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

Kind staff. Server was so smiley and very helpful. Comfy booth seats and bright lights which is…read moreusually the experience at Hai di lao. I think their English was a bit limited but we made it work! The food was delicious and what I expected from a Hai di lao. They also have AYCE and meal combo promotions that I have to try! Standard sauce bar, lots of freebie snackies and mints. I loved the triangle-shaped crackers that they have available on the first floor upon entry! They also gave me a free packet of tomato soup for saying the phrase "I love your soup!" I forgot we couldn't bring liquids on flights so hopefully a hotel staff got to enjoy the abandoned tomato soup! :p

The restaurant is in a hidden plaza which no one will know there is one. From the outside, you…read morecan't tell that inside is simple and clean. There are some booth tables and others are wooden tables in the middle. The banchan was just kimchi and yellow pickled radish. I prefer when they give a variety of little starters. I got a beef soup (bulgogi jjigae) which the broth ended up spicier than I wanted. I thought it should have been on the sweeter side. There are many other Korean dishes one can choose from, especially their popular large pork dumplings. Overall, it was a good experience with my friend.

After an ill-fated attempt to grab some food at the mall next door, we decided to check out…read moreMyungdung instead. Korean food rarely disappoints, so it seemed like a safe bet. And indeed it was. The place was quite crowded but we managed to snag a table in the middle of the restaurant. I quickly looked at the menu, but immediately I was drawn to the Bibimbap ("Comes with rice, vegetables and egg"), mostly because it had been a while since I'd eaten that venerable dish. It arrived fairly quickly after I ordered it and obviously I had to mix all the components together along with a small dish of the included gochujang. And yeah, it totally hit the spot. All the components were way above average and while I could've used a little more spice, I managed to inhale the whole thing in what had to be record time. My dining companion ate the soup for which the place is known and he was pretty much blown away, so it's a safe bet to say I'll be returning if only to try that for myself.

Daimaru Shabu Shabu is a solid choice if you want Japanese-style hot pot. The ingredients were…read morefresh, portions were satisfying, and the atmosphere felt clean and comfortable for group dining.

As always the service and food quality at Daimaru is absolutely amazing! It is always worth the…read morewait!

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.

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!

One of my comfort food places in Mississauga! It is next to…read moreT&T supermarket and very convenient for your grocery trip... it has two versions, with soup and without soup... personally I prefer the soup one The reason why I am in Malayan's is the variety of food. You can pick what you like and make one bowl..love it

It was only by chance that we found out about Youxia Malatang, as we happened to be driving by a…read morefew months ago and were curious about its offerings. And when we found out it's a joint where you pick out your own components for a bowl of soup, we were extremely intrigued and excited to eventually check it out. So it was that we popped in for a meal on a recent Saturday. The place is quite small inside, but the man behind the counter was very friendly and explained how everything worked. We were given a large plastic bowl and told to fill it with the various components we wanted, which proved to be no small task as there were dozens of options available. I wound up cramming my bowl with different kinds of meat and sausages, along with a few standard veggies like bok choy and mushrooms. After that was done, I took my bowl back to the aforementioned man and requested the bone broth and the spiciest level of heat they had. (I was urged to go with medium instead, which I did and which turned out to be the right move, because the medium was more like very, very, very spicy.) The finished soup was brought to the table a short while later and it looked quite tasty. I wasn't expecting much but I'll admit that my socks were properly knocked off. This is one terrific, flavorful bowl of soup. The broth is so rich and layered, and it's enhanced by a heaping helping of garlic and chili oil. I'd put this right up there with the best ramen on offer in the GTA. Did I need quite so many components in the soup itself? No, probably not. When I return (and I certainly will), I'll definitely be a bit more conservative in terms of adding in ingredients. But wow, I am so impressed by Youxia Malatang.

The food was delicious (as expected of Japanese Hot Pot haha) and the service was quite attentive…read moregiven how busy the restaurant was! The AYCE is plentiful and each item tasted great. We left we with happy tummies! I highly recommend this spot!

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!

Ive been going here since I was a kid. Recently, they…read morechanged their patio seasonally and I love the vibes. From fall pumpkin to Christmas lights to spring flowers! I definitely recommend eating out there. Food quality is consistent and delicious. Marinated crab is a new addition and its amazing with rice! Highly recommend this place.

I went to Miga while I was back in town. The exterior was decorated with halloween decors which I…read morefound cute. I love that they always have eye-catching decorations. Walking in, we were greeted with a smile. The interior of the restaurant was spacious with a private feel since they had areas sectioned off from one another. We ordered the Japchae (5/5), Boneless Yangnyum Galbi (4/5), Pork Belly (4/5). Japchae was delicious with a hint of smokey flavour to it. The noodles were chewy and complemented well with the savoury flavours of bulgogi. The vegetables added a nice crunch to every bite. The mushrooms added a chewy and fun texture to the dish. Boneless Yangnyum Galbi was so tender. Its marinade was on the sweet side which we weren't really a fan of but we still enjoyed the dish. Pork Belly was also tender. It was thinly sliced which was quite a let down since we typically prefer pork belly sliced a bit thicker. The BBQ we ordered came with two bowls of rice and lettuce (non-refillable), ssamjang and sesame oil with black pepper and salt for dipping, and some side dishes that were refillable: kimchi, bean sprouts, cucumbers and sweet potato. The overall quality of the ingredients, especially the meats, were great. It was pretty telling how much the cooks enjoyed prepping and cooking the dishes. This place is on the pricier side which is reasonable for the quality of their food. The portions are also reasonable for their price-points. I'd come back on a special occasion and/or when I'm craving japchae. The servers we had were attentive, checking in every so often to clear our dishes and change our grills.

It was very chaotic. We had the party room but were essentially forgotten…read more No way of tracking our food orders either. Some of our foods never arrived after sitting around for more than 90 mins. Had to hunt down the servers multiple times. Also the servers don't treat the tables the same. Some tables got free desserts. Some tables got free balloons. Some tables got free toys. We got nothing.

The most comfortable 1h wait for a table. There were seats, drinks (lychee juice, hot water) and…read morestaff came around occasionally to pass around little pouches of popcorn (not too sweet!) Hot pot is pretty standard, but I regularly crave their tomato broth- it's so good!!! Half Portions are such a great option if you're a smaller group and want to have more variety.