The wait was a long one, coming here without a reservation at dinner time was somewhat a mistake, probably waited 45 minutes. So be sure to plan ahead! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables were nicely spaced, although loud, you can still talk and enjoy the pots -[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service time was very attentive - and checked on you a reasonable amount of times to ensure you were having a positive dining experience. The white pepper chicken was AMAZING , and it felt like the chicken kept respawning inside the broth, because it felt like we never ran out of chicken (portion was very generous). The rice wasn't bad , I'm not a huge fan of claypot rice in general, however this one had good flavours and the crispy rice was just right, without tasting burnt. Hope to visit again during a future Toronto trip - read more

The Big Casserole - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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If you're looking for something different from regular hotpot, The Big Casserole is a must-try. Their white pepper chicken and pork stomach hotpot is the star. The broth is fragrant, peppery, and deeply comforting without being too spicy. It's one of those soups that warms you up from the inside out -- perfect for winter. We ordered the $65 large portion (good for 3-4 people) and were surprised by how generous it was. It includes two plates of chicken, and the serving size is very substantial. They also offer a smaller $52 option for two people and individual pots for solo diners. We added extra meat and vegetables, but it honestly wasn't needed. Portions are big and great for sharing. We even had leftovers to take home. Great value for the quality and portion size. Definitely a spot I would come back to for authentic Chinese comfort food. read more

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Really enjoyed my meal here! The food was delicious, and the crispy rice stuck to the pot was done perfectly--crispy, flavorful, and exactly how it should be. The service was attentive and friendly, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is spacious, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd definitely come back! read more

The Big Casserole - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Overall, I had a nice experience here at the Big Casserole. Service was fast and efficient. Food was top notch. I ordered the clay pot with chicken and preserved meats. It was exquisitely done. Though I wish there was more of the burned crispy rice stuck to the bottom. Not to say the dish was bad. It was actually amazing. Good enough to order again and again. Maybe try a different flavour next time. Also for next time, I noticed other tables had a hot pot. Definitely worth a try as well as some dumplings I observed. This place rocks. I will definitely be back And recommend any and all Yelpers to visit. Oh And on a nice side note. The tea was nice and hot and I noticed a tea bag in the pitcher which was a nice touch and a first for any restaurant for me :) read more

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January 22, 2026 - got an Instagram recommendation for this place and decided to give it a go. We got the pork ribs, sausage and dried pork rice and the must try pan fried dumplings. First off, the clay pot rice. The rice was really well seasons. The crispy "Nong" mixed really well with the standard rice and each bite was a good mix of the saucy normal rice and the crispy rice at the bottom. Each of the meats had a distinct flavour that gave each bite a different taste. I'd definitely come back to try the different clay pots. Next the dumplings. I think they were pan fried dumplings were made really well made. The bottom was crispy and the topside was very soft and tender. The filling was a mix of meats and chive and it was really juicy and tender. Overall, the food was really high quality and worth the wait, as there was a lineup at the door when we got there. read more

