Liuyishou Fondue / Liuyishou Hotpot Montreal

I was celebrating my Birthday and decided to go to Liuyishou for a very small celebration. None of my company including me have ever been to a hotpot so this is our first time. *No. of pax: 3 *Date of visit: January 13, 2026 (Tues) *Service: dinner; AYCE *Price: $33.95 + $20.95 for soup (we chose 2 flavour broth for $18.95 + $2 since we chose the coconut au poulet). *Time we came: around 6:00 in the evening. When we came in, there was only 1 table occupied so no long wait. Since it was our first time visiting the restaurant and doing hotpot, we relied on our server to help us with choosing the broth and while I did read reviews prior to coming which mostly were good but taste is subjective so we indeed need help from the server. The server (sorry, I did not get the name) was helpful and recommended Japanese Sukiyaki Broth and the new one which is the Coconut Soup with Chicken but with an additional $2 on top of the $18.95. We went with it but unfortunately, we did not like the coconut soup at all. It just taste weird in our (3 of us) opinion - and my husband eats almost everything but even him, he did not like it and did not want to eat it. I don't know how to describe it except that it just tasted weird; like sugar water and barely there coconut taste (if that makes sense). The Japanese Sukiyaki was good but the (replacement) Beef Bone Soup is okay. We asked if we could have it replaced since there is no way we could eat it and it was such a waste of money. The server informed us that it can be replaced. Supposedly there is charge for replacement but since we were newcomers to the restaurant she waived the charge. Good thing she did because I paid an additional $2 for the coconut soup only for it to go to waste. There is a handful selection for meat, seafood and cooked food while a lot for veggies, noodles, chef's recommendations and soybean products. Dessert is included: ice cream, one with tapioca and fruits etc. What we ate mostly is the premium sliced beef (you can choose between lean and fatty) and some seafood so we could get the most of what we paid. There is also a bar to make your own dipping sauce - it is clean and well organized. You can find the fruits here, a salad and the tapioca dessert. There is small buffet for hot foods beside the sauce bar but honestly it looked sad. The chicken wings seemed overcooked and very dry - did not try it because of that. There was sesame balls which was hard to bite - maybe they cooked it few hours ago, there was a pork dish; tried it and it tastes sweet, spring roll and fries. Drinks are not included. Overall for the food I'd give it 3 stars. I apologize but we felt like, we would've been satisfied if we ate elsewhere. Service: It is ~good. For I think the first hour we were there, there was only one server so we had to wait a while to place an order since you can only order via the server. It was fine. Female washroom: it was clean which made me happy. Male washroom I don't know. The men I was with did not go. Pricing: I am okay with the price since most AYCE is at almost or the same price range. However I was surprised that the minimum percentage you can tip is 18%. While I understand that tipping is necessary - and of course I am okay with tipping but I don't want to be sort of obligated to tip 18% when the minimum "required" or baseline tip is 15%. I did not say anything since it was my Birthday so I went along with it. I've been to different AYCE all over Montreal area and so I know 15% is acceptable especially for a very small group. Would I recommend it: If you like hotpot then give it a try. Personally and as well as for the people I was with, it wasn't for us so I don't see us coming back. We may try other hotpots though in the future. Like I said, taste is subjective but for the 3 of us it just wasn't it. I rated 4 stars overall despite of the experience because maybe it was us; maybe we're the problem lol. I do not want to give a bad rating just because we wished that we went elsewhere for my Birthday. Try and maybe you'll like/love it.

Loved the service from our waiter Bohao! He made sure that everyone was well taken care of— my little one was watching her show and he came and gave her a phone stand, my friend forgot to bring a hair tie and he gave her one (even gave her options which one she wanted) & he also provided us with aprons so our clothes won’t get dirty! We made a reservation for a group of 18, and we were warned that the buffet has a time limit of two hours but if there’s no reservation on our tables after, they won’t rush us to leave! We celebrated our friend’s birthdays and they gave them a tote bag and a fan as a gift! Food was good, we took their lunch menu buffet which was I think 27$ on top of the broth (which is around 9-18$ each). There wasn’t that much option but we still enjoyed it! The snack bar and the sauce bar was available as well— you can get as much fries, spring rolls, chicken wings, Chinese sausage & desserts as you want!! We usually do hot pot at home but our experience today was good that we collectively said we’ll come back! Highly recommend!

