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we arrived a little after 7:00 pm on a tuesday and decided to share two sets between the three of us: the lamb pot and the seafood and meat pot (we chose chicken for the meat option). we were advised that there's a minimum order per person, so keep that in mind if you're planning to share. we also ordered chicken marinated in wine, deep fried wontons, and crispy spareribs. it was a bit odd that we had to cook the deep fried wontons and crispy spareribs in the soup, which took away from their intended texture, but the chicken marinated in wine was ready to eat, no cooking required. this family-run spot has been around since 2000, offering individual hot pots that are both healthy and comforting--perfect for a chilly day. service was slow, likely because there were only two servers managing the entire restaurant. they did come around to top up the soup, which was appreciated. one of the cooking elements was finicky and kept turning off, adding some frustration and inconsistency to the experience. each person receives a raw egg, which adds a traditional element to the meal. the dining experience is fun and interactive, with combo sets that include your choice of rice, udon, or vermicelli, a drink (black tea, yogurt green tea, or fruit tea), and soft-serve ice cream for dessert, a choice of pineapple or taro flavour. i appreciated that each person gets their own individual bowl of pre made dipping sauce, which is not only delicious but also more hygienic. reservations are recommended if you prefer a table instead of sitting at the counter, as there are only five tables available in the restaurant.
I'd been told to try Pearl Hot Pot from an old co-worker years ago. They specialize in individual hot pot. It's next door to Singapore Hawker. We dropped in on a Friday evening (8:00pm) and waited about 10 minutes for a booth. There's also plenty of seating at the u-shaped bar area. Service was solid although we had to ask for our soup base to refilled. 24 hot pot combos to choose from, which include the regular soup base, vegetable bowl, raw egg, choice of rice/udon/vermicelli, drink (three options) and dessert. - Spicy sauce - Special brewed black tea - get if you don't like sweet. - Fruit tea - refreshing, touch of sweetness. - Lamb pot (#8) ($19.95 combo) - lamb slices were good, although very thin. - Shrimp & meat pot (#17) ($23.95 combo) - went with pork. The 5 shrimp were fresh. - Fish & meat pot (#16) ($24.95 combo) - J added the spicy soup base ($4.00), opting for the chicken. Fish was okay (didn't absorb much of the soup flavour). Chicken was good. - Taro and pineapple ice cream - nice way to end our meals. Pineapple was decent, not much flavour in the taro. Good portions and value at PHP.
This is one of the best value for the price for hot pot in Burnaby. The portion is just right for one person and it comes with bbt and dessert! The pots are individual sized and the meat selection is good. I love the veggies and the variety they offer. Good place to go for lunch or dinner! Not over priced like so many hot pot places now..
Was in the area so thought of dropping by and trying this much hyped place in IG. Its also Right beside a new singaporean restaurant so easy to find. Parking is plenty around the neighborhood. For around $20.. you can your choice of protein, individual hotpot, and a bowl of veggies and a shirmp and unique fish/meatballs, a drink, And ice cream dessert. The value cant be beat. You are sure to leave full and satisfied. However, if you are a heavy meat eater, the meat in the combo may not be enough as they only give a handful of thin sliced beef. You may need to add another $13 for an additional side dish of beef. Also comes with either rice or noodles and unlimited sauce refills. Overall, its a good meal and they dont change prices whether lunch or dinner. Service is quick and everything comes nicely presented and arranged. I would repeat if in the area. Cheers! Happy eating!
