This place has huge portions and great service! They validate parking and were super quick. They even gave out free cheesecake for international women's day read more

Chengdu Memory - Beef belly and pork belly - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Here's a powerful, polished 5-star review that sounds authentic, elevated, and impactful: I came here after church not expecting anything out of the ordinary but WOW....! I couldn't have been more wrong. This place was an absolute experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, the service was top-tier.....the staff was attentive, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making sure we had a great time. The food came out quickly, but what impressed me most was that nothing felt rushed. Everything was intentional. The ambience is great too. You can tell real thought and care went into creating an environment that reflects Chinese culture in a way that feels both authentic and visually amazing. It's not just a meal, it's an atmosphere you get to be part of. And the food... honestly, it was "beautiful". Not just in taste (which was incredible), but in presentation. Everything felt like it was designed to be enjoyed with your eyes first and then absolutely delivered on flavor. It turned what I thought would be a simple meal into a memorable experience. This was one of those rare places that completely exceeds expectations when you least expect it. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different, elevated, and truly enjoyable. Easy 5 stars!! read more

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BE CAREFUL OF PARKING - I parked in the parking lot right next to Chengdu Memory and got a pass from the restaurant to display on my dash, and I unfortunately still got hit with a $112 ticket. I tried to contest the ticket, thinking maybe they just hadn't seen the pass (even though it was displayed clearly), but the private company that owns the parking lot insisted that i was parked without authorization and did not give me further details. I'm not sure if i parked in the wrong stall or something, but I was not given any information about parking in specific stalls. So if you're going to park in the lot, please confirm with the restaurant host which lot and if there are any specific instructions about where in the lot to park. Despite my challenges with the parking, i had a great experience at Chengdu Memory and would definitely come back (and street park next time). This was one of the best hotpot experiences I've had in Seattle. They have a variety of menu items to choose from, good quality meats, and great service. All for a pretty reasonable price! i highly recommend this restaurant. If you have a party of 6+ parking, you can DM them for reservations. read more

this place was soooo good. be prepared for your clothes to smell because of all the boiling soup everywhere. there are plenty of freebies to keep your hair away from your face, freshen your breath, etc... it feels very luxurious (but tbh i would rather not have that and pay cheaper lol) i really liked the beef radish soup base. the radish gave it an earthy taste which made me feel very healthy we accidentally over ordered which was a bummer because we had some leftover. i wish they gave smaller portions of some of the sides (for example, we had so many quail eggs and i could've been good with less than half that amount). other than that i would definitely come back if i ever feel like balling out! read more

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Chengdu Memory is my go-to spot when I'm craving hot pot late at night since they're open until 12am, which is pretty rare for hot pot restaurants around here. The meats and veggies are always fresh and high quality, and everything comes out quickly once you order. The servers are attentive and the service is fast, which makes the whole experience really smooth even when it's busy. I also appreciate the little details they provide for guests. They have hair ties for girls, glasses lens cloths, and even clothing spray to help get rid of the hot pot smell afterward. Those thoughtful touches really make the experience stand out. Definitely a great late night hot pot spot! read more

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Chengdu's great! The first impression I had 4-5 years ago wasn't the best due to cleanliness and service. It's changed a lot, with the sauce bar having a decent variety of sauces and appetizers that are included. And no flies this time :) We ended up getting the beef/pork spiral, 2 seafood mushroom, 1 enoki mushroom, cabbage, konjac knots and 3 rice bowls. Total was 80 for 4 people, and it was the perfect amount for us. If you're looking for a break from the AYCE options, this is a great spot for some high quality meats and soup flavors. read more

Chengdu Memory - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food poisoning. My partner has been vomiting every hour after eating here last night. We came here for Christmas dinner and was excited to finally try this spot after hearing so many reviews from friends. We ordered the beef+pork soup, meat combo and with mushrooms and veggies. They have a sauce/ snack bar that charge $2.99 per person. This included a cucumber seaweed salad, cold tripe meat, and build your own sauces. There was mishandling of the food left out here at the bar that caused my partner's food poisoning as I did not have as much and my symptoms were not as severe. I'm sad to say that after experiencing food poisoning, we will not be coming here again. Staff-- please check your cleanliness and preparation of the food before serving customers. read more

I have never enjoyed eating hotpot outside of home but this place is come back to in a heart beat. The selection of hot pot ingredients - especially the ring of meat felt so spectacular. The sauce bar had plenty to choose from and all the small little things like hair ties and bibs were so thoughtful. Do not pass up an opportunity to dine here! The ambiance felt like it could be a restaurant in chengdu!! read more

