Haidilao Hot Pot Bellevue

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Haidilao Hot Pot in Bellevue, My kids decided to take their mom and I for Mother’s Day dinner and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. Not much of a hot pot enthusiast but my kids and wife are. I've tried various restaurants, but Haidilao truly stands out. *Ambiance* The restaurant's modern decor and spacious seating arrangement created a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for gatherings with friends and family. *Service* The staff were attentive, friendly, and efficient. They explained the hot pot process and menu options clearly, ensuring a smooth dining experience. *Food* The hot pot broth options were diverse and which had a perfect balance of spice and numbing sensation. The quality of the ingredients was impressive, with a wide variety of fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables available. *Highlights* - High-quality ingredients - Flavorful broths - Attentive service - Modern ambiance *Areas for Improvement* None notable. *Overall* Haidilao Hot Pot Bellevue exceeded my expectations, offering a delightful dining experience. I highly recommend it to hot pot enthusiasts and those seeking a unique, flavorful meal. *Rating:* 4.4/5 stars *Recommendation:* Try the split 4 broth and don't hesitate to ask for recommendations from the staff.

The hot pot was excellent—the broth was rich, flavorful, and satisfying. Service was attentive and friendly. However, the dining area is quite small, which made it feel a bit cramped. The salad bar had long lines, and the dessert selection was limited. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, but I did find it on the pricey side.

Food is always amazing. Very delicious broths, many vegetarian/vegan options. I do wish they didn’t get rid of their Miso soup base but they still have a couple Vegetarian broths to choose from for who are. Their tom yum is very good and their meat quality is great! Sauce bar is a must! and if you are craving hot pot but don’t want to spend too much get some rice on the side the full you up quicker. Service is always on point!

Their hot pot are the most interesting practice among Chinese hot pot restaurants. The snacks and drinks offered during the wait, complementary ice cream in the end. They are all part of crowd pleasing, along with extra desserts, on the spot noodles making and now traditional performance 京剧. The service is friendly, adequate however occasionally a server would throw the dishes without apparent reason 😂

Extremely Disappointed by the “Meat O’Clock” All-You-Can-Eat Deal I’ve always liked Haidilao for its great service and tasty sauce bar, and this time was no exception — the staff were attentive, and the sauce bar was well-stocked and clean. However, the “Meat O’Clock” all-you-can-eat set was a huge letdown and honestly felt like a scam. While the meat quality was just okay, the real issue was the time limit. The set is supposed to last 90 minutes, but after placing our first order, we waited 50 full minutes before any meat even arrived. That left us with barely any time to actually enjoy the meal. It completely defeats the purpose of an all-you-can-eat deal. This experience seriously changed the way I see Haidilao. I expected much better. If you’re considering this set — don’t. It’s misleading and not worth the money.

Great service and experience here! Staff are friendly and always make sure that you have everything you need. Parking will be validated for 3hours. They have lunch/happy hour specials that can be a good deal. A variety of soup bases to choose from and meat/veggie selections. If there is a line outside, they made sure you have refreshments and if you waited too long, you can get free items

It is our second time coming back to Haidilo Bellevue , it’s a very pleasant experience with good vibes and best service from the Casey who offers a lot of surprises and it makes me feels like home in China having hotpot and he can talk in good English and Chinese to tailor made our service . He did the amazing job and that’s one of the reason why we came back after 3 hours driving :)

My husband and I went in for lunch, and ordered the Lunch Combo for Two. First off, we missed our reservation by two minutes, and they still honored it, which I did NOT expect. Thank you!! We were shown to our table, and handed a tablet. We were a little lost on how to order…use the tablet to sign up to be a member if you want specials, then click through and order what you want. We found the combo to be a fantastic value- it came with two trays of meat, two trays of veggies, tofu, fish balls, and vermicelli, two bowls of noodles, two drinks, and access to the sauce bar. The sauce bar was very well stocked- I love a blend of garlic, peanuts, cilantro, green onion, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of tahini. It also had cut fruits, two dessert soups, two kinds of dessert jelly, and toppings for the jelly. When you leave, there’s a case of cups of ice cream to take (or a little bar with more dessert soup, and paper cups). Everything was really tasty- I definitely recommend the pork bone broth. This was on the pricey side ($65 for two, including tip), but definitely super yummy for a celebration lunch!