Pearl Hot Pot serves individual hot pots which is great for people who want to dine out with others, while sticking to individual dietary restrictions. There's meat, seafood and vegetables on their menu; all of these come in many different combinations. The combo meals include a drink & dessert, and offer exceptionally great value. We had a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetarian combos on our table. The food was delicious. Our young daughter who's a picky eater decided to try the Vegetarian pot like me. Getting her to eat her veggies is often a struggle at home; she ate up nearly everything in her meal at Pearl Hot Pot, and only needed help with a few mushrooms that were left in her pot. I thoroughly enjoyed my Vegetarian pot. My husband was amazed to see me not only eat up everything in my pot, but drink up every last drop of soup as well. The service could have been better, but if I were rating them on the food alone, I'd be giving them 4 stars. For flavor and value, look no further than Pearl Hot Pot Restaurant! Service: Could have been better Parking: Free parking on the street Location: Sperling Ave. @ Kingsway, in South Burnaby
Loved the experience. The combos are so comprehensive including a choice of cold drink, a carb like rice, noodles or vermicelli, a meat choice, and a basket of vegetables, fish balls, shrimp, and tofu. They include this amazing fish ball filled with mochi and cheese that is so good. We tried the blade eye and lamb combo and both meats were of great quality and delicious. We upgraded our soups to the preserved duck egg and cilantro soup as well as the satay soups for a couple more dollars which was worth it. Last, there is included ice cream with the combo at the end and you can choose between pineapple and taro soft serve. Both were splendid and delicious. For what you get, it's quite affordable hotpot. Plus, you get to have your own personal pot to cook in :)
Hotpot for chilly winter days Individual hotpot is the way to go these days! I got the Beef Hot pot combo for $22.95, it comes with a plate of fatty beef, a drink, bowl or rice or bean thread, soft serve dessert, and a bowl of assorted items for cooking: 1 prawn, 2 small pieces of tofu, Napa cabbage, 1 imitation crab stick, 1 slice of fish cake, 1 fried dumpling, 1 shrimp ball, handful of spinach, 1 PC taro, 2 thin slices of tomato, baby corn, shittake mushroom, enoki mushrooms), fresh raw egg There were a lot of veggies so this individual pot was quite filling. The pot is initially filled with clear broth, it is quite plain, but u can upgrade $2-4 for another soup base The dishes were brought out quite quickly and staff were there to help with the hot pot stove settings. If you are not a fan of the veggies and protein the combo comes with, you always add other things a la carte (ie meat, meatballs, other mushroom types, tofu, dumplings, veggies etc) Lots of side street parking
This is my 2nd time going to Pearl Hot Pot. It is best to call ahead to reserve a table. We got there just a few min before reservation and timely, we were served at a table where u can see the server thoroughly clean the table with cleaning agent. The biggest table they have is 6 ppl & there are only 2. Our family of 5 ordered our own and was served promptly and quickly. There is so much food that my 3 teenagers were overwhelmed and not able to finish all. I always love that their potential is very healthy. 1:2 ratio of meat : veggies. The price is slightly more expensive than my 1st visit but overall, with my boys ordering the premium dish (kids...) we paid about $138 for all 5 of us. Pretty good going for a dine-out.
Surprisingly good (individual) hot pot (shabu shabu) in the Edmonds area. Don't let the dumpy outside fool you. Parking here seriously sucks. Try the side streets. The interior is mostly a giant bar counter (great for eating alone), as well as a handful of tables (good for groups of 4). The place is quite steamy. Staff were professional and quick. The hot pot combos start at around $19. The base combo includes chicken soup base, an entree (meat or vegetarian) of your choice, a bowl of hot pot stuff, dish of premade (as in they make it; it's not from a package) sauce, bowl of rice/noodles, cold tea drink, kid-sized egg, and green tea ice cream. I was quite impressed. I ordered the lamb hot pot (ie non vegetarian) and the hot pot stuff included taro, tofu, fish cake, sausage, enoki, cabbage, spinach, mushrooms, and even a prawn. The spicy dipping sauce (based on what I could see) consisted of satay sauce, garlic, green onions, and soy sauce, with a few red chili slices. Actually quite good. Special mention. Additional upgrades (different soup base, extra meat etc.) can be ordered for a few bucks more. Be careful though, as the costs can shoot up quickly. Portion size was decent and I did leave reasonably satisfied, though personally I would've preferred AYCE. Pricing here is a few bucks more than Boiling Point, but less than Gokudo. The hot plates are a bit tricky to use. My friends and I couldn't figure out how to simply maintain the temperature. Why does the temperature(?) dial have a green and red zone? The display had 2 lights (red for "heat" and green for "maintain warmth") but our pots were either just sitting there or boiling so furiously my glasses steamed up. Finally gave up and ate my entire meal by furiously boiling a morsel at a time. Really took away form the otherwise pleasant experience, but I guess I could've asked the staff for more clarification. When she switched on my burner she simply turned the dial fully clockwise (ie furious boiling mode). And what does that weird button do? It doesn't seem to be on/off. Okay, enough about the hot plate controls. The cold tea was quite tasty and really hit the spot. Overall the experience was quite pleasant and enjoyable other than the hotplate controls. Guess I'll read up online on how to use the damn thing.
