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| - This is a fine Chinese hot pot place. For those who have never tried, you get some broth, and you cook your own food at your table using the broth. Master Mix starts you off with some basic choices for broths such as pork bone flavor or milky pumpkin but you're welcome to add more seasoning.
This can be AYCE or a la carte. I think 3-4 dishes = price of AYCE (18.99) so AYCE seemed like a better deal. We were hungrrryyyy. I've had cheaper AYCE hot pot but it's way on the east end in Markham.
In the back is where all the food is. You help yourself. Grab a bowl and go get some stuff. They have a big section for vegetarian stuff like vegetables and tofu. The other side has mostly seafood. Yes seafood!!! I love their selection. They have all my favourite seafood balls like lobster, squid, and fish. I like their grouper skate wings. If you want meat, they have to prep it in the kitchen. They have lamb, chicken, beef, pork.
Most of the food is unflavored (not marinated). The taste comes from the item's natural flavors, your broth and any condiments you choose to get. So there isn't much to talk about in terms of quality since it's up to you. Seafood is of course the frozen variety. The cuts of meat are also pretty standard for hot pot.
For drinks, they have water and free fountain pop. That's pretty good. Most places would charge you per can.
Chinese hot pot places are not difficult to find. Master Mix is in a decent location. The prices are reasonable. It's also connected to the Tea Shop 168 so you can get dessert and bubble tea.
All in all it's a fine place. It's a very self serve experience. If you want fine dining with a server pampering you, this is not the place. If you want chill with friends or family while cooking food, this is not a bad choice.
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