Wow.... Never have known of a hot pot place like this besides in Taipei. Remember when those…read morefill-your-own-bowl-pay-by-weight yogurt places popped up? This is basically the hot pot version of that. Its VERY EASY to grab too many fixings and end up paying for it! It's not a bad thing, just be careful! The walls are stocked with gorgeous, fresh soup ingredients from wall to wall. The restaurant is brightly lit and really invites you to stuff your bowl with all these fresh ingredients. This was the perfect place post-Ironman triathlon for my bf to really fill up! He ended up grabbing so many ingredients that the server had to bring his soup to him in TWO BOWLS. I too was overzealous and was only able to finish half of my hot pot. The endless amount of veggies, mushrooms and plant-forward protiens available made it all too easy to pick too many ingredients. Everything cooked up fresh and delicious and the soup was savory and comforting. We absolutely enjoyed our visit and hope to come back again in the future!

I am a big fan of Big Way (pardon the pun!) as they have a wide range of ingredients but I find it…read moreto be inconsistent at times. I always opt for the tomato broth but found it can be very salty one visit and very bland the next. Service is decent, but I do feel rushed sometimes when servers ask if they can take my bowl when I'm still eating. I do love the free tea during happy hour and ice cream at the end.

We wanted Korean for our last night in Vancouver, and Kosoo was exactly what we needed. You walk up…read morethe steps where your greeted and sat quickly, love the vibe, with a mix of older and younger out dining. There's water sitting at the table for you. The appetizer was the corn salad, fresh diced cucumber made this a hit. The miso soup was loaded with mushrooms which was great, and the broth was delicious. LA Galbi was very well made, tender with some chew, and the charred onions made this dish special, but the Kimchi fried rice was on another level delicious, rice cooked perfectly and mixed with the kimchi made every bite a complete joy. When you see on the menu the entree comes with two bowls of rice that means it's big enough for two. Enjoy, we definitely did. Top 5 Korean cuisine.

The cold noodles here are really good. It's the light, savoury style I prefer, not the…read moresweet-and-sour kind. The doenjang jjigae (Korean soybean paste stew) comes in a generous portion. Ingredients including tofu and meat inside are fresh and flavourful. Portions overall are quite large. The only downside is there are only three complimentary side dishes before the meal. Dishes like the potato ones taste overly sweet, and feel like they weren't prepared with much care. The service is friendly, and the location is decent. However, the restaurant looks a little dated. I'd suggest some renovations or a deeper clean. Overall it's still a good spot. We visited seven months ago, and this is our second time dining here.

The entire experience was amazing starting with our server Luna and her team. The food was…read morefantastic because there are so many sauces options to create your own delicious meal to ones personal tastes. We got to see a magical dancer change faces in a mysterious and delightful way amusing all from toddlers to seniors like me. Of course, birthdays are always celebrated in a special way. Now I can't wait to go to Haidilao near my home in L.A.

Food 6/10 Service 5/10…read moreAmbiance 8/10 Ok so we finally checked out this restaurant after walking past it multiple times in the last 4 years. There was a $19.99 AYCE lunch special so we thought this is the best way to try it. The service was only ok.... The waitress we had seemed distracted and did not honour any of the special hacks we tried.... Also they seemed disappointed we were only interested in the AYCE basic which didn't include the sauce bar. We were disappointed as well that no sauces came at all with this special.... I am like hold up....sauces is the best part of hot pot. Anyways we asked just for soy sauce and they said there was a charge for that as well... at this point I am ready to get up and leave... seriously???? No sauce bar and charge for soy sauce???? WTF? The food is fresh, delicious and generous portions but everything else was disappointing and lacking here. I knew there was a reason we held back trying this place. Maybe their regular menu is different but I don't recommend their AYCE $19.99 special.... Doesn't come with any sauces and the charge of soy sauce says alot to me about their service mentality.... Never stepping into another Haidilao again.

