Walked in on an early evening on a weekday and there was plenty of seating. Cute spot but posters…read moreand menu on the wall could look a little better. I love that they have a sauce station, a sauce station is a must for hotpot in my opinion. You order your food using the QR code on the table. They have an awesome summer light hotpot deal for $9.99 so I got that along with spicy chicken gizzard. I chose the tomato broth with thick noodles, chicken shawarma meat and watercress. Broth was so rich and flavourful I didn't really need sauce but still nice to have. This bowl was so filling and I also really enjoyed how they made the chicken gizzard, it was spicy and so flavourful and I love the fresh herbs in it which gave it a refreshing flavour. Make sure to let them know if you have a peanut allergy since it was topped with crushed peanuts. Some freebie hacks to save you some money! Say these lines to the server to redeem them. "Yummy yummy magic ice cream" = free mini ice cream cup "Potato king kills potato slices" = 1 crazy potato skewer To finish off you have to get the viral ice cream parfait, it was such a great way to end the meal and cool you down. Their soft serve was oolong flavour with tea jellies, rice puffs and mochi skewers. I don't know how the mochi skewers didn't get hard from being in the cold ice cream so that was a nice surprise. It was chewy and fun to eat. I love that it was the perfect sweetness since I'm not a huge sweets person. This location is not stroller friendly as there's a set of stairs to go up. I definitely will be back to get their summer light hotpot dish

Food: We came here because they were offering a $9.99 Summer Light single hot pot, which felt like…read morea really good deal for an individual hot pot. We tried both the roasted chili & fermented black bean and Sichuan spicy soup bases, and I liked that they actually had different flavour profiles rather than just tasting like different levels of spice. We also ordered the pork wontons and spicy crispy tofu. The crispy tofu was one of my favourites because it added a nice crunch in between bites of hot pot. For dessert, we tried the banana mystery parfait and camellia oolong parfait. I especially liked the oolong parfait since it's not a flavour you see on dessert menus very often. I also really liked the individual hot pot format. Sometimes I want hot pot without committing to a full AYCE meal, so this was a nice option, especially for the price. Service: The staff were really helpful, especially because we weren't sure what to order at first. They took the time to explain the $9.99 deal and helped us figure out how everything worked. Our food also came out pretty quickly, which was nice. Ambiance: It's a fairly small spot and it was already busy when we went, even though it was a weekday. I'd probably recommend going a little earlier if you want to avoid waiting or have an easier time getting a table. Overall, we had a good experience and I'd come back, especially when I'm craving hot pot but don't feel like doing a full AYCE meal.

Really like coming to flaming kitchen. The food is an interesting mix of cuisines and always comes…read morefresh and hot and fast to the table. They have a very good daily special. The Friday for pork katsu with thousand island dressing is tasty and great value. The tteokkbokki in a creamy sauce is also very good coming in a sizzling pan as well. Would highly recommend.

Flaming Kitchen is a personal favourite of mine. The food is always good and reasonably priced…read more This a very casual restaurant with good seating. The service is always good, with attentive servers and hosts. They have a fairly extensive menu with a variety of food. From salads, to noodles, to rice, to various snacks, drinks and desserts, they'll have something for everyone. We got the black curry cutlet and the black curry cheesy beef. Both were delicious and a good portion size. The cutlet was crispy and beef was nicely cheesy. Both come out on sizzling plates and very hot, so be sure to wait to take the first bite, as tempting as it may be! The restaurant does fill up fast during peak hours so be prepared to wait in those time. However, I've noticed most people eat and leave so I don't think it'd take long to get a table, unless it's super busy. Overall a good spot for reasonably priced and yummy food, for a casual day out! :)

The no.1 hot pot brand in China, deserves to try. There are huge amount of free froots and snacks…read moreand the services is amazing

Had the pleasure of speaking with the manager, who kindly invited me back for dinner after my…read moreprevious experience. I really appreciated the effort they made to reach out, invite me back and try to make things right. During this visit, the service was much better and the staff were very accommodating and attentive throughout the meal. Food was delicious as always. I tried the laksa broth for the first time and it instantly became one of my favourites super rich, flavourful and comforting without being too heavy. Everything we ordered was tasty, which reminded me why I've always enjoyed Haidilao so much in the first place

