One of the best hotpot place in Richmond! The food is always in the top and fresh. The staff are…read morevery friendly, helpful and responsive to your needs. They even have a changing face show which is very entertaining.

First time coming here during the "Meat Carnival." My friend and I arrived around 9 PM and waited…read moreabout 30 minutes for a seat. The Meat Carnival deal allows you to choose from five unlimited meat options: two kinds of beef, chicken, fish, and lamb. I skipped the chicken on the first round since I don't usually like it in hot pot. Personally, the lamb was just "meh," so I ended up ordering a lot of the beef instead. Pro-tip from our server: They suggested ordering the 1/4 soup pots (four grids) to save money. I got the tomato broth and my friend got the pork broth. In my opinion, HDL still has the best tomato broth in the game! Just a heads-up that veggies and noodles are extra. In the end, we spent about $60 per person after eating seven orders of meat in total. It's definitely worth it if you can eat a ton of protein; otherwise, you're better off coming during regular hours, as you won't save much if you aren't a big eater. The service was great! Super attentive and friendly throughout the night. 5 stars for the staff!

I liked their AYCE menu and had been wanting to come back, only to find out when we sat down that…read moreAYCE was no longer available. Huge bummer. We arrived around 9 PM and stood at the entrance for 3-5 minutes while multiple staff walked past us without any acknowledgment. Most tables were empty, so it wasn't clear whether we were supposed to seat ourselves. I eventually had to stop someone, who then brushed us off and grabbed someone else instead. After sitting down, I asked about AYCE and was told it was discontinued in October 2025. The waiter mentioned happy hour and said we could get an extra discount with a student ID, but when we showed our U.S. student IDs, they wouldn't accept them. Lame, but whatever. The price is acceptable during happy hour. The seats are uncomfortable, and the kitchen was very loud that night. The floor vibrated on and off throughout our meal. The biggest issue: bugs. They clearly know it's a problem since there's a small fan over the sauce station to keep the bugs away, but it didn't help. We found a dead bug in the sauce we made before dipping our food. There were also bugs flying over our food the entire time (see photos). That alone is unacceptable. Food came out almost instantly after ordering on our phones. Impressively fast. Everything tasted good, but I wouldn't order the spicy broth again. I know that's the style, but even at one-star spice it was extremely oily and overpowering for me. Another ongoing annoyance was staff constantly messing with our stove. On both visits, we ordered multiple broths. The spicy broth boiled aggressively because of all the oil, while the non-spicy broth barely simmered. We didn't like the spicy broth at all and just wanted the non-spicy one hot enough to actually cook food. Every time I turned up the heat, staff immediately turned it back down because the spicy broth was boiling. As a result, the non-spicy broth never properly boiled the entire meal, and our food was likely undercooked. Extremely frustrating. Last time we came, we got complimentary ice cream at the end. This time, we didn't. I assumed they stopped offering it, but based on other recent reviews, they just didn't give us one. I'm not coming back until AYCE is back and the bug problem is actually fixed.

This was a very spacious hot pot restaurant, though I would recommend having a reservation. My…read morefamily of 5 walked in at 5:30pm and got seated right away because we were so early, but the place definitely got crowded as time went on. Ordering was very straightforward. You scan a QR code and order from your phone (there is free wifi). The food was good, just another solid hot pot place. The broth was really spicy so beware! We ended the meal with complimentary black sesame ice cream which was a fun bonus!

get on waitlist popular hot pot that has ayce at 9-11…read morebetter to get the less fatty meats and mix pork with tomato broths kids ayce, so can order the noodles through them

Had lunch at DolarShop with my Mom and boyfriend this past weekend. My Mom likes this location more…read moredue to the nicer decor, bigger sized restaurant, and larger sauce bar available. I like that they offer complimentary loose leaf tea here and my boyfriend enjoys that they have a candy bar, which the Station Square station lacks. The food menu is slightly more expensive here and I find the service slightly less attentive and slower but on average, still a solid dining experience. Can't go wrong with the lunch set value meals that start from $39.99 and includes protein of choice, assorted veggies & meat platter, individual soup broth, unlimited starch (their hand pulled noodles are the best!), and access to the sauce and snack bar. Always enjoy taking the leftovers, including the soup broth, home and basically get 3 meals out of the one lunch set.

The food was incredible, their signature soup was super good and the food is pretty cheap…read more The ice cream at the end is yummy and their drinks are surprisingly delicious. One thing I recommend is to not get the seafood though as the shells do make the weight go up and lead the bowl to cost more.

Great food and hard working staff. Same great hot pot broths and fresh ingredients as usual. Tables…read moreneed to be cleared of dishes and wiped more quickly during the dinner rush tho. The waitlist is not updated until after most tables are finished, so we spent 15 minutes waiting and were well into our meal before we received a notification on the phone that a table was ready.

Very high-quality food. The service is impeccable. It's such a great experience. So happy I found…read morethis place. I've been three times this month. Staff is super nice and friendly. And the place is very clean and elegant.