Haidilao has very nice food and meats and services.... Good environment as well. Totally enjoy

The 18.99$ combo is incredible. and Adam is a really good waiter! The 18.99 combo includes three kinds of meat. You can eat whatever you want!

Perfect hotpot, perfect service and perfect food! I like everything here, and good to bring your kids, they will get free gifts

I come here often and I have never been disappointed. When there is a long wait, they have snacks and tea and chips to snack on. Once you are called in, they lead you to your table and you order from the tablet. A robot brings all your food! There is a sauce bar and they also have stuff like soybean snacks, seaweed side dishes, fruits, etc. so much food here!! The broth selection is amazing. I personally love the Tom yum flavor one and order ala carte shrimp to dip in it. Also the side of udon noodles is always so delicious. The staff are always nice. Even their bathroom is decked out with lots of amenities. One thing I love, is a business that thinks of everything to make customers feel more comfortable or have things that are helpful. I just love coming here and it is probably my favorite hot pot place in Bellevue :)

We arrived with a reservation at 3 PM on Monday, which was President's Day. We came for the monthly promotion, Hihi Fest Combo, which included unlimited servings of three meat dishes: Angus beef short plate, Australian lamb shoulder, and pork belly. The promotion was originally set to end at 5 PM, but since it was a holiday, they ended it an hour early. Our server kindly informed us in advance and made sure we ordered all the meats we wanted before the last call. We ordered four pots with just one soup base, as we had learned how to make our own from online--creating our own soup bases and dipping sauces was a fun experience, and they turned out delicious! We also received a pack of free tomato soup base and toys from the server by giving them the secret codes. I confirmed with the server that the servers no longer perform dances for customers. As usual, we enjoyed the free ice cream at Haidilao at the end. The restaurant was spacious, featuring robot servers and interesting décor. Overall, it was a great experience. I also joined their rewards program to earn points for future visits and redeem rewards. They validate three hours of parking in the Bellevue Pacific Center garage--just bring your parking ticket, and they'll validate it when you leave.

Too loud I felt. And too distracted. Maybe it was their intended atmosphere but too much for me. Food was good. Service was good too. Just not the my go to comfort restaurant.

It was my first time at this location and the service was exceptional! I love how attentive and respectful the staff were. Although this place could get a little pricey from having to order ala carte, it's totally worth it for the unlimited sauce, snacks, toys, and ice cream with a small extra fee. The vegetable and meat quality was great and presentation was aesthetically pleasing. I love the amount of soup choices that they offer from non-spicy to spicy. My go to is their sukiyaki, mushroom, and miso broth! I was also surprised that they close at midnight so definitely a perfect go to spot for a late night meal! They are located in the Bellevue Pacific Center with a parking garage so that's a plus. I'll definitely be coming back to this location again!

Amazing service, kid-friendly, and good quality hot pot. I love bringing my kids here because they have the cutest free kids-meal (Dino nuggets, veggies, cute animal-shaped red bean bun, and yakult) which also comes with a seasonally rotating toy. We enjoy the casual, family-friendly ambience and attentive servers. Prices are very similar to Dolar Shop in our experience, but we will keep coming back because of the exceptional service!

We went on a Monday for lunch around noon without a reservation and were seated immediately. There's a good lunch special for $25 from noon to 5pm during non-holidays, which seems like it would be the best deal. We got 3 broths, 3 proteins, 1 noodle, and 2 vegetable sides for 3 people. We had a lot of broth left over, so we probably only needed 2 broths max, I recommend the tom kha and the tomato! The sauce bar is $3.99 per person. I thought it was fun and liked the packaged crackers and shrimp chips, but you definitely don't need to get it since the broths were so flavorful on their own! It felt quite expensive for the portion sizes, especially for the noodled and veggies. Service was quick and I'd definitely come back for the lunch special pricing!

Greta spot for late night. Food was good and service was attentive. I will come back more often

Haidilao is my favorite hot pot joint, and I wish there was one closer to where I live- I would definitely be a regular! I make it a point to eat here every time I visit Seattle. The service is exceptional, consistently impressing me with their attentiveness and friendly demeanor. I've also been to a Haidilao location in Vietnam, and the service there was also just as amazing as what I experienced in Seattle. Make sure to make a reservation before hand so there would be little to no wait! Ambiance: The restaurant has a lively, modern atmosphere that feels welcoming, making it a fun spot for gathering with friends or family. Service: Known for the attentive and friendly staff. The complimentary snacks and amenities while you wait are also a very nice touch. Food: The menu features a wide variety of fresh ingredients, including premium quality meats and veggies, with several flavorful broth to choose from. I'm a big fan of their tomato broth, which is often praised for its rich, savory and sweetness flavor. One great perk is that if you have leftovers, you can easily ask them to go. Sign up with them for points! OH and one thing Haidilao offers a special birthday treat making it a fun place to celebrate your special day. They do have a parking garage offering free parking up to 3 hours which save you the hassle of finding your own parking just remember to validate your ticket with the staff before leaving! Overall Haidilao delivers an amazing dining experience that keeps me coming back whenever I'm in town!

