The Melting Pot: bad expensive food

I know this belongs on the Chains board, but I'm hoping the mods will let it linger a bit before moving it or perhaps move it but leave a link behind on the Boston board.

I was dragged there last night. The prices are outrageous and the food is not very good. I actually prefer going to restaurants where trained chefs do the cooking for you, rather than purchasing plates of raw food and having to cook it myself at the table.

I guess the concept has proven to be very popular. Why is beyond me.