The Big Casserole - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Great Cantonese food after mahjong night, but be ready to wait (especially on weekends) Six of us booked a table here for dinner after a short mahjong session at a friend's house. This was my first time dining in, though a few of our group had been here before and they recommended it - and now I see why. The food is really good: tasty, authentic Cantonese / Hong Kong-style dishes that feel like proper comfort food, especially if you're used to that local HK taste. This place is famous for its hot pot and clay pot rice, and we went all in with two "two flavours of your choice" hot pots: 1. Hong Kong style satay premium beef slices hot pot 2. House special white pepper chicken and pork stomach hot pot Both were excellent. I was especially impressed by the satay soup base - I've made my own satay broth at home before, but I actually love their version too. It's rich, fragrant, and has a few layers of flavour that work perfectly with instant noodles or rice. The white pepper hot pot was also good, though I've had similar versions elsewhere, so it didn't surprise me as much. We also ordered: - Classic Sausage and Dried Pork Rice - Dried Mushroom with Chicken Rice - Sizzling Casserole Sauced Chicken with Rice Roll - Fried dumplings Everything tasted good - well‑seasoned, good portions, and very satisfying during a weekend night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space itself is nice and practical, not the fancy type: the interior design is clean and modern, lighting is bright (just right for a dinner out), and seating is quite comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a round table, which was perfect for sharing all the dishes family‑style, the way we usually eat. The one big downside - and it's a real one - is the wait time. Even though we booked a table in advance, we still had to wait about 45 minutes for our seats. For many people, that's quite unacceptable, especially on a weekend evening when you're already hungry and just want to eat, chat, and relax. It felt like we were wasting time waiting instead of enjoying the evening at our friend's house, and some of us were pretty upset. It's clear the place is very popular, but the situation or the management side seems a bit off that night. If you go, I'd strongly suggest trying off‑peak hours (maybe a weekday or earlier in the evening) to avoid this frustration. I am sure there will be some improvement. Overall, the food is definitely worth it - authentic, tasty, and great for a group who likes to share. Just go in with the tip above, and I hope you don't run into the same long wait. Let me know if you try it - I'd love to hear what you ordered and what you thought! read more

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We waited about half an hour but it was well worth it! I can see why this place is pretty popular and I like how efficient the wait staff were. While we we next in line for a table they gave us a menu and we quickly ordered off before seating. It helped when we knew what we wanted upon looking at the menu online prior to selecting our meals. They have hot pot and it looked super exciting to try the next time we are here. Because we were two people, we opt to just get a clay pot rice with beef, the pickled pork stomach soup with instant noodles, pan fried dumplings and sweet glutinous rice balls with peanuts and black sesame. Everything came out promptly, smelled and looked pretty delicious. The clay pot rice still sizzling however I felt like the flavors were underwhelming and I was hoping it would come with some sweet soya sauce to drizzle on top of it. The pickled pork stomach noodle soup was so hearty and flavorful, I do recommend it as it's perfect for the colder weather. The pan fried dumplings were pretty good, a bit pricey but willing to try again and the glutinous balls were a classic, definitely a great way to end the night! read more

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Their casserole rices are very tasty. I think it can be one of the most delicious casserole rices I have ever had! I don't know if they are "authentic" enough because I'm not from HongKong. However, the tender and juicy of the topping on the rice and the crispy of the rice attached to the claypot bring a high level of satisfaction. Unfortunately, just as their name, only their casserole rices are good..other dishes are really so so. We ordered rice noodle, but I felt the flavour was pretty plain. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Neverthelss, the services were good and the restaurant was spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a good place for family or friends[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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4.5/5 We came here specially for their claypot rice, it was prepared fresh with lots of ingredients and crispy rice base, the sauce was tasty and it was just so delicious but a bit too oily overall. This restaurant offers good service with a friendly and cozy vibe in modern clean settings. Almost everything we ordered before such as the coconut chicken hotpot, fried fish cakes and desserts were all delicious. We love this restaurant and will always come back! read more

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Always a wait time so we usually go for first seating. Love love love their clay pot rice. Lots of crispy rice at the bottom of the pot (good for sharing). All the topping meats are quite flavourful and there's enough topping to go with all the rice. They are also known for their stomach soup and it's quite peppery. Definitely great dish in the wintertime! I do find the chicken pieces have a lot of small broken bones (the way they chop up the chicken) so be careful when eating or giving to littles. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A busy joint![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend suggested this place for hot pot and we met up for dinner one night on my recent trip to Toronto. I am so glad we tried this joint. We ordered the Fried Tofu Skin With Fish Paste along with the House Special White Pepper Chicken and Pork Stomach Hotpot. Very tasty soup base indeed. We also got the Salted Fish With Minced Pork Clay Pot Rice. Delicious meal and it was a lot of food for us but we really enjoyed it. read more

