Haidilao is truly, an experience. I get the hype. I have always been deterred from coming here after hearing of its outrageous charges. But the amenities make it pretty bearable. Everything is ordered through an iPad. As newbies, there were some confusing items on there, but inquiring led us to know about their current promotions. Some cool things Haidilao does that just changes the game? Their sauce bar has recipes laid out for you to copy. There's a specific holder for the water pitcher to not only save space but for easy grabbing. There's robot servers that I'm fascinated by every time they swerve by people. There's an unlimited snack bar (as part of an extra fee added to your bill) with random knick knacks like shrimp chips, chicken nuggets (that taste like McDonald's!), and fruits. There's 4 different broth pot slots, and of course we had to choose 4 different ones. When we went at night, they had live singing performances! I also thought the Dancing Noodle would be a gimmick, and why did I think it would just be a performance? You do get the noodles too, and they taste so soft and smooth! I'm still not sure what ingredients are best, as there were just so many options, but I can assure you you can't go wrong with their broths that come packed with ingredients already inside. I have to go back. read more

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What an experience! It's not the best hot pot you will ever have, but it's definitely the most fun and still with good quality meat and amazing service. First off, their waiting room has complimentary snacks and drinks! We reserved a big table in advance to celebrate our birthdays and when we got to the table, they decorated it with a huge bear and HBD props! There's a sauce bar, some small apps to munch on while you wait for your hot pot items, and so many amenities in the bathroom. You order everything on the ipad - don't forget the drinks! It's not AYCE, but prices per dish are reasonable and you can keep ordering throughout the meal. Since it was our first time, we also got the dancing noodle lol We were also graced with the mask dance! So entertaining and funny Given the price, service, and quality of food, would definitely come back read more

Hai di lao is amazing everywhere and this was no exception. Their service remains unmatched and the quality of all the ingredients is incredible!! We ended up spending around $50 each between the three of us and were full to the point of bursting. We were seated near the dessert bar and didnt even realize that the other bars served different things. The dessert was amazing and I wouldnt have been able to eat anymore anyway so i wasnt too mad but will def keep in mind for next time lol. There was also a bian lian performance when we were there that kept things lively! He came up to our table and got pictures with us :) read more

Haidilao Hotpot Flushing - Dessert bar - Hot Pot Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I love the noodle dance guy. We got the meat o'clock menu and definitely ate our moneys worth. broth prices are separate though read more

Haidilao Hotpot Flushing - Hot Pot Near Me - Flushing, New York

Our servant Lyu, was pretty rude and impatient. It was our first time and just wanted to understand how the menu work. She didn't let us finish our sentence and told us to just order the soup base first. Then we had to call her over again and asked again. Then she snatched the pad before we finished looking. It's not a cheap meal but received really cheap price service. Will not be returning. read more

I think this place is overpriced. Food is so-so. The bathroom is great. Service.. if you can find someone. Not my regular place. read more

