Liuyishou Hotpot Fondue

Anne

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.

14 janv. 2026

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Jerry

5.0

C'est toujours un plaisir de venir ici. Le service est rapide, le self serve bar a bcp d'options, appetizers & fruits. Les aliments sont frais. Notre serveuse Vixi donne de bonnes recommandations :D

18 nov. 2025

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Louise

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!

19 oct. 2025

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Dennis

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.

19 août 2025

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Tony

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.

3 févr. 2025

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Nathalie

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.

2 oct. 2024

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Best

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!)

12 sept. 2024

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Bijan

4.0

Good hotpot with decent service. The salad bar is surprisingly good!

1 sept. 2024

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Kim

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!!

20 août 2024

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ECBKUZ512

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.

15 août 2024

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Béa

5.0

Super endroit pour la fondue chinoise. Le bouillon laksa est délicieux & savoureux! Énormément de choix de protéines & légumes dans la formule « all you can eat », belle qualité de produits également. Il y a aussi des nouilles, des dumplings, boulettes & tofu dans les choix. Bar à sauces, salades & desserts. Il y a un choix de table avec bouillons individuels ou avec des plus grands bouillons avec séparateurs. À noter que le temps pour manger est de deux heures. Seul bémol: presque toutes les interactions se font en anglais, plus de français serait apprécié! Excellent rapport qualité & quantité/prix, à essayer si vous aimez les mets asiatiques!

13 avr. 2024

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Kavita

5.0

Our group of 6 was new to this place so we were really grateful for the way our server, Daniel, walked us trough the menu & how everything worked. He gave us his recommendations for broths & we took him up on his offer to choose a variety of things on the menu for us. He made some great choices & saved us so much time by not having to go through the menu as a group & pick what quantity of which things to get. We also had two people at the table with different allergies, so we appreciated the attention he took to avoid the the things they couldn't eat. We all enjoyed the sukiyaki broth a lot & I particularly liked the seafood laksa broth a lot. For the meats, we liked the fatty beef more than the lean one & the lamb was my favourite. I also recommend the shrimp paste. They also have a little buffet style snack bar with a few appetizers, sauces, fruits & sesame balls for dessert that you should get to before the meal arrives.

23 mars 2024

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Shi

2.0

Lacking flavour in broth, meat didn't taste very fresh. Only good thing was the dipping sauce bar. Better to do your own hot pot at home

8 févr. 2024

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Andrew

5.0

Il y avait un moment que je n'avais pas eu autant de plaisir dans un véritable restaurant chinois. Le service a été parfait du début à la fin, Daniel aime son travail & les gens & cela transparaît dans son souci de la clientèle! Le bar à sauce est une idée fantastique, bonne bière pour accompagner le tout. Un bel expérience, un bel endroit, propre & accueillant! Ils sont overt depuis 2000 je leur souhaite encore 20 ans !

19 janv. 2024

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R

5.0

From the ambiance to the food, everything is spectacular, I really enjoyed the quality as well as our server Jie, she is very sweet & caring & you can tell; with attention to every detail, she makes sure your experience is valued & special, she takes the time to explain things as well as make sure of any allergies, & gives her recommendations. As for the location, there are a few robots going around delivering the ingredients, thus it makes service quicker.

The sauce bar even has desserts & other fruits to cleanse your palette. What a great experience overall, definitely one of the top hotpots here in Montréal!

Thank you Liuyishou

16 oct. 2023

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Sandrine

4.0

Difficile de savoir quel bouillon prendre, car il n'a pas de descriptif dans le menu. Les bouillons sont bons, mais je n'ai rien trouvé d'exceptionnel.

Le bar à sauce est correct, beaucoup trop salé à mon goût.

Nous avons senti une pression de faire vite, car la table était réservée pour deux heures à la minute où nous nous asseyons.

Service impeccable.

5 oct. 2023

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Marie-France

4.0

Notre 1er Hotpot. Vraiment apprécié cette expérience.

Fondue à volonté, fraîcheur, bar à sauce, choix intéressant & varié. Même un mignon robot qui livre les plats. C'était différent & convivial.

Le tapiocat & les petites boules Chinoises étaient un délice.

Excellent endroit pour les gros appétits. Le petit robot minou est vraiment charmant 🐾

23 août 2023

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