Great place for a family gathering. Very kids friendly. Clean and tasty food. Appetizers bar have dessert and snacks.

If a hot pot place was a 5 star restaurant this is it. They had almost everything. Not too pricey and the food was decent enough

Great service great food great ambiance. Me and my partner love going here whenever we are craving hot pot. The broth is very good and they always have good deals. They probably have the best service at a hot pot place in the Seattle / Bellevue area.

I had really bad experiences with Seattle Haidilao so I decided to give this location a try. Our server Christian is fantastic..he is attentive and professional. He offers all amenities and makes soup for us...his excellent service made it unforgettable hotpot experience...thank you Christian.

What can I say about this place? It is AWESOME! My friends brought me here for my birthday and it was such a great experience! When you get here sometimes you may have a wait. But the great thing is they have snacks and drinks outside in the lobby to enjoy while you wait. The is also lots of seating in the lobby while you wait so it's quite comfortable. When we were seated we were in one of the alcove for birthday parties. It was quite comfortable for 5 of us. We had a half and half hot pot. One spicy the other regular. They were both very good. They also have a sauce bar and you can create your own sauce. We ordered all kinds of proteins and seafood. The highlight was the dancing noodles! The waiter comes and pulls the noodles right in front of you. And it's like a show. It's hard to explain, you just have to order and watch it. But is limited so you may not be able to order it if they are busy. As we walked out, there is an ice cream freezer where you can take an ice cream. Also if you frequent Haidilao, you can earn points and redeem them for various prizes. They have a prize case of all kinds of cool things you can get. Definitely coming again! It was so good and a very fun time.

Had an amazing dining experience at Haidilao! The service was exceptional, with attentive staff who made sure everything was perfect.

So good and so fun! Normally I come here for work, but this time I took my family with young kids! It was SOOO fun for them. Why, you ask? - dancing noodle show - endless snacks -talking robots -interactive meal -toys handed out (whattt!) -balloons! -ice cream! -amazing staff! Super fun. Will be back!

I really liked the ambience here. Came here with a good friend who is very familiar with this type of cuisine.l so I knew they would have high standards! This place was great! It had a modern vibe with some nice energy. The service was quite good and attentive and the staff was very friendly and pleasant without being too intrusive. I thought the robot that served the meat was pretty cute too. The food was delicious. I always like hot pot but this is my first time having it at a restaurant instead of homemade with my friends. It was delicious! I liked that there were so many options to add to the pot. I also liked the various soup bases. Definitely wouldn't mind trying this spot again.

Great service and food, almost the same standard and quality as high as in China. Famous type of way to cook food starting in Szechuan (China) then spreading to rest of the world, Haidilao is the first popular franchises brand providing a chain of food and services from the moment a customer standing in front of the entry. Snacks, appetizers, hotpot, seafood, noodles, dim sums, and etc., are all presented and tasted the best!

My favorite hotpot place in the area! It's not the cheapest but it's totally worth it--it's a whole experience. Excellent Service - I arrived before the rest of my party. The host was attentive; he checked in with me a couple times and made sure a table would be ready by the time they arrived. - Snack and drink station by the entrance while you wait. I noticed the hosts refilling this several times. This is great to keep you from getting hangry from a potentially long wait. - Server was very attentive as well. Waters and broths were constantly refilled. Our orders arrived promptly. Delicious Food - Got split pot with tomato and Tom yum broths this time, which were really tasty and flavorful. I usually get the pork and chicken broth and a spicier broth, which are also delicious. A good soup base is essential for hotpot, and I haven't had a bad one here. - Good quality, fresh proteins and veggies - Sauce bar has the usual sauce ingredients so you can make your own dipping sauce. Definitely get the sesame paste! - Sauce bar also includes various sides and desserts, including pig ear, freshly cut fruits, and white fungus soup. The last two times I was here, they also had 豆花/豆腐花 and I enjoyed it both times, but they didn't have it this time. Not sure if they discontinued it or just didn't have it that day. Fun Entertainment - They'll sing for your birthday - They have random performances that you can enjoy while you eat - There's also a noodle you can order, with which an experienced server will come by your table to do the noodle dance before putting it in the broth for you. Parking is available in the building, 3 hours free with validation I recommend making a reservation or joining the waitlist ahead of time, as it can get quite busy on a Saturday night.