Food freshness Cleanliness…read more Great service A lot of options on food selection Great location

We've discovered an authentic Chengdu-style hot pot where everything is on skewers -- meat,…read moreveggies, you name it! It was our first time trying Chengdu hotpot 成都火鍋（ (aka Sichuan hotpot 四川火鍋), and we did some homework beforehand. Chengdu hotpot stands out for its aromatic, complex flavours and less oily broth than the Chongqing style. Yuan's Hot Pot 袁记串串香 nailed it! We ordered COMBO A ($83.99), meant for two, but honestly, it feels like a feast for three. What's in COMBO A? ~ 50+ skewers packed with meat and veggies ~ Dual broth: House Special Spicy ~ Soup Base & Pork Bone Soup Base ~ Sweet potato vermicelli ~ 2x House Special Dipping Sauces The spicy broth was bold and flavorful without being overwhelming, and the variety of skewers kept things exciting. Their signature dipping sauce with Yuan's Hot Pot Sesame Oil is a game-changer -- so fragrant and not greasy. Yuan's Hot Pot 袁记串串香 brings the bold, authentic flavours of Chengdu straight to Richmond. We've fallen in love with Chengdu-style hotpot and can't wait to return to try more! Highly recommend! Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $50-$60 for two Presentation: 2/3 Parking: 4/5 Finding parking during meal hours is challenging despite a sizable parkade. Tips: * Must-Try Dipping Sauce: Pair their signature Yuan's Hot Pot Sesame Oil (in cute single-serve cans) with the House Special Dipping Sauce. It's flavorful, not greasy, and you can add as much as you like! * Customizable Spice: Their House Special Spicy Soup Base, imported straight from Chengdu, is adjustable! Use as much as you want and take the leftover package home for your next hotpot night. * BOGO Alert: Visit on the 17th of any month for their Buy One, Get One deal--perfect for sharing with friends or family! * Discount Deal: Share a review on Google and score $3.99 off a limited-selected dish. Would I Return: Yes ‍

Yuan's Hot Pot is located in the Aberdeen Mall so plenty of free parking which is always a plus…read more It is clean with high ceilings and pretty good ventilation which is needed as...we are doing hot pot. We went with 1/2 soup base and 1/2 extra spicy. And the extra spicy is definitely spicy...no need to add any dipping sauces with that base. Ordered a variety of proteins and vegetables. I liked that most of the items were on skewers which made getting it out of the base much easier. I did find the beef overly salted. And I really enjoyed the corn on the cob. Service was great and definitely needed a shower and a change of clothes after dinner. They were having a buy one get one free anniversary promotion. You can return and have the same items ordered for free on your next visit. It is a pretty good promotion. It was a positive food experience.

If you're looking for cheap hotpot ayce, happy lamb is the place. They have an 18.95 deal that…read moreincludes only the meat, but where else can you find a deal like that now a days??? As usual with terms and conditions, you do have to pay separately for the broth and anything else, but you'd still be coming ahead. Around $40 per person tips in.

My family loves coming here for lunch. You get a variety of meat, vegetables and sides. You can…read morealso create your own dip, which makes the experience even better. I love the individual pot setup, which allows every diner to get what they want. There's a variety of meat to choose from. You don't need to be an expert to cook your food. Everything comes out great and is rarely overcooked. To avoid overcooking your veggies and meat, just put one serving of the ingredients for each round. Once it boils, you're ready to go!

The meat options are nice. I really wish they had fresh rice. We been at one other of their chains…read moreand they all had either overcooked, very old, or cold rice. Service is great and the atmosphere is nice.

New and improved menu. They've added freshly grilled BBQ beef and chicken seasoned with cumin to…read morethe regular AYCE menu. Very tasty. Service is always good. Sometimes things take a bit longer but all good. The only thing I question is why some of the hot pot items like beef balls and tofu are served at the sauce counter. It opens up to cross contamination. That's said, they do have some good cooked food in warmers, last night was braised beef.

Richmond has some very good restaurants for hotpot. Garden City Hotpot has been operating for…read morequite some time in Richmond has had earn my excellence reputation. People who hasn't try their dimsum for lunch should give a try. Their lunch dimsum menu has a variety selection and definitely worth a try to many food lovers.

Fresh beef on Thursday or join their group chat for diff time…read more Tried the salty egg congee base Geoduck good

Really good hot pot inside of a mall. First time to Vancouver so wasn't sure what to expect but…read moredef didn't disappoint! Everything was really clean and fresh and the service was exceptional. I love the little diy dessert bar!! AYCE $52. Go hungry, there's a variety of items to choose from!

Second time visiting the Aberdeen location - wasn't very…read morebusy on Wednesday afternoon, so got seated instantly. Place was clean, however rest rooms could use some attention, the floor was sticky and the handles as well. Note, you do not get a tablet at this location, so you will scan a QR code and order a few items through the waiter/waitress like the meats, the rest are available on the cold bars. A pretty decent spread, however the hot food goods were pretty lackluster. The tarts were kind of underbaked - and the pastry was somewhat doughy. Meats and vegetables were fresh and up to standard, and I quite like the fish here! I'm not sure if anyone else experiences this here, but I find the stove quality is not good - even at max P5 , it takes several minutes to get your pot to boil, I've only noticed the lower power at this location. Will likely re-visit one day when in the area -