Chengdu Memory - The meat ring! MUST ORDER - such a fun experience - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Chengdu is one of my favorite hotpot places in Seattle area. If you like spicy, this is the place for you! Food: This is not an AYCE restaurant. So you pay what you order via an iPad. With that said, the quality of meat is better than AYCE. I usually order the meat ring, occasionally the Wagyu (very creamy and buttery), quail eggs and other veggies like mushrooms, fried bean curds, tofu, etc. Meat could take a while to arrive if the restaurant is busy. So I advise ordering the soup broth and meat first. They also have a sauce bar with appetizers with an additional cost. While you are waiting, there's a snack bar and some other accessories for you to prepare your hotpot experience. Service: Granted Chengdu is often busy, they did a good job getting what we need. They give you an apron to avoid soup splashing on your clothes and remove empty plates promptly. Ambiance: It's a Chinese-themed hotpot. Be prepared that you will smell like that soup broth afterwards. Parking: There's a parking lot next to the restaurant. You will need to ask the front desk staff for a parking pass and park on designated sign. read more

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Oh Chengdu my beloved!! My favorite hotpot place in Seattle to be honest, I don't know what about it but I just enjoy it so much. The ring of meat that you can order is just so practical and aesthetic! Such a good share between you and a group, good for pics and easy for everyone to grab. And a good amount for a good price I think. Everything is here, from hairties, to covers for your jackets so they don't smell like hotpot. Ahhh and refillable milk tea. One time I went, they kept topping me off. Not the last time I went though,, admittedly the last time I went the server was a little rude to us, but no big deal. We still got our food and she was busy I guess. Anyways, please come here! Good food, good vibes, fun freebies, lots of fun. read more

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Felt very overpriced. The ingredients here were of the same quality as happy lamb. At happy lamb, it's all you can eat and you have a much larger variety. The apps, sauce bar was pretty good, but not enough to redeem the whole scenario. Service is great and quick. read more

Chengdu Memory - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a wonderful memory, hope they have some restaurants somewhere else too. Food is very good, with a lot of variety and service is exceptional. It is not a quiet place but not too loud either. read more

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Grabbed some delicious hot pot with some friends before making our way to check out the dance battles. Although the restaurant was incredibly packed, the staff did their best tending to all the customers while also managing the tables in a timely matter. We ordered a ring meat platter of lamb and beef with other sides, such as vegetables and noodles. They even gave us complimentary icecream at the end of our dinner! The staff were friendly and nice, but the restaurant was just a tad bit loud and overstimulating for me with so much going on. They gave aprons and hair ties, as well as jacket covers to prevent stains. Overall I would probably come back again with friends. read more

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What a cool place! Came here during October and the food well presentation wise was absolutely amazing!!!! Everything taste good, though I do wish there was more soup options but that's just me! We got seated very quickly, though we do have to call ahead of time so that we didn't have to wait for too long and the amenities were really nice I mean there was hair ties for those with long hair and a lil spray I guess to help with you not smelling like soup lol :). But yeah definitely worth the try! read more

Chengdu Memory - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Been to numerous hot pot places in the puget sound and this was very highly rated; The food was of high quality and portions. The service was very attentive and helpful. The ambiance was definitely that china town vibe but also clean, organized, and a dash of modern. read more

Chengdu Memory - Beef and lamb with two broth split. - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my nephew's favorite hotpot place so I definitely had to go try it out. We came at a good time because we were seated right away and after that, a huge wave of people came in. We got 1/2 non spicy and 1/2 spicy and omg the spicy is SPiiiiiCcccYyy. The meat was delicious but I love the treasure bag! Everything was flavorful! Staff were attentive. read more

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Great hot pot!! SO MUCH FUN! And such great service. There are so many fun little things to do here. At the entry way, there are hair ties, clothes spray, little baggies for your phone, even NAIL POLISH to do your nails, and snacks! In the bathrooms, there's floss, mouthwash, and even lipstick!! They also cover up your jackets on the chairs so they don't get splashed. And they give you an apron too! LOVED the sauce bar. There were sooo many options from sesame sauce (my favorite), minced garlic, chili oil, vegetables and the best of the best .. fried SESAME BALLS (buchi). I am not going to lie -- the buchi was some of the best I've ever had. They kept rolling them out warm so you could tell they were fresh. They were not too sweet and filled well. AMAZING BUCHI. Now the hot pot was fantastic too. We got the pork broth and the spicy pork broth. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE SPICE. We opted for the mild and holy moly am I glad we did. I like to think I have a great spice tolerance (I can eat Samyang casually) BUT OH MY, mild was SPICY! I might recommend extra mild haha The spicy broth was good, but towards the end, everything started to get really oily. I wanted to eat more, but the oil slick on the soup really started to get heavy and made it hard to keep going If you want to have fun, ORDER THE MEAT RING! We got the meat ring with pork belly and beef belly. Both meats were amazing, but the beef belly was AMAZING. We also got fried tofu, an assortment of vegetables, and noodles. So, so good. At the end of the meal, we got ice cream. Overall, this hot pot place is so fun and delicious. I'D ABSOLUTELY COME BACK!!! read more

