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    Big Way Hot Pot

    4.0 (48 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Dry Pot
    Nathan A.

    I've seen that it's really busy when driving by, so I was very excited to try this place. Found some time for a late lunch to avoid the wait. You fill your bowl with ingredients from the open fridges (pay by weight), and pick your soup. They lead you to an open table and you wait for your food. We got a dry pot and the malatang soup. Honestly, I was pretty disappointed with the food. Overall it was quite lacking. Don't expect the super flavourful stuff you might find a more Chinese-oriented malatang spot. I'd guess this is more tailored to the North American customer, dulled down in spice and making hot pot more approachable. Otherwise quality of ingredients seemed ok, and it's nice that it came with ice cream at the end. Price was a tad on the high side in my opinion.

    Mild Tomato Broth / Sparkling Lychee with popping boba
    Katrien K.

    I've been hearing about this place for a while now, and finally got to try it this weekend. We went on a Saturday, around 6:30. If you're thinking that's a busy time to go, you're right. I was able to queue virtually on our way over so that helped a bit. The setup with having the check in counter, ingredient bar and cashier just isn't setup in a very efficient manner in my opinion. They just kept checking people in and handing them bowls when there was no place to go. There was a good selection of ingredients and staff were constantly refilling the stations. The payment counters were also crowded and very close together. Once that was all done, we moved to the dining area and were seated shortly after. Got our sauces and waited patiently for our meal. The staff in the dining area were attentive. The vibe was lively. I had the tomato base and went for mild spice, the broth was delicious! I'm happy with my selection of ingredients. Dinner ended with an ice cream (free!) though we're not sure if it was chocolate or milk tea... either way it was a nice way to end the meal. Overall, the initial experience of getting checked in, picking your ingredients and paying is messy/chaotic and inefficient, but if you make it past that, the food and service is good. For that reason, I don't recommend going on a weekend or during peak dinner time.

    Marilyn T.

    . serve yourself hot pot . you can choose what to add into your bowl and charged off weight . plenty of soup bases to chose from aswell . we came pretty late at night so the place only had a few seated, we were served quickly . complimentary ice cream (black sesame) . quality is mediocre-- good late night eats since they're opened till late!

    Jessica I.

    Big Way is a build your own hot pot place. We joined the waitlist 30 minutes in advance of arriving and still waited 10-15 minutes to be seated. The entrance gets quite crowded at dinner time on the weekends but once you are called, you grab a bowl and begin filling it. At the cash, you pick your soup base and then they deliver your food to your table. I got the #1 signature soup base in mild. It was solid but not mind blowing. The food did seem fresh and the cook time was quick. We purchased a milk tea and got a Halloween drink on the house for spending over $30. The Halloween drink was not very good but can't complain over a free drink! They also have us sesame ice cream in charcoal cones on the house as desert. All in all, I would return in the winter for a quick meal if it wasn't peak dinner hours but if I had to wait very long, there are other hot pot places in Scarborough on par or better then Big Way.

    Boris N.

    This place is great, but can be pricey! The first thing you do is get handed an empty bowl. You walk over to the raw food station and put in whatever items you want. Then they weigh your selections, you choose a soup base and then they take your bowl away to cook it up. Be careful, as the price goes up quite quick! I really enjoyed the selection, and added a lot to the bowl. It was well worth it, as I had a big appetite, and the big bowl was so satisfying. There's also a DIY sauce station! The evenings here will be quite busy, so expect a line up and a wait. The food it great but I wouldn't line up for it.

    Jay R.

    Malatang place tucked away in the corner of Bridlewood Mall. They have good drink deals, and the build-your-own bowl has so many options to choose from. You pay by weight, so things can add up quickly. Don't get too excited, like I did, lol! Some highlights for me were the abalone and xiaolongxia. They also have a sauce station where you can combine your own small bowls of sauce. The variety of broths they offer is also more than what I see at the other places. Miso, sa cha, tom yum, and kimchi! The kimchi actually tastes like good kimchi soup (spoken as a Korean), so I was impressed. You can also choose the spice level. Complimentary ice cream was quite interesting. They rotate flavours, and the day I visited, it was rose. Nice and refreshing after having some numbing spice. The place is very spacious with plenty of seats. Service is fast and efficient. Would love to go back to try more flavour combinations.

    Karla T.