I came here with my niece, my mom, and my sister. It was my nieces birthday so we wanted to bring…read moreher here since she's never been to haidilao. Let's just say she's now a fan. My mom really loved the noodle performance as well - dinner and shows are always lovely. Service was quite good and it's a nice place for birthdays. As for ambiance it's just a regular old Chinese hot pot place. Pretty utilitarian and basic. Seats, sauce and dessert buffet area... we always come back.

The service was top-notch; the server and hostess were so attentive. I rarely go to AYCE since I…read morecan't eat that much, so I was happy that Haidilao has a lunch set option for under $20. Have all the veggies and noodles you want with a choice of 1 protein and 1 soup base. They even offer to peel and dehead the shrimp for you. Since it was my birthday, I received a festive table setup and a Marbled Beef Cake.

Service was good and the staff were friendly and attentive. I feel like there are not as many food…read morechoices as before but overall still a good place to go for a special occasion or a celebration.

Y'all not even exaggerating when I say this but Daimaru 100% lives up to the hype. Took forever for…read moreme to finally try this spot and I wish I had tried it sooner-- everything from the broths, meat/produce selection, sauce bar, service, and atmosphere really impressed my friend & I. All of their meats were fresh, well tempered (not stale/straight out of the freezer). Condiment bar was self serve and had a wide selection to customize your sauce. Their veggies were also very fresh & the appetizers such as wings & the squid ink dumpling were AMAZING. Soft drinks are also included in the Premium AYCE price at $45/pp after tax. All of their waitstaff we interacted with were kind, patient, attentive, and helpful. Their seating layout is also notable-- each individual table was enclosed, it gave a more cozy/private feel rather than loud & overstimulating despite dining during peak hour. If I could critique even just one thing, it'd be the dessert options, almond pudding and ice jelly were a bit disappointing to end the meal with cuz they weren't great in our opinion, but not problematic enough for me to dock a star. Next time I'm craving hotpot, Daimaru will absolutely be at the top of my choice list moving forward!

Matsutei Sukiyaki offers comforting Japanese hot pit in a warm and cozy atmosphere. They offer both…read moreAYCE hot pot and à la carte. There's also AYCE drink option available. You can choose between many varieties of fresh ingredients: noodles and rice, vegetables, seafood, meat and broths. The sauce station makes crafting your own sauce easy and enjoyable. We visited for a weekday dinner and ordered the "Premium Set AYCE" and enjoyed the delicious hot pot and the vibes. For dessert, you can order soft serve ice cream and "Hanami Dango". The staff are friendly and guide you through the experience. The service is fast and efficient.

Came here for the first time. My partner tried a different location and kept telling me about it…read more Decided to come here today. We got there around 5ish. The place itself was pretty empty. They had a large seating area. Only 2 tables plus us. The food came fairly quickly. They have a sauce bar and with some fruits there. I found the menu to be pretty small. A lot of it were like filler food. Like spam, different types of balls. It was mostly just beef or seafood. The beef didn't taste as tender as other places we been to before. It actually tastes quite dry. Our server also never really came around. We had to wait till someone comes around. Another weird thing that they do is add a mandatory 12% tips onto your bill. They do tell you before hand, but it felt obligated when it's forced onto the bill. Super weird

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy. I waited around 15-20 minutes for a table…read more It's a classic Korean restaurant but one thing that stood out was their generosity with side dishes. It's rare to see a Korean restaurant so encouraging of refilling side dishes. I got the seafood pancake which was the crispiest I have ever had. It was also really tasty but I later suspect they use MSG for seasoning which makes it so good. It was really big though and we had leftovers to bring home. The soup and rice was also nice but not a lot of meat. The food took some time to come out but it was busy times while we were there. The price is also a standout, it's so affordable compared to other places. I highly recommend this place and will go back!

