Worth it and great value for the price! The food was delicious, and Chen was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. She made our experience even better. Will definitely come back!

Y'all not even exaggerating when I say this but Daimaru 100% lives up to the hype. Took forever for…read moreme to finally try this spot and I wish I had tried it sooner-- everything from the broths, meat/produce selection, sauce bar, service, and atmosphere really impressed my friend & I. All of their meats were fresh, well tempered (not stale/straight out of the freezer). Condiment bar was self serve and had a wide selection to customize your sauce. Their veggies were also very fresh & the appetizers such as wings & the squid ink dumpling were AMAZING. Soft drinks are also included in the Premium AYCE price at $45/pp after tax. All of their waitstaff we interacted with were kind, patient, attentive, and helpful. Their seating layout is also notable-- each individual table was enclosed, it gave a more cozy/private feel rather than loud & overstimulating despite dining during peak hour. If I could critique even just one thing, it'd be the dessert options, almond pudding and ice jelly were a bit disappointing to end the meal with cuz they weren't great in our opinion, but not problematic enough for me to dock a star. Next time I'm craving hotpot, Daimaru will absolutely be at the top of my choice list moving forward!

The restaurant is spacious which makes it suitable for all group sizes; they also have a private…read moredining room for private parties. It's also a great place for celebrating birthdays for all ages. There's a huge selection of soup bases, meats, seafood, vegetables, noodles, and sauces, so everyone at the table can customize their hot pot exactly how they like it. This is one of the best hot pot experiences I've had. All the ingredients were fresh and of great quality. The staff are very attentive and make sure of providing the best customer experience. They have a sauce buffet and dessert buffet for extra charge. Also semi-buffet is available every night from 8:30pm. The atmosphere is lively; they make hand-pulled noodles at your table and have special performances throughout the meal.

Haidilao Hot Pot offered a seasonal late night all you can eat feast at around $30 a person - such…read morea steal! The AYCE comes with your choice of one soup base for free, but you can get multiple split pots for an additional cost. You get your DIY sauce station with light snacks on the side like fruit, edamame beans, tomatoes, etc. With the AYCE late night special, you have to get up to grab all your own ingredients other than the meats that get brought out to you. Of course the menu selection is smaller than their usual dining but it's quite worth it imo. You can get proteins like marbled beef, lamb shoulder, pork, chicken, and flat iron steak. For the other hot pot classics and vegetable options you can find things like quail eggs, frozen tofu, fish tofu, konjac noodles, imitation crab, assortment of fish balls, cabbage, enoki mushroom, and much more. Service is great as always and very attentive. You can expect long waits even late at night so best to make a reservation in advance. Overall, a great deal with some great food, especially if you're looking for some late night eats.

Venue 4/5 Located in an industrial area with plenty of free…read moreparking, which already makes life easier compared to most downtown spots. The interior leans heavily into traditional Chinese decor, giving it a more immersive, themed feel than your typical hotpot place. They even have gowns you can choose from if you want to dress up a bit and lean into the experience, which adds a fun touch. Not something you see everywhere. Service 4/5 Service was smooth overall. Staff were attentive and things came out at a good pace. It hasn't been overly busy the times I've gone, so hard to say how it holds up during peak hours, but no issues from my visits so far. Food 3.5/5 Solid selection of hotpot ingredients, with enough variety to keep things interesting. Quality was consistent across the board. They also have a bamboo-style drink that stands out visually and fits the whole theme well. Nothing felt lacking, but also nothing that completely blew past expectations. One thing I did notice is it hasn't been packed during my visits, which either means I've been going at quieter times or there are aspects I haven't fully experienced yet during peak hours. Still, for the atmosphere, parking convenience, and overall quality, it's an easy spot to come back to.

Shudaxia is one of our go to places for a comforting hot pot meal. The restaurant offers delicious…read morefood and flavourful broths. It is spacious, has an aesthetic decor that adds to a wonderful dining experience. They are located in a plaza and has plenty of parking spots. Their staff are also friendly and helpful.

Wide variety of items and the sauce bar was well equipped. Servers were courteous. Food came…read morequickly. No complaints. We got their premium special and it included a good range of beverages as well. Kids and large parties and family-friendly.