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This place is packed with savory goodness. Known for their casserole dishes, you'll get a generous amount of food that actually two people can share, ( well that's based on how much I usually eat ). Our group tried those claypot rice dishes everyone loved it, one of their soup (with chicken and intestine ) I tried it, its not for me its just ok not a big fan of it, the salted fish and chicken casserole style dish is just alright, a little salty and oily on the side but flavourful perfect to pair it with rice. Also we had their pan fried pork and chive dumpling which I love but forgot to take pic of it. Everything taste good. Friendly and efficient service, with staff eager to share recommendations what's good to get if you're undecided. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The washrooms offers clean and pleasant experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great for families and group for meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Free parking onsite. read more

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This was my first time trying this spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came around 6:45 pm on a Wednesday night and this spot was quite busy, about 90% capacity filled.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mind you, it was Lunar New Year but wow! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were greeted and seated right away, at a table close to the prep counter which was a good spot away from the cold breeze of the entrance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They offer you a physical menu but ordering is via a QR code on the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]At first glance, the place is really nicely decorated. The place looks clean and is well lit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] House Chicken With Pork Stomach (under Meal for One) for $16.99. We opted for this dish since it's one of their signatures. The broth is nice and clear, and VERY peppery, but not unbearably so. I could drink it all without coughing my lungs out. There was a good ratio of noodles to vegetables and meat. The chicken was tender, so was the pork stomach, without any pungent smell or taste. Dried Mushroom With Chicken Rice for $17.99. The ratio of meat to rice was also good. The chicken was very smooth and tender. This is a true clay pot rice, with that crispy rice! This makes the dish very fragrant and flavorful. Sesame Peanut Fresh House Made Mochi for $8.99. I was so excited for this one. It comes with 8 pieces, decently sized and very well coated in the black sesame and peanut topping. This was such a good way to end the meal with a nicely chewy treat. Service is minimal but overall, friendly and efficient. read more

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We checked out this spot earlier and tried their House Special White Pepper Chicken and Pork Stomach Hotpot. The soup was packed with pork stomach and came with half a chicken on the side! Tips: Taste the soup first before adding the chicken, and cook the chicken in batches to keep it fresh! They also serve an satay hotpot with 2 portions of beef slices and beef balls, plus instant noodles. The soup also includes mushrooms and tofu puffs Tip: Remove the lid and simmer the soup a bit longer for extra flavor! You can customize your meal with add-on ingredients, we recommend the yummy shrimp paste! They also offer clay pot rice, which keeps the heat in this cold season. Just wish they had crispy rice at the bottom - my favorite part! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is perfect for gatherings and getting that authentic Hong Kong hotpot vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just a heads up: weekends can get pretty busy, so plan ahead and be prepared to wait. You can always explore the supermarket next door while you wait! read more

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You know a restaurant is going to be good when it's busy on a weekday night! Be sure to make reservations ahead of time :) Came here with a larger group for the hot pot experience and clay pot rice. We got the satay beef and the white pepper chicken & pork stomach for hot pot, which was a hit for the entire group! For fish/chicken, go for the white pepper soup. For beef/lamb, the satay soup is where it's at. The soups were so flavourful that a dipping sauce wasn't necessary. Honestly, I would even recommend taking the soup home to make congee or use it as a base for your next soup noodle bowl. It's THAT good. The clay pot rice was also delicious. The smell of the Chinese sausage and its oils seeped into the rice brought a sense of nostalgia from my childhood. It may look like a simple, non-fussy dish, but it's packed with flavour. We were so hungry that we couldn't wait for the rice at the bottom of the pot to crisp up - oops! That's really the best part of clay pot rice in my opinion. read more

The Big Casserole - Chinese sausage & dried pork clay pot rice - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Newish Hong Kong casserole/hotpot restaurant in Richmond Hill. We got two individual hotpot dishes: the house chicken with pork stomach and the Hong Kong satay beef. The broth for the house chicken with pork stomach is so good and has so much flavor, and there's a nice kick with the white pepper. The Hong Kong satay beef is also good, but I added some soy sauce because it was missing a bit of that flavor. I'd revisit and try their clay pot dishes next time! read more