It was a group of 7 and we were really craving hot pot on a Saturday evening and Liuyishou had a…read moretable available with no wait time. The restaurant is pretty big and they have some big tables but all the tables had only one pot hot pot which makes it hard for people to eat. I wish they had multiple pots for bigger tables so that it was inconvenient. Other than that, their service was pretty good and they also had a really good AYCE deal for $39/pp! We got their two flavour soup base - spicy beef and tomato soup base. Their meats and veggies were all fresh! They had a massive self-serve bar with sauces, tofu, fried chicken (which was delicious), noodles, bean curd, and other items. It was a good selection! You also get dessert in the AYCE menu with two options - vanilla ice cream and coffee pudding. I got their coffee pudding which was not bad, but it tasted AMAZING when mixed with the vanilla ice cream so I would definitely recommend that.

This was hands down the worst dining experience I've ever had. Not only is the food overpriced, but…read morethe service is aggressively hostile. ​The highlight of the night was a staff member slamming meat onto our table and condescendingly saying, "Wanna bet you ordered this?" I calmly told her with a smile that we didn't, as we are all allergic to chicken. Instead of an apology, she stomped away and slammed the receipt in my face. After reviewing it and realizing she was wrong, she simply blamed her coworker and didn't offer a single word of apology for her behavior. ​Beyond the attitude, the food quality is a bait-and-switch. The first batch of meat was okay, but every round after that was inedible, greasy fat. They take forever to serve you because they are too busy fighting with customers. Save your money and your sanity--stay away from this place.

Even though this is across the street from me, I had put off trying it just because I'm not a huge…read morenoodle fan, and there are so many great noodle places on Robson anyway. Finally, some fall weather arrived, and it was time for some soup. I'm glad we tried it. I think of all the hot pot places I've been to, it is my favorite. For starters, it's really nicely decorated inside, so you feel like you're having a real dining experience, not like part of a factory, as in Danbo Ramen. Also, I love the ability to pick from all the ingredients, and they have a really nice selection here with two kinds of scallops and lots of other seafood and, of course, wonderfully fresh vegetables. And yes, there are many types of noodles you can add to your bowl, but I skipped those for the most part. If you use a little restraint, pricing is extremely reasonable since the broth is essentially free, and there are a lot of tasty broths to choose from. The kimchi one had lots of flavor, but it was pretty spicy. I tried their signature broth, medium spicy, and it had plenty of spice as well. There's also a lot more than just hot pot here. We'll need to go back and try some of their fried items and side dishes, and they have an interesting sauce bar for dipping. Plus, there are things pretty far afield from standard hot pot places, such as fettuccine alfredo. Hot pot was offered with two complimentary drinks: iced tea and a peach lemonade. I was surprised that the peach lemonade was not overly sweet. I really liked it. I would definitely have that again. The tea had a bit too much sugar for my taste. It's hard to beat this pricing. Lunch for two, including drinks and dessert, came to $21. The service is good, too, for a self-service place. One server was basically taking care of the cash register, to-go orders, and all the tables, and promptly brought us our complimentary ice cream. When we finished, it was great for putting out the fire.

One of my favorite hot pot concepts where you grab what you want and pay by weight…read more Pros - fresh ingredients and very clean environment. Good selection or meats, seafood, veggies, and noodles. They offer a free matcha ice cream to go with your meal. Cons - smaller place so it can get crowded during lunch rush My go-to hotpot place when grabbing a quick meal in Vancouver

Everything we ordered was delicious and I don't think you can go wrong with anything from their…read moremenu. The black cod practically melted in your mouth and was not too salty. The snow crab and ikura was pretty saucy so if you don't want to let that go to waste or a side of rice with your order. We orderes the hot stone dishes for fun since everyone seemed to enjoy it. It was fun to try at least once and the meat was good quality. We came here on a random afternoon in the middle of the week so there was practically no wait, but there was still a crowd. Very cute interior, lots of things to look at. Service was prompt and they gave us the recommendation to order a side of rice.

Great food and great service in rustic space (lots of dark wood) with a mini "bamboo forest" in…read morethe middle! Here's my breakdown... Deep Fried Fresh Corn: 3/5 Tomato Kimchi: 3/5 Crispy Chicken Karaage: 5/5 Yellowtail Sashimi: 5/5 Truffle Carbonara Udon: 5/5 Black Sesame Panna Cotta: 4/4 Would love to come back a try some more of the creative and tasty-sounding dishes on the menu!