I love the food here and I'm a huge bang for buck person, so having a drink AND ice cream included for the same price as a place like boiling point is a huge win. HOWEVER, I came at 5:40p and they told us it's a 1 hr wait because there are "reservations" at 6:30-7p even though there were empty spots. So we walked around and came back. We got seated at 7pm. Super understaffed and super busy in the evenings. Make sure to call ahead and make a reservation.
Great food for a decent price. The personalized hotpot is fun to eat and great to customize to your own liking. There is usually a wait to get in, but I've never had to wait more than 30 minutes to get a seat.
This rating is based on take out. A couple of family members chose to order 3 basic combos for a family of 4 dinner. It was just right. See the photo for the basic box that included a great selection of food items. The price also includes the basic soup stock, dipping sauce, and iced green tea. I found the dipping sauce flavourful. The price is based per person and it's reasonably priced. This saves time chopping and saves money buying all the separate ingredients. The food was fresh. It a no brainer making it a fun and tasty meal. You can also order Pearl's side dishes or build your own based on your budget and dietary requirements. All you need is a table top burner with a pot to cook your own feast. It suits all types of diets from vegetarians to meat eaters.
2 months ago
4 months ago
Very good deal for the combo! Very generous amounts of meat and veggies! Food came very quickly! The house sauce is very tasty! Veggies are fresh and meat is great! Really do recommend this for a single diner or small group gathering! Limited parking outside though. read more
This little hot pot restaurant is a neighbourhood gem and local hot spot! It is always busy when we come here and be sure to make reservations in advance to secure a spot. Several people who walked in had to wait at least 30 minutes. The service is quick and efficient, and they are fast and attentive with our requests or clearing our plates. The interior is a bit on the older side and outdated looking, and it can definitely feel muggy inside with all the continuously bubbling hot pots. I ordered the Beef Blade Eye Hot Pot Combo ($19.95) and I think it's a great deal. It comes with a plate of meat, a bunch of vegetables and side items like fish balls, tofu, shrimp, etc., choice of rice, udon or vermicelli, a drink, and a soft serve! I chose to get the udon, a yakult green tea, and the taro soft serve. The ingredients are decently fresh and everything is so efficient. I feel like you can't go wrong for all these things and at this price! read more
we arrived a little after 7:00 pm on a tuesday and decided to share two sets between the three of us: the lamb pot and the seafood and meat pot (we chose chicken for the meat option). we were advised that there's a minimum order per person, so keep that in mind if you're planning to share. we also ordered chicken marinated in wine, deep fried wontons, and crispy spareribs. it was a bit odd that we had to cook the deep fried wontons and crispy spareribs in the soup, which took away from their intended texture, but the chicken marinated in wine was ready to eat, no cooking required. this family-run spot has been around since 2000, offering individual hot pots that are both healthy and comforting--perfect for a chilly day. service was slow, likely because there were only two servers managing the entire restaurant. they did come around to top up the soup, which was appreciated. one of the cooking elements was finicky and kept turning off, adding some frustration and inconsistency to the experience. each person receives a raw egg, which adds a traditional element to the meal. the dining experience is fun and interactive, with combo sets that include your choice of rice, udon, or vermicelli, a drink (black tea, yogurt green tea, or fruit tea), and soft-serve ice cream for dessert, a choice of pineapple or taro flavour. i appreciated that each person gets their own individual bowl of pre made dipping sauce, which is not only delicious but also more hygienic. reservations are recommended if you prefer a table instead of sitting at the counter, as there are only five tables available in the restaurant. read more
1 year ago
I'd been told to try Pearl Hot Pot from an old co-worker years ago. They specialize in individual hot pot. It's next door to Singapore Hawker. We dropped in on a Friday evening (8:00pm) and waited about 10 minutes for a booth. There's also plenty of seating at the u-shaped bar area. Service was solid although we had to ask for our soup base to refilled. 24 hot pot combos to choose from, which include the regular soup base, vegetable bowl, raw egg, choice of rice/udon/vermicelli, drink (three options) and dessert. - Spicy sauce - Special brewed black tea - get if you don't like sweet. - Fruit tea - refreshing, touch of sweetness. - Lamb pot (#8) ($19.95 combo) - lamb slices were good, although very thin. - Shrimp & meat pot (#17) ($23.95 combo) - went with pork. The 5 shrimp were fresh. - Fish & meat pot (#16) ($24.95 combo) - J added the spicy soup base ($4.00), opting for the chicken. Fish was okay (didn't absorb much of the soup flavour). Chicken was good. - Taro and pineapple ice cream - nice way to end our meals. Pineapple was decent, not much flavour in the taro. Good portions and value at PHP. read more
