🍲 Burnaby’s Best Budget Hot Pot – Pot Empire Review!

📍 Pot Empire 4877 Kingsway, Burnaby Move over, Boiling Point – this bright, modern hot pot spot in Burnaby serves generous portions, free refills, and post-meal ice cream for under $20. 🏆 Why It’s Special ✔ Lunch deal insanity – free rice/noodles/drinks refills ✔ DIY sauce bar – 20+ condiments (hello, garlic lovers) ✔ Post-meal scoop – vanilla ice cream included 🥢 What We Ordered 🐮 Beef Hot Pot Set ($18.95) ★★★★★ Includes: • Herbal bone broth (free) or spicy mala (+$2) • 6oz AAA beef slices • Veggie platter (bok choy, wood ear, quail eggs) • Free rice/noodles (lunch only) 🦐 Surf & Turf Set ($22.95) ★★★★☆ Shrimp, scallops, beef, fish cakes – great for sharers. 🍚 Pork Belly Rice (+$3) ★★★★☆ Braised pork, pickled veggies, runny egg – upgrade worth it. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Best for: Quick lunches, solo diners, sauce enthusiasts ✔ Hack: Skip carbs → extra veggies (keto-friendly!) ✔ Timing: Weekday lunches = free refills 💰 Damage: ~$15-25 per person #VancouverEats #HotPot #BurnabyBC