I agree, cafeteria style and they cram you into a fast food type of eatery but, the hostess did move us from the uncontrolled kid area to a quieter area. Our server was friendly and gives you a tour for first timers. Pile all you can into the bowl since it all shrinks down big time. I thought I put cabbage in there.....where did it go? Anyway I liked it all with your many choices of meats, veggies, spices, and sauces. So each time it's a different experience of flavor. Of course their tea is freshly brewed.... A huge shout out to that! We will definetly start this place into our rotation of frequent places to eat.