This is one of the best value for the price for hot pot in Burnaby. The portion is just right for one person and it comes with bbt and dessert! The pots are individual sized and the meat selection is good. I love the veggies and the variety they offer. Good place to go for lunch or dinner! Not over priced like so many hot pot places now.. read more
Was in the area so thought of dropping by and trying this much hyped place in IG. Its also Right beside a new singaporean restaurant so easy to find. Parking is plenty around the neighborhood. For around $20.. you can your choice of protein, individual hotpot, and a bowl of veggies and a shirmp and unique fish/meatballs, a drink, And ice cream dessert. The value cant be beat. You are sure to leave full and satisfied. However, if you are a heavy meat eater, the meat in the combo may not be enough as they only give a handful of thin sliced beef. You may need to add another $13 for an additional side dish of beef. Also comes with either rice or noodles and unlimited sauce refills. Overall, its a good meal and they dont change prices whether lunch or dinner. Service is quick and everything comes nicely presented and arranged. I would repeat if in the area. Cheers! Happy eating! read more
4 years ago
Pearl Hot Pot serves individual hot pots which is great for people who want to dine out with others, while sticking to individual dietary restrictions. There's meat, seafood and vegetables on their menu; all of these come in many different combinations. The combo meals include a drink & dessert, and offer exceptionally great value. We had a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetarian combos on our table. The food was delicious. Our young daughter who's a picky eater decided to try the Vegetarian pot like me. Getting her to eat her veggies is often a struggle at home; she ate up nearly everything in her meal at Pearl Hot Pot, and only needed help with a few mushrooms that were left in her pot. I thoroughly enjoyed my Vegetarian pot. My husband was amazed to see me not only eat up everything in my pot, but drink up every last drop of soup as well. The service could have been better, but if I were rating them on the food alone, I'd be giving them 4 stars. For flavor and value, look no further than Pearl Hot Pot Restaurant! Service: Could have been better Parking: Free parking on the street Location: Sperling Ave. @ Kingsway, in South Burnaby read more
4 years ago
9 months ago
3 years ago
Loved the experience. The combos are so comprehensive including a choice of cold drink, a carb like rice, noodles or vermicelli, a meat choice, and a basket of vegetables, fish balls, shrimp, and tofu. They include this amazing fish ball filled with mochi and cheese that is so good. We tried the blade eye and lamb combo and both meats were of great quality and delicious. We upgraded our soups to the preserved duck egg and cilantro soup as well as the satay soups for a couple more dollars which was worth it. Last, there is included ice cream with the combo at the end and you can choose between pineapple and taro soft serve. Both were splendid and delicious. For what you get, it's quite affordable hotpot. Plus, you get to have your own personal pot to cook in :) read more
Hotpot for chilly winter days Individual hotpot is the way to go these days! I got the Beef Hot pot combo for $22.95, it comes with a plate of fatty beef, a drink, bowl or rice or bean thread, soft serve dessert, and a bowl of assorted items for cooking: 1 prawn, 2 small pieces of tofu, Napa cabbage, 1 imitation crab stick, 1 slice of fish cake, 1 fried dumpling, 1 shrimp ball, handful of spinach, 1 PC taro, 2 thin slices of tomato, baby corn, shittake mushroom, enoki mushrooms), fresh raw egg There were a lot of veggies so this individual pot was quite filling. The pot is initially filled with clear broth, it is quite plain, but u can upgrade $2-4 for another soup base The dishes were brought out quite quickly and staff were there to help with the hot pot stove settings. If you are not a fan of the veggies and protein the combo comes with, you always add other things a la carte (ie meat, meatballs, other mushroom types, tofu, dumplings, veggies etc) Lots of side street parking read more
5 years ago