This place has been hyped in the past for long lines, and in China, you can get your fingernails done while in line, or toys and games and more. You should make a reservation online, that makes it simpler for larger or small groups. Note the entrance is in the back, away from the street, it's located close to the municipal parking lot. We popped in at 4p, so not a lot of people yet (more came later, but still not a terrible line to wait), and you walk up stairs (with a bit of a smell of burnt plastic) or the elevator to the waiting area, which has some games, light snacks and tea to drink. From there, they take you to your table and I noticed sauce bars scattered pretty evenly throughout, so you didn't have to all crowd around the one or two normally that you would see. The table is designed for a deep square hot pot dish that can be split 1/2/4 ways, and there's a water container hanging off the edge and a tower for holding extra foods at the wall, which is a nice touch; they know their customers. Service here is top notch - not only the people taking the initial order on the pad and then we pick our veggies/meats/etc., but you have a robot that delivers food (the server takes it off for you), and people helping bring aprons, extra utensils, food, and more. The sauces are a simplified set; I didn't find a good meat sauce there or a good sacha sauce. They do have a lot of snacks (sesame balls, some stale shrimp chips, and nuts and spicy pig ears) at the sauce bar. Overall the soup bases weren't as flavorful as I'd had over at Dolar, but they have a great show with the hand-pulled noodle (for $4, sure!) and the squid was easy to eat even when I thought I'd overcooked it. The American lamb wasn't as good as the New Zealand lamb, and the bamboo was actually quite good in the pot. I do like the pot being split up to 4 ways (we had one as just water to clean off utensils, etc. if too spicy), and the services and entertainment there are top notch. Still, for the price, I like the sauce and soup bases elsewhere better, so this was fun if you bring guests who've never done it before. Dessert - vanilla, ube or swirl ice cream. They even put some toppings on there (you have to tell them if you have any allergies ahead of time. Also - props to the bathroom for having everything from floss to a disposable razor (really!). I don't know if the service matches up to the stories in China, but it was pretty good here. That's what bumped it from a 3 to a 4 - def fun for those who've never done it before and an experience for people who don't eat hotpot much. I will still probably frequent others to eat, but this at least was clean and a fun intro to the hot pot culture and experience the fun of hotpot. read more

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Finally got to try Hai Di Lao after all these years. The wait is always long, so just keep that in mind. I really love the experience, it was fun and interactive. The secret codes are cool, but they limit it to one code per table. One thing that really impressed me was the ventilation of the restaurant. Usually, when you walk into a hot pot place, the smell of the food hits you immediately. Even when we left, I wasn't absolutely wreaking of the hot pot smell. I also really enjoyed the tomato broth. I usually get this everywhere, but it was especially good here. So if you're a tomato broth lover, definitely get it here! read more

Haidilao Hotpot Flushing - Hot Pot Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I am a ride or die Hai Di lao hot pot fan! I've been to a few of their locations around the us! The New York Location has got to be my favorite! They were so good they convinced me to make an account at Haidilao. Personally, I don't really like making accounts at restaurants because I get spammed. However, they made a valid point that I go to Haidilao so much I should start earning rewards. this is definitely my favorite place to go for hot pot! Although since Covid times they do not have most of their cute extras at the restaurant our server & staff tried so hard to accommodate us. I felt so welcomed & loved. They even took care of my suitcase while we ate, because I had to catch a flight that day. Reservations are highly recommended because this is a busy spot. A lot of times people come here for graduations, birthday celebrations, and the reason is Hai Di Lao is known for their amazing service! They are wheelchair accessible! The restaurant is on the top floor, but they have an elevator. The BEST feature of this location is their Free Karaoke room! I might regret telling you all that now, since the rooms are first come first serve. They used to have free manicures too but Boo covid. It got shut down, but food & everything else still makes up for it! Fyi the karaoke station is fully in Chinese! Please have your google translate ready! They do have English songs, and a few other varieties from Korean & Japanese options too. It can take a little bit to navigate but honestly it was so fun. First thing when you get sat at your table is you can pick your hot pot broth. You can pick a maximum of four broths. If you can't really eat spicy food, I recommend getting their beef broth with little spice, or one of my favorites is the Tom Yum broth. Because they're spicy broth with beef tallow is burn your booty hole spicy. Once you figure out your broths, you can start picking out things to put in your soup. If it's your first time here I recommend getting some of their variety plates. Which will also have a few things on there like vegetables, quail, eggs, a little bit of noodles for you to try and see if you like that. The best meat to have for hot pot is the brisket! Not only does it cook really fast it's very juicy and it soaks up the broth very well. My favorite veggies that soak up the broth well are corn, potatoes, and bok choy. Pro tip ask for the long chopsticks for dipping your food into the hot pot You have to go to the sauce bar eating hot pot. Eating hot pot without your signature sauce is almost criminal lol. There you can see a variety of things to put in your sauce. I like mine super spicy, so I always do a couple scoops of the Thai chili, followed by sesame sauce, garlic, green onions, Ponzu sauce, chili, oil, soy sauce, cilantro, and a little bit of beef paste. Another reason why I like Hai Di Lao is the freebies they have at the sauce bar. On this day, they had free fruits, shrimp, chips, seaweed salad, and roasted dry chestnuts. After dinner, you can go to the bathrooms and brush your teeth with complementary, toothpaste, toothbrush, floss/toothpick, and mouthwash. They also have hair brushes, and a Dyson hairdryer. They used to also have perfume, but somebody keeps stealing it. Do better people. If you have a few hours to spare and you are in the Flushing area, I highly recommend stopping by here. Personally I transited here, because after dinner, you'll be so full you need to take a walk. read more