The Big Casserole - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Long wait times but the food makes up for that. One of the best casseroles I've ever had. We ordered the chef special rib casserole with Chinese sausage add on, veggies, dumplings and mochi dessert. The casserole was really tasty and meat portions were plentiful. I really enjoyed the dumplings, they were really tasty. Veggies were good too and the mochi dessert was delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

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Came in with friends during lunchtime and got seated immediately. staff is friendly and service is fast。 [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a Cantonese style restaurant, interior decoration is quite cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered: 1. Classic sausage and dried pork rice 4/5 2. Casserole sauce chicken onion 4/5 3. Pepper chicken and pork stomach soup with rice 5/5 Next time will come back for 猪肚鸡hot pot. read more

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Got here to try hearing the reviews. Was a bit busy on a Friday night. Had to wait about 20-25 mins. We ordered all the main casseroles and food came out fairly fast. They were all very good, not overly salty and was pretty perfect. They also wasn't burnt and just a good crisp side wall of rice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was decent size but was quite packed and busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also offer hotpot which we didn't try. This would be something to give it a go on our next visit. Overall I would say the place was good and for sure one of the better. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here on Sunday evening, around 5pm and the restaurant was already pretty lively for dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I noticed a few empty tables, so I was hoping to get seated immediately, but waited about 20 minutes to get seated. I noticed 3 additional parties coming in after me and getting seating immediately, so I'm assuming they made a reservation. My party of 4 ordered two clay pot rice dishes and one plate of pan fried dumplings. - Classic Sausage and Dried Pork Rice ($17.99) - 3/5. Flavours were OK, but I wish there was more burnt rice at the bottom. - Dried Mushroom with Chicken Rice ($16.99) - 3/5. It seemed like we only received 3 pieces of mushroom. Once again, flavours were OK. - Must Try Pan Fried Dumplings ($10.99) - 5/5. These were good, and honestly the highlight of the dinner. The clay pot rices took about 45ish minutes. We waited a very long time for our food. They have 5% cash discount read more

I have visited this place a few times and it's pretty consistent. The white pepper hog maw chicken hot pot is still one of the very best in town. Go early to skip the line, even on weeknights. Recommended. read more

The Big Casserole - White pepper hog maw hotpot. Very flavorful. - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

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I came here twice during lunch time. This is a place of comfort food. I love the Choices of Soup dishes . I ordered my favourite House Chicken with Pork Stomach $17 , and HK Satee Beef &16.99. The soup is quite hot and very tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is nice and spacious / clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service too! I will try the clay pot rice when I return which is also very popular. Recommended. read more

Came here for lunch and ordered a couple of the clay pots (classic sausage and dried pork rice, and dried silver fish with mushroom chicken). The wait for them were not too long. Usually, when clay pots are ordered at restaurants, they take forever to get to your table. The amount of protein served on the rice was a very good portion compared to othee restaurwnts and both of the clay pots tasted amazing. The bits of burnt rice sticking to pot that requires scraping gave a good crunch too! Ordering was easy and efficient thru the app and in terms of payment, it was 5% off with cash. Will definitely come back again to try their chicken soup hot pot when the weather gets cooler. read more

The Big Casserole - Dried silver fish with mushroom chicken clay pot, and classic sausage and dried pork rice clay pot - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Pretty good stone pot rice option in the area! The restaurant offers hot pot shareable options and soup noodles as well. I ordered the eel stone pot rice (originally eel plus minced pork but they were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet). Very clean and spacious restaurant and service was great. If you leave a google review, they give you a free herbal drink too! read more