Delicious hotpot with an abundance of soup base selections! I came here twice in 2 days! 🤣And this very hot (sweet, white long sleeve semi see thru t- shirt) guy sat next to me. 😉🤣I so wanted to say “hi” to him but he was with an older gentleman and so I got shy🙂‍↕️. He apologized for having his coat and blue backpack cross onto my side. What a gentleman! If ur reading this! My ig handle is my name above! DM me and let’s go on an old school date🤣! Now back to food. I got a dual pot- vegetarian tomato and spicy. Great place for both vegetarian and meat lovers! I came by myself and found it so easy to order as it’s AYCE. I always travel alone and find AYCE such a great idea for solo travelers! What a great restaurant! And all the forward facing staff were so kind, sweet and fast in their service! Really top notch and ultra friendly staff!!👏! Sorry I didn’t get your names. And the staff in the photo was incredible too! She didn’t want her photo taken but I accidently took it. So pls reach out to me if u want me to take it down! Sorry! But ur great service should be recognized! And so should the gentleman today! But I didn’t get his name.

Arrived at noon, no wait, the hostess Gara was lovely and recommended a great value family all-you-can-eat package, satisfying my Chinese food cravings after months! They even gave us a free hotpot base for sister who doesn’t eat spicy food. The biggest surprise was the pickled radish and duck soup base, which soothed years of homesickness. The most satisfying restaurant during our few days in Montreal!

The food was amazing and the service of Vixi is awesome. She is very sweet and caring, always brings our order in very short periods of time. I recommend the lamb, is the best meat they had. We finished all the food and definitely come back.

We had a group of 4 last night, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. One of my friends, who had never tried Chinese hotpot before, even gave it a 10/10. There are plenty of options in every category—meats, seafood, and vegetables—and the variety of soup bases is impressive. We also loved the small buffet station and the separate area with an extensive selection of dipping sauces. The service was outstanding. The manager, Bo Hao (I believe that's his name), was incredibly friendly and patient, even as we kept placing additional orders. Thanks to the help of their adorable robot, our food always arrived at lightning speed! Overall, we all agreed that this experience exceeded our expectations. An "A" rating is well deserved!

You have to try this hot pot place, it’s honestly so good! The order turnaround time is insanely fast, they take your order and within 2 minutes, your food is already on the table. We went there super hungry and left completely stuffed! As you can probably tell, I didn’t manage to take proper photos, only remembered when we were already full…😅 It can get pretty crowded since it’s in a busy area downtown, but trust me, it’s totally worth it. We’ll definitely be going back! 🙌

six hundreds and sixty six The experience was really disappointing. The price was quite high, but the food didn’t live up to expectations. Drinks were limited, the beef butter was oddly sweet, and many items listed on the menu weren’t included in the buffet — they required extra payment. Even the soup base wasn’t included and cost an additional $20. Overall, it felt like they were overcharging customers who weren’t paying close attention I asked for a spoon, but they never brought it

I absolutely love this place ! The broths are amazing , the place is super clean and well managed , the sauce station is always well maintained and has a lot of delicious options. The service is great , the staff is always super friendly and helpful.

Liuyishou Hotpot Montreal is a gem for hotpot enthusiasts! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with warmth and hospitality. The highlight of our dining experience was definitely their spicy tomato broth - bursting with flavor and just the right amount of heat to tantalize your taste buds. We also indulged in a variety of fresh ingredients and premium meats, all cooked to perfection in the bubbling broth. The cozy ambiance and attentive service added to the overall enjoyment of our meal. Whether you're a hotpot aficionado or trying it for the first time, I highly recommend Liuyishou Hotpot Montreal for a memorable dining experience! #HotpotHeaven #SpicyTomatoBroth

Awesome food and quality fresh ingredients. Service is on par.. price is reasonable. Atmosphere is good. I enjoyed my meal here.

