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| - This place took the place of 100 Degrees which I use to visit so I decided to give it a chance.
The place was completely redone and now looks very different inside.
They have an option of picking one, two or three soup bases. I had never seen a pot that could have three, so obviously we had to do it - not to mention how it gives us a chance to try three bases rather then just two. We had a medium spicy traditional broth, mushroom, and pork bone ($12.95). Prices for broth increase according to how many you choose.
The spicy broth gets more and more spicy as you continue to boil it, so medium was a good choice for us.
There's a sauce bar, where you can grab your own sauces as well as some fresh cut fruit (melon, pineapple, oranges).
We ordered all the meat items and some veggies and tofu. The quality of all the food was pretty good. The slices of meat were very thinly sliced - thinner then usual, so we ordered more.
There's complimentary tea and water, but plum juice and all the other beverages are extra.
The service was excellent. As they got busier, the waitress still checked in on us frequently and took away empties as soon as they appeared. She was very friendly and helpful. She also spoke Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, which is a plus as I've been to many places a long Hwy 7 that only speak Mandarin.
The price on a Monday night was $25/person + soup base + drinks. Its pretty high in my opinion and that's the only reason I can't give it 5 stars. At most places, they include complimentary drinks for a lower price, which I think this place should consider. Not pop or alcohol, but maybe some cold chrysanthemum tea, or plum juice?
Aside from those two downers, I think the option to have three broths is pretty cool and the service was great so I'd recommend this place if you don't mind spending a bit more.
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