Haidilao Hotpot Flushing - Tomato Soup Base, Thai Tom Yum Goong Hot Pot, Spicy Hot Pot with Beef Tallow, make your own broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Flushing, New York

Honestly, wasn't sure if I was at a luxury hotel or a hotpot restaurant, The service to the food and even the restrooms still amaze me to this day even after visiting many other hotpot places, Haidilao will always be in my top 3. read more

Haidilao definitely lives up to the hype. The staff was kind and we were sat quickly as we were a small party of two. We also went in the afternoon as it gets a little crowded, and there is a wait time when you go out around dinner time. There were so many options of everything from meat to desserts to drinks. Literally so many options. We tried the Wagyu and it was pretty good. We got mostly beef and pork mostly pork just because that's my preference. But all the food was really good. We did a half mushroom broth and a half spicy broth. I think I liked the spicy broth better. We were also able to get a free gift. I saw on TikTok that if you say a phrase, they give you a gift and we received a keychain. Unfortunately, the gift that I wanted, they did not have due to Covid restrictions that was interfering with production. Nonetheless, my experience was great, and the food was delicious and I would definitely visit again. Tl;dr - Food was good. worth the options and service. Great experience. read more

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nice Good 1111111111111111111111111在海底捞不仅吃到了超满足的火锅，还被可爱的熊猫照片亭治愈到了！边吃边玩边拍照，服务和氛围真的拉满，下次还会再来打卡 read more

One of the better hotpot places I've been to in Flushing. Prices are a smidge up there but with the service and quality you get, I'd say its worth a visit. Soup bases are tasty with lots of options to choose from. I remember when this place just opened a few years ago, reservations were a must and the line was out the door. Recent times though, I'd say reservations are recommended but not entirely necessary if going when they just open. We had a reservation at 12:30pm and while walking to our table, I'd say 70% tables were empty. Quite a few complimentary items and snacks in the waiting area and sauce bar. Bathrooms are super clean. Staff available when needed and they don't rush you out at all like I know some other hotpot places do. Great place to go on a rainy day! read more

Haidilao Hotpot Flushing - Double soup base: pork bone & tomato - Hot Pot Near Me - Flushing, New York

An amazing time was had during my first Haidilao experience. Not going to lie, this spot is pretty well known so it deterred me from coming, as I wanted to give other Hot Pot spots a shot (say that five times fast). The opportunity finally presented itself to try Haidilao out and I can officially say it lives up to the hype. A huge shout out to our server Alex, who was the real MVP and dealt with our ravenous appetite and "rowdiness" (my friend split her whole Thai tea everywhere by accident and felt terrible). Alex was part of our amazing experience and I hope to see him again next visit. The sauce table is solid and I literally made the best peanut sauce I will never be able to replicate again. The cuts of meat are quality and the both broths were flavorful and delish. The robot server is always fun to see and you can tell that everyone was there enjoying themselves for a late dinner on a Wednesday night. What a great vibe! Definitely more apt to visit now after my first visit here. read more

