Worth it and great value for the price! The food was delicious, and Chen was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. She made our experience even better. Will definitely come back!

Y'all not even exaggerating when I say this but Daimaru 100% lives up to the hype. Took forever for…read moreme to finally try this spot and I wish I had tried it sooner-- everything from the broths, meat/produce selection, sauce bar, service, and atmosphere really impressed my friend & I. All of their meats were fresh, well tempered (not stale/straight out of the freezer). Condiment bar was self serve and had a wide selection to customize your sauce. Their veggies were also very fresh & the appetizers such as wings & the squid ink dumpling were AMAZING. Soft drinks are also included in the Premium AYCE price at $45/pp after tax. All of their waitstaff we interacted with were kind, patient, attentive, and helpful. Their seating layout is also notable-- each individual table was enclosed, it gave a more cozy/private feel rather than loud & overstimulating despite dining during peak hour. If I could critique even just one thing, it'd be the dessert options, almond pudding and ice jelly were a bit disappointing to end the meal with cuz they weren't great in our opinion, but not problematic enough for me to dock a star. Next time I'm craving hotpot, Daimaru will absolutely be at the top of my choice list moving forward!

Had the pleasure of speaking with the manager, who kindly invited me back for dinner after my…read moreprevious experience. I really appreciated the effort they made to reach out, invite me back and try to make things right. During this visit, the service was much better and the staff were very accommodating and attentive throughout the meal. Food was delicious as always. I tried the laksa broth for the first time and it instantly became one of my favourites super rich, flavourful and comforting without being too heavy. Everything we ordered was tasty, which reminded me why I've always enjoyed Haidilao so much in the first place

The menu is a little smaller than at other Haidilao stores, but the quality is there, and they have…read morea few soup bases that are unique to this store in particular. Casual, fun, delicious, and satisfying. Worth every effort in a night out with a date or friends.

I go for the happy hour all you can eat 12pm-3pm for $29.99 plus $2 for holidays and weekends. Soup…read morebase is included and has a choice of 2 per table. Lamb, pork and beef slides super slim for quick cooked. Lots of veggies to choose. There is dumpling and fish balls . Dessert has popsicle, stick rice. Seafood has shrimp. I also like beef stripes. Order has to wait for server to place the dish. It is not busy . The place is clean. Parking underground.

A decent hot pot experience, but not one of the top ones on our list. The broths had lots of…read moreflavour, almost too much-- they got quite concentrated and needed to be thinned frequently to reduce the super-sodium taste, which did not happen often enough. A lot of our toppings were forgottten and we had to remind staff. A good selection, however! Spoons came only on request, which was odd and inconvenient for a hotpot resto. Otherwise a nice space!

We dropped in on a Saturday evening and had the place almost to ourselves, which was great since we…read morecould pick the perfect spot. The soup base selection is solid, and you can go with a single or a split pot depending on your mood. The self-serve setup is split into two sections: one for sauces and a limited dessert selection, and another for a good variety of fresh veggies, seafood, noodles, and soft drinks. You order your meats directly off the menu, and the servers are super attentive about keeping your broth topped up. It's got everything you'd expect from a basic hot pot spot. Pro tip: there's parking right in the building, but make sure to ask for a validation ticket when you pay your bill--it'll cover you for a little bit of free parking!

My friend has been putting me onto so many food gems lately... So far I've been here twice. And I…read moredrive all the way here from Oakville. It's THAT good. Not only was the restaurant theme absolutely breathtaking (which was a huge surprise for being in an industrial area), the variety, flavors, and value were AMAZING. I really like the cordyceps flower, red date, and goji berry broth as my base, which is basically an elevated chick/pork broth. They have at least 10 other bases to choose from without and "premium" charge like other places. Classic sliced hotpot meats are ordered through their QR code menu, but mostly everything else is self serve. All I really eat off the ordering menu is beef belly so I get the rest of my proteins from the self serve buffet. They even have frog legs!! Which I'm still working up the courage to try but how often do you see that as an option for ayce?! For $29 +tax & included gratuity, they have a very large and high quality selection of food, as well as a large drink selection if you're feeling boozy of if you're into milk tea (additional cost), and pop is bottomless. They're also open until midnight, however they stop seating people past 10:30. Parking is validated for up to 4hrs in the complex's attached garage. I'd also like to note that this place is NOT halal or allergy friendly! Because of their self serve buffets it's really easy to cross-contaminate seafood, seed, and nut items. I also wish their seating was more comfortable, the chairs and benches are unpadded wood, which are beautiful but can be a little uncomfortable if you're staying for an extended period of time. Tbh the place and selection are just so big that if I went on about every little feature I'd probably max out the character limit for this review, lol. Just take a look at the pictures and videos I shared and you'll get a good idea of what to expect! 1000000/10 You won't regret coming here. ( )و