Decent considering the limited hot pot options in the area but definitely have been to better AYCE hot pot establishments in the States (yes, I know this is a completely different market). They could do a few things differently to improve customer experience - like putting out more low-budget ingredients in the self-serve section. Wait was over an hour on a Friday evening - but thank goodness for the nice Irish pub across the street.

Amazing service and amazing food ! Weekdays are all you can eat and our server was super kind to explain us the menu and pricing. If you're new don't be afraid because they are soo friendly and will teach you how to eat hot pot! The food came almost instantly! Super fast service from our robot friend! The meat is fresh and great quality! One order is pretty big already! Fresh vegetables and delicious broth as well. The brown buns are fried " man-Tao" or Bao buns with condensed milk on top. These are HEAVENLY and you can ask them to fry them fresh! This is honestly the best hot pot I ever had in my whole life! Ambience was great the vibes were vibing and you will definitely smell like hot pot when you leave bc the smell really clings onto your cloths. BUT they do give you big suit bags to put your clothes in if you don't want them to smell like food! Also you can either do shabu style (each individual pot) or regular style (one shared pot).

Ambiance is lively and fun. Service was fast but not very attentive. Food: personally, I'd expect a bit more flavor. They had sauces in the buffet area but I would have liked more sauces on the table. The buffet area was crowded and you had a tiny ladle. Also, they didn't refill our water. I like the idea of individual hot pots but it was lacking flavor.

I love that this place does individual hot pot pots. I love sharing but sometimes it's nice not to lose your noodles amongst the endless other food being put in the communal hot pot pot. Great fruit and sauce bar, love the robot serving you the portions. Everything was delicious and thought out. Really enjoyed coming here with friends. Got their signature broth and it was indeed very spicy but delicious (the fruit comes in handy here to cut the spiciness), I will get a different type next time.

I used to love coming here but last Saturday on the 1st of July, I came with a friend to have her try this place I've been raving about for a while and throughout the whole day, this was basically the only meal I had which I can only think is where my issue stemmed from. We both ate the same exact food apart from the broth and I woke up in the middle of the night nauseous and on the edge of being sick for a solid 2 hours. My friend was okay. I'll give it to them, service is quick and efficient and taste wise, it does meet the expectations. But I'm a little iffy on the freshness/cross contamination situation. It does suck because I've never had this problem before with this location but I don't think I'd go back because of that.

We went there on Valentine's day around 16h PM to avoid the expected crowd that evening. It was quite early, but I think it was a good choice! The service was extremely attentive in the first hour of their opening. As the restaurant became more and more busy, the workers understandably had more on their hands. The place is quite spatious, with clean tables and lots of light. It was fairly well aerated, although I suspect it can get hot when it is crowded. The self-serve station was well stocked, with plenty of choices, including most essentials. It is actually the best stocked self-serve station I have seen so far in Montreal (although there was no soy sauce). There was plenty of soup bases. We tried two, the seafood laksa and the mushroom soups. Both were tasty, and not too salty. Ordering of the food stuff was communicated directly to a waiter, who then brought all the dishes with the help of the super duper cute BellaBot, whose cat-like features and little quirps became the center of attention wherever it went. The meat was fairly thin and tender. Food was fresh and tasty, and the quality was good. I particularly like the pork blood and beef aorta (althought the portions was very small). Because it was Valentine's Day, we received a free brown sugar and jelly dessert. They also kindly gave a portion of lamb and coriander meatballs as promotion! Overall, a very satisfying experience. I would definitely set Liuyishou as my go-to hotpot place downtown, and aim to avoid the most busy times. Note: Don't know what to sauce to settle for? Try this Sichuanese classic: plenty of sesame oil, generous dollops of garlic, a bit of salt, a bit of sugar, a bit of oyster sauce, plenty of coriander and a bit of green onions. Mix and enjoy as dip!