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What a fun place for hotpot. It was just me and my bf for dinner but we saw lots of families. Very family friendly even for the kids. Upon walking in, there are two very nice waiting rooms. The fanciest waiting rooms I've ever seen at a restaurant lol. They have some games and refreshments while you wait too so I imagine the wait can get quite long if there are two rooms. We put our name down on the wait-list on Google. There's also a reservation option on Google. I didn't see a wait-list or reservation option on Yelp so it would be convenient for all the Yelp users if they don't know about the Google option. You can also join the wait-list or make a reservation when you go onto Haidilao's website through the Yelp app, but Google is less clicks haha. You order through an iPad at your table. The tables are also quite roomy. The sauce bar is $3 for AYCE so that was an obvious add on. I have never been charged for a sauce bar though, but guess that's their concept. The bar also includes small snacks like seasoned broccoli, pig ears (which were so good), peanuts, shrimp crackers, egg rolls, and tater tots (which I thought was an interesting addition for a hot pot place). So the $3 was very worth it. Everything else is a la carte - veggies, meat, seafood, noodles, etc. There's an option to have 1-4 broths at your table. They have separaters for each broth and the server made great recommendations for most popular, spicy, non spicy. We ended up choosing two broths. We also ordered the noodle dance which was such a fun experience. During dinner, the face changing dancer put on a performance which everyone really enjoyed. So fun seeing the kids all excited too. The dancer and the servers threw out little charms to the audience, more specifically for the kids. Our total order ended up being around $130 after tax and tip. On the pricier end but the quality of the meat was a bit bet than an AYCE place. Their presentation and service is also amazing. This would be a great place for group dinners. I saw a solo diner was seated with a large stuffed animal, which is such a unique cute touch. We also both left stuffed. read more

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This place isn't very group-friendly, as the food portions, especially for meats, seafood, and vegetables, are quite small and it is overall quite expensive since it isn't all you can eat. However, I really appreciate the atmosphere and the service from the staff--they are exceptionally helpful and friendly. I also enjoy the refreshing ice cream they offer at the end. read more

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I was always curious how this place got such high ratings from so many people, and I was very impressed and decided to also join in by writing a 5 star review. 5/5 service. They are speedy and friendly. We got seated right away thanks to our reservation, and I was given a bib and a hair tie. Lemon water was set on the side of the table, with extra napkins + utensils. Servers were very friendly and explained things well and made sure we got what we needed right away. They set up the table well in an organized manner and even peeled the shrimp shells for us! We took the rest of our broth + ingredients to go b/c we got so full right away, and our server helped us pack. Loved the free ice cream (vanilla/strawberry) given at the end to really top the meal off. Shoutout to Max for being our awesome, caring, and speedy server! 5/5 ambiance. Go check out the bathroom with the nicest amenities!! From a bidet to perfume to toothbrush + toothpaste, you'll be freshened up in no time. There is very modern and clean interior here, and it gives a bit of a more bougie hot pot vibe?? But I liked it!! 5/5 food. Various soup bases and you can choose up to 4!! Lots of toppings you can choose from the iPad and the portion size was pretty good. I did think it was a little pricey but the service + ambiance made up for it. Note that the serving size for 1 portion of meat was BIGGER than other places that I've been to, so I suggest ordering less and then more as you go on. Overall, I left feeling super satisfied and there was even a cotton candy machine as you exit! Really cool and fluffy, and there was also nice stool top seating for you to enjoy. Would highly recommend!! read more

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Amazing service! Fresh meat and vegetables price is cheap from hot pot to me Everywhere is clean the waiting are is so fun and entertaining read more

Came here when it was around end of Covid. The food was okay. Not sure why people are all about here. Will try to come back and try it again and see if anything changed read more

My first time and it was a fun experience. A bit pricey but still worth it. Wagyu and matcha dessert were my favorite. They have live performance which makes it more fun. But personally would not go back because of the price for 4 was over $300. I do love hot pot but wouldn't pay for that much. The seating was nice and the broth were good . It was a good experience though. read more

