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.

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

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! :)

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

Kind staff. Server was so smiley and very helpful. Comfy booth seats and bright lights which is…read moreusually the experience at Hai di lao. I think their English was a bit limited but we made it work! The food was delicious and what I expected from a Hai di lao. They also have AYCE and meal combo promotions that I have to try! Standard sauce bar, lots of freebie snackies and mints. I loved the triangle-shaped crackers that they have available on the first floor upon entry! They also gave me a free packet of tomato soup for saying the phrase "I love your soup!" I forgot we couldn't bring liquids on flights so hopefully a hotel staff got to enjoy the abandoned tomato soup! :p

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.

After a disappointing experience at the downtown location, we decided to drive to the Scarborough…read morelocation because we were still craving Haidilao and were so glad we did. From the moment we arrived the staff were kind, welcoming and attentive. A special thank you to our server Alex, who truly made our night. He was friendly, easy to talk to and made us feel so comfortable. When one of our marbled beef orders had too much fat, he quickly offered to replace it without hesitation. He even walked us out when we were leaving which was such a thoughtful gesture that really stuck to me. Alex made us feel more like friends than customers. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. This visit completely made up for our earlier experience. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend the Scarborough location for both great food and amazing service.

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!

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!

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.

I love the fresh drinks here! The fresh fruit teas are insanely fresh and fruity, and canned on…read moresite! For the bowls themselves, the broths are so rich and delish, with a perfect cook on the noodles. This place is always packed and there's a reason for it, not only do they provide hearty perfectly cooked noodle bowls, but they do it so fast and efficiently people can be in and out, so don't let the line deter you, it moves pretty fast!

The food service was nice and organize. Kristine was at the counter helping us order in a timely…read moremanner. She was able to introduce us to a new menu. She was really good organizing the floor(mind you this was a really busy time of the day) I was really impressed on how she handled that. The food was amazing lots of variety and would definitely come back to try all the other flavour. Ambience of the place was nice and cozy. It was nice and clean. The sauce area was well stocks. I love how they maintain the cleanliness of the place. Thank you again for a nice experience. And another shout out to Kristine for helping us making sure we're taking care of while organizing the flow in the counter.

The food at this location was really good. All the workers were really nice and understanding and…read morethey helped us choose the best sauces and in general this was just a great experience. The food definitely left us full and it was just a wonderful and delicious experience. The food was fresh and delicious.

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.

We came as a group of five on a Sunday night and were seated right away at the communal high table…read more The inside has a nice ambiance, it has a moody industrial style decor with a bit of retro Taiwanese night market charm. We decided to share a bunch of dishes so we can try a bit of everything. The popcorn chicken was so delicious, perfectly crunchy and well seasoned. The BBQ sausage was very flavorful. The beef steak egg pancake was also good, though a bit oilier than expected. Our sukiyaki hotpot with udon had a nice, comforting broth and the toppings were solid. My favourite was the house-special minced pork on rice. Its a pretty simple dish but always hits the spot. The portion size is a bit smaller than if you were to compare to a traditional Chinese style restaurant. I would say this place leans more toward trendy, individual/fusion-style Taiwanese dining rather than big family style platters. In our case, with 5 people sharing mostly appetizers / smaller dishes, we ended up spending about $20 per person (tip + tax included) which is still a pretty good deal. I'd absolutely go back for the popcorn chicken and the minced-pork rice bowl again.

I really enjoyed coming to this restaurant, which is a fusion between HK cafe and Thai ; two of my…read morefavourite cuisines! We ordered the Green Curry, Pad Thai, and Thai iced tea. It was so delicious and prepared well! I liked how the green curry was very filling with lots of chicken and potato pieces. The sauce was also very flavourful. The interior is decorated well, with many HK cafe elements. Service is friendly. They also have an assortment of Chinese/Thai desserts like mango pomelo or mango sticky rice. Look forward to trying their other items next time!

Location/Service This place is right in the heart of…read moreChinatown on Spadina - so very accessible by TTC and plenty of public parking around the block and near Kensington Market. Interior has a very Thailand feel to it - with its bright neon lights, a little bit of a tropical flavour but also blending in a lot of Hong Kong photos and decorations. Staff were nice and friendly and food came in a pretty fast manner. Food This place is a fusion spot that blends Thai style cooking with staple HK cafe dishes - so it's good to try a few things. The Seafood Instant Noodle was presented very nicely - it's a Tom Yum style so the sauce has a spicy kick to it when you pour it all over the seafood and noodles. A really flavourful dish. Good amounts of seafood from squid, mussel and shrimps - perfect to share. Leng Saap (spicy pork bone soup) was a spicer - but it's my go-to Thai appetizer dish that's flavourful and with the meat that just falls off instantly. Thai Coconut Chicken Hot Pot has a fusion of HK cafe fish balls but blending Thai coconut flavours that warming and comforting. Good portion of chicken was there and it was very soft and bouncy to eat. Overall this place is very interesting and I love its fusion concept - I'm excited to try more staple HK dishes next time to see how the Thai flavours add a twist to it!