This is my 2nd time going to Pearl Hot Pot. It is best to call ahead to reserve a table. We got there just a few min before reservation and timely, we were served at a table where u can see the server thoroughly clean the table with cleaning agent. The biggest table they have is 6 ppl & there are only 2. Our family of 5 ordered our own and was served promptly and quickly. There is so much food that my 3 teenagers were overwhelmed and not able to finish all. I always love that their potential is very healthy. 1:2 ratio of meat : veggies. The price is slightly more expensive than my 1st visit but overall, with my boys ordering the premium dish (kids...) we paid about $138 for all 5 of us. Pretty good going for a dine-out. read more
2 years ago
Surprisingly good (individual) hot pot (shabu shabu) in the Edmonds area. Don't let the dumpy outside fool you. Parking here seriously sucks. Try the side streets. The interior is mostly a giant bar counter (great for eating alone), as well as a handful of tables (good for groups of 4). The place is quite steamy. Staff were professional and quick. The hot pot combos start at around $19. The base combo includes chicken soup base, an entree (meat or vegetarian) of your choice, a bowl of hot pot stuff, dish of premade (as in they make it; it's not from a package) sauce, bowl of rice/noodles, cold tea drink, kid-sized egg, and green tea ice cream. I was quite impressed. I ordered the lamb hot pot (ie non vegetarian) and the hot pot stuff included taro, tofu, fish cake, sausage, enoki, cabbage, spinach, mushrooms, and even a prawn. The spicy dipping sauce (based on what I could see) consisted of satay sauce, garlic, green onions, and soy sauce, with a few red chili slices. Actually quite good. Special mention. Additional upgrades (different soup base, extra meat etc.) can be ordered for a few bucks more. Be careful though, as the costs can shoot up quickly. Portion size was decent and I did leave reasonably satisfied, though personally I would've preferred AYCE. Pricing here is a few bucks more than Boiling Point, but less than Gokudo. The hot plates are a bit tricky to use. My friends and I couldn't figure out how to simply maintain the temperature. Why does the temperature(?) dial have a green and red zone? The display had 2 lights (red for "heat" and green for "maintain warmth") but our pots were either just sitting there or boiling so furiously my glasses steamed up. Finally gave up and ate my entire meal by furiously boiling a morsel at a time. Really took away form the otherwise pleasant experience, but I guess I could've asked the staff for more clarification. When she switched on my burner she simply turned the dial fully clockwise (ie furious boiling mode). And what does that weird button do? It doesn't seem to be on/off. Okay, enough about the hot plate controls. The cold tea was quite tasty and really hit the spot. Overall the experience was quite pleasant and enjoyable other than the hotplate controls. Guess I'll read up online on how to use the damn thing. read more
I love the food here and I'm a huge bang for buck person, so having a drink AND ice cream included for the same price as a place like boiling point is a huge win. HOWEVER, I came at 5:40p and they told us it's a 1 hr wait because there are "reservations" at 6:30-7p even though there were empty spots. So we walked around and came back. We got seated at 7pm. Super understaffed and super busy in the evenings. Make sure to call ahead and make a reservation. read more
5 years ago
This rating is based on take out. A couple of family members chose to order 3 basic combos for a family of 4 dinner. It was just right. See the photo for the basic box that included a great selection of food items. The price also includes the basic soup stock, dipping sauce, and iced green tea. I found the dipping sauce flavourful. The price is based per person and it's reasonably priced. This saves time chopping and saves money buying all the separate ingredients. The food was fresh. It a no brainer making it a fun and tasty meal. You can also order Pearl's side dishes or build your own based on your budget and dietary requirements. All you need is a table top burner with a pot to cook your own feast. It suits all types of diets from vegetarians to meat eaters. read more
2 years ago
Not as good as Gokudo. For one their vegan soup selection is really lacking... I mean I get it's not their specialty, but I felt like I was just boiling my food in bland water. Also the portion may look bigger because of how they plate it, but it's smaller than Gokudo's. Their prices are around the same range too. The food wasn't bad, just average. Interior of the place was really worn and would benefit from renovations. Service was really friendly though, props for that! read more
3 years ago