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Stoped by last week on a weekday. We were seated right away and brought to a section that is on the side past the bathroom. Our server was super friendly! He brought us dipping sauces, gave us a soup base packet, and packed our food when he asked for to go boxes. The food was super delicious as expected and services was better than my last visit. Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

The service in this restaurant has been by far outstanding. The food was great, the workers are so attentive. read more

Haidilao Hotpot Flushing - Our main course - Hot Pot Near Me - Flushing, New York

Everything was good until one of the non Chinese staff member windex to clean behind the table where the food bar was and windexed my face. My taste buds still taste like one. Servers are great but they need to see the surroundings before cleaning. read more

I have to say I am hardly ever been so disappointed or unimpressed by a restaurant. But let's start with the good things - I love when a restaurant is authentic to its roots and at this hot pot place it was it even plaid Chinese pop music. Also it is a Chinese chain that has its brunch in America so everything is in Chinese first. Even their apps. I like the style. Also it is designed to the i's and the t's. It is a great marketing machine, almost cute in design. And it has great and fast, very friendly service. That's all of the good stuff. I have been traveling through a lot of hot pots during my recent trip to different states. And I am able to compare all the restaurants that basically all do the same: hot pot. Let's start with the menu - I like that you get an iPad for the table it shows you the product and the price. Haidilao is not an all you can eat restaurant. So you have to pay for every item. Beginning with the broths. Great is you could have up to four broth on one table. I choose two a tomatoes based and a house one "golden broth". Both have been a big disappointment- not strong in a taste not even really bringing a lot taste into the cooked items. Then they don't have single serving of chicken. They have a chicken/ duck plate. And when I asked about chicken they said they do not have chicken. Well I showed them the mixed plate. And I ask if there is a change I can just get chicken - my waiter asked and they agreed. I did not got any discount or a bigger serving (we all know that duck is way more expansive than chicken). So I feel ripped already. The chicken quality was ok. I also got some meatballs since I thought they might be interesting - well they have been just not to my taste (that of Course is not the restaurants fault). I had to pay for a serving of egg, corn and seasoning buffet. I ended up with $60 at the time of the review in February 2025. That is double what I paid for the most expansive all you can eat hot pot somewhere else which was way more food (three serving of chicken, pork bellies and lots of veggies and eggs (even quail eggs!) and a desert bar! So I left almost hungry since I don't wanted to spend more on mediocre food and paid a lot. This is definitely a place I will never revisit! One star goes away for unfair price policy with simply replacing chicken for duck without any compensation. One star goes away for the overall menu missing stable like chicken from the get go. One more state goes away for simply not having great tasting broth and a finally one away for all of that for a high end price. Sorry but I hardly give away such a low rating but I feel confident since any other hot pot restaurant was better and cheaper during my tour and that puts Haidilao on the bottom of all four visited spaces. read more

Came in late at night and the service was amazing. The crew took such great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. I want to give a special shoutout to our server Jean, Yifan (not sure if I spelled that right) -- super attentive and friendly the whole time. Really made the late-night hotpot experience feel easy and enjoyable. read more

Food (5/5): Meat quality was great here. The beef was tender and not chewy, the vegetables and tofu were fresh, and the tofu and meatball ingredients were good. Really solid hotpot! A tip is that the spicy hotpot is definitely numbing and actually somewhat spicy even for people used to spice. Service (5/5): Service was absolutely amazing here. Our servers checked up on us frequently. In particular our server Andrew came up and advice about cooking some of the items and jumped in quickly as needed to refill water and give advice. Additionally there are great perks like ice cream, snacks, and secret password gifts. Ambiance (5/5): This is definitely one of the nicest hotpot places I've been to. The restaurant is clean and modern with a lot of space. When you enter there is a karaoke room, game room with PS5, and a waiting lobby with games and plenty of snacks. The restrooms are large, equipped with bidets, and have a bunch of items like toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. The only improvements would be that the toothpaste was very hard to open and the secret code for the hotpot base was no longer available. Overall this place had amazing, top notch facilities and super impressive perks. read more