    Checked out Big Way Hot Pot in Scarborough, but honestly it didn't live up to the ones I've tried in Vancouver. Ingredients were fresh, but the experience still felt underwhelming. The sauce stations were either empty or messy, and overall the place just didn't feel well kept. I really wanted to love it since I had such a great time at Big Way in Vancouver, but here it just wasn't worth it, even if the price can be affordable depending on what you add to your pot.

    #9 Spicy Szechuan Dry
    Arnel B.

    Fun experience. We visited at 3:45pm and it wasn't busy. We were able to take advantage of their Happy Hour which includes a free specific drink and an ice cream. Overall total was approx $41 not including tip. Food: We got the #1 Spicy Malatang and #9 Spicy Szechuan Dry. #1 - tasted good but didn't stand out - got Mild spicy level and was very mild and barely spicy #9 - tasted delicious and I would come back and order it again - got Medium spicy level and it wasn't even as spicy as Sriracha, it was just right with the spiciness for me - paying extra for cheese made it creamier i believe but as the dish gets less warm, the cheese will become less creamy (I'd still add cheese though) - Including the Shin Ramen definitely made the dish Toppings: - I got too many fish balls which made me feel full quicker - I would prefer to add more beef rolls instead of fish balls - maybe I'm wrong but I think I was missing some beef rolls after they served it to me from cooking it - there's no bean curd rolls but they have bean curd Sauce Bar - various sauces and topping but I didn't see any sesame seeds or hoisin sauce - my go-to sauce = 2tbsp Oyster Sauce, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, 1TBSP peanut sauce, green onion, sesame oil Drinks - the cold green tea was a great choice for me, it had the perfect amount of sweetness - mango lemonade was a bit too lemony and sour Service: Amazing! Staff were by the door explaining the Specials and how it works. He told us if we were very close in guessing the price of our meal that we get a free bowl. Unfortunately, I was wrong.

    Stephanie N.

    There may be bit of a wait but the line moves fasts. The staff ensures there are tables available before letting you grab food. You can pick whatever toppings you want before they weigh your bucket of food at the cash. You can pick different soup bases or even do a stir fry and drinks. They have quite a number of drinks to choose from. There is a nice selection of toppings. For protein there have a lot of seafood and a bit each of beef, lamb, pork and chicken. Lots of veggies and noodles selection and fish balls. I got the Tom yum soup base and it was pretty good! At the end of the meal we each got a mini matcha softserve. Will be back!

    Michelle T.

    They have a virtual wait list!!! Fewer ingredients I think compared to souper. The sauce bar was low and wasn't restocked. This also comes with complimentary ice cream.

    Grape sparkling
    Deanna D.

    When you come, be prepared for a little bit of a wait. This place was packed when we arrived. They did not follow the waitlist for the evening, so it was first come first serve. The place is nosy and bustling with hungry patrons. The staff are helpful. There's the perfect amount of selection of meat, veg and carb. The signature broth is ok, but lacking any kick in flavour and depth. Definitely a cool place.

    Carmen G.

    So excited to try Big Way Hot Pot after seeing it all over social media in Vancouver. How exciting that it's now in Toronto as well. It's a pay by weight type of hot pot/ soupy noodle so the combo options are really endless here. Walking in, you get greeted by a staff member that gives you a bowl and tongs to grab your ingredients. There's a lot of ingredients to pick from ranging from seafood, meats, vegg and carbs. The area to grab your food is super crowded though, since there are a lot of people wanting to dine in, so it's quite congested, especially when everyone is standing around taking a look at their options. It doesn't help that their cash is in the same area as the ingredients, making it even more congested when people are trying to pay. After you pick your items, you go to the cash and pick your soup base and drinks as well. You pay by weight and get seated yourself. There is a self serve sauce bar that you can make your own concoction with. The hot pot comes out pretty quickly and I'd say my tomato broth was quite delicious and flavourful. The best part of the meal is the free matcha softserve you get at the end. Overall, great experience although the location was a bit hot during the summer. Not enough AC with the amount of hot soups around and the number of people/ body heat. Can't wait to be back, and can see the winter months being even busier here.

    Jennifer K.

    Big Way Hot Pot, the newest additional to the ever changing food offering at Woodside Square. Monday - Friday before 5:00 pm with the free offer of a choice of drink!! That sounds great. Step One: Pick your ingredients (charged by weight, so don't get too carried away) Step Two: Pick your soup base (spicy always my to go) Step Three: Pay and find a table and your food will be delivered Step Four: Self Served Condiments to mix your own dipping sauces Step Five: Enjoy and ask for your soft serve ice cream Service is friendly and efficient. The self serve area is clean. The food is fresh. I think I will be back.

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