, big booths and long tables. Birthdays, first dates, family dinners and the Tuesday you didn’t feel like cooking. They all fit.
Visit
Find us off 14 Mile & John R.
Madison Heights, ten minutes from Royal Oak and Troy.
32707 John R RdMadison Heights, MI 48071Off 14 Mile & John R, Madison Heights
Hours
| Mon | 11 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM–10 PM |
- Free parking in the lot out front.
- Group of 6 or more? Call ahead on (248) 689-9888.
FAQ
Questions? We’ve got you.
What hot pot is, how to get a table, and whether it’s spicy. All answered.