The Big Casserole - Eel casserole rice - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Make a reservation ahead of time. Order the pepper fish soup hot pot with added sides. Came here at prime dinner time on a Sunday and was shocked at the amount of people waiting to dine in here. Luckily we had a reservation and were seated promptly. The servers were always around whenever we needed anything and the food came out at a relatively okay speed. There was a little hiccup with our table and the QR code, and my friend accidentally ordered take out rather than dine in to the table, so our food never came for a long time until we asked about it. They packaged the food for take out and was waiting for someone to pick it up. Anyway, it wasn't a big problem as they just took the food back to the kitchen and swiftly brought out our order for dine in. Here's what we got: Preserved meat claypot rice 5/5 A must get. Order this in advance as it takes a longer time to cook since it's made to order from scratch. It's delicious with each piece of rice being firm and cooked to perfection. The soy sauce that comes with it on the side is delicious and must be drizzled on your rice! White pepper chicken/ pork stomach hot pot 5/5 This is what everyone comes for. It's a white pepper chicken soup hot pot, and you order additional items on the side to cook in your broth. The soup itself is super peppery but so delicious and comes with a lot pig stomach. Love that they refill the pot with more soup and not water. In the end we were able to take all the soup with us in take out containers as well! Hot pot sides 5/5They have sides to order to odd to your hot pot and comes in bundles with a variety of food if you don't want to order a la carte. Overall, such a delicious experience and something so different. Give that chicken hot pot a try and don't forget to take all the delicious broth home with you! read more

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Came because of the big hype through word of mouth! So much amazing choice of traditional and new flavors of bo Jie fan (Clay pot rice). One pot can comfortably feed three so don't order too much! Instead, you can order some of the side dishes such as dumplings! We tried the eel and ribs clay pot, the sauteed beef haw fun, and a chicken and mushroom clay pot. All we're so delicious The desserts are not bad too! Not too sweet! Get there early because the lineup was out the door! read more

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Good and quick service. The food tasted great, especially the hot pot style dish. The chicken casserole was well seasoned but a little pricey. read more

The Big Casserole - hot pot and chicken casserole - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

I ordered there signature white pepper chicken pork stomach soup and there claypot rice. The soup was flavourful pepper flavour is really present. Pork stomach was well cleaned and the running chicken is cooked in front of you. The broth is clean and you could ask them to add more. minced pork with truffle sauce claypot rice had a good amount around 4 bowls. The Flavours are there not too much for the crispy rice at the bottom but i think you can ask for extra crispy. The staff was friendly and helpful. It's a spacious space and well ventilated. read more

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When in doubt follow the crowd, is an age old adage that many follow when it comes to deciding where to eat. While overhyped restaurants are bountiful in the restaurant scene, the age old adage served me well when it came to Big Casserole. Not that I needed the adage to make me want to dine here... I mean I've been eyeing this place ever since the previous Vietnamese place went under and a new signage was installed. I just love a good clay pot casserole rice. To understand how crazy this place is right now, expect to wait for a table even on a Monday night. But, this place is worth your wait. The casserole rice was impressive. The rice was aromatic and the grains of rice can be distinctly separated. The flavours of the topping (chicken and preserved sausage) directly transferred to the rice. The bottom layer of the rice had a crunch to it and it's not the kind that sticks to your teeth. And they were able to get it ready in 15 minutes. On a separate visit I had the white pepper soup with pig's stomach and chicken (portion for one and not their hot pot one). The soup had the right peppery punch, pig's stomach was cleaned properly with no weird taste and the chicken is definitely the free range variety. You do get a side of noodle or rice with it as well. I'm hopeful that they can maintain their food quality as I anticipate returning to Big Casserole on the regular. Although most people don't expect much service at a Chinese restaurant, their servers overall were friendly and helpful. My only critique is that I found a big chicken feather in my soup. At least we know they are using real chicken I guess. read more

The Big Casserole - Chicken feather - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Food 3.5/5 Service 3.75/5 Ambience 3.5/5 (family restaurant) We came on a Sunday and joined the waitlist at 5:42pm, by adding your name and mobile number to the device in the waiting area at the inner door. At 6:20pm we were given the menu and a marker for our order while our table was being prepared and we were seated at 6:27pm. Food: Mushroom Bamboo Chicken Soup 3.75/5 Classic Sausage and Dried Pork Rice. 4/5. Good value and a good proportion of sausage/preserved meat and rice and a few greens. Sesame Peanut Fresh House Made Mochi 3.75/5. The dessert arrived shortly after the soup, and I only realized halfway through the meal that the dessert was warm. I tasted each Mochi halfway through my meal so that I could enjoy it while it was fresh and warm. The chew on it was a bit more dense and heavy. The wait for the rice casserole was a lot shorter than I thought it would be based on other diners' reviews. There is a good proportion of sausage/preserved meat and rice with a few greens. Good value. All in all, I would return to try more dishes. Parking is available and it's in the same plaza as a Fresco grocery chain store, so be aware there are a lot of cars coming and going. read more

