Haidilao honestly sets the bar for what dining service should feel like. From the moment we walked…read morein, it never felt rushed or transactional--everything was intentional, patient, and genuinely thoughtful. They kept surprising us with little extras throughout the meal, which didn't feel gimmicky, just generous and attentive in a way that's rare. What really stood out, though, was something that happened before we even sat down. My family and I were outside juggling a bunch of stuff, and one of the workers noticed. She wasn't even actively assigned to us, but she came over, held the door open, and insisted on helping carry everything in. She didn't just drop it off either--she walked with us all the way until we were seated. That kind of effort, especially when it's not "required," says a lot about the culture there. Beyond the service, the value is just strong. The quality, portions, and overall experience easily justify the price. It's one of those places where you leave feeling taken care of, not just fed.

Met a friend for lunch and got there right after opening. It was not crowded but started to get…read moremore filled as time went on. Cute waiting area with game and snacks if needed. Seated very quickly and got the lay of the land. Ordered on the iPad. It is not all you can eat so items can add up quickly. Items are usually delivered with the robot. The soup base came by a server. Staff is very nice and checks in occasionally without rushing. Pork stomach and chicken broth was very flavorful. This can double as a soup dish. Ordered wagyu which was buy one get one free. It's a good deal since a decent amount came. The Angus short rib wasn't bad either. Lobster isn't usually what I order at hotpot but added a touch. Taro was flavorful. Even though it's a la carte, one can get filled fast. There is ice cream, fruit and jelly to seal the deal. Got some cute toys for saying the magic words to the wait staff. Big clean open space. Enjoyed for lunch since it wasn't overly busy.

Made a reservation for a party of 5 on a weeknight. We were running late so we called them ahead of…read moretime to let them know - they said it was no problem and take our time. When we got there, there were only a few other tables seated so it was pretty empty. We got à la carte style, they only have AYCE options after a certain time at night. The meat was fresh tasting and same with their vegetables. We got the Benz option for hotpot, a spicy broth, pork bone broth, and tomato broth. The servers were attentive in helping us refill the broth and refilling our water. Definitely a lot calmer on a weeknight. Would come back again!

This was a good hotpot place. I dined with friends as a party of 4, and we paid about $50 each and…read moreleft pretty full. You order a la carte here, which racks up the price pretty quickly. However, this means if you don't finish any of the ingredients they pack it up for you. There were certain misses such as the staff not providing any serving utensils (tongs, ladles, etc.), but there is a call button on the iPad, to which they respond quickly. The volume is medium in the space, and their hot pot tables are quite large that we felt really far away from our friends on the opposite side lol. While this meant that we had ample room for the food we ordered, it wasn't the easiest to have a conversation, so keep that in mind. They offer an AYCE option but only after 9pm, from what I understand.

The food was excellent, the staff was excellent, and even the little mini food side quests were…read moreexcellent. The ambiance was adorable and made the whole experience even better. Special shoutout to our waiter -- we absolutely loved him! He made the visit feel extra welcoming and fun. 100% worth having the Chubby membership if you come here or to any Chubby restaurant Coming back soon!

Our daughter took us here while we were visiting NY for her graduation for Wagyu Shabu. I normally…read moredon't like places with many prices, but since our daughter chose it so we enjoy with her. The prices on the windows are very confusing and more like false advertising for me, the lower prices are for the members which we're not since this is our first time and definitely our last, unless our daughter wants to come here again. So the price is the more expensive one. For me, I prefer straight forward pricing, so this didn't give me good vibes, it's not the money, just the way they advertising and we have to know what we can only have with the price we chose. The restaurant just gives us the specific menu for what we selected to have then we don't have to be denied for what we chose because we selected gold instead of top of the line menu. The place is clean and nice. For $78/per person and only have Australian Wagyu Beef (not really Wagyu) then it's over priced. We did have some premium beef which I liked because of the marble of fat on the beef quite tender and tasty, but only a sampler or whatever they called it. Service with one person is quite inadequate but she's very attentive and pleasant, since she had to run the whole restaurant, sometimes forgets things. The tomato broth was good and everyone liked it. The seafood plate is OK and our sweet shrimps are sweet. Some snow crab legs, jumbo shrimps, fish fillets, nothing to make me go wow. The appetizers tempura is crispy and good. The raw octopus is tasty. The vegetables are fresh and clean. After they denied me the premium beef sampler, I let my daughter to order everything else and I just enjoyed with the family. My daughter seemed to be happy and ate a lot, so I was happy. I've eaten enough shabu, hot pot to know that Australian or American Wagyu are overrated, many of them are tough and chewy, not as tender as normal ribeyes or Brisket that I like. This restaurant Wagyu beef does have marbles of fat in it, so it's tender and not so chewy. So, for the GOLD menu, I don't think it's worth the $78 but for special occasions, it's OK. I just don't like the confusion of many menu, many prices, and not getting my own menu and get denied for something on the menu because I didn't pay enough.

