Liuyishou Hotpot Fondue
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Liuyishou Hotpot Fondue
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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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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
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5.0
J'adore cet endroit tu commande ta soupe & tu commande à volonté viande agneau boeuf. Poulet porc & légumes. Il y'a aussi des sauce à faire soi même & entrée & dessert
Jan 4, 2026
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5.0
J'adore cet endroit tu commande ta soupe & tu commande à volonté viande agneau boeuf. Poulet porc & légumes. Il y'a aussi des sauce à faire soi même & entrée & dessert
Dec 20, 2025
on Google
5.0
Loved the service from our waiter Bohao! He made sure that everyone was well taken care of- my little one was watching her show & he came & gave her a phone stand, my friend forgot to bring a hair tie & 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, & 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 & they gave them a tote bag & 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 & 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!
Oct 19, 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
4.0
Very good hot pot place. Pick your broth, & then order all the meat (beef, chicken, seafood of various types) veg, etc you want. Hint, the broth isnt salted so add some to taste. While the meat is coming & the broth is warming up at your table, go make your own dipping sauce & pick up some fruit, salad, etc from the self serve bar. Top it off with an ice cream cone. Plan on CAD$50/person, but it was a fun night out & a new experience for us.
Aug 19, 2025
on Google
5.0
We had a group of 4 last night, & 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, & vegetables-& the variety of soup bases is impressive. We also loved the small buffet station & 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 & 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!
Aug 3, 2025
on Google
5.0
Had dinner at Liuyishou Hotpot Montreal & honestly, it hit the spot. The broth was super flavourful (we got the chicken coconut one, mushroom & beef bone), & there were so many options to cook - fresh veggies, thinly sliced meats, seafood, you name it. I loved the sauce station too & especially the homemade sauce for the coconut chicken broth you can mix & match however you like, which made it feel really personal. The also have homemade noodles & udon! The vibe was cozy, the staff were kind, & it's a great place to go with friends when you want to linger over a meal. Would definitely go back!
Jul 10, 2025
on Google
5.0
A great hot pot restaurant with a cute golden buffalo statue in front - such a fun touch! The food is delicious, & the space is large & welcoming. It's a perfect spot to enjoy a meal with family or friends. They even have adorable service robots that are both professional & entertaining. The dipping sauces are especially amazing & really bring out the flavors of the hot pot. Highly recommended!
May 7, 2025
on Google
5.0
Yesterday was our second time & it was better than the first. They've got an ice cream machine now that serves soft serve ice cream. This place is popular so waiting is sometimes inevitable but they have incentives for people who wait. If you wait for this much time you get two free sodas, that much time you get another freebie & if I remember correctly if you wait over an hour you get a certain percentage off of your bill. Good promos overall, I got two for one Tsingtao. The food is fresh & clean, zero complaints. The sauces at the sauce bar were fresh (other hot pot places look like they haven't replaced the sauces in days) & the bar itself was clean. Our waiter, Z, was an absolute pleasure. He's so attentive & accessible. Never left us hanging for help. Solid dude! This is my go to for hot pot from now on.
Feb 3, 2025
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
Fondues asiatiques typiques. Menu à volonté mais on vient vous servir les viandes & les accompagnements. Plusieurs choix de bouillon. Il y a un bar à salade & sauces.
Oct 2, 2024
on Google
2.0
Actually the 1st time we went in March everything was perfect from broth to service. The 2nd time I brought my family we were very disappointed. The broth tasted watery after explaining to the waiter he said it s normal. I explained to him last time it did not taste like this. Finally he accepted to give a little more sauce. But even though the taste was not the same. Also the waiter came only once to add the broth which look just plain water. Also first time we went they did never rush us but this time just 5 minutes before the 2 hours they told us last call for food but not for dessert. Then when as soon we start ordering dessert they said last call. The restaurant was not full & I did not expect they will rush us like this. Was thinking of bringing more families & friends but unfortunately this restaurant is out of my list.
Sep 20, 2024
on Google
5.0
Firstly, we sampled the new Lunch Menu which includes a choice of soup base, choice of noodles or rice, choice of meat (or vegetables), condiment bar, & a make-your-own sauce bar, all for the ridiculously low price of $22.99. Seriously, it's a very generous portion. Also new are the equally delicious Cape Codder & Sangria drinks, of which we had an entire pitcher of each, & the Matcha & vanilla ice creams for dessert! One of our favorite parts is the make-your-own-sauce bar. They have several recipes to follow, but we love creating random concoctions of our favourite flavors. We highly suggest you come here & bring friends! (It's fun in groups!)
Sep 12, 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
First time & not the last! Great service from Bohao, went there for lunch with a friend. We took the lunch set menu at $22,99 one lamb & the other beef. It came with a soup base (tomato broth for me), sauce bar, nice chicken wings & pineapple.
Aug 15, 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
What a wonderful evening. Got there pretty late,maybe around 8.45pm. Last call was at 10pm but we had ample time to order 2-3 times. Items were good, broths were delicious. We were 2 so went with one spicy tomatoe beef broth & a radish broth which was amazing. They had these special drink. The Soju melon drink was great! Food came out quickly. They had an appetizer & a pick your own sauces little station which was nice to go to before the food came out. Our waiter Daniel was AMAZING! So attentive & polite & happy! He as well as the other waited made the experience really good. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the staff was so very friendly. We will definitely be back!
Jun 19, 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