4.5 Stars - I had a great experience here :) Loved the little touches like the complimentary snacks and ice cream. The variety of items available are awesome. The robot waiter is adorable. I can see how it can get really pricey, but the lunch special ($19.99) they have right now is really great value-wise (Comes with a protein, a starch, and a plate of veggies/tofu/extras). Sauce bar has dessert too :) Service is so incredible attentive and polite.

Overall, pretty solid. All the meats we ordered were fresh and thinly sliced. I do have to say they seemed pretty understaffed. Our waiter wasn't that great to be honest and wasn't attentive at all. I think we had to wave him down like 5 times to get more water.

We had a good experience here. They have their own sauce/appetizer bar. They also have a congee corner that you could get. The hot pot can be either 1, 2 or 4 broths. 4 is more expensive but we wanted to try more out. The broths we tried were: Tom yum: slightly tangy but awesome flavor! Pork Bone: like a tonkatsu broth. this was our favorite! spicy beef: pretty spicy. its good, but the spice adds up miso: this was pretty average. They have their own Haidilao beers so of course I had to try them out. Got the lager and the wheat beer. Both were pretty decent. I liked the lager a little more. Once you order, they use robots to help bring everything out. Kinda fun. Not fully automated though. They were pretty much glorified serving trays on wheels. They'll get there. The meats and veggies were fresh and you get a good amount. We were stuffed! They have a dessert bar with the sweet tofu. Also don't forget the ice cream near the front door. Grab 2 or 5 spoons though. They're flimsy and will break on you. Overall good hot pot joint. We enjoyed our meal and will likely be back.

Best service among all hot pot places. This is the only place that offer decent kids meal that my kids actually like. Parents love the sauce bar selections too. Never disappoint.

The food was amazing and they had a nice deal for AYCE. The servers are very helpful and nice and the food is very fresh! I would recommend coming. The atmosphere was very good as well

Been wanting to try Haidilao for a long time now but the waitlist is always long! Finally on a Sunday we were able to get there early to avoid long wait. The set up is great, they give you apron to protect from splatter, snack chips while you wait. The menu is very extensive, with lots of options and variety. You choose your soup base on the tablet at the table and select all the hot pot fixings, drinks, and appetizers right there. A robot assistant helps deliver dishes to your table, but your table gets a pretty dedicated waitstaff to take care of you. Unlike many other hot pot places that kind of ignore you most of the time, this place gives you lots of attention. There's a sauce bar with lots of chili oil and sauces combination, 2 desserts, and small ice cream packs to go. The meat and seafood was very fresh. We liked the fish and shrimp the best. The shrimp was large and cooked up nicely. We ordered waygu belly and kurabuta pork quality was great. Overall the price is on the higher end but that's because we selected all premium dishes. We can see why this place often has a very long waitlist.

My favorites hot pot in town! The customer is best. And they offered free parking. I go there frequently for my lunch.

Honestly, I go to this place at least once a month. It is the perfect blend of tasty food and excellent service. I would highly recommend their lunch special which is $24.99 (up from $19.99) which includes a choice of broth, choice of meat, rice/noodles, vegetable platter, a drink, and their unlimited salad/dessert bar. All ordering is done through an iPad and the food comes out very fast. The servers are all very attentive and helpful.

We came here with a large group of 9. Amanda provided great service. She was always quick to bring our dishes to us, our waters were always topped off, and our broth never went dry. One of us knew the phrase for the secret phrase, and she gave fairy wands for the whole group. She made sure we were always taken care of, even with a larger group than the original reservation.