Good variety and family-friendly atmosphere! We came to…read moreAwesome Hotpot & BBQ to try their Premium AYCE menu and were pleasantly surprised by the amount of variety they offer. They have hotpot, BBQ, dim sum, seafood, and plenty of options, which makes it a great choice when dining with a group because everyone can find something they enjoy. The meat quality was good, and the newly renovated restaurant has a spacious, comfortable atmosphere that works well for family meals and celebrations. The $39.99 AYCE menu provides good value considering the number of options available. The hotpot broth was okay -- enjoyable but not the highlight of the meal. I think this place shines more for the variety, BBQ options, and overall dining experience. Parents will appreciate that high chairs and booster seats are available. However, there is no changing table, no kids' utensils, and the washroom is outside the restaurant. Overall, a nice Richmond Hill spot for AYCE hotpot and BBQ, especially for families and larger groups. Would come back to try more dishes!

I came here on a friend's recommendation, and I was very satisfied with the meal. The menu was…read morequite extensive, and you can just tell them what you want, and they'll bring it quickly. The environment was very comfortable, and the service was very warm and welcoming. I plan to come again for my next gathering.

It didn't feel particularly clean - maybe cuz the restaurant itself felt a bit run down. The meat…read morequality wasn't the greatest and I didn't care for the soup options. One person manning the kitchen and another person running the front. At times, the veggies would be missing for a long time. So it was a lot of sitting... But conveyor belt hot pot is a cute idea. Maybe if they have more man power and greater options to choose from.

Liuyishou Hot Pot all began from one location in Chongqing, China in the year 2000. Now they have…read moreexpanded to over 1200 restaurants worldwide. Making it an internationally recognized hot pot chain in Asia, Europe, North America and UAE. This GTA location has been serving guests for almost 10 years. Finally got to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We visited for the all-you-can-eat option and got the dual sided pot so we could have two different base broths. Tomato soup base broth and house special pork broth. Loved it. But you could also opt for the a la carte option if you don't want to do the AYCE. We did the AYCE option which was very good. Much like Little Sheep, Haidilao, Daimaru Shabu Shabu, you can mix your own dipping sauce at the D.I.Y. self-serve sauce bar. It also has appetizers and desserts. I liked it so much that I shamelessly came back to Liuyishou Hotpot the following week for more hot pot! Both times I ordered a variety of proteins, quality meats, vegetables, rice, noodles and tofu. Service was outstanding. Ambiance was great. The decor was on point. Music was greatIce cream at the end of your meal was a nice touch. This place is a must try.

Finally lively AYCE hotpot with wagyu…read more Liuyishou is a popular outfit for traditional hotpot, and here in the GTA they have long moved to AYCE format. This Scarborough location has been around for a long time as seen by the dated interior. Nonetheless it's still popular with some good promos to compete among the huge swath of Asian restaurants in this plaza. We chose an array of hotpot broths including the house special spicy, sukiyaki, pork bone broth & tomato soup. We came here to celebrate a family occasion, and Liuyishou delivered with its good selection of broths, meats, seafood, and veggies. The $8 Wagyu add-on on weekend was a nice upgrade--thinly sliced, tender, and worth trying if you want something a bit more indulgent. The $3.99 all-you-can-drink station was a pleasant surprise too, making it easy to keep refilling without thinking twice. Service was quick even despite it being relatively busy and a bit loud during dinner peak. Note the pricing per adult ($34.99 weekend dinner) excludes the soup base which is about $17 for a large shareable pot or $9 for an individual sized pot per guest so the bill can rack up. The wagyu and drinks are add-ons too. They do have a 2 adult + 1 kid family combo for $73.99 on weekends with one drink pitcher excluding soup base. Dessert is included such as taro soft serve, rice ball soup & cold jelly. Skip it or hit it? Hit it for a casual, authentic hotpot experience. Wish they replaced the worn seats.

