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    CHOCHO Hot Pot

    4.5 (173 reviews)
    PriceyHot Pot, Chinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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    First time here, has enough to satisfy anyone. Ordered food comes out fairly quickly, buffet items at your convenience. Service was good and efficient, all you can eat is a good deal.

    Anna A.

    I had been to this ayce hotpot a couple of times previously but this was the first time i went with a big group. Due to limited number of bigger tables, i had to book 2 individual smaller tables. Staff were super friendly and accommodating to put our tables side by side. The selections might not be as many as other ayce places but i like the quality of the selections. We chose to have their new year special with wagyu beef and a few other special items. I also liked their tomato soup base too. Something new which i didnt see it last time i went was the halal selection, which would be great for customers who have halal restrictions Something to note has to be their cute dessert choices. On their new year special, they also had the special dessert bubur cha cha, which was very delicious

    Allison K.

    AYCE hotpot! My first time trying ChoCho. It won't be my last! Personal size hotpot with your choice of broth. Service was on point, friendly and informative. Open and large restaurant. Free two hours parking (remember to scan the QR code inside) Everything ordered was brought to us in a timely manner. When going to the self serve area, the selection of foods were kept full. Plenty of different types of seafood, vegetables, side dishes, fruit, desserts, dimsum etc. I recommend making a reservation. What kept this from being a 5-star review was when it came time to pay, They had a sign stating that cash or debit is preferred / appreciated. Use of credit card is fine but there is a 2% fee. I thought okay, fair. The sign on the table was clear. So I decided to pay with cash. What caught me off guard was when the waiter came to take my payment, he asked me, "how much change do you want back?" I found that rude. Technically I expect all my change back, then I leave a tip accordingly.

    Naw

    Honestly one of my favorite hotpot spots in Burnaby! The ingredients are super fresh, and the presentation is so cute -- especially the meat platters and seafood options. The broth is chef's kiss -- rich, flavorful, and customizable depending on how spicy you want it. Service was friendly and quick even when it got busy. The staff checked on us often and made sure our soup was topped up. Portion sizes are solid for the price, and everything tasted really clean and high quality. The atmosphere is cozy and modern -- great for date nights or a chill dinner with friends. I love that they have both single and shared pots so you can mix up your own flavors without compromise. Highly recommend the spicy bone broth and their special dipping sauce bar -- it's loaded with fresh garlic, herbs, and sauces so you can make your own perfect combo. Overall, 10/10 for freshness, flavor, and vibe. Definitely coming back again!

    John S.

    ChoCho offered AYCE hot pot with self server options. Your soup and meats are ordered off the pad at the table and there is self server veggies, seafood and other hot pot favorites. They also have a fried item section and desert station. At the time their regular price before 9pm is $52.99, but often have promo you can find on social media. Used the I Love Chocho offer that was $10 off before sitting at 4pm. For the quality of items it's a good place for special events and parties. Cash and debit is preferred, credit card they apply a 2% surcharge.

    Lee M.

    I want to start off that the service was good. The place has a modern vibe to it and there was plenty of parking outside and around the restaurant. There were limited options for the meat but what came out was all premium. They had sections for sauces , seafood, starches, produce and desserts. Overall, pretty good. I just wished they had more variety of cuts/ protein.

    Deanna S.

    This place is AMAZING for hot pot. Holyyy moly. Visited a friend whose hometown is in Vancouver, where the Chinese food is supposedly better than even the Chinese food out in LA -- and after this (and touring the general area for a few days) I totally agree. This place is better than any hot pot/shabu place I've been to out in LA. I love that they do personal bowls, so everyone can choose their own soup base. They have so many options for veggies/sides. Meats are ordered a la carte but come out so fast. Everything is AYCE. They even have some dim sum staples out for your taking. And a very healthy selection of DIY sauces. Supposedly long waits during popular dinner times but we went around 5/5:30pm on a weekday and there was no wait at all. Service fine. Ambiance -- lively and happening. Definitely recommend this place to all hot pot/shabu lovers and the uninitiated alike.

    Aerica W.