Guu with Garlic has become one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. It's an energetic…read moreizakaya with a fun atmosphere without feeling over the top. One of the best parts is the ever-changing menu of daily specials alongside the regular menu, so there's always something new to try while still coming back to your favorites. This visit we ordered the shrimp garlic fried rice, Agedashi Nasu, Grilled Squid with Garlic Mayo, and an assortment of sashimi. The shrimp garlic fried rice is an absolute must every time. It's packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and somehow manages to be comforting without feeling too heavy. It is a large dish and can easily be shared by 3-4, depending on what else you order. We also love the Agedashi Nasu here with melt-in-your-mouth eggplant wrapped in a light, delicate coating that soaks up the savory broth. Service is always quick and organized, even when the restaurant is busy. Dishes arrive as they're ready, making it easy to share everything around the table, which is exactly how an izakaya experience should feel. If it's your first visit, don't skip the shrimp garlic fried rice, and make sure to check out the daily specials before ordering. They often feature seasonal dishes that aren't available on the regular menu and are well worth trying.

Great ambiance for a night out with friends for drinks and small bites. I like ordering a few…read morethings for the table to share so we can try more of the items. It really depends on how many people you come with though because the dishes are on the smaller side so you might need to make 2 orders of a dish for sharing. Okonomiyaki, gyoza, sukiyaki and udon are usually my go-tos for sharing.

Food is great but the prices are way too high. $20 for spam and $18 for a plate of vege? I…read moresuggest they make the dishes a bit smaller and lower th prices so the restaurant can be full of people like I remembered it years ago!

I love that this place opens late until 2am! The space is spacious, neat and the servers are very…read morequick and attentive. Because I went with a friend at 12am, I didn't get hotpot but instead got a wonton noodle soup and minced pork salty egg with watercrest congee. I thought the wonton soup was ok. The portion size in regard to the price is good. The wontons instead are large, flavourful and full of shrimp but I thought the soup base could have a bit more flavour. The congee was good too with regular egg and century egg. There was strong watercrest flavour too. We got the half size and it was still a large portion. Definitely would have to come back to try their hot pot next time.

Big Way has something for everyone. Inside, the space is a little small. The area between grabbing…read moreyour items to the tables is pretty tight so it can affect your meal if you want your space. Although there's usually a line, the turnover is relatively quick. After checking in, staff gives you a breakdown of what's next. You grab whatever you want and it's all by weight - they have various meats, veggies, and seafood options you can add. What I like is that there's a bigger selection than other malatang spots. After selecting what items you want, you then select the broth that you want your items cooked in - they can be in broth or done dry. I really liked the dry spicy tomato dry pot. It wasn't super spicy and full of flavor especially because it was a dry pot. At the end of the meal, there's also free ice cream cones!

Best lunch deal in town! Build-a-hot pot concept is really like a Chinese style bowl of ramen…read morecustomized to your taste and desire. With a generous portion of beef slices, bouncy fish balls, seafood and veggies, my bowl weighed in at $18. Free mango beverage and ice cream too. Service was excellent - they even gave my sister a piece of cake for her birthday!

Very good vegetarian option the spicy noodles. My wife is a pickaterian and still likes it. We…read morehit the 12-2 lunch special which was reasonable, fast and spicy- I had the Dan Dan noodles with wontons . (Recommended) I did receive a dessert for posting this but would have anyway as it's very close to Stanley park where we rented bikes from Freedom Bike Rentals which had the best service and flexibility. Maurious from Brazil was fun and helpful. Bikes from $9! With helmet and lick

This place doesn't seem very busy, but parking is a little tough to find…read more Waitress took our orders and food came out quick. We were the only table on a Sunday so it's extreme quiet. I like the decoration. They have booths you can sit in. Dan Dan noodle is overly oily and not enough numb when you eat it. The dumplings take good as well. The spicy cucumber is good. We made Dan Dan into a meal with come with a drink which is soda. If lemon is add it will cost $1 more for 2 slices of lemon. I was hoping for more of a wow factor. I don't think I would get out of my way to visit again.