Liuyishou Hotpot Fondue
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Liuyishou Hotpot Fondue
Downtown
OPEN11 am - Midnight
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The most popular hot pot restaurant chain in North America. This contemporary restaurant features all-you-can-eat hot pot meals in a relaxed atmosphere.
La chaîne de restaurants hot pot la plus populaire en Amérique du Nord. Ce restaurant contemporain propose des plats chauds à volonté dans une atmosphère détendue.
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Display Allbroth(53) recommend(45) sauce(37) fresh(36) soup(33) helpful(29) all you can eat(27) attentive(23) quality(22) highly recommend(21) bar(21) clean(18)Page 1 of 2 - 38 Reviews
5.0
I just love this place even if sometimes you need to wait for a table it's just so great AYCE. Staff is really friendly & everything we go we eat so much & everything is gooodddd
Jan 30, 2026
on Google
4.0
I was celebrating my Birthday & 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 & doing hotpot, we relied on our server to help us with choosing the broth & 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 & recommended Japanese Sukiyaki Broth & 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 - & my husband eats almost everything but even him, he did not like it & did not want to eat it. I don't know how to describe it except that it just tasted weird; like sugar water & 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 & 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 & cooked food while a lot for veggies, noodles, chef's recommendations & soybean products. Dessert is included: ice cream, one with tapioca & fruits etc.
What we ate mostly is the premium sliced beef (you can choose between lean & fatty) & 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 & well organized. You can find the fruits here, a salad & the tapioca dessert.
There is small buffet for hot foods beside the sauce bar but honestly it looked sad. The chicken wings seemed overcooked & 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 & it tastes sweet, spring roll & 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 - & 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 & 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 & 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 & maybe you'll like/love it.
Jan 14, 2026
on Google
2.0
One of the worst hotpot I ever had.
Pricy.
Not clean.
Poor service.
Honestly, Haidilao is at 5 min. Walk. I have no clue why anyone would ever go to eat there twice.
Dec 25, 2025
on Google
4.0
It's pretty well priced considering that you get an all you can eat meat experience. Nice experience over all.
Dec 18, 2025
on Google
4.0
I come here quite often since I go to school in the area. The food here is always reliably good & I enjoy it. If you like hotpot, I definitely would recommend Liuyishou as they have a large amount of options to choose from in their all you can eat menu.
The service is a little slow, especially if you go alone, like I do.
Dec 1, 2025
on Google
5.0
Alex 10/10, very nice, very helpful, talkative & Efficient in his work! Would come eat again.
Nov 4, 2025
on Google
5.0
We came to eat with a little kid & are very happy with service by Mr Bohao, we didnt have to call anyone because service was near us at all times & been serving everything we asked within a minute. Food was delicious & super fresh!!! BIG 5 STARS!!!
Oct 30, 2025
on Google
4.0
Great spot & great service. They had a ton of veggies & a handful of tofu options. Best of all, they had two veggie broths (egg & dairy free). There is also a decent amount of condiments & sauces to choose from (which are included). The food was fresh & tasty. Compared to other hot pot restos, this one is a bit more pricier & it's not all you can eat. Great experience overall
Oct 5, 2025
on Google
5.0
I honestly have nothing bad to say! Our service was great with our waiter Li explaining the menu to us in depth, & the food was fresh & absolutely delicious! Overall an amazing all you can eat hotpot/fondue spot downtown with pretty competitive pricing.
Jan 23, 2025
on Google
2.0
I cant say i enjoyed my experience at all. The mild spicy soup base was extremely spicy but there was no other flavour in the soup, it was water with chili & oil. We had to salt our own food & even the mushroom broth was bland & very one note. Not a ton of flavourful options for vegetarians either. Potato, spinach, fried dough or tofu... there are much better places to eat for the same price. I would not recommend or come back
Nov 12, 2024
on Google
5.0
I love the sauce selection, fruits & side dishes. Clean place & amazing broth. The rest is self explanatory, all you can eat for a price.
Oct 17, 2024
on Google
4.0
So many selections for all you can eat. Next time I need to order the non spicy soup.
Sep 21, 2024
on Google
5.0
***Update!! Tiffany made our night, perfectly impeccable service!*** This place was packed, everyone was loving their experience. Daniel our server was exceptionally amazing. I honestly want to give him a special thanks. Also, when you have to wait for a table, they text & call so you can walk around & enjoy the city core. The food was high quality, the sauce choices endless. They have so much included with the all you can eat, it's actually crazy. Food ready to grab as you wait at the start. Fried rice with shrimp even!! The quality of the meat was excellent, generous portions & they don't charge extra unless you really leave too much behind. Thank God because my eyes were bigger than my stomach. All that to say I had an amazing experience. Best hot pot I've ever had the opportunity to enjoy. Thank you to Daniel & all the staff.
Aug 28, 2024
on Google
5.0
I've been here at least 10-12times. Half of those times I went with my three kids. The broth doesn't taste artificially seasoned like other hotpot restaurants I've been to in Montreal (large franchises nearby, Chinatown, etc.). It's a little more comfortable after eating. I love spicy food, so I don't go back to places that make me feel sick after eating. The tables are clean, & the self-service bar is also clean. If you look at the reviews here, there are almost no complaints about the staff. The male staff member with glasses is very friendly. He doesn't bother explaining things. My kids love going here. They especially like the nice server & the comfortable atmosphere. However, there was a female server I've met a few times. She's annoying, you can tell from her expression. I feel bad about ordering from her. When I asked her about something I didn't know, I couldn't understand her explanation. Anyway, I wish she had a brighter expression. & I will go back & eat here again, & it is definitely the best hotpot restaurant in Montreal that I have been to. Sometimes when the owner himself serves, he often asks for feedback. I like that attitude too. People who find things to improve are the ones who improve. See you again!!
Aug 20, 2024
on Google
5.0
I've had hot pot several times in China & was so happy to find this place in Montreal! It's a bit expensive but it's all you can eat & hot pot is just such a fun experience! Broth were tasty & there is a lot of choice in meats, veggies, & noodles. It was my friend's first time having hot pot & he is now obsessed with it! They also got a cute robot who sometimes bring you your food.
Jul 6, 2024
on Google
4.0
I really like the variety of the choices, especially for the sauces & side dishes. The meat & vegies were fresh as well. However, for an all-you-can-eat hotpot place, I think the order system may not be the most optimal & efficient. We had to call the servers every time we would like to add anything, checking the menu all over again & tell them what we wanted one by one. Maybe letting the customers to check the items on the paper (like other all you can eat places) or, even better, on a tablet would be better for the experience.
Jul 1, 2024
on Google
5.0
Great all you can eat restaurant with quick & fantastic customer service. Lots of sea food choices, okay sauces & drinks options. The atmosphere is clean & welcoming. I really enjoyed my visit 9/10, will visit again with friends.
Jun 14, 2024
on Google
5.0
The place was lively, & our server Vixi was exceptional. They keep you updated via text & call while you wait. They had a great birthday special for us. The food, especially the all-you-can-eat selection & quality meats, was outstanding. A fantastic dining experience. Kudos to Vixi & the entire staff!
Jun 11, 2024
on Google