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| - My first hotpot experience in Toronto. Having come from Los Angeles where all sorts of Asian food reign supreme, I'm pleasantly surprised by this joint.
The place gets packed (especially in this frigid weather), so make sure to call ahead and make a reservation. Self-service station offers 4 beverage options (iced water, honey green tea, plum juice, and honey green tea) and at least 12 varieties in sauces. We had a group of 6, the place was buzzing with the dinner crowd, but the servers provided professional, expedient, and responsive service- not to mention SUPER friendly. We got a 30 minute notice before the next reservation for our table was scheduled to show up, which is a smart move on their time management. (But we were informed to take our time when the reservation was cancelled) I don't know, there's just something wonderful about dining at a place where the employees don't want to gouge their eyes out for working there. With the 25% discount flyer, 2 rounds of beer, and $22 AYCE deal we came out $31 per head including tip. Pretty darn good! And the green tea ice cream is creamy and rich in matcha flavor. The missing star is for the broth base, though at an additional $3 the specialty broth didn't come out so special in comparison to the free option. Can't wait to go back!
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