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Chinese / Soup / Hotpot / Claypot Rice / 5% Cash Discount / Cash and Debit Soft opening review Nicely done renovation from the previous stir fry restaurant. Clean environment, clean washrooms, high ceiling, bright and spacious. Fair prices and good portions. Healthy menu size. Not as big as their competitors but the quality of food and service is there. Their black pepper pig stomach chicken soup was good. Large gets you a full cut up chicken. Unlimited refill of chicken soup. By the third time you wouldn't taste much of the black pepper. Other hotpot items could be ordered a la carte. Recommended dumplings were good and fried nicely but weren't that amazing. Claypot Rice was a bigger pot size than your average but the ingredients inside seems a bit less. You can definitely still see white rice. Soy sauce was already added. We ordered the well and riblet rice, the eel was quite bite sized. Nice and polite servers. Would definitely recommend read more

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First time trying this newly opened restaurant! My foodie cousin recommended to my family. There was quite a long wait, even though it was a Monday night (though it was Jan. 1 new years day). There is a tablet to check in and join the queue. My family waited about 30-40 minutes for our table. Bring cash as it's 5% off. We noticed a lot of people getting their clay rice pots and hot pots, so we decided to share and try all of it too. We ordered 3 clay pots (1 of them is not pictured because I was too hungry), and one chicken hot pot (size small). The clay pots were very flavourful, though quite oily and could have had more meat. It was a shallow dish, with a lot of rice. My mom enjoyed scraping off the crispy edges! They gave us the wrong chicken hot pot, so they offered an addition 5% off the bill for their mistake. Nonetheless, it was still good! It tasted healthy and had a bit of an herbal flavour. They brought over a plate of chopped raw chicken, and once the hot pot is boiling, they place it into the pot for you. I didn't really understand why this was a concept, but it was fine lol. There's also an option to order more items for actual hot pot style (we ordered additional wintermelon and beef slices to cook in our hot pot). I liked their side dipping sauces of ginger scallion oil, and chili soy sauce. Great flavours to dip the chicken in. Service is very quick and attentive! The man at the front of house is very patient and knowledgeable, which was much appreciated in the chaos of the waiting line and hunger. read more

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The place is so nice is decorated, comfortable seating Rice is good, fried dumplings was good even though the wait was a bit long The soup is so good as well Good service( lots of parking in the plaza Washroom is nice and clean read more

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Saw a fb post on this place and piqued my interest. I've tried a similar place to this in Scarborough. When we got there, we noticed that it was still in their soft opening phase. We went on a weekend and as the night went on, iy got busy. They had a lot of customers waiting for seats. The servers gave them all menus to help them decide what to order when they got seats. This place took over the old Q1 pho. Ambiance - 4/5: they had big posters on the walls detailing benefits of their soups. And it was an open kitchen so you could see them preparing the food. Food - 4/5: I only saw the casserole dishes so I was surprised to see that they have hot pot on the menu. You can order a small or large pot and it seems like there are already a lot of ingredients in the pot already - vegetables, protein, and noodles. Of course you can order other add ons such as more protein, vegetables, appetizers, etc. However, it is all priced by dish. We weren't hungry enough to try the hotpot so we stuck with 2 casseroles - classic sausage and dried pork rice and preserved meats and with mushroom chicken. Both dishes were good. There weren't a lot crispy rice bits left over. The rice came off the side nicely. I asked for soy sauce on the side for the chicken one. I wanted to see if the rice is fragrant naturally and if it absorbed any of the flavours from the chicken and preserved meats. Unfortunately, it was only neutral (quite a lot) oil on the rice. Their drinks menu is heavily asian based. We tried their plum juice. It wasn't bad. The plums were heavily smoked so it's a different taste to other restaurants. They had preserved plum slices at the bottom of the drink. My only complaint is that despite it being a cold drink, the lid kept cracking. Service - 4/5: unfortunately, their English is lacking. They only speak Cantonese or Mandarin and depending. Their service was quick and they did check on us a few times to remove finished plates. Since we ordered casseroles, it took a bit longer of a wait time to prepare. You can order via 2 ways - scanning the QR code on the table or mark what you want on the menu in erasable markers provided. I found the app quite laggy. There is a cash discount but I can't remember how much. Overall: 4/5 - I want to go back ans try their hotpot. But I'll probably bring a few friends. Customers to each side of us had hotpot and it looked like a lot of food. They had to box leftovers. read more

