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| - Hot Point is a Taiwanese fusion teahouse with a vast menu of hot and cold teas, shaved ices, snacks and hot pots located in the South. The selections are Taiwanese and HK favourites, most of them fairly common like crispy salt chicken, thick dessert toast and dumplings. They also have a few types of hotpot available, served in individual size, perfect for sharing.
The dining area is spacious and modern, sporting clean lines and contemporary lighting. The long wall is adorned with artwork that is reminiscent of cells from a cartoon which is interesting to look at and connects the long back area with the more open front area around the bar. Seats are large and comfortable leather-look with chrome accents. The tables are clean and spacious, perfect for hanging out with your laptop and enjoying the free wifi.
The food here is good, but not out of the ordinary. Upon hearing the word 'Taiwanese', I was expecting more menu selection to reflect the unique and interesting food you would find in Taiwan like gua bao, shao long bao or coffin bread. The hotpots are an interesting offering as they are sized for individual servings. The varieties on hand are good, which means you could bring your friends, order 3 and share away. There are house made sauces available as well that you can serve yourself.
The broth for the hotpots are ok, but nothing spectacular. They remind me of the type of soup you can make at home. The vegetables broth is a touch sweet and you can taste the hint of ketchup. The soups themselves are hearty and full of vegetables and thinly sliced meats, depending on your choice. Upon service, the hotpots are lit. The fuel underneath the vessels are not adjustable so what you have initially is a small tabletop bonfire that slowly ebbs to a steady flicker so be careful if you're dining with your kids.
I think that Hot Point would be a great place to gather for a late night snack after night of drinking. The food is decently priced, hot and will fill the gap for casual late night munchies. As for selections, they're fair. If you're looking for a full-on dinner experience for your group, Seoul next door would be more fitting.
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