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    Top Hot Pot

    3.7 (23 reviews)
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    Pork bone broth at the top of the photo and spicy mala broth at the bottom
    Isobel C.

    I love hot pot and trying new places. This spot was mid-tier in my opinion. They had lots of options to build your bowl like the classic beef rolls, lamb rolls, basa fish, shrimp, and so much more. I liked that they had quail eggs and hard boiled eggs as well. I ordered the spicy mala broth and thought it was just okay. Not as much flavour as other similar broths that I've tried. It is mainly self serve as you grab your own water cups and fill them at the bar. The staff restocked the sauce bar quite often. There wasn't any sriracha to add but they had hot chilli oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, garlic, oyster sauce, cilantro, green onions, and more. Overall, I think this is a fine place to stop in at for lunch or dinner, but not my favourite.

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    Been coming here for a while now and they have increased their selection and their flavour is much more better than other places a good place to come when your craving something hot

    Tiffany W.

    Dropped by for a quick lunch but my bowl took longer than expected and they ended up making the wrong soup base. I didn't have time for them to remake it but the Tom yum wasn't my favourite. The server was apologetic and gave me a free drink which was nice. The food selection isnt as big as other malatang spots and there's no free desserts like at Hi Bowl and Souper Hot Pot down the street.

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    David S.

    So after a monumental snowstorm and having missed breakfast, I really wanted something to warm me up, and a hot pot seemed like just the thing. The day after the giant snowstorm meant I could easily get a seat for lunch here. Other times I've passed by, the place has been packed. It's a simple concept. You grab a bowl and a pair of tongs, and make your way down the line, picking your vegetables, proteins, and starches. I got some dumplings, some thinly shaved beef, some lotus root...anyway, the selection seemed very good and everything tasted fresh. You choose a broth and pay. After you pay, you can build a sauce bowl with soy sauce, sugar, sesame paste...again, lots of choices. I'll just say the homemade chili oil is the real deal. If you spend $25 before tax, you get a free drink. My broth was the mushroom one. It had a pleasant mild taste. When I added my sauce directly into the bowl, everything changed. Everything tasted fresh. Things cooked for the same amount of time, so raw shrimp got a little bit chewy, but that's nothing I didn't expect. The seating is a bit weird. One huge communal table, and then some four sets along the front and left wall. And a big bar taking up some real estate just behind the communal table. So if you go there when it's packed, maybe expect to rub elbows with a stranger. Service was efficient, and then friendly. Ambience wise, the music had some curse words in some of the songs. If that would bother you, then maybe find a different place. Like others have said, the price is $3.99 per 100 grams. I got a lot of food, and paid under $34 with tip included. Would definitely go again, but am eager to try out other hot pot restaurants in this winter weather.

    Tracey N.

    There is no host, when you first walk in you can find your seat or get started on picking out your ingredients. There was a good variety of ingredients, I was surprised that they had crawfish, oyster and octopus. The service was quick and the restaurant was clean. The music was a little too loud for my liking. Would recommend this spot if you're craving for some delicious tomato broth.

    Roya G.

    We came here because another well known spot was full for the night. It definitely filled the hot pot shaped hole we had in our tummies! The price by weight is fair and there's a good selection of foods to choose from. Broth was a bit thin in flavor and had to be seasoned by adding some of the sauce bar items. Friendly staff and clean place!

    Michelle D.

    I had low expectations because of some of the mixed reviews but was still very excited to try it with my friend. We both got the malatang hot pot soup base and filled up our pot with as much as we wanted! Mine came out to around $15 and I enjoyed the seafood balls, udon, and sweet potato noodles. I found the broth was quite rich and flavourful. Everything was piping hot. I understand because they throw everything in at the same time, it does affect the done-ness of the ingredients (like my broccoli came out SOFT SOFT). Still, I enjoyed the sauce bar and service was fast and nice. The restaurant was also pretty clean.

    Christy H.