Great all you can eat chinese fondue! The meat was fresh and tasty (lamb and beef), and lots of selections of shrimp balls, veggies, noodled etc The best in town! Cool robot server!

If you think this is a great resto .. you have never been to anything that would even be considered a mediocre restaurant in the culinary world....it is a cheap , bell and gong show carnival. The rude arrogance of the tik tok want to be staff at the hostess station is a comedy of deplorable service . Just because it is busy ... certainly does not mean it is good ...for the price ... it is a staggering rip off. Joke gong show ... but hey ... more selfies on board ! This is the problem with trendy Tik Tok restos ... bells and whistles..., fun place , crap food and will be closed in 6 months to a year. Tik Tokers do not pay your bills ... regulars do ...... but you choose to cater to trendy fair weather friends. You're selfish.... Selfie crowd will have moved on ... and surprise... you will be closed?!!!

Got food poison afterwards. The food tasted good and the service was ok. Would not recommend coming here.

The food was good but the service was normal or lacking and the ambiance was really loud and the food is overpriced like 50-60$ for all you can eat so you better eat your moneys worth.

We were craving hot pot on a rainey day after a full day at La Ronde. Chinatown seemed a bit ways away since we were already in downtown. We stumbled on this gem. It looks like theyre failry new. It is AYCE lunch and dinner. There were lots of options including single pots and shared large pots. The service was wonderful. Of course there was a make your own sauce bar with some snack while you wait as well. Meat quality was *chefs kiss*

This is an all-you-can-eat hotpot restaurant with quality food and serving robots. You can choose individual hotpot or shared hotpot but it depends on the table. We wanted to have a shared hotpot but there are only 2 individual hotpot tables left. We came at 5pm on a Thursday so you can see how popular the restaurant is. We called for a reservation but the front desk said they don't take reservations for two persons. You need to have 4 people at least to reserve a table. The food was good overall including even the snacks. The soup base is also delicious and watch out the spiciness level of their beef soup. There are also all kinds of dipping sauces you can choose to make your own. The price is about 55$ per person if you don't order any item or drinks on the extra menu.

This was a very different experience than Toronto. Lots of tables with individual pots but not a lot of tables with large pots. No tea, only cold water or hot water. But the worse part is, more than half the veggie sections were not available at all. I can understand that there's a lettuce shortage going on, but to only have spinach remaining as the only leafy veggie feels unacceptable for an all you can eat. Meat was decent though, everything was available.

This place is wonderful. The selection of food and condiments is bountiful and superb. The service is lovely. Our main waitress, Jara, was the nicest, most helpful, most personable waiter/waitress that I've ever had. She couldn't do enough for us, all with a great sense of humor and big smile. And the price is right. I can't recommend this place enough. If I lived in Montreal, I would be at this place every week.

The reception has a very poor attitude. She is yell at his colleague. Never choose the restaurant and recommend to others.

Food are good, the meat are so tender and juicy. The salad bar are delicious. Pick your soup base wisely. Some of them are very spicy

Amazing authentic Chinese hot pot. Decently priced. Highly quality food items. Highly recommend. Would come back again if I ever visited montreal.

Really good! The house broth is so spicy!!! Highly recommend! Service is fast and servers are awesome!!!

I went to have hotpot yesterday with my boyfriend and it was the worst experience ever. It tasted good during the meal, but both of us suffered from food poisoning that night and had to make multiple bathroom visits. We only had one meal that day which is why we think this place is the reason why our entire trip was ruined. Do yourself a favor and please find a different place for your meal.

Called so many times just trying to get a reservation as on a tuesday we showed up at 7 and were told the next availability would be at 8:45 when the last call is 9:45. No answer to any of my calls

I like that they text you once your table is ready, very efficient. They have a lot of choices that other places dont have, including the broth. The staff is nice and they offer good service.

Currently the best hotpot place I've been to in Montreal: clean place, good service, tasty broth (and not too salty), and high quality food.