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Super excited to try this place and since we knew there would be a lot of people, we went at 6pm on Thursday and there was already a line up. We got a bunch of stuff to try especially the rice and pork stomach soup. The pork stomach soup wasn't really what we expected since it came with noodles/rice. I guess we got used to Chiu Chow Koon's flavour. The fried dumplings and fried fish paste were so good though. The satay beef rice roll was good, but there was definitely more sauce than rice rolls. Overall, it's good but I wouldn't spend more than 30 mins in line. By the time we left, there was still a line up lol read more

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Highly recommend their clay pot and hot pot. The small hot pot is enough for 4 people. We went on a Saturday night and it was really busy so make sure to make a reservation! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Felt crowded esp since we got a table right by the door so there were lots of people in and out and standing right by our table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Good authentic clay pot rice. You can tell the rice is made on the same pot because there is some burnt rice at the bottom. The pepper pork intestines soup is very rich and has a lot of pepper. Great dish for the winter as it warms you up. You can add your choice of noodle and it's only $15.99. You can add $1.99 for a herbal tea. Overall I think their items are reasonably priced. You get 5% off for cash payments. The seating is comfortable but you will need to reserve a seat to avoid disappointment. This place starts getting packed by 5pm already. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I went there a little early about 530 the place was a little empty, which was nice because it was nice and quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were very friendly and nice. I ordered their pork stomach chicken soup with rice noodle. It was really good. It was a dish that is great for a nice cold weather where the white pepper pig stomach soup would warm your stomach up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the entrance light up design which matches what they have on their wall mural[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], I can't wait to try the casserole rice dish or have more friends to share their hot pot dish read more

The Big Casserole - Chinese Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Something that was needed has arrived! Clay pot rice (casserole)! I've always enjoyed eating these...simple and cozy food that isn't offered everywhere. The Big Casserole specializes in these as well as hotpot. It's a bright and spacious area and I came and didn't have to wait too long (but I went late into the night, as they thankfully close at 10 pm). I ordered the chicken and mushroom rice and the Chinese sausage and both were pretty good! The pot is huge but slightly shallow, and is very filling for 1 person to eat alone. You can add $1 for a monk fruit herbal tea, which makes it so perfect after eating this hearty meal. Love this place! Looking forward to coming here more often. read more

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The food in general was not up to par. The casserole which is what they're famous for. Was not authentic. It had no crisp rice portions that a real stone pot casserole would have. The soy sauce was also wrong. And clearly everything was predone ahead of time. The chicken intense soup had wayy too much white pepper and end it up just being too salty a d peppery. And the fried fish paste appetizer had the wrong sauce. The real one is mad e of a combination soy sauce brown sugar mix. Aside from failing on all the food. The service was outrageous. They kept refusing to give soy sauce unless asked multiple times. Which is common practice ppl add their own in a clay pot rice casserole restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only thing about this place that was nice was the decorations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Otherwise it's not worth trying and I would not recommend to anyone who loves clay pot rice casserole. Waste of time and money read more

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