    Tried out top hot pot during a weekday night - wasn't too busy and we were seated immediately. It's your typical DIY hotpot place, where you grab a bowl, pick any ingredients, weight your bowl, and pay by the weight. It was $3.99 per 100g I believe! They had a fair amount of ingredients to choose from - almost the same as the other DIY hotpot spots in Toronto. But I found that they had more soup base options - about 10. We tried out their pork bone and Korean army stew soup bases which were pretty good. They also have drinks to choose from - the yuzu soda was our favourite from the ones we tried. They also offer shaved ice after your meal which was okay. Service was a bit slow, but they are also a new restaurant! Great music and lively atmosphere. 3.5/5

    Carol L.

    I've tried all the recent DIY hot pot places in downtown so when hearing about this place opening up, definitely wanted to check it out. We came here for dinner on Friday and wait wasn't too long - about 5 mins. Price is very reasonable with 3.99/100g and lots of options to choose from. Very similar to other DIY hot pot places except no ice cream in the end. I got the pork bone broth and it was very flavourful! I did get a sense they were understaffed when it started getting busier but the staff is super nice ane thoughtful with their reccomendations for sauces and broth. They were also quick when water or sauce items needed refilling

    Mala Spicy Dry Mix Bowl

    This self serve malatang hot pot spot was the worst I have ever had. This restaurant feels like if someone was trying to copy Big Way or Souper but doesn't understand how Malatang places work. Out of all the dry broths i've tried, i've never received a bowl so wet. When I asked the worker if this was the correct order he said that was their dry bowl. he went on to explain that their dry bowls are just the regular bowls with the liquid drained so the water was normal for them. Very catered to western ideology of asian food. Cost more per 100g than other places.

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    Great service, food was really tasty, and had a great atmosphere in the restaurant. Very clean and our server was very sweet and helpful.

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    So amazing best service ever literally good food i recommend this place 100% if i want a hot pot really affordable

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    Haidilao Hot Pot

    Haidilao Hot Pot

    4.7
    (112 reviews)
    0.4 km

    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

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    Tomato and mushroom broth
    Tomato and mushroom broth
    Sichuan crispy pork
    Sichuan crispy pork
    Various types, good taste, excellent service, and there's also a noodle-pulling guy pulling noodles on site.

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    Various types, good taste, excellent service, and there's also a noodle-pulling guy pulling noodles on site.
    Matsutei Sukiyaki

    Matsutei Sukiyaki

    4.0
    (24 reviews)
    1.0 km

    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

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    Matsutei Sukiyaki - interior
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    Big Way Hot Pot

    Big Way Hot Pot

    4.0
    (48 reviews)
    19.4 km

    This is a new concept for us US-East Coasters and we enjoyed the customer service and the process…read moreof how to get your ingredients and how they served your bowl. So, how this works is you get your pot/bowl, get the ingredients you want first, they scale your bowl on how much to charge you, then you select your broth. I didn't want to die that night, so I got the Collagen Bone Broth. Very simple! You can also make your own dipping sauce on the side which made it very convenient if you got a simple broth like me. Restaurant is very modern and hip. I love how things were kept clean, such as the table, floor, stations to get your sauce. We ended with getting the matcha ice cream which was really good! Highly recommend this spot, for sureeee!

    I have been to a few malatang and I had high hopes for this one... it did not meet my expectations…read more I joined the waitlist and got called when my table was ready. The area to pick up a bowl was hectic. Very crowded space between picking ingredients and paying. You don't get a table until you pick up your bowl + paid. Everything was just stressful - lots of people, I am in my bulky jacket, holding my purse, etc. The food took some time to come out. Probably around 30 minutes... Ingredients were missing from some of our bowls. And some of the stuff was overcooked. The kimchi soup also had little soup and was very thick??? All the soups were salty but not particularly fragrant or super flavourful. As someone who loves soup noodles, I was not impressed. The best part of the meal was the ice cream. They had a seasonal flavour, ube, which was good but on the sweeter side. The matcha ice cream was great - and my favourite part of my meal. Our bowls ranged from $18 to $30 per a bowl. It's an additional $2 to add cheese and $3 do a bowl of rice. The restaurant can get very busy on a weekend evening, and noisy!

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    Collagen broth
    Collagen broth
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    Mabu Generation

    Mabu Generation

    4.3
    (78 reviews)
    1.1 km
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    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.

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    House Special Spicy Hot Pot
    House Special Spicy Hot Pot
    Spicy hot pot

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