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Came for dinner on a Monday night and there was a small wait but we were seated within 10-15 minutes. The service here is really good they even put cover slips on all of our jackets hung on our chairs to prevent any splash or smell from getting on our outerwear. They also provided aprons for us as well. Sauce bar is extra charge. We order on an iPad and meat came out pretty quickly. The beef quality was good, and there's a lot of variety on the veggies. After our meal, they gave us three complimentary vanilla ice creams. We parked on the street but they let us know that they validate for parking in their lot. read more

Chengdu Memory - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We have been coming here for a couple years and the food is always delicious! Best time to come is before dinner time if you don't want to wait. If you come later in the evening you will likely have to wait but we never mind because we get seated pretty quick. You order your food on a tablet or by scanning the QR code on your table. Service is always quick and they are attentive to make sure your empty dishes are cleared as soon as you are finished with a dish (which helps to keep your table not too crowded). Good amount of seating inside but it can get a little snug when busy. read more

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i really wanted to try this restaurant for my first time in seattle! while you're waiting they have free gifts like hair ties and snacks which was super nice i really enjoyed the food we had, we didn't realize that the meat wheel was enough for the 4 of us so we accidentally ordered additional meat and other items but luckily we were able to take it to go while i was walking out the restaurant, i noticed how the previous meat wheels were just laying on the ground so i am not sure how sanitary it is read more

Chengdu Memory - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious hotpot bases -- we ordered medium but one of the servers asked if we tried medium before bc it is very spicy so we switched to mild. Really nice that they give you options for less numbing and less oil! The meat set comes with a lot! and the lamb doesn't have much gamey flavor at all I absolutely loved the tofu skin in the mala soup base, it went really well together. Shrimp paste is better at hai di lao but its shrimp so its going to taste good regardless. Food overall was fantastic -- quality was really great and the portions were also good too. Will definitely come back whenever I visit Seattle Service was not bad, sometimes fast and sometimes slow I loved all the little snacks they had near the sauce bar, the sesame balls were so good!!! I do wish they had a ponzu type sauce.. they provide you with a little ice cream at the end if you want! read more

Chengdu Memory - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for an early dinner on Sunday around 5PM. They have a sauce bar with some small appetizers/desserts (cucumbers, pig trotters, peanuts, orange slices, sesame balls, and some other items). We chose the pork bone broth and tomato broth, both of which were very flavorful, so you barely need any sauce! We ordered some veggies, quail eggs, tofu stripe, fish cakes, and the lamb/beef. The presentation of the lamb/beef in a ring around the broth was so cool and instagrammable! The lamb was tasty and fatty. The beef slices were disintegrating, and some pieces were drier/chewier. I enjoyed the fish cakes and the quail eggs. The tofu stripe was firm and was a little weird to me personally. Service was quite quick. So great they provide bibs to protect your clothes while feasting! read more

Chengdu Memory - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best hotpot in the Seattle area, no exaggeration. Everything here is supremely fresh, with the meat ring and fish fillet being particular standouts. Nothing falls through the cracks though, starting with rock-solid fundamentals. The sauce bar has everything you'd want, and the menu is robust. The broth sets the stage, including an unreal tomato broth that's far more vivid than any other I've had. I love their refillable lemon and milk tea options too. Service doesn't lack either. They manage wait times with a large and comfortable space, offer some free parking spots (a nice perk in the CID), serve tables expeditiously, and will even pack leftovers in sealed boxes for you. Everything about Chengdu Memory reflects a well-run restaurant designed to optimize the customer experience. 5+/5 read more

They have remodeled and it's now has a lot of seating, but the place is packed! We came on a Sunday as a party of 12 and were seated together through reservation. I appreciate the accommodation! Service was minimal but they were always around to help and clear empty plates. All the food came out pretty quick too! The broths were okay, but the spicy sure was spicy!! They have reserved parking in the lot area for customers, but it does fill up quick if they are busy! The restaurant is super busy and very hot so be sure to pack a hair tie and a shirt under your jacket so you can take it off haha. Was a great dinner, we will be back in the future! read more