Great hotpot experience. It was my first time having a hotpot at a restaurant. They were pretty…read moreclear from the beginning how things worked, so there are no surprises when it comes to payment (cash/debit only, and 15% service fee). Hotpot: I really like the diverse amount of hotpot broth options to choose from. Great amount of meat options, veggies and side dishes. The beef was decent quality. A great bonus that this place is fully halal. Definitely be more careful with the portions as it does get easy to order more than you expected. It was a good experience - wasn't anything too fancy in particular but great spot to go with friends. It wasn't too crowded during early afternoon hours on a weekend, so there was no need to make a reservation.

I came in for a weekday lunch and was pleasantly surprised…read more It's very clean and well run and the selection is amazing. For the price I found it quite acceptable for one person to go in for lunch, with the only caveat being that it does take quite a while to finish a meal and it's not practical to rush something like this. Great service! Even though there were only a handful of people in the place, I didn't feel abandoned during my meal and there were no lulls in the routine. All the ingredients were fresh and the condiments stand had very interesting ingredients to add, although I wish there was a better explanation as to what they were. Solving that confusion would help to make a place like this more accessible to people not familiar with Hot Pot restaurants. Recommended for both noobs and experienced hot potters!!

A very heartwarming hot pot experience for all!…read more Hidden in the corner of North York close to Fairview Mall, Beijing Hot Pot Restaurant is a great spot to share a comforting meal with friends and family. Using a traditional copper hot pot that you would find in Beijing, this spot has a good all you can eat menu with lots of fresh meat, vegetables, and seafood to pick from to enjoy with a variety of broths from spicy to mild. Using freshly cut meat, you can taste the meat alongside the make your own dipping sauce bar right at your table. The atmosphere of the place is very comforting despite its small size where you can have a good amount of space to reserve for your crew! I can't wait to come back!

The ingredients are fresh, the meat is of good quality, and the broth is rich and flavorful. The…read moreservice is attentive, and the environment is clean. This is a highly recommended hot pot restaurant.

Two of us rolled into this popular spot on a Wednesday evening wearing our stretchy pants ready to…read moreand eat were not disappointed! For me, this was my first time at a Liuyishou and it was quite the eye-opening experience. The selection of meats and veg to boil is impressive! Since my dining partner was well-versed in Sichuan hot pot I got to try some interesting items for the first time, like intestines and bull frog and had no problem with these novelty items since I had someone to recommend them and guide me through the process. She said some people will watch a clock and time some of the more sensitive items to make sure they don't overcook, although we didn't bother and focussed on stuffing our faces as quickly as possible. In addition to the free lemon water, we ordered a pitcher of Sapporo for $27 seemed a bit on the pricy side for a non-import brew. (Sapporo owns Sleeman which is in Guelph.) The ayce price for two was $66 (all prices without tax/tip) plus a two-flavour soup base was another $20 on top of that. So it was $153 with tax/tip for two of us. (Lunch is cheaper) For the two flavours of broth we had one super spicy Sichuan, and the other a milder bone broth one, which offered a nice contrast to try each broth with the various items. Since the atmosphere is bright and airy, without much for sophistication or decor, this would not be my first choice for a date night spot although the food is impressive, the vibe is not overly romantic and pretty basic. I can see now why it was not very busy that evening in May when we went with a price of over $150 for two, it was a good experience but you can do better for an intimate atmosphere at that price point.