I made reservations via Yelp for six people for 6:30PM on a Saturday, and while I thought…read morereservations weren't needed because of how empty the restaurant seemingly was, I was quickly proven wrong by how packed it got within the next 30 minutes. I saw there was a whole wait at the front while we were eating! There is a one-time price depending on which soup base you order, and it may cost a bit more if you order a half/half, followed by the set AYCE price per person for hot pot. Soft drinks are free, and it is BYOB! Be careful with ordering the spicy soup base though - the medium spice was wayyyy too hot I recommend having only one person be in charge of ordering with one phone on everyone's behalf, because we ended up accidentally ordering a bit more than we expected since we each used the QR code in our individual phones all at the same time, and we ended up having to cancel the last round when everything came to our table, (which they were super nice about and did not charge us extra!) The portions were not too large, but definitely order in rounds so you don't overwhelm yourself! As dessert, I recommend the fried buns with condensed milk. They also offer free hotpot +/- a week from your birthday if you show your ID!

I generally avoid ordering any mala soup base but tried JoyPot's spicy beef tallow version and…read morethought it was delicious! Be warned - it is very spicy so I recommend ordering a different broth with it. My boyfriend and I also surprisingly loved the tilapia here! The texture was perfect after being cooked in the broth. Soda is also all you can drink so that was a nice plus! I would definitely come back if I'm in the area!

Our server was amazing! I feel bad because I forgot her name but she walked us through the whole…read moreexperience! She was really patient and helpful! The place is nice but noisy and people behind us children were shaking the booth seats but otherwise great.

Josh was a very enthusiastic and attentive server. A huge high five goes the hostess with the red…read morehair she was awesome too.

Good quality food and attentive service. Ambiance is good, kid friendly. Love that they have drinks…read moresuch as soy milk with grass jelly. My usual go to hotpot spot in Queens!

The soup base is nice as are the veggies but as others have noted the meat cuts aren't great. Felt…read morelike very cheap cuts of meat. Also the place is a bit dirty as other reviews have noted. The price is reasonable but it sort of feels overpriced for what you get. My wife and I have visited two other locations of this chain. The one in Princeton, NJ is great but this one and the one in Ottawa, Ontario are just so-so. I asked my wife what she would rate this one. She said "3 and no more Liuyishou Hotpot. Done with them." Wife is from Chongqing and LOVES hot pot, so take that for what it is worth.

NYC's Only Panda Hotpot!…read more Cutest hotpot vibe unlocked here! From panda details to cozy hotpot moments, this spot is such a fun experience From hotpot meats, seafood, and sides to so many variety of options, there's something for everyone. Choose from 3 flavorful broths, including the must-try Fermented Chili Bean broth. Plus, the Guizhou 8 Classics bring flavors inspired by the streets of Guizhou. Don't skip the dessert bar for a sweet ending. Save this for your next hotpot date, foodie hang, or panda-loving moment. Follow me @foodie.elite on IG, Tiktok and Rednote for more great finds.

A time limited series, Flavors of Guizhou, is now happening in 3 locations:…read more 1 Nanshan hot pot: Prince street 2 Nanshan hot pot: Bayside 3 Er hot pot: Manhattan The special fermented chili & bean broth, plus many unique dishes, that are inspired by the sour & spicy flavors of the China Guizhou region are available for a limited time

Literally felt like I walked into China. I like the historical decor…read more Food: Fresh scallops, fresh meat, and assorted side dishes. I like the idea of unlimited side dishes and desserts (with an additional price). The service was okay, the waitresses were able to answer our questions about price ranges. But, 1. Why am I asked to wait before seating when I made a reservation? 2. Workers didn't pay much attention to our table, especially when we needed to more soup base. Probably because we didn't order as much food. ‍ (Additional info: this place is not ACYE, therefore, you pay by the price of each item)

You probably smelled the aroma from this restaurant if you've shopped in Tangram. The hotpot spice…read moreand broth smell carries throughout the mall. There's often a long wait on weekends, especially during the peak lunch and dinner hours. Lucky for us, we usually eat early dinner around senior hours of 4pm-5pm and less waits. Our kids go to Goldfish swim school which is literally across from the restaurant. This is the most convenient choice for us to sit down and have a quick hotpot meal. The food quality is one of the best around the area in my opinion. The broth is comparable to the other ones around Flushing. You order via a tablet and the food comes out fairly quick. The service has been great every time we been here. The sauce station carries some snacks as well, such as pigs ear, seaweed salad, peanuts. I think this may change from time to time. I also recall them charging everyone $2 to access the sauce station when they first opened, but I didn't see that on my bill last week. Overall, this is a 5 out of 5 for quality, service, convenience, and overall experience. The space is big and you're not being crammed next to another party.