CHEAP HOTPOT PLACE, this is still ONE of the cheapest place for hotpot in burnaby, they are always jam packed busy, and if you don't get here early, good luck! They have a huge menu with their sets, and a la carte. They also have both bar seat and tables available. PROTIP: they donthave purse hangers or clothing hanger on bar chairs so don't come in with a lot of bags and heavy jackets. * Fish w/ beef pot ($22.95) ~ The beef was good, this was a big portion, I didn't finish all this. The beef was good and fatty and good with their clear broth. I wish I got the spicy sauce to pair with. The fish was a bit fishy however and ultra-thin so I wasn't a fan of the fish. The combo comes with a side of veggies with some balls and shrimp. Also comes with a choice of noodle, rice, udon, and a drink. * Blade eye pot ($16.95), + spicy soup base (+$3.00) ~ the beef was tender, chewy and good ratio of fat and meat. * Cilantro ($1.50) * 5/10 ~ its an ok place for hotpot when on a budget, its ultra cheap here, and its good portion. The clear soup was a bit bland, and the fish is to thin and ultra fishy tste which I wasn't a fan of at all. Protip: ask for egg (its free) and you can use it as a sauce dipping or boil It like I did. * 9/10 ~ its super afforable here the blade eye pot is such a steal! But be careful the sop base change and add ons can add up easly! $46.62 (2 people) read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
I was first introduced to Pearl Hot Pot from my hot pot lover bf couple years ago. He has always told me that it was one of his favourite hole in the wall places so I decided to try it out. I vividly remember having a horrible first impression because their house dipping sauce tasted horrible! We returned for the second time last year to give it another shot. I loved it! I remember everything from the sauce, taste, customer service and portions being good. Yesterday we decided to go again. I give it a 3/5 because overall the meal was good but not fantastic. I ordered the prime beef combo which cost $21 and my bf got the meatball combo which cost $18. Mine came with 6 slices of super thin beef and his came with 10 pieces of frozen fish balls. They both came with small bowl of veggies (3/4 of the bowl was cabbage), choice of udon or rice, choice of green/black/fruit tea and soft serve for after your meal. CUSTOMER SERVICE: We went at 2pm therefore the restaurant was quite empty. The waitress was was attentive to us but didn't bug us every second. When we got our bill at the end of the meal, she charged us for items that we didn't receive. My bf explained to her the mistake but she immediately fought back and said no he was wrong. After couple minutes of my bf explaining, she finally realized and fixed it up. When she came back with our new bill, she was quite cold. TASTE: Overall the meal was good. The beef was super super thin and they rolled it to make it look like there was way more than it actually is. The bowl of veggies consist of mainly cabbage (3/4 of the bowl). They put everything else on top to make it look like you get a lot of other variety but be aware! PORTIONS: I swear over the years the portions have gone down significantly. I always remember not being able to finish everything because there was so much food. But this time, I was able to finish everything but not super full. PRICE: Their prices has also gone up quite a bit. I completely understand that food costs go up. I used to enjoy this place because it was an affordable joint that gave customers a good bang for your buck. However the price didn't justify the quality and quantity. DIPPING SAUCE: Their sauce just tasted bland. It just tasted like a combination of Chinese 5 spice and oil. They give you one little portion of sauce and they charge you if you want more. Unfortunate for sauce lovers. I wish they have a make your own sauce option like most hot pot places. I don't think I would come back for a while. I much rather spend a bit more $ to go somewhere else. read more
Pearl Hot Pot is okay imo. I was here with my buddy P to introduce hotpot. Plus I didn't want to go to Little Sheep for AYCE and this was perfect resto for one serving. Service was fast. Food was alright. The portion was big enough for me. I enjoyed the beef slices and veggies. Sauce was good. P enjoyed the food here as well. I like their free desserts. Too bad they didn't have green tea soft ice cream that time. Damn. I got cold red bean soup though. Their iced green tea tasted gross. Just some tea with very sugary taste. I'm giving 3 stars. read more