The price was really attractive from some friends posted to my group. So we decided to take a look…read moreand try. The dining room has different parts. There was a big triangle table that people sit side by side. And also table of 4 or table of 8. We have 3 people that be reserved a table of 4. They have lunch menu that we could have customized noodle soup or the personal Shabu Shabu. I had a coconut TomYum noodle soup with beef and shrimp. And my husband had a 2 meat shabu shabu with teriyaki base. The meat we chose beef and lamb. The teriyaki base came pretty quick. We started boiling the base and then we got the 2 bowls of meat, 1 bowl of vegetables, and a bowl of the noodles. The base was pretty sweet, but still good with all the ingredients. The dipping sauces were set on a central table that we made our own. I like sesame oil, sesame sauce, Shacha sauce with green onion and cilantro to mix them up. My coconut Tom Yum soup came a bit late. The meat was a good portion, the shrimp was 3 big pieces of tiger shrimp. And there was some veggies at the bottom with noodles. They were all in good portion, the only problem was the soup, it didn't seem to have coconut in it, the taste and the color looked like Tom Yum soup only. For lunch time, my Shabu Shabu was $16.xx+tax and my noodles soup was $9.80+tax. The price was pretty decent. I would like to come back and try other combinations.

They have a new lunch noodle special which my other half and I came to try…read more After 20 minutes my order came out but was missing toppings. After another 15 minutes my order finally came out. So with 4 other tables it only took 35 minutes for a bowl of 4 topping noodles to come out. Not impressed

We actually didn't have this place on our original plan, but we happened to walk by and were…read moreimmediately drawn in by the beautiful, nostalgic interior. It has such a retro Hong Kong street-side hotpot vibe, almost like stepping into an old neighborhood in Hong Kong. We had to wait a little while for a table, but it was definitely worth it! The food was really delicious. The sweet shrimp were incredibly fresh and delicious, and the beef and beef tongue were also fantastic, tender, flavorful, and perfect for hotpot. The soup base was also so flavorful and comforting. And the best part is that at the end of the meal, you can add rice and use the leftover soup base to make congee! It's such a delicious way to finish the meal and definitely something I'd recommend trying. Overall, this was such a great unexpected find. Delicious food, a unique atmosphere, and so many thoughtful little touches.

I saw a lot of positive reviews on this and other platforms, decided to give a try while visiting…read more I didn't know you can actually reserve seats, fortunately we arrive at the opening hour, and were seated quickly. We ordered the Signature chicken pot, with many other hot pot food such as variety meatballs, shrimp, beef, etc. food are fresh and testy. At the end, you can add rice and cook into a congee, it was very delicious. Service is attentive, staffs constantly came to our table to check the hot pots and any other needs.

Came on a Saturday evening and there were lots of empty tables and it was still difficult to get…read morethe servers' attention. Weekend dinner is $45 pp. Debit/cash only. Food quality was okay because the items are sitting out in the open area for you to grab. It is AYCE hot pot, but you need to pay for the broth ($16.99). We had the choice to choose 4 additional "premium items" for free, but these items were just OK. The meats and premium items are ordered through the iPad, and the rest of the foods, you can serve yourself at the food bar. I like that there were so many different options, including a hot food bar, deep fried appetizers, dessert bar, drinks, sauce bar, snack bar, and dessert bar. Seats are very spacious and the restaurant itself is massive. I'm rating this restaurant 3/5 because of the lack of service and freshness/quality of food. But overall, I did enjoy my experience here and would come back in the future.

The all-you-can-eat hotpot was decent overall, but there were a few things that really brought down…read morethe experience. The hotpot itself was good, but I was surprised that the broth was an additional charge, especially for an all-you-can-eat experience. The food selection was okay, but some of the items had clearly been sitting out for a while and didn't taste particularly fresh. The biggest issue, however, was the service. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, we waited around 5-10 minutes just to be seated. After that, it took another 5-10 minutes for someone to bring us the iPad and explain how the ordering system worked. Throughout the meal, the service was almost nonexistent, and we had to wait or flag someone down whenever we needed assistance. Overall, the food was decent for an AYCE hotpot, but the lack of freshness and especially the poor service made the experience less enjoyable than it should have been.

A great dining experience! The staff (especially Quinine) were wonderful - very patient with us…read moreShabu newbies! The food was out of this world, seriously good. So many flavours and combinations... I wish I had a second stomach. The shrimp paste, sirloin and beef tataki were my favourites. Each table has its own private booth so it doesn't matter how busy the restaurant is, it still feels intimate. Worth every penny!

Efficient service, consistent quality of food. Polite and helpful staff, nice environment.read more