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    Big Way Hot Pot

    4.1 (28 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    This is the free ube ice cream
    Naomi G.

    Food was the best hotpot I've had!! I love the self serve and different soup base. The people serving us were very helpful and friendly. The place is small and was kinda warm when we got there mainly because of the amount of people there.

    The sauce buffet station
    Ka L.

    I walked in thinking fast food hot pot and it is right on cue. For about $20, the raw ingredients and taste is really good. Note that you are more or less out in 30min. As you expect, what ever you picked is just blanched with very hot umami/msg soup. It is more of less cafeteria service but the team was smart enough to give a free matcha soft serve to signal times up. The staff is friendly. Ambience is good, esp if you like the buzz. Don't go if you want to hang out. It is not McDonalds at all. For about $20, it is not bad as things are pretty expensive in Vancouver these days. However, this cannot compete for a good bowl of ramen, noodles or udon. You get more food though. Overall, no problem returning, by the way, the line is so long that you absolutely need to register before hand on the website/app at least for now Food highlights: Tomato broth - tasty but you need to prepare for the salt and umami afterwards Raw ingredients - picked different hot pot meats and they are all decent quality. Vegetable is fresh and the volume is very high Soft serve - a bit icy so probably light on cream and high in water (may be just skim milk...)

    Chloe T.

    A fun dining experience where you pay by weight. I like the combo with drink and dessert. Ingredients are fresh and well organized.

    Collagen bone broth
    Cristina L.

    We got there as soon as it was opened. The servers were very friendly. I asked for an option that didn't have peanut and they recommended one. Then they went to the back to get us sauces that were right from the container to reduce cross contamination. The ingredients were very fresh and tons of choices and options. The place is also very clean. Would come back to this location again.

    Kelly N.

    Very crowded and not particularly clean. No alcohol served. Good thing is that you can use their online line up system to get your spot before you arrive... Select and pay for your own pot for good for splitting bills.

    Bowie T.

    Love this place. I've never been to the other ones, but this one is super walkable and isn't too chaotic with the wait. Pros: - There's an online link on the website and a QR code by the front door that lets you join the waitlist online. Super handy - ingredients are always being replenished and fresh - service is really attentive - plenty of sauces and condiments to choose from in the back - broth options are super flavorful. They don't skimp - free mini soft serve cone with rotating flavors after diner Notes: - seating is a little tight, especially the tables by where the customers lineup for ingredients - metered parking on 41st Ave and free in the inside residential streets

    Bea F.

    My first time at big way and I was so excited to try as a hot pot lover! Came on a Thursday at 5 and it was surprisingly busy, but did not have to wait for a table. Each bowl is individualized, so you begin by choosing toppings buffet-style for your own bowl. There is a large variety of meat, seafood, veggies, and noodles to choose from. Payment is then determined by weight. I got the Sa Cha broth, which is described as more savory. It was absolutely delicious. It's also important to make a sauce on the side to dunk your toppings into as well! I think for the price, it is a good deal and fun spot to hit with friends. It is easy to keep your meal under $20 (mine came out to around $16) and it's still very filling. While of course it is not the highest quality of meat, this is to be expected as by the price point.

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    Vanisa K.

    So so yummy! This definitely satisfied my hot pot cravings! A self-service hot pot destination that charges you by weight. We have been to other Big Way locations, but this was our first time at this one. Exclusively street parking; no parking lot. I was disappointed that this location had some slightly different options for add-ons and did not have Udon noodles. We went around midnight and the place was moderately packed - but there was a table big enough for our party of five. We were instructed to grab a bowl and tongs to grab items from the wall (it looked very similar to a grocery store produce display). The items in my bowl brought my price to a total of 29.85 CAD. I chose the Miso Broth with mild spice. Everything came out looking great! There was also a self-serve sauce bar by the registers. Because of how small the space was, it seemed a little crowded, but the staff organizes and assigns a table for you while you are creating your bowl. Great service from attentive staff who brought our cooked bowls out to our table. When we were done eating, they brought everyone a little ice cream cone too! Big Way is always the highlight of my Canada trip and I can't wait to be back!

    Lychee rose green tea
    Kiki T.

    Pork bone broth and Tom yum broth are both good. I love the lychee rose green tea. And they give ice cream for free

    Brown sugar coconut oat milk tea
    Simone M.

    I love coming to big way locations but this location is prob my fav because the service has been especially good. Sonia was super helpful with seating us at a table and she provides excellent service everytime! The food is excellent and the environment is good. Bust downnnnn

    G D.

    Our first (and came back for seconds) meal in Vancouver and this hits the spot. The fresh ingredients is a feast for the eyes and the malatang and miso soup were perfect. Even our Japanese friend stated "oishi" only caution, put less ingredients than what you want as it's hard to finish the food.

    One of several locations. This is two months old?

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    It is too busy and difficult to get a seat on the spot. Always have to book online and too many people makes sitting uncomfortable

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    It has been good but the pork was not fresh today and the ice cream is getting less and less creamy.

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    Was good but not anymore. Quality of meat went down and ice cream smelt and tasted horrible

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    2 years ago

    love it! best place to go if you want moderately cheap hot pot! the service was amazing. and it was fully packed but not loud.

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