I used to enjoy going to pearl hot pot, but the prices went up significantly and the portion shrank too, which is a little lame. But the service is always fairly efficient and I like how the items come with a free drink and ice cream. The food is fresh, and I love how tasty the soup is after dumping all the ingredients into the bowling soup. They also have a good variety on their menu. However, it is impossible to ignore the cons: Some cons: - bad customer service. I've been here multiple times and 95% of the time, the servers are very rude. - the portion has shrank significantly. They are providing less meat, and a lot more cheap vegetables. They normally add a variety of vegetables, but that seems to be getting smaller as well. - the price has also gone up by quite a bit. I used to love this place because it was an affordable joint that gave customers a good variety of quality ingredients. It is sad to see that changing. - the temperature for the stoves are not very good. It is very clear that a lot of them are faulty. Pros: - they have very delicious ice cream! I heard that it was homemade, which wouldn't be surprising because it's so tasty. - the yakult green tea beverage is really good too. I haven't been too many hot pot places and most of them have really bad service, but this is one of the few places where it's tolerable. My advice for the company to improve is to add more ingredients to their bowls with the price increase and to perhaps encourage your staff to be more friendly! read more
4 years ago
3.5 Stars (Bad Service) Overview: Bad service Great individual hot pot sets Wait time, but bearable Great quality meat Expensive Comes with ice cream and drink For $25 you can get all you can eat hot pot. When I went with my guy friend, the bill totaled to around $60 for two people... and for my guy friend who loves meat, we had to get extra meat dishes... so in essence it was more worth if we had gotten all-you-can eat. However what I like about this restaurant is that the set meals for the average person is quite filling and balanced. For around $17 per set meal, you get veggies, some random tid bits of hot pot items like a shrimp, meatball, noodles / rice, a delicious dipping sauce, and whatever meat item you choose. You also get to choose from some drinks and an ice cream to wrap up your meal. Best of all, you get your own little mini hot pot area so it's fun! You can also add-on other types of Chinese snacks if you want something extra to munch on. The only issue is the server kept on getting what I wanted mixed up. Like she brought rice instead of the noodles, and then after I corrected her, she brought the wrong kind of noodles! So with that, I decided to only give the restaurant 3.5 stars instead of the 4 originally. read more
This is easily a go to spot, not just for me, but probably for a lot of people. You get your own individual soup pot with a very selective menu. You can either order the combos they have set or order items individually. Unfortunately no sauce bar to make your own but their sauce is pretty damn good ! Add the raw egg for more thickness and flavour or you can add it in your soup if you're not feeling it. Also the black tea is amazing !! Usually comes with the combo. The only downside about this place is parking. It's a busy area with a small lot and sometimes you will have to find street parking. read more
3 years ago
I love simple and fast hot pot. That's what Pearl Hot Pot is to me. It doesn't have to be complicated and strange. The basic bowl comes with items I recognize such as cabbage, spinach, mushroom, tofu, cocktail sausage, taro, shrimp, egg, tomato, corn, yam ball, panda fish cake (check photo to understand what I mean lol!) and thin slices of beef brisket. I ordered the brisket plate. There are other options like beef, chicken, lamb, bacon and vegan. Do you agree those items are recognizable and one will not be scared of eating? The basic bowl comes with chicken broth. If you want to make the broth fancier then you have to pay extra. I always stick with chicken broth. Who can go wrong with chicken broth, right? For carbs, you have the option of getting rice or noodles. For drinks, which comes with the combo, you have different tea options. I always get the black tea. For dessert, you get ice cream. Whatever flavor they have for the day. I think the real highlight at Pearl Hot Pot is the dipping sauce. It makes the assortment of veggies and meat so tasty. I always get the spicy dipping sauce which is really not spicy for my taste buds. I can taste sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, chillies and some other seasoning from the dipping sauce. Hard to describe but it's so good it complements everything on your bowl. It is also worth mentioning that this place have a very good exhaust system. My hair didn't smell like fish cake! I would very likely recommend this place. read more
18 years ago
Pearl Hot Pot does individual tabletop hotpots for diners. Their "main pot" (haha) options are varied and plentiful. There's salmon head pot, multiple mushroom pot, bacon pot, special vegetarian pot, etc. The "main pots" are really reasonably priced for the quantity and quality of food. My bacon pot was $12.95 and came with a plate of veggies, tofu and meatballs, a plate of bacon (not really bacon, just thin-sliced shabu-shabu style fatty pork), a choice of rice, bean threat vermicelli or udon, AND a grape slushee. There's enough there to feed two, though there is a one pot per person policy. Check it out on a cold and dreary winter's night. It's nothing fancy, but it will warm you up. read more