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Best hotpot ever. They have a big selection of vegetables and veg proteins. There are multiple vegan broths

HDL is delicious, generous, and very flavorful. More importantly, they are consistently good with every visit. Love the waiters and how friendly they are. read more

This was our first time going to Hidilao in the US. We have been to one in Shanghai and Shenzhen while living abroad. We took 2 of our sons and everyone loved it. Our server, Yu Xin, was very attentive and extremely helpful. The food was delicious and we loved the Tom Yum broth. We will definitely be back! read more

A very busy location, but the staff is pleasant and efficient. We reserved a room at 6 pm on Saturday for 11 people. The table is really only big enough for eight people, but we made it work. The best part of this restaurant is the service. We had four kids in our group. The waitress immediately brought out four kids plates (bright colored green and blue divider plates with dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets, pig bun, a small drink) and a water cup designed for kids. This is a life-saver for parents, since we all know kids can't wait and will be hangry. Other great perk is that they bring all the hotpot items in as requested without any delay. A lot of other hotpot places, it can take a very long time to get your food. Our waitress continually checked on us while we were in our room. She did everything without complaint and a smile. It goes without saying, the food was fresh and delicious. Great quality vegetables, beef, lamb, and seafood. I will definitely return! read more

服务人员非常好非常热情‍服务到位很关心客人体验感受 食物也好吃 嗯 是一个非常高的用餐体验很快就用餐了

Made a reservation for a group of 8 online. This was my first time at Haidilao after seeing all the rave reviews. We arrived earlier than our reservation time, and they could not find our reservation. I found that I accidentally booked for a Monday night instead of Saturday night like I had intended! The host was so kind and understanding and was gracious enough to move our reservation for us, so we were still able to be seated at the time I thought I'd booked for. They were even able to accommodate for an extra person added to our reservation. The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly. While waiting, there are free drinks and candy, as well as other snacks the staff hands out. After we'd ordered, I was entering feast mode, ready to clip my hair back to grub. The server saw this and immediately asked if we needed hair ties and brought some out for all the ladies in our party. I did feel that some of the meat portions were small for the prices, and was surprised that the sauce bar comes at a separate charge (-1 star because I believe all hotpot sauce bars should be free ), but still had a wonderful and delicious meal. All the food came out promptly and well-timed as we ordered way more than the table had space for! We ordered a dancing noodle, but never got it and the server promptly took it off our bill. Seriously some of the best service I've ever had, and I understand the hype around Haidilao! read more

My brother travels around the world and eats all sorts of international cuisine... he is a hot pot fanatic... he led us to the best authentic hot pot place in the área... The restaurant is upstairs and you'll need to go around the building from where you see the sign on the Main Street. There is a nice waiting area with cookies, candy, drinks, couches and games while you wait. There are two seating areas and the bathroom is amazingly clean. The meat and vegetables are so fresh and the flavors of the broth is so authentic. I would recommend the tomato and spicy soup. The pork has a lot of pork meat already inside the soup... if you want more protein without ordering it. The best part was the service! Yuna was an absolute delight as a server. She was attentive and came by often. She was helpful in her suggestions and she even came and peeled our shrimp for us! Would love to have her serve us again when we return! If you are deciding between the thousands of hot pot restaurants in the area, give this place a try! The price matches the level of service and quality of ingredients. It'll be about $40-$60 per person! read more

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This is a lovely Hot pot restaurant with delicious food and great service. My party was vegan so we decided to do the tomato soup base and my, my, my it was deeeeeelicious. Initially, I wanted the mushroom but I'm glad that I changed my mind. We had about 10 add ons. Mushrooms, several noodles and a lot of veggies. read more

What an experience!! I loved everything about my time there. I love that HDL has sampler options for the veggies and tofu so you can still get the variety of an AYCE hot pot place. They have special meats too (like duck breast) which I don't typically see at other stores. The duck was ok though, probably won't repeat it next time. We of course got the hand pulled noodles too which really pulled the meal together. While we were eating, there was also a performance. Afterwards, he came around and took pictures with everyone which was so fun. I can't wait to come back and do it again!! read more

