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

I came here with my niece, my mom, and my sister. It was my nieces birthday so we wanted to bring…read moreher here since she's never been to haidilao. Let's just say she's now a fan. My mom really loved the noodle performance as well - dinner and shows are always lovely. Service was quite good and it's a nice place for birthdays. As for ambiance it's just a regular old Chinese hot pot place. Pretty utilitarian and basic. Seats, sauce and dessert buffet area... we always come back.

After a disappointing experience at the downtown location, we decided to drive to the Scarborough…read morelocation because we were still craving Haidilao and were so glad we did. From the moment we arrived the staff were kind, welcoming and attentive. A special thank you to our server Alex, who truly made our night. He was friendly, easy to talk to and made us feel so comfortable. When one of our marbled beef orders had too much fat, he quickly offered to replace it without hesitation. He even walked us out when we were leaving which was such a thoughtful gesture that really stuck to me. Alex made us feel more like friends than customers. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. This visit completely made up for our earlier experience. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend the Scarborough location for both great food and amazing service.

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!

Came here for the first time. My partner tried a different location and kept telling me about it…read more Decided to come here today. We got there around 5ish. The place itself was pretty empty. They had a large seating area. Only 2 tables plus us. The food came fairly quickly. They have a sauce bar and with some fruits there. I found the menu to be pretty small. A lot of it were like filler food. Like spam, different types of balls. It was mostly just beef or seafood. The beef didn't taste as tender as other places we been to before. It actually tastes quite dry. Our server also never really came around. We had to wait till someone comes around. Another weird thing that they do is add a mandatory 12% tips onto your bill. They do tell you before hand, but it felt obligated when it's forced onto the bill. Super weird

Matsutei Sukiyaki offers comforting Japanese hot pit in a warm and cozy atmosphere. They offer both…read moreAYCE hot pot and à la carte. There's also AYCE drink option available. You can choose between many varieties of fresh ingredients: noodles and rice, vegetables, seafood, meat and broths. The sauce station makes crafting your own sauce easy and enjoyable. We visited for a weekday dinner and ordered the "Premium Set AYCE" and enjoyed the delicious hot pot and the vibes. For dessert, you can order soft serve ice cream and "Hanami Dango". The staff are friendly and guide you through the experience. The service is fast and efficient.

Very good service. (10/10). Atmosphere is cozy. The…read morebuilding itself is a little small (3/5). Food was AMAZING. Fair price point. The bibimnamyeon was the best cold noodles I've ever tried thus far. The S9 soup was also very delicious. The side dishes were not that good except for the fish cakes. (9/10)

TLDR - Affordably priced. Good portion. Reasonable taste…read more There were so many Korean restaurants on Bathhurst and Bloor that were highly ranked on Yelp that we decided to choose one based on the second most reliable pointer - there were many Koreans dining inside. Hence we entered Jin Dai Lae. Good decision (yes, I am patting my back). Entree pricing was $3 to $4 lower than Markham/Richmond Hill. Portion was so big that you would be full, and might have to doggy bag. Most importantly, food tasted good. Short ribs stew had many pieces of beef. Squids hot plate was saucy. It wasn't too spicy, so it was good for me (menu didn't have a chilli sign either). For people who like it hot, you can ask for some chilli sauce.

I love the fresh drinks here! The fresh fruit teas are insanely fresh and fruity, and canned on…read moresite! For the bowls themselves, the broths are so rich and delish, with a perfect cook on the noodles. This place is always packed and there's a reason for it, not only do they provide hearty perfectly cooked noodle bowls, but they do it so fast and efficiently people can be in and out, so don't let the line deter you, it moves pretty fast!

Coworker recommended me this place. Looking at the website, it looks promising…read more We came at good time (only 5 group in front of us). By the time we left (almost 1.5hr later), there was 15group waiting-time. Not usually big fan of hotpot, but oh my...this is good! Got the laksa broth. Theres diy section for sauces. Drink is good (maybe it's grape? it was offered in a small paper cup by the door as we exit). Free soft vanilla ice cream at the end (perfect to balance the savory soup). Fast service. Busy! As you come in, right away walk to the machine by the door to register ur name for waitlist. P.S. Reading reviews, somebody mentioned about mixing broth. So I tried to do the same, but it's not allowed (only order 1 type of broth). Highly recommended

This is a new concept for us US-East Coasters and we enjoyed the customer service and the process…read moreof how to get your ingredients and how they served your bowl. So, how this works is you get your pot/bowl, get the ingredients you want first, they scale your bowl on how much to charge you, then you select your broth. I didn't want to die that night, so I got the Collagen Bone Broth. Very simple! You can also make your own dipping sauce on the side which made it very convenient if you got a simple broth like me. Restaurant is very modern and hip. I love how things were kept clean, such as the table, floor, stations to get your sauce. We ended with getting the matcha ice cream which was really good! Highly recommend this spot, for sureeee!

I have been to a few malatang and I had high hopes for this one... it did not meet my expectations…read more I joined the waitlist and got called when my table was ready. The area to pick up a bowl was hectic. Very crowded space between picking ingredients and paying. You don't get a table until you pick up your bowl + paid. Everything was just stressful - lots of people, I am in my bulky jacket, holding my purse, etc. The food took some time to come out. Probably around 30 minutes... Ingredients were missing from some of our bowls. And some of the stuff was overcooked. The kimchi soup also had little soup and was very thick??? All the soups were salty but not particularly fragrant or super flavourful. As someone who loves soup noodles, I was not impressed. The best part of the meal was the ice cream. They had a seasonal flavour, ube, which was good but on the sweeter side. The matcha ice cream was great - and my favourite part of my meal. Our bowls ranged from $18 to $30 per a bowl. It's an additional $2 to add cheese and $3 do a bowl of rice. The restaurant can get very busy on a weekend evening, and noisy!

For me personally this is on the pricier side of regular dining out, but the food and service are…read moreworth it whenever if is in the budget to go. I have an onion and garlic intolerance (I will be sick for 2-4 days if I get any), and some restaurants are born good with handling that. The staff checked all the prepped stuff and sauces and came back with suggestions of what I could have. One of the suggestions was the sukiyaki hotpot. I enjoyed it so much I've been back twice for it, and will be going in the future. The first visit was with friends, and they all really enjoyed their food as well, so my dish isn't a lone syandout.

We came as a group of five on a Sunday night and were seated right away at the communal high table…read more The inside has a nice ambiance, it has a moody industrial style decor with a bit of retro Taiwanese night market charm. We decided to share a bunch of dishes so we can try a bit of everything. The popcorn chicken was so delicious, perfectly crunchy and well seasoned. The BBQ sausage was very flavorful. The beef steak egg pancake was also good, though a bit oilier than expected. Our sukiyaki hotpot with udon had a nice, comforting broth and the toppings were solid. My favourite was the house-special minced pork on rice. Its a pretty simple dish but always hits the spot. The portion size is a bit smaller than if you were to compare to a traditional Chinese style restaurant. I would say this place leans more toward trendy, individual/fusion-style Taiwanese dining rather than big family style platters. In our case, with 5 people sharing mostly appetizers / smaller dishes, we ended up spending about $20 per person (tip + tax included) which is still a pretty good deal. I'd absolutely go back for the popcorn chicken and the minced-pork rice bowl again.