Hot Pot Restaurant Plans Approved For Burlington Mall

BURLINGTON, MA — ChoCho Hot Pot has received approval to open a restaurant at the Burlington Mall. The restaurant's request for a special permit was unanimously approved at an Oct. 17 Planning Board meeting.

The Asian cuisine eatery will open in the former Johnny Rocket's space. The "premium, all-you-can-eat" restaurant has two existing locations in British Columbia, Canada, according to its website.

The new Burlington restaurant will be slightly larger than Johnny Rocket's, according to Mark Vaughan, a representative for the project.

Customers at ChoCho Hot Pot will have their own hot pot to fill with meat, noodles, vegetables, and other ingredients, which are then placed in a broth, cooked, and topped with sauces.

"It's a very fun, interactive dining experience," Vaughan said.

The restaurant will have 140 seats in total. The plans involve some aesthetic changes to the exterior of the property.

ChoCho Hot Pot is targeting an opening date of August 2025.

The restaurant is now listed on the Burlington Mall's website.