The Short Version: This review is exclusively for their…read moremochi which I got as takeout, lol. It was pretty good. Note it's Chinese-style mochi and not Japanese-style mochi. The Long Version: I love mochi. Like it's one of my favourite desserts. So when I saw that Fondue Haidilao had an UberEats deal for BOGO (buy one get one free) mochi, I had to check it out. Especially since our hotel was just around the corner. My husband does not enjoy hotpot and I'm uncertain how I feel about takeout hotpot anyway, so I just got the mochi, lol. It was $3.95 for 2 orders (since it was BOGO). Each order contains 3 pieces, so I got 6 pieces. They are small but still very reasonable for the price, especially BOGO. I ordered on the app and picked up. Pick-up was quick and smooth. Staff were courteous. The mochi were soft and chewy. They had finely grated coconut on the outside and custard on the inside. The custard was unfortunately not creamy but rather it had a more starchy consistency, a bit different from what I was expecting, but it was still ok. Note that since Haidilao is a Chinese chain, the mochi is Chinese-style not Japanese-style. I would love to try the hotpot at Haidilao one day. Maybe when my mom and I return for another mother-daughter trip to Montreal since the hubster does not like hotpot. Street parking only. Review #69 (2025)

Our server lily was the best! Very attentive and quick and helpful. My first time going to this…read moreplace and I was so impressed. Their menu is so diverse, the portions big, everything is flavourful and filling, they pay attention to all the details. From the moment you step in to the end of your meal, it's an experience. They give you an apron so you don't stain your clothes, they provide plenty of napkins and utensils, they pass by multiple times to clear your table and dirty dishes, they give you a hair tie so your hair doesn't get in your food. It's a fun time! There's music, or a noodle pull guy, or sometimes a dancer! They've really got it all. Make sure to réservé because this place is in high demand and it is impossible to get a table last minute if you are a big group. I got the sukiyaki soup base which is soy and onions. It was really good! Bot spicy at all and paired well with the lamb, beef, and pork we ordered. Also got some corn and it was so juicy and sweet! You can still order noodles and not pay the extra for the employee to pull them in front of you, they are still fresh and taste delicious. I don't find it too expensive considering I ate almost as if it was an all you can eat and the price was the same but you're getting better service and quality of food.

We've been here a few times and have enjoyed the hot pot experience. If it's your birthday you can…read moreeat for free if you come with at least 4 people. You do need to pay for the soup separately. Overall the price is affordable for the food you get. Service can be slow, I think there was initially only one person when we were there and then a second person came to help out.

This all you can eat buffet is amazing! Their meat is super fresh and the options that they have…read moreare really great. They have limited seatings so i recommend going there after lunch when it is less crowded because iI have seen huge lines form. The inside is pretty modern I would say because of the built in stoves in the tables and the marble floors and table tops.

Visited today visit our friends. I know this hotpot came from Scarborough…read more The taste is very good. They have multiple pot and flavour to combine with. Longer the pot brews, spicier it can be. For the price, it's average. $40 per person. Some ingredients you have to pay to have. They have free soup on the counter.

Hotpot Nine (Lao Jiu Men in Chinese) is replacing a Chinese restaurant that was previously there…read more This place is still in its soft opening, and so was offering 15% off. They are still figuring a few things out. For instance the vestiaire is not available for customers just yet (only staff), but it might be in the future (which would be amazing to avoid coats smelling like hot pot for the next 3 days). The place it not that big, but they managed to arrange quite a few tables in there. And it's already popular! It was pretty much full on both nights I was there. There are large and small pots. Large pots are shared between diners of a given table, as it is usually the case in China. Small pots (individual pots) give more freedom as to which base soup you want, although large pots allow a maximum of 3 different soups! The induction cookers were powerful, and the simple electronic pads at each table enabled to easily control boiling. There's quite a few base soups available. So far I tried the "traditional spicy soupe", "health mushroom soupe", "original bone soupe" and "nourishing health chicken soupe" (the English names might be a bit puzzling, but they were all tasty). The heat level of the spicy soup was also quite satisfying for us Sichuanese. It is all you can eat, at about 25$ per person. The base soup costs extra, and so do drinks and some select items (e.g. duck blood, beef tongue, etc.). The choice of food items if not the most diverse, but covers most essentials. The main attraction remains meat, in this case AA+ beef and lamb. The mashed shrimp (pureed shrimp that boils into a shimp meatball) was also very popular. Soups and food came fairly fast, and was very nicely displayed. Some items were forgotten on both of my visits, but it didn't affect the overall experience. There's two self-serve stations, one for ready to eats (spring rolls, fried fish (?), oranges, fried buns, etc.) and one for sauces. The sauce station had everything I needed, but was quite messy and in need of replenishing. I also wished the oil would be sesame oil instead of vegetable (?) oil. Ladles and strainers can be found on the shelf under the sauce station. Overall, the taste was excellent, and there was a lot of efforts and good attitude from the staff. The place was still a bit messy and chaotic, and the air was a bit stuffy, given all the steam that is produced. But then again, it's arguably part of an old school hot pot experience!

This Japanese shabu-shabu restaurant is in the heart of Montreal's Chinatown. I'm not sure why it…read morewasn't busier on a Friday evening, but all the better for us, as we had a leisurely meal here. It's easy to miss, as it's not at street level, it's up a flight of stairs. The servers were very friendly and attentive, and the food was super fresh and great fun to eat, since you cook it yourself by dipping it in a bowl of simmering broth heated over an individual induction burner. Our meal consisted of plates of thinly sliced meats--beef, pork, and lamb, along with an array of vegetables and noodles, dipping sauces and condiments, all washed down with cold Japanese beer. The prix fixe meal included a dessert of macha ice cream and mochi with honey sauce, a great way to end the meal.