Food: 4.25 Experience: 5++ What an experience! So many memories made at Haidilao. After seeing many Tiktoks from HDL, I was very excited to go here for my birthday. It was everything and more. Highlights from the experience: - There was an elaborate performance from a talented dancer who switched between tens of masks and threw us trinkets at the end. - We paid $4 for the noodle dance to the tune of Justin Bieber's "Baby". Absolutely worth the show; the nicely chewy noodles at the end are just a bonus! On the menu it says it's delayed because they usually do the noodle dance right when you order it and people often aren't ready. - Festive lights and music, delicious cheesecake, and cute reindeer socks for my birthday. - Mango soft serve is very light and refreshing. Mints are delicious. Highlights from the food: - The meats were really good. My favorite was probably the kurobuta pork -- very tender and melt in your mouth. The short rib and beef brisket were also delicious. You can't go wrong! All very tender, marbled, and yummy. - Sauce bar had everything you could want. Notes on the food - The broths are a bit watered down compared to places like Happy Lamb. The spicy pork bone tastes a bit like a spicy bean paste soup. The laksa was quite good, and the spicy was good as well. The pork bone broth was pretty bland. - The shrimp paste was good but not as fluffy as I would like. The fish fillet was pretty good. - The sampler platters for mushrooms, veggies, and tofu have a good selection if you don't know what you want. We entered the waitlist online while we were in the area so we didn't have to wait much in person, but letting them know we were there was a bit chaotic. Overall the broth is lacking in flavor but the experience is definitely worth a visit. Everyone had a great time. The total came to $150 before tax and tip for 3 people. I hope Haidilao comes to Boston for future birthday celebrations! read more

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Not too much to say that the other reviews haven't already said: Fantastic service, fantastic flavors, very fresh ingredients. It's a huge place and yet is still always booked up. This is probably the best hotpot I've had in the city. It can be a little difficult to find your first time, you go to the address maps send you to, and then have to walk around to the back of that building (not street side). Once you get to the back it's very well marked and easy to get to. read more

Awesome customer service. My go to hot pot spot in flushing. I like haidilao. The restaurant is clean

When you grow up with 99 favor taste and AYCE hot pot, it's hard to imagine gourmet and hot pot in the same sentence. After hearing all the hype around Haidilao and giving it a try, Haidilao is definitely worth the hype. When going to the Flushing location for the first time, the restaurant isn't easy to find. You need to walk down what looks like the entrance to a parking lot to access the back door of the building. When you enter you have to either take an elevator or the stairs to the second floor. If you can't find it, just follow the groups of people. When you first walk in, there is a plethora of amenities including but not limited to a cotton candy machine, chinese chess, free beverages, etc. All the amenities make waiting for a table enjoyable. The amenities and luxuries don't stop there and include the fancy bathrooms, a loaded sauce bar, free ice cream and herbal jelly. The amenities are paralleled by the amazing service. By the time you're seated, you're prompted to order the soup base and the food on an ipad. The servers are friendly and efficient and walk you through the menu. I would recommend getting the four different soup bases to try out different soup bases. We couldn't choose any favorites because all the soup bases/food were delicious and you can't go wrong with ordering anything. The meat is high quality, the vegetables are fresh, and the free desserts are tasty. Thankfully, our server dissuaded us from order additional noodles as she realized we ordered a bit too much for two people (oops!). Aside from ordering too much food, the experience was phenomenal and I'm looking forward to coming back with a bunch of friends. read more

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This was my first time getting hotpot and I have to say the food was delicious. I recommend getting their pork bone broth and the spicey broth. The lamb and wagyu were delicious. I'd also recommend having the server make the sauces for you, especially if you haven't had them before. The hand pulled noodles was a special show too. PS: definitely get a reservation even if it's two people! read more