This restaurant has amazing Korean food and service! With a very cozy environment and kind staff,…read moremy entire experience here was great. The staff helped us through the menu and gave us recommendations, and was so kind and fun to chat with! I had gotten the chicken katsu and my friend the beef tartar bibimbap. Both came with amazing portions and we had food to spare. The katsu was perfectly crispy, and the house made sauce was perfectly seasoned and amazing! It also came with apples and salad on the side which was a perfect pallet cleanser. The bibimbap had a great variety of toppings and everything was seasoned well. When thoroughly mixed, everything bite had a bit of everything and it was delicious. On top of the food u get when you order, the meal also comes with 6 different sides. There was 3 different kimchi, braised potatoes and 2 others that I'm not sure what they are, but they were delicious. My favourite was the potatoes and kimchi! Overall this is an amazing place to bring those close to you for delicious korean food!

This is my go to place downtown. Tastes delicious and plenty of options to choose from. I love…read moretheir drinks too. The service is incredible. The space feels cozy and comfortable. Highly recommend!

I read that this place usually has a line so I wanted to try it out while there's no people. If…read moreyou've never been, you grab a bowl, then select ingredients then go to the cashier for your broth and drinks. The service was quite fast and got my bowl quickly. Place is very clean and the ingredients do look fresh. The broth was very good and quite flavorful. Would definitely go back again.

It's rather expensive for what it is, especially given there are so many AYCE options all over the…read morecity. There also really isn't anything which differentiates it from any of the others based on ingredients but it is different in that they cook it for you and your cost is determined based on weight. Personally, I didn't love the communal food baskets as even though everything gets cooked, using a single set of tong on raw ingredients is unsettling and seems a bit unsanitary. Also, as other diners noted, having this right in the entry way seemed an additional layer of uncertainty with food quality as people were coughing while waiting for a table and the food being right by the open door also was a bit off putting. The sauce station was also poorly stocked and similarly seemed dirty. That being said, no one got sick in our dining party but these kind of things make for a less good dining experience. Their chocolate soft serve at the end was pretty good though the black cones seemed a bit gimicky. The shining point I felt was the service. The servers were very kind and attentive. That is definitely a point to improve the experience. Probably wouldn't go again given the multitude of other options in the city but it's not bad either.

Located at plaza mcowan and finch. Free parking in the plaza. Walking in you get the bowls and…read moretongs to grab the hot pot ingredients from the wall. It's pay by weight so the more you get the more it costs. Different soup base was nice I got the bone broth. There was a few people ahead of us at lunch and it can get a bit crowded in that area. Some of the fish and chicken looked a bit questionable. Anyways you pay at the counter and lunch it comes with a drink and small ice cream at the end. You get a # and the food will be brought to you when it's ready. There is a sauce bar where you can combine sauces toppings. Soup was nice not too salty or strong. I ordered with a couple others however my hot pot came last to the point where the others were more or less done eating even though we paid the same time and I could not enjoy because it was lunch and only so much time to eat. Definitely at least 25 minutes wait while I watch everyone else get their hot pot as we all laid around the same time. Because towards after initial entering there was not another large group of people having lunch. So factor in how busy the line is and how long you will wait to receive your food. I think it is nice you can choose what you want and the amount you want to eat. However it could be slow wait to get your meal.

For me personally this is on the pricier side of regular dining out, but the food and service are…read moreworth it whenever if is in the budget to go. I have an onion and garlic intolerance (I will be sick for 2-4 days if I get any), and some restaurants are born good with handling that. The staff checked all the prepped stuff and sauces and came back with suggestions of what I could have. One of the suggestions was the sukiyaki hotpot. I enjoyed it so much I've been back twice for it, and will be going in the future. The first visit was with friends, and they all really enjoyed their food as well, so my dish isn't a lone syandout.

Love the decor and relaxed vibe of Mabu Generation's downtown location. The staff here are so…read morefriendly too. My sister and I ordered a bunch of comforting dishes, including a mini hotpot for 2 which was very satisfying. This place can get very busy at times because the food is very good and comes in generous portions. Close to the subway station, they are definitely worth a visit.