I visited Kagayaki a couple years ago when visiting Montreal's Chinatown and was quite pleasantly…read moresurprised, so it was a scheduled stop for my recent visit back. We arrived early, but without a reservation. The staff was able to fit us in but you should definitely have a reservation if you plan to eat dinner here as they fill up quickly. I had the spicy hot pot with beef, and it was everything I remembered. My wife was less impressed with her more "plain" broth, but I could see where some people would prefer it. We were in and out in about an hour, which is lightning fast for a hot pot restaurant. You're most likely looking to spend at least $50 CAD per person with food and a drink, but it is well worth it in my opinion. I'll be back next time I'm in the area.

Great price with a great selection of food you can help yourself to. They keep their food in a…read morerefrigerated shelf and you can grab whatever you want. There's a good variety of seafood, vegetables, and other assorted hot pot ingredients. If you want meat, you'll have to ask the waiter/waitress but it's no problem and is included in your all you can eat meal. They have juice (from powder I believe) and a small selection of desserts as well. Overall the best price and quality for all you can eat hot pot in Montreal in my opinion! Just a little inconvenient in terms of location, but it's worth the trek out!

One of those reviews you wish you could keep to yourself. Mongolian hotpot has landed north of…read moreMontreal! Don't be fooled by the location the decore is much nicer inside. A dozen tables makes the main dining area with some larger to accomodate 8-12 patrons and private room in the back. This is the classic hotpot with individual cooktops and 2 refrigerated counters to indulge from. The all-you-can-eat is $20 with good condiments, meat, fish and veggies to choose from. On any given day the soup base may vary but expect regular, spicy, satay and tom yum on hand. Bring an appetite or two.

Had an early dinner here with a friend. We both ordered a malatang, which turned out to be really…read moregood. We also ordered an order of Takoyaki, which I highly recommend NOT to order. It does not come with the Takoyaki sauce nor bonito flakes, and it does not taste good. We didn't like it. The table with all the sauces and add-ons was not fully prepared. There were a few sauces with only an empty bowl...

I was so excited to see Malatang while walking in the streets of Montreal's Chinatown. They had a…read morebuffet style where you pick your toppings and choose the kind of Mala Tang you want and the cost is determined by the weight + the type of Mala Tang style you go with. I went with the Dry Mala Tang hotpot and it was great! You can also choose the level of spiciness. They also have a sauce bar too where you can choose different condiments that you can eat with your mala-tang.

Unexpected bliss finding the express. Tucked away in a building off the beaten path any tourist…read moremight find, I was lucky enough to catch them right before the end of their day. I got the noodle soup and it was the bomb. I immediately thought of places I've had in NYC that had just as much flavor from the broth and the noodles were amazing. If you are visiting Montreal and find this place is open, be happy to spend less and get more out of Fondue. Just amazing.

This fast food stand inside the Le Faubourg shopping center has gotten great reviews, so I decided…read moreto give it a try. Their ordering system still feels very Pandemic like...where there's a plastic separation between the customer and the staff behind the counter. The guy taking the order spoke very little English and my French was kind of lazy that day, so the ordering was a bit of a challenge. He was not the most customer friendly person at all...... I ordered a pork noodle soup bowl, which was huge....it came with all kinds of fresh herbs and spices. They charge you CDN$2 as a deposit for the plastic bowl and spoon, which are given back once you return them. Overall a decen soup bowl, nothing extraordinary.

By far the best fondue I've been near Montreal! I love the…read moresauce selection. The broth is tasty, I like the mushroom broth. The service is good, the waitresses are mindful and works hard but they can be overwhelmed or understaffed sometimes and you may need to be patient ! Order in bulk so you won't need to keep waiting on your orders! Enough for the table of course :) I recommend this hot pot resto to all my friends!

Delicious hot pot in the center of Brossard. It's all you can with a variety of fresh ingredients…read more They also have all you can eat konjack! There are 9 different broths to choose from and you can mix them. Although the broth is extra charge, you don't need to take 1 pot per person which is great. We we were 3 and got 2 pots with 4 different flavors. The service is fast and the waitress was friendly and very helpful when explaining how it works. You can also get their membership card to get the membership price. Althought it isn't cheap, it's delicious and definitely worth it.

Came back here and it got pretty bad. They don't wash their veggies and we found some extra…read more"proteins" on them (bugs). Several items we ordered never came even if we ordered them twice. Guess they don't bother telling you they don't have them anymore. The portions are weird. You can write 1 or 4 portions of the same item and they seem to give you the same amount every round. The service also got bad. They never bothered to refill our water unless we ask for it. The broth and the meat are still pretty decent.

New hot pot place in downtown montreal, they have another location in Brossard…read more This place gives you personal pots and allows you to choose 1-2 broths in your pot. They all come with a separate fee so be prepared to add another ~$5 to your bill because of this. The broths are flavourful and not too salty. The seating is comfortable and they have a cute little sauce bar. Service was fast. A strong point that makes this joint stand out is the expansive variety of hot pot items you can order. There are SO many things that don't even have a common term in English, which is impressive! Unfortunately, they don't pay enough attention to washing their veggies, and we got some veggies covered with little bug eggs. Their handmade fish pastes and balls were delicious though. The menu is separated into categories, where some items are limited to one order per person. They also have a membership option for different periods of time. It's kind of extra to be honest, you'll need to go there quite a bit to get your moneys worth. With the membership, you get some exclusive items like chicken wings? it's quite bizarre. Anyways, this hotpot is quite promising but it was about $40 per person. Too expensive even if you've got a huge appetite.