Burnaby’s Hot Pot Gem | Big Way Hot Pot Review

📍 Big Way Hot Pot 🏠 Address: 7-4300 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z8 💰 Price: ~$25–40 per person (100+ ingredients to choose from!) ⏰ Best Time to Go: Early dinner (~5 PM to avoid crowds) 🔥 Why It’s Worth the Hype? ✔ 100+ fresh ingredients – From abalone to braised chicken feet ✔ Rich broths – Sichuan mala & Japanese tomato (though tomato needs more punch) ✔ Free dessert: Thai milk tea ice cream – A sweet ending 🍲 MUST-TRY PICKS 1. Spicy Mala Broth – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Aromatic & numbing – Medium spice packs flavor without overwhelming • Best with: Braised pork knuckles & QQ abalone 2. DIY Sauce Station – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Mix your own: Garlic + cilantro + sesame sauce + chili oil = perfection 3. Pineapple Sparkling Drink – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Refreshing & fizzy – Cuts through the heat 4. Free Thai Milk Tea Ice Cream – ⭐⭐⭐✨ • Creamy & not too sweet – Nice surprise at the end ⚠️ CONSIDER SKIPPING • Japanese Tomato Broth – Lacks depth (needs more umami) • Peak-hour crowds – Post-6 PM wait times can hit 1+ hour 💡 TIPS 1. Parking: Metered street spots (free after 6 PM) 2. Alcohol: Try their house soju cocktails if you’re into Korean drinks 3. Leftovers? Their mala broth reheats well for next-day noodles #HotPotLovers #BurnabyEats #SpicyFood