    Regular Price is $52.99/person. AYCE premium hotpot place! They have a large variety of snacks and appies (they also have dim sum items, candy bar), but it's probably not a huge bonus because you don't want to fill up on filler foods... About the meat: choice of 6 types of meat. Obviously it's AYCE so the quality is just okay, but definitely still very decent. I'd still prefer to go to Dolar Shop - their sister restaurant that is not AYCE. Given that I never eat enough to justify AYCE pricing, I'd rather spend $40+ and get all the best meat cuts that I personally like. Free icecream at the end of the meal. I think ChoCho and Dolar Shop have the best ice cream of all the hotpot places. Large spacious booths, good for large parties and/or kids. Super attentive and friendly staff. Why I'd Recommend: 1. Soup base - exact same as Dolar Shop. Soup base is really good, I prefer the half and half (one spicy and one regular pork broth). 2. They usually have some sort of promo going on. When I went, they offered $29.99/person after 11PM (Sun-Thurs only). Children discounts and/or eat free sometimes. 3. Open late night - Burnaby & Richmond location open until 1AM daily. Why I do NOT Recommend: 1. Minimal meat selection. Some get quite tough/hard to chew. 2. Expensive. Only go if you can eat at least $53 worth of food :) (which I can't). 3. Wait can be long - use their online reso if possible.

    Wilson L.

    I had a great time dining here at CHOCHO Hot Pot. The food was unreal and the service was very friendly and fast. The staff was super quick to bringing out the dishes as we order and there was plenty of food in the bars to grab different vegetables and noodles. I definitely would come back again and definitely recommend making a reservation here !

    Sophia M.

    High quality food and service. ChoCho served not only hotpot but dim sum, desserts and a curry option as well - when we came they had a special seafood boil going on as well. This location is a premium AYCE with tons of options ranging from vegan to halal. Everything here was fresh and the "market" was constantly restocked with veggies, noodles, seafood and hot food items. At this hotpot spot, everyone gets their own little pot of broth that the servers fill up throughout the service. Tip: they have free parking here! Just park behind the restaurant and scan the QR code when you get there.

    Jeff J.

    Transit friendly - also plenty of street parking nearby. Place gets very very busy - you will want to book in advance - probably even a week or more in advance if possible - Place is very clean - well lit and well ventilated - AYCE hot pot is one of my fav things to - and this is probably one of my fav places - however the price is getting a little high - and it's a shame that they no longer offer the AYCD (all you can drink) add on. Service here is pretty outstanding - they do a pretty good job filling your broth and checking if you need anything else - or how things are going - Everything tasted pretty fresh - and they do a good job re-stocking there dim sum / misc treats sections - I love the Portuguese egg tarts here - the steamed buns are also pretty good - but obviously don't over do these - since you'll want to eat your share of premium meats :)

    Pork bone broth (top) and sukiyaki broth (bottom). Fatty beef slice (left) and AAA Chuck eye roll (right).
    Jerome L.

    Took mum here to try out the AYCE hot pot. I tried the Richmond location with friends, we enjoyed ourselves so I wanted to take mum. They offer a senior discount for those over 60, $39.99 before 4pm but for the rest of August they are running a promotion with the same senior discount up to 11pm. Today I tried the sukiyaki broth and it was nice and savory. The dim sum was ok, I tried a few items, but I was there for the hot pot. The fatty beef, Chuck eye roll and pork shoulder was all good. You get 2 hrs to eat, we filled ourselves up easily during this time. Mum had the pork bone broth, she said it was so so, she wished it had more flavor. The nice thing with the AYCE here was a pretty good mix of items you can get besides the meat. Not a huge selection but enough, fish slices, prawns, mussels, a few meat and fish balls, and spam! For us I am not sure if we can justify the regular price of $52.99 although the food quality is decent, we just don't eat that much anymore. For us we will be coming back for the late night special or senior specials. All in all we enjoyed the food here and the Matcha ice cream at the end was a nice touch.

    Ice cream at the end~
    Jennifer T.

    I've been here twice already and both times were great! It was easy to make a reservation with Yelp and the first time that we dined in, we called and they were able to seat us due to a canceled reservation. I like the late-night dining option since we're able to save $10 off the regular price. Parking is also free at the back of the store - 2 hrs. The staff was attentive and friendly from the moment we walked in and the whole time we were dining. Food is fresh from the Market Table and there is a wide variety of vegetables, seafood, noodles, etc. I was a bit bummed that they removed the all-you-can-drink option, but that leaves more room for me for the meats, haha. Love that they include a little dessert bar and also the ice cream at the end of the meal! Of course, they also have a sauce bar with the essentials. It usually gets pretty busy, so I recommend making a reservation. I will be back again when I'm in Burnaby and craving hot pot!

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    One of my favourite spots! Always fresh ingredients and a huge variety of delicious options! Great dessert ask well! 10/10

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