Old Alley Hot Pot sits on Metric Blvd in North Burnet, running on a soup-base-first format: guests choose a dual-broth pot with two flavors, or commit to a single base — pork bone, tomato, golden chicken, mushroom, pork tripe & chicken, or the spicier vegetable-oil and beef-tallow numbing broths on the Sichuan side. A self-serve sauce and snack station lets diners build their own dipping seasoning.
The protein list stretches from everyday slices to splurge territory: ribeye and prime angus beef, lamb leg and shoulder, black and crystal beef tripe, goose intestine, and combos like the Dragon Alley Treasure Box bundling shrimp paste, fish fillet, pork ribs, and tofu. At the high end, the menu adds fresh abalone, scallops, and A5 wagyu.
Regulars point to the quality of ingredients and broth as the draw, alongside decor that stands out for a hot pot spot, though service and pricing draw mixed reactions. The Infatuation scored it 8.2/10.
The protein list stretches from everyday slices to splurge territory: ribeye and prime angus beef, lamb leg and shoulder, black and crystal beef tripe, goose intestine, and combos like the Dragon Alley Treasure Box bundling shrimp paste, fish fillet, pork ribs, and tofu. At the high end, the menu adds fresh abalone, scallops, and A5 wagyu.
Regulars point to the quality of ingredients and broth as the draw, alongside decor that stands out for a hot pot spot, though service and pricing draw mixed reactions. The Infatuation scored it 8.2/10.