17 years ago
Geez.. I can feel the WINTER around me already!! and you know wut's perfect to eat during the weather like this?? HOT POT!!!!!!!!!!!! However, with all the viruses, flu and H1N1 threat floating in the air (perhaps within the person next to u as well), you'd want to avoid sharing food with people .......but having hot pot is alllllllllllll about sharing!!! OH NO! **************** Not to worry, people, Pearl Hot Pot solves your problem! **************** I love the idea of having a mini hot pot for urself since everyone has his/her own favorite taste. This way is easier for someone like me who doesn't like spicy food and doesn't use any extra sauce for the food that is already got enough of flavor to it. I'm not a hot pot person cuz i don't like to spend a long time waiting for my food to get cooler. It is almost a torture cuz I'd be staring at the food thinking, "I can see the juicy food, I can smell the tasty food, but I CANNOT TOUCH THE FRIGGIN FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!" You know how hard that is when you're hungry?? That's why I usually burned my tongue a couple times whenever I have hot pot.. If you checked out the pix I've uploaded, u'd find it pretty straight forward wut it's like to eat there. I was a bit overwhelmed with all the text on the menu @_@ I've spent almost 15 minutes figuring out where I should be looking and how to order... Too many selections/options was part of the reason, too. I gave it 3 stars because I believe they're overpriced. The price range for the menu picture I've uploaded should be $8-13 instead of $13-26. I don't think it's worth my $15 and I don't feel comfortable inviting my friends there because I'd feel bad for making them pay that much just so we could have a hot pot or meal together. Other than that, I had a good time there. read more
I've been here twice for lunch and realize I didn't give them a review yet. The most recent time would be during the long weekend I came here with my bf cause I was craving hotpot again and we were near by. They gave us a pack of red envelops too. I give this place a 4.5 stars. Very close to 5 stars for an asain place like this but there are minor things that needs to be changed. So, feel free to read on. I love their concept of individual pots and a set amount of food for a reasonable price which includes a drink and dessert (mango or green tea ice cream made from a machine. Green tea was better that day). Personally I don't really like All You Can Eat anymore because it's not worth it for a small eater like me. I have weird allergies like sesame, certain types or nuts and curry. So, it's best I get my own pot so others who go with me don't need to worry about my allergies. The first time I was here was like about 4 to 5 years ago. It gave me the vibe that it's very Taiwanese and home like. I don't exactly know why asides from their decor. There wasn't much but it made me feel like I walked into someone's home. Anyhow, asides from that they have this bar shaped set up in the middle of the restaurant and a few tables on the side for bigger parties. In the middle of the bar shaped set up is where the server brings out the food, brings you drinks and so forth. I thought that was pretty cool. But the second time I went, none of that has changed. Not saying it's a bad thing but a nice upgrade would be good. I don't have much to say about the food. I mean it's all raw and u just cook it in a pot. It comes with a chicken broth and if u want to change that you'll just have to pay the difference which wasn't much (less than 5.00 I believe). I love how they include an egg in the cost of your hotpot. That's a bonus to me because other places that I've been to, they charge like .50 to 1.00. In terms for service, well there wasn't much. There was one server for the whole place. Poor girl that's running around all by herself. She has decent English because I asked her to explain to me what's in the sauce they gave us which was soy sauce, green onions, satay sauce and some minced garlic. Unfortunately I cant have satay sauce due to my sesame allergy. She kindly switched it up for me. But she should smile more. Asides from greeting us while we walked, we didn't ever see a smile on her. I mean being in the service industry and not like it would just make life miserable. Overall, not a bad place and I would totally come back if i'm in the area (a bit of a drive for me to get there). I would totally recommend this place to others especially to those people who love individual hotpots. This place does take credit card and that's rare for an Asian place to do so. read more
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