Denver Hot Pot & BBQ - All You Can Eat

On Alameda Avenue, this restaurant turns dinner into a shared activity: each table cooks ingredients in broth and, if the barbecue option is added, grills meat as well. The restaurant advertises an all-you-can-eat format, with beef, pork and lamb, vegetables, seafood, noodles and a sauce bar. Diners set the pace, although the meal takes time and participation; this is not a buffet of prepared dishes to serve yourself in one pass.

Customer accounts praise the range of broths, fresh vegetables and meats, and the social side of cooking at the table. Some visits report slower service when the dining room is busy, and some diners prefer less-sweet broths. Trying different flavours with separate broths can work well; allow time for refills and ask what is included in the chosen rate, since selecting hot pot and barbecue can affect the bill.

The address is 2200 W Alameda Ave #38, Denver, CO 80223; phone (303) 922-7888. The official website lists hours that vary by day, with later closing on Fridays and Saturdays; check before setting out, especially if arriving for the last seating. It is southwest of downtown and easiest to reach by car or transit from Downtown. It suits a long group meal and visitors who want to cook at the table, though it may not be the quickest low-cost dinner.