The service here is top notch, you can't really compete when it comes to a hot pot restaurant. I can't believe I still haven't reviewed this place after coming here for 3 years already. The dedicated server always check on you without having to ask or wave your hand for them to come. Coming here for birthday was the best way to celebrate. They even bring the sign and sign a birthday song to you with complimentary birthday dessert WITH CANDLES. On top part, Zoe the manager and Cynthia the staff gave us the perfect experience so thank you for that. The food is amazing and high quality. They have done a wonderful upgrade on the interior lately and i love all the decorations on the inside. They even have the face changing show that embraces the Chinese culture, it's a great performance and something to see at least once in your lifetime. The noodle dance ($4.99) is worth ordering too, you get to see how their noodle master swing around the noodle to stretch to its desire tenderness and strength. I highly recommend ordering the pork chicken broth as well as the Sichuan spicy pot. Super good

Amazing food! Easily the best hotpot around. Great service as well, I remember getting a lot of water refills without needing to ask. All items arrived fairly quickly. The whole vibe was really good as well, would recommend to come with friends!

Everyone should experience this place at least once. Loved the broth options and the variety of meat is a plus. It can get pricey though if you get carried away. Overall, It was a fun experience and I really enjoyed it.

I was skeptical about Haidilao, seeing all of the social media posts..it seemed almost too good to be true. While the cost vs value is probably better at other hot pot establishments, the overall experience, attention to detail, and service are top notch! This is also a very modern, clean, and classy restaurant. First off, they offer hair ties for anyone in your party that has long hair. Next, if you wear glasses, they offer lens wipes knowing your glasses may fog up and get some splatter during the meal. Then comes the aprons - yes they provide aprons to help protect your clothes throughout your meal experience. The soup base options, different veggies, and meats/seafood were really good. It might seem expensive at first with the a la carte pricing, but it really fills you up quickly - looking back, we could have ordered less. Complementary kids meals are also provided upon request that includes dino nuggets, fruit, custard bun, and yogurt drink. And they also have a kids hot pot combo plate that comes with veggies, corn, fish, spam, noodles for $6. If you have kids or if this is your first time, make sure you order the Dancing Noodles. It's cool entertainment and some pretty good noodles too for $5. Seasoning bar is $4 per person and allows you to be creative in coming up with your own original dipping sauces. It does include some snacks, cold appetizers, fruit, and dessert as well. On your way out, don't forget the complementary ice cream. Best value is during lunch hours Mon-Fri where they offer lunch specials. 3 hour validation is now provided in the building parking structure and a huge plus! Overall experience was excellent!

I would highly recommend the happy hour offered either at this location or the seattle one. they run really good promos like 1.99$ angus beef trays. super good deals and you can eat as if it's all you can eat and bill comes out to be like 35$ which is crazy. the quality of food here is quite solid. also look on instagram for those "secret codes" where you can get some free little gifts lol. I don't highly recommend on regular pricing as it gets quite expensive for very little meat, but a pretty solid place otherwise

It is a bit fancy and pricey for hot pot but it was worth of trying. I ordered 4 different soup bases, vege combo, tofu combo and 3 different meat choices. Warning: Spicy mala soup is really spicy! I would order medium spicy next time and maybe 2-3 soup bases of what I liked the most instead of 4. You can also take the leftover soup bases too. I enjoyed making my own dipping sauce. Also, they offer free snack bar while you are waiting to be seated and also on top of sauce bar inside. Oh and don't forget to grab an ice cream on the way out. Staffs were caring and service was nice. I can say it's family friendly place and they have small gifts for kids too.

Haidilao is a chain, upscale hot pot location and one of the few places open quite late on the Eastside (until 2AM on weekends!). I went on a Saturday night around 10PM and with a quick call 30 minutes ahead for a group of 10+, we didn't have to wait when we arrived. There is a shared parking garage with validated parking, which is always plus as well. The quality of everything is pretty solid, but the price is also quite high. However, if you go after 9:30 PM, you can get platters of meat for two to three dollars a serving, which is super solid. My go-to would definitely be the beef short plate and for the soup bases, I like the original with all the Chinese herbs. I also tried the tomato base with spice and beware because they do not play with the spice at all; there ended up being zero tomato flavor. Even with the 'happy hour' deal, it ended up being $25 a person and most of my party didn't eat too much, so definitely expect to spend. The complimentary snacks are fun and they have definitely the most extensive sauce bar I've seen. Fruit and side options let me down a bit, but they were free, so I can't complain too much.

This is the first time I've had hot pot. It was delicious. You order your veggies and meat and go to the sauce bar to make your own sauces. There were so many choices (could be overwhelming for a newbie). The service was very good and the restaurant was clean. The only warning would be make sure your not going anywhere afterwards otherwise you are going to smell like hot pot for the rest of the day. So yummy- I am definitely looking forward to coming back.

