99 Favor Taste

This hot pot and Korean bbq spot is perfect for large parties — there’s plenty of space, the service is quick, and the food is always delicious. It’s such a fun place to celebrate anything, but especially birthdays. They even bring out the cutest little dancing monkey when it’s your birthday, and it is adorable! Between the great food, the fun atmosphere, and how well they handle big groups, this has definitely become one of my favorite places to go. Highly recommend for a good time!

We ordered the split pot. The spicy broth was a bit underwhelming and lacked depth, but the pork bone broth was decent. For meat, the fatty beef is the best value, and if you like offal, the yellow throat (ox aorta) is worth trying for its crunchy texture. The meatballs were just average. ​They have a great variety of vegetables and the self-serve snack bar offers plenty of choices. Overall, it’s very affordable, but it gets crowded during peak hours, so expect a wait.

We've heard friends mention this place for a long time, finally get to check it out on Thanksgiving Day. There are different options for regular hotpot, BBQ, premium seafood or combo, but be sure to know the whole table has to do the same option. We were seated at a table for personal size pots which works well as kids eats different flavors. We picked regular hotpot and it has plenty of seafood options like shrimp, crab, squid, etc. Broth was okay for AYCE. There are bunch of cooked buffet style dishes as well as endless ice cream. Staff members are very friendly and helpful.

99 Taste — 8th Avenue, Brooklyn Star y: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Built around the sociable rituals of hot pot and tabletop barbecue, 99 Taste gets one important thing very right: the individual hot pot setup. Each diner can choose their own soup base, allowing everyone at the table to tailor the experience—spicy, herbal, or comforting—without compromise. It’s a thoughtful touch that elevates the format and encourages return visits. That strength, unfortunately, was undercut by operational missteps. Despite a 6 p.m. reservation, food arrived much later than expected. The malfunctioning ordering machine led to mixed-up orders and long stretches of waiting—particularly frustrating for a hot pot and BBQ restaurant where timing is essential. Broths and grills were ready, but ingredients lagged behind, stalling the experience. The buffet area felt sparse during peak hours, and the lack of clean bowls and cups caused further delays, even before dipping sauces could be assembled. Staff were courteous and apologetic, but the evening’s rhythm never fully recovered. When everything finally came together, the flavors delivered: rich soup bases, satisfying meats, and the familiar comfort that has made 99 Taste a neighborhood favorite. Final Take: The individual hot pot concept is a standout and a genuine highlight. If service and ordering logistics can match the quality of the setup, 99 Taste on 8th Avenue could be a far more seamless—and enjoyable—experience.

I don’t know where to begin…I read a bunch of the recent reviews for this place before going…hoping that the experience would not disappoint. But the truth of the matter is, the bad reviews didn’t disappoint. There was one waitress that was super friendly and smiley. The rest could care less about giving you a good and friendly experience. The food bar offered a good selection of pre-cooked food, but the flavor and quality was not good. The food for the hotpot was also unimpressive. Vegetables were good. The quail eggs were good. Duck feet was good. Shrimp paste was good. Fatty beef was not tasty and texture was off. Seafood and some of the other proteins were not fresh and didn’t taste good… Fridge beverage selection was good. Fruits were good. Ice cream was also good. Overall, would not recommend.