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Food - What chengdu memory has that stands out and makes them special is the meat rings! Great for social media and even more fantastic for eating. You can get multiple types of meat on the rings. The meat is high quality and will melt in your mouth. The sauce bar is a decent selection albeit sometimes the food is cooled down. Service - Phenomenal service here. It's first come first serve for small parties, you can waitlist at the front. There are small goodies and snacks you can enjoy at the front as well. Servers are very attentive and very helpful in answering any questions. You can order everything from the ipad, and meat comes out quickly. Ambiance - Small tables with a warm environment. Tables have side trays for convenience. Napkin drawers are a huge bonus. read more

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Really good value here for both quality and portions. We usually get the lamb ring and a couple of veggie sides when eating with two to three people, and it is always more than enough food. The sauce bar is a great bonus since it comes with unlimited sides and snacks. The staff can be a little pushy sometimes, but it makes sense with how busy the place gets. Parking is easy too with a lot next door that they validate. My go-to if I want to treat myself but not break the bank entirely read more

Chengdu Memory - Meat ring, mushroom broth, spicy broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went on 8.17.25: I've been to Chengdu memory a number of times now, and I really enjoy it. The sauce and snack bar is great, the meats are delicious, and the service is pretty wonderful. The res bean soup was good. My friend had a gluten allergy which they were able to accommodate for. The meat rings are pretty fun, and are worth getting. Other highlights were the fresh tofu, the boneless short rib and enoki mushroom. The tomato broth was our favorite, but the pork bone was pretty good as well. The complimentary ice cream at the end is a nice bonus. read more

We got the circle meat plate with both sides beef. Although, while we were eating it felt like we could have more than just that plate for 2 people, we did end up extremely full after digesting a bit so i think that size is good for 2-3 people. The beef was good but not great quality. 3/5 We got the spicy in mild and it was the perfect amount of spice and pretty tasty. 3.5/5 Pork broth was rich and tasty too 3/5 we also got some veggies like cabbage and lettuce and enoki. Pineapple juice was ok, what you would expect basically 3/5. read more

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This place never fails to impress! I feel that it's a down to Earth hotpot with good meat quality. I always get the pork/ beef ring, and the mild spicy hotpot. This and Haidilao are probably my favorite numbing spice hotpot broths. I like the hotbar when they don't run out of the sesame balls, and the ambiance/ hotbar overall feels very Chinese. read more

The food was great! Just be attentive when you put your name down and track your place in line along with people being seated. We were 2nd in line for the yelp list and parties were coming in after us and signing into the waitlist. We were told our table was getting cleaned. 3 parties that arrived after us were seated before. Not sure if they were friends or family of the hostess but they wouldn't sign in and just talk to the hostess. Most parties weren't complete before sitting. I finally spoke up and I still had to wait additionally for a table. The food is great and is worth checking out. Just be inside and attentive to the wait or they'll keep skipping your place in line read more

I've been wanting to come here for the longest time, and I finally made it! The wait time is long, as expected, but we walked around the area, and before we knew it, it was our turn. The ambiance really takes me straight back to Asia! I love how, by the entrance, they provide all the amenities you might need: hair ties, a phone bag to protect your phone from oil splashes, clothes spray, a glasses cloth, and even some snacks to munch on while you wait. Now, the part we were most excited about: the FOOD! They have an open sauce bar where you can DIY your favorite hot pot dipping sauces for the meats and veggies. The ring of meat around the hot pot was a nice touch, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and delicious! Overall, this was an amazing experience, and I can't wait to come back for more! read more

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On a business trip to Seattle I had a craving for Hot Pot, so I convinced my colleague to join me. We researched which one was worth going to and decided on Chengdu Memory. First off, the name isn't great, but fortunately the food was stellar! We went for the Pork Bone Broth, since my colleague can't handle too much spice. We then hit up the iPad and started ordering. The menu is extensive and has a plethora of options with a wide variety of meats, seafood and veggies. The quality of the meat was high, as well as the veggies. As for seafood, we ordered the fish fillets and the sliced abalone... the latter sounded great, but probably would skip it next time. The sauce bar has an extensive selection of things to choose from, along with a poster of recommended sauce combos. They do charge $2.95 per person for the sauce bar, which is a first for me. The restaurant itself gets loud, but in a good way and the service staff is very attentive and nice. The next time I come back, I'd definitely consider returning! read more

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Good food best service the hotpot there was very high quality the taste was fantastic

