The Dolar Shop Hot Pot Richmond — Restaurant in Richmond

The Dolar Shop Richmond

Hot Pot Restaurant

Food

Black Truffle Mushroom Broth The Black Truffle Mushroom broth serves as an excellent foundation for the hot pot experience. Its aromatic depth and earthy richness enhance every ingredient cooked within it. A perfect balance of flavor and sophistication, it’s an absolute must-try for those seeking a premium hot pot option. Rating: 9/10

Wagyu Pancakes While the layers of dough and wagyu filling are thin, the flavor profile is well-developed, offering a delicate yet satisfying bite. The combination of textures works harmoniously, though a slightly more substantial portion might elevate the dish further. Rating: 8/10

Cheese Shrimp Balls with Salted Duck Egg Yolk This standout dish features six perfectly crafted shrimp balls, enriched with the umami of salted duck egg yolk. The interplay of creamy, savory, and briny notes creates an indulgent flavor experience. An excellent choice for seafood lovers. Rating: 9/10

Chinese Donut Light, airy, and delightfully chewy, the Chinese donuts are an impeccable accompaniment to the meal. Their subtle sweetness and texture add a pleasant contrast to the savory elements of the hot pot. Rating: 9/10

Tri-Color Handcrafted Noodles A visually appealing and texturally diverse offering, the tri-color noodles bring a playful element to the meal. Each type of noodle has its distinct bite, complementing the broth and other ingredients beautifully. A top recommendation for noodle enthusiasts. Rating: 9/10

Seafood Platter The seafood platter includes an impressive selection of abalone, giant scallops, shrimp, fish, and mussels. The presentation is refined, and the freshness of each ingredient is unmistakable, contributing to a luxurious dining experience. Rating: 9/10

New Zealand Lamb Shoulder Thinly sliced and served in generous portions, the New Zealand lamb shoulder is tender and flavorful. It cooks quickly in the broth, retaining its succulence and delicate taste. Rating: 9/10

Center Cut Beef Tongue Thinly sliced and perfectly portioned, the beef tongue is tender with a slightly chewy texture that absorbs the broth’s flavor beautifully. It’s a reliable choice for meat lovers. Rating: 9/10

Organic Mussels These mussels are large, fresh, and cleanly prepared. While they lack a standout flavor compared to other dishes, their quality is undeniable. Rating: 8/10

Apple Yakult A refreshing beverage with a pleasant balance of tartness and sweetness. However, the portion size is notably small, which diminishes its overall value. Rating: 7/10

Ambiance

The Dolar Shop sets a high standard for cleanliness, maintaining a pristine environment that enhances the dining experience. The decor strikes a fine balance between modern elegance and comfort, with spacious, plush seating that allows guests to relax and enjoy their meal.

Rating 9/10

Service

The service was exemplary, with attentive staff who went above and beyond to ensure a seamless dining experience. Our server thoroughly explained the menu and highlighted signature sauces, adding a personal touch to the meal. The team was consistently friendly, accommodating, and efficient throughout our visit. Rating: 10/10

Price

While the prices are on the higher side, the exceptional quality of the food, ambiance, and service justifies the cost. Guests are paying for a premium experience, and The Dolar Shop delivers on that promise.

Verdict

The Dolar Shop in Richmond stands out as one of the finest hot pot restaurants in the area. From its impeccable food quality and luxurious ambiance to the top-tier service, it offers an elevated dining experience. The complimentary ice cream desserts are a delightful bonus that adds a sweet finish to an already memorable meal. Despite its premium pricing, it’s worth every dollar for hot...

We’ve been to the Burnaby location but heard the Richmond location is better so I booked here to celebrate my husbands birthday since we were doing something in the area beforehand. The customer experience left a sour taste in our mouth. I didn’t even remember that I mentioned it was for my husbands birthday on the reservation. The hostess brought it up and mentioned that he can get a birthday draw. She then said something about wanting to see his id then I told her his birthday is tomorrow but we’re celebrating it today. She said ok, that’s fine, don’t need to check id. Then later after we ordered our food, we were wondering if we should order the noodles but my husband said he thought he heard the hostess say he gets free birthday noodles. So I asked one of the waiter to clarify what the birthday thing was because I thought I heard the hostess say birthday draw but my husband said he heard birthday noodles. Then he went on to explain that the birthday person can go to room to do a draw for a free gift. So I asked if it’s birthday noodle or something else and then he asked my husband for id to check his birthday. We said the hostess said it’s fine but he still went on to check and said his birthday is tomorrow not today so he can’t get it. We told him the hostess said it’s fine already then he said ok, we’ll give him the birthday noodle. He made us feel like we were trying to scam them or something when we were just trying to clarify what exactly the birthday thing was. It just didn’t make us feel good and ruin the mood for dinner. When they brought us the birthday noodle, it was over cooked and bland. Nothing special, was definitely not worth the trouble. I don’t even know if they just carelessly gave us some bland over cooked noodles because they think it’s not his actual birthday. On top of that, what happened to the birthday draw they were talking about?? Very confusing! When we decided to add another beef dish, they came out with a plate of meat that looked old and not fresh. Colour was darker than in the picture. We asked another server that was near us and he said the meat doesn’t always look like the picture. Then after a long pause, asked if we want to replace with something else. He made us feel like we were being picky and uncomfortable in the situation so we just said it’s fine, we’ll just keep it. Good thing the other waiter later came by and said he’ll replace it with one that’s better looking. They should have just said that initially instead of making the customer feel like it’s their own mistake. This is the only reason I’m giving 3 stars instead of 1. I wouldn’t be upset if it was just an ordinary day but this was a special day that I planned for my husband to celebrate...

The Dolar shop was opened in Landsdowne Center Richmond in 2018. It’s a hotpot restaurant, but it serves a whole new tier of hot pot that each customer will have their own flavours of hotpot broth. I had The Dolar Shop twice with my friends in two months so far. I enjoyed my lunch with my friends at this restaurant.

Environment: Because of the perfect location in Landsdowne Center, the Dolar shop has attracted so many customers. After busy shopping in the mall, people have lunch or dinner at the Dolar Shop. It will be perfect for them. Also, they don’t have to worry about parking. There are so many parking spots around the mall.

The Dolar Shop locates right at the entrance of the mall. Inside the restaurant, the space is very big and comfortable. The white decor makes the whole restaurant bright, clean, and enjoyable.

The waiting areas have provided Chinese Traditional Snacks for customers has a try. It shows that the restaurant very cares about the guests. Inside the restaurant, each table has individual indiction stove for each customer hotpot, which is very unique.

Service: When we got into the restaurant and sat down, the servers brought us the menu and began service us. The Dolar shop is different from any hotpot restaurant, they charge all the guests an additional $3.99 for dipping sauce. There are two different sauces sections. The server made a special sauce for you (green onions, garlic, cilantro, Thai