We tried to eat here on a Friday night; it was absolutely packed. Rather than having one hotpot to…read moreshare, we could only get a table with four separate warmer plates for our bowls, and the edge of our table was just dripping in someone else's soup. When we found out that it was $50/person, our group decided to bail. I would try it again though; I mean, it must be good if they managed to have a full house! Also weirdly, if you eat here enough, you can get things like gas money or a Hermès scarf. What? Never seen that in a restaurant before!

Came here on a Friday night on Father's Day. Service is quite prompt and food comes out very fast…read more The first round I would say was good, meat was good as well. The second and after ended up being mostly frozen meat, as in meat that was STILL frozen. This makes the meat like a cardboard when cooked. The dessert station is very disappointing. Just cold jelly, sprinkles, fruits, hawthornes. The diced up watermelon is not appetizing. There's cake beside sesame oil dispenser. Lots of seats here and pretty dim in the larger round tables, hard to see your food. Rating: 3.8/5

This is the Richmond Hill location of the Liuyishou chain by East Beaver Creek and 7. Large AYCE…read moremenu with various options for Lunch vs Dinner vs Late Night. This location is open very late on many nights - 3am! Food (3.75/5) - very large selection of meats, seafood, veggies and other items to choose for your hot top. Some were good and some were pretty average. You can choose from 10 different soup bases - I went with the Signature House Special one. Asked for mild and tbh it was way too spicy for my tastebuds haha. They were very accommodating to switch it out for the Mushroom one for me. My favorite selections: - marinated beef - thicker and good flavour - squid - good size and quality - mussels - good size and taste Average selections: - shrimp - fatty beef - pork belly - chicken I really like the ability to create my own dipping sauces and came up with 3 blends with soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame bases. Need to probably try out a few mixes to get the right portions of each item. Had the Strawberry Taro soft serve waffle cone at end it was outstanding. Very refreshing and creamy. Service (4.25/5) - pretty attentive and helpful overall. Came by a few times for water refills and check-ins. Atmosphere (4/5) - well spaced out tables with single/double burners. Seemed clean and tidy overall. Overall (4/5) - its not a bad value if you are hungry and ideal for groups or couples. I would come back to try out more items. The late hours is pretty convenient too for that area.

A great dining experience! The staff (especially Quinine) were wonderful - very patient with us…read moreShabu newbies! The food was out of this world, seriously good. So many flavours and combinations... I wish I had a second stomach. The shrimp paste, sirloin and beef tataki were my favourites. Each table has its own private booth so it doesn't matter how busy the restaurant is, it still feels intimate. Worth every penny!

Efficient service, consistent quality of food. Polite and helpful staff, nice environment.read more

The restaurant is spacious which makes it suitable for all group sizes; they also have a private…read moredining room for private parties. It's also a great place for celebrating birthdays for all ages. There's a huge selection of soup bases, meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles, and sauces, so everyone at the table can customize their hot pot exactly how they like it. This is one of the best hot pot experiences I've had. All the ingredients were fresh and of great quality. The staff are very attentive and make sure of providing the best customer experience. They have a sauce buffet and dessert buffet for extra charge. Also semi-buffet is available every night from 8:30pm. The atmosphere is lively; they make hand-pulled noodles at your table and have special performances throughout the meal.

Haidilao Hot Pot offered a seasonal late night all you can eat feast at around $30 a person - such…read morea steal! The AYCE comes with your choice of one soup base for free, but you can get multiple split pots for an additional cost. You get your DIY sauce station with light snacks on the side like fruit, edamame beans, tomatoes, etc. With the AYCE late night special, you have to get up to grab all your own ingredients other than the meats that get brought out to you. Of course the menu selection is smaller than their usual dining but it's quite worth it imo. You can get proteins like marbled beef, lamb shoulder, pork, chicken, and flat iron steak. For the other hot pot classics and vegetable options you can find things like quail eggs, frozen tofu, fish tofu, konjac noodles, imitation crab, assortment of fish balls, cabbage, enoki mushroom, and much more. Service is great as always and very attentive. You can expect long waits even late at night so best to make a reservation in advance. Overall, a great deal with some great food, especially if you're looking for some late night eats.