This is top of my list of favorites for hotpot that is not ayce. You get the best bang for your buck and there are so many options to choose from. I love the presentation of the food and they come with big portions. Come here when you're hungry. The combo meat is more than enough for 2 people. We definitely ordered more than we could eat but they allow you to take leftovers home. I recommend the milk tea here and adding the sauce bar option. Service is quick and I like the self ordering feature. read more

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Pretty solid hot pot spot! Broths are good and food is decently priced. Came here on a Sunday night with a party of 4. This spot gets pretty busy! Highly recommend getting on the waitlist early. The front waiting area is supplied with water, snacks (popcorn), hair ties, phone case bags, etc... which is a nice touch. Upon being seated, they cover your jacket for you and they have aprons available for your use. Staff is helpful and efficient. They also ask about allergies and dietary restrictions which was nice. We found street parking. Our group got the split broth - pork bone base and mushroom base. Both were flavorful and tasty. We all added on the sauce bar for 3.5 per person. The cucumbers were tasty and sauces added nice flavor to the meats and veggies so it was well worth it for us. We got the beef meat ring, roe fishcake pouch, tofu, assorted veggies and rice. Everything tasted really good. My husband added on the lean beef at the end since he was still a little hungry but it was too lean and honestly kind of hard and chewy so I wouldn't recommend that one. To end the meal, they offered vanilla durian or chocolate soft serve. I ended up getting the chengdu ice jelly dessert and that was a really tasty way to end the meal. Overall, really enjoyed this hot pot spot! read more

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For the past few years, every time when it gets cold, I wanted hot pot so I'd ask my friends to come have hot pot with me. And then we never ended up going. This year, my new friend said yes so we got hot pot at Chengdu Memory yesterday. We arrived five minutes before opening on Saturday and there were already 6-8 people waiting in front of the entrance. Fortunately, there were plenty of seats so we were able to get seated quickly after the restaurant opened. For soup, we got Chengdu Spicy (beef oil) & tomato soup base, mild spicy. Mild spicy was just enough spice for both of us - it's not crazy spicy but it still warmed me up and made my nose runny. For contents of the soup, we ordered Chinese cabbage, sliced pork belly, beef tripe, and 0 fat grass fed beef. I wasn't so sure about the 0 fat beef slices but they were all really good! I also enjoyed the snacks that you can get at the buffet-style bar (like round shrimp chips and omg the lightly pickled cukes were my dream...) Staff were attentive and quick to help out. I am also grateful for my friend who walked me through the entire process. She has been there multiple times last year, to the point where she got tired of it and took a break from hot pot until now. read more

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I was recommended this place by multiple people, and it was conveniently open late. I came on a Thursday night and was surprised to see so many people. We ordered the Chengdu spicy beef oil and pork bone soup bases, and of course, we had to try the meat ring. For just $22.99, it has great value and a nice presentation too. There were also a wide variety of side dishes at the sauce bar. I especially enjoyed the red bean soup, spicy cucumber salad, and sesame balls. One downside was that some of the sides weren't restocked for a while. I didn't get to try the sesame balls until near the end of my meal. I also found the broth a bit salty, but otherwise, I had a positive experience and would come back again. read more

Chengdu Memory - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great experience! They have lots of snacks for waiting, plus hair ties and plastic bags for phones, which was a nice touch. The sides and sauce bar were pretty good too. We got the Chengdu Spicy (beef oil) and Pork Bone soup base, along with A Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Lettuce, Handmade Shrimp Paste, Enoki Mushrooms, Sliced Beef Belly, and Pork Belly. The soup bases were solid, and the meat quality was really nice. Loved the overall experience here! read more

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My favorite hot pot spot in Seattle. Opens pretty late (til midnight) it's always packed and there's always a wait. Free parking but you have to get the parking pass for your car and park in the designated spaces available. The server accidentally knocked over food that was in my hand and splashed it all over me and my clothes so be careful when you wear something nice to go here. They provide you an apron to protect you from splashed from the hot pot. The food is great and the meat is really good. The broth options are very good and we love the sauce bar and the snack bar that's available. There's a huge wide variety of options to make the perfect sauce to fit your taste buds. It's a nice environment to eat at as long as no one knocks food over onto you. read more

Chengdu Memory - Spicy pork bone broth, mushroom broth, and classic pork bone broth. With beef and pork around the pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a great way for a family big and small to share a fantastic hotpot! It definitely added spice to our day (life). This restaurant is very buzzy. We had the mushroom based soup and "mild" spicy (fiery) soup. With the two contrasting flavors we had pretty much every vegetable on the menu. For protein we had pork and beef slices. They went fast! A counter of sauces was readily accessible for a more flavorful meal. Service was fast and still friendly despite of how the place got so busy. Will come back again for a more fun-filled experience! read more

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