Opening hours
Closed · opens 4:00 PM
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Madison: 10:16 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (608) 467-6624 to confirm.
Location & directions
2825 University AveMadison, WI 53705
About Hot Pot 608
Looking for a buffet restaurant in Madison? Hot Pot 608 is at 2825 University Ave, Madison, Wisconsin. Our Madison guide covers 499 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect moderate prices, around $15–30 per person.
Hot Pot 608 is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Hot Pot 608's menu features 54 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Snack, All You Can Eat Menu, Vegetarian, Menu, and Others. Menu highlights include Fried Scallop, Best Of Both World, and Rice Cake.
Service options include takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, all you can eat, beer, comfort food, and vegan options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (608) 467-6624 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Buffet Restaurant · Chinese, Hot Pot
- Address
- 2825 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705
- Phone
- (608) 467-6624
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Menu
- 54 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for buffet restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for buffet restaurants across the US
Based on 110 menus with 2,680 priced items from buffet restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.45, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $12.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fried Rice | 15% | $7.50 |
| Orange Chicken | 14% | $11.97 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 13% | $3.99 |
| French Fries | 13% | $5.97 |
| Chicken | 13% | $13.45 |
| White Rice | 12% | $3.25 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 12% | $8.50 |
| Beef Fried Rice | 12% | $8.25 |
Calculated from 110 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Hot Pot 608 there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), Sandwiches & Delis (6), Bakeries & Desserts (4), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (3).
Hot Pot 608 is the only buffet restaurant within a mile. The next closest is Nani Restaurant, 3.3 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- ItalianOsteria Novella< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDairy Queen< 0.1 mi
- ThaiCurry in the Box< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexQdoba< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a buffet restaurant
Buffets let you pay a fixed price and help yourself to as much as you like. The most common types are Chinese and pan-Asian buffets, pizza buffets, Indian lunch buffets, Brazilian steakhouses (rodizio) where servers bring meat to the table, and hotel and casino buffets with stations for many cuisines.
What to order
- A small taste of everything first – then go back for favorites
- Made-to-order stations – hibachi, carving or omelet stations are freshest
- Sushi and seafood – often available at dinner and weekends
- Desserts – soft-serve and pastries are common
Good to know
- Lunch is usually the cheapest time to visit.
- Food is freshest right after a meal service starts.
- Some buffets charge for food left on the plate – take small portions.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Hot Pot 608's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Hot Pot 608 open on Sunday?
Yes, Hot Pot 608 is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Hot Pot 608 located?
Hot Pot 608 is located at 2825 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705.
What is the phone number of Hot Pot 608?
You can call Hot Pot 608 at (608) 467-6624.
Does Hot Pot 608 offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Hot Pot 608 offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Hot Pot 608?
The typical price range at Hot Pot 608 is $$ per person.
Does Hot Pot 608 take reservations?
Yes, Hot Pot 608 accepts reservations.
Is Hot Pot 608 wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Hot Pot 608 open late?
Yes – Hot Pot 608 is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Hot Pot 608?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Hot Pot 608. Nearby options include Jimmy John's (< 0.1 mi), Osteria Novella (< 0.1 mi), and Dairy Queen (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other buffet restaurants near Hot Pot 608?
None within a mile. The closest is Nani Restaurant, 3.3 mi away.
How much do buffet restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 110 menus with 2,680 priced items from buffet restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.45, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $12.00.