Very good service and very nice people. The food is good and extremely qualified meat. I do love it so much! Thanks for welcoming me and doing a celebration for my Birthday! Love from Mi Lan!

Always great food and fun atmosphere, they took care of our requests kindly. The menu is a little smaller than China but still very good

Came here for late night dining at 1am after a wedding after party and it was great! Love that the restaurant was open late and despite the late hours, there were still several other tables of patrons dining. Service was very prompt as well. Meat quality here is always superb and they don't skimp on ingredients even though it's close to closing hours. Don't forget to finish off your dinner with the selection of ice cream from the freezer!

Yummy hot pot place that is friendly for families. Kids get free meal - nuggets, yakult, fruit, and pig bun. Their broth and ingredients are also great. Best of off they take reservations! Don't forget to sign up for points.

Amazing service from the moment we arrived! They also validate parking! We got the spicy pork bone soup and tomato soup! The tomato broth was so flavorful. We ordered the lunch set and it was sooo filling! There was an array of vegetables, fish tofu, mushroom, noodles and meat. Both of the beef options were so good, and everything tasted very fresh. The sauce was clean and stocked with everything. Our server was so busy but still attentive. Overall, a great experience!

It's a yes and no to like this place, lot of variety to choose from , but soup base is surprisingly expensive, 2 soup base and seasoning (automatic charged per person) already cost 42$, before meat choice. Even we are not meat lover, still walk out 115$ before tax n tips. Overall is good try thou. Service and food are good.

We got the tomato soup base, thai tom yum soup base, bone broth and the vege & fish hot pot base. We got proteins/veggies including chicken, lamb, the tofu combo, the mushroom combo, fried bean curd rolls, tofu skin, corn, pumpkin & ramen noodles. For drinks we got the Thai young coconut and for dessert we got the crispy milk treats, ice cream, jello with fruits and custard. They have parking in the building, below the restaurant, which can be validated. The service was quick, but the ventilation wasn't adequate inside. The condiment stations were also not located or planned well and were in the middle of the walking pathway. Advice to the wise: check out the condiment station before you order protein and veggies. A lot of side salad & sauces are included. Soups, ice cream & teas are included and located at the entrance. The tomato broth and the tofu/mushroom combos were a great combination.

Juan was our server. He was very attentive and helpful, he offered eyeglasses wipes for our party and hair ties for the girls. Excellent service throughout the meal. Food was delicious, ordering was easy via ipad. Food came out quick, soup bases are delicious, loved that it is not watered down and they used the specific broth for the soup bases. Can get expensive but worth it.

Very festive atmosphere for friends and family gathering. Highly recommend for a delicious and fun dining experience! we enjoyed very much.

Parking: I read from other reviews that parking in their lot is expensive, so we tried to find street parking and had to run to the restaurant afterward. Later, I noticed a sign about them validating parking for up to 3 hours. I wish I had known about this because the text message stated that our reservation would be canceled if we didn't check in within X minutes. Service: Our server was attentive and the robot worked very hard. I didn't experience the over-the-top service seen on social media, but I was primarily there for the food. The face-changing show was still part of the experience, although there was no silly dancing. I wasn't aware that the person doing the face-changing was the same one responsible for the dancing noodle. I wonder if that has always been the case. The noodle dance was significantly delayed because the performer was occupied with something else and the face-changing performance. Our dancing noodle didn't arrive until we were finished eating and full. While I understand they were busy, I feel there should be more than one person trained to perform the noodle dance. Not rocket science. Food: I visited a location in Asia years ago and wasn't impressed with the food. This time, however, the food tasted better than I remembered. No extra charge for sauces, but the lines for sauces became chaotic when it got busy. People formed lines from both ends of the station, and they collided if they wanted sauces from the other end. My favorites were the signature meatball, beef black tripe, and beef aorta. The meatball was the best I've had in a long time, and I had to order a second round. Soup bases tasted the best during the first round and not so good after boiling various types of food in them. The only food I didn't enjoy was pig brains. I got a plate for $10, took one bite, and decided it was not for me. I was prepared to spend at least $100 per person to get full, and I was right. The food is pricey, but now I know what I would and would not order next time.

a fantastic place to dine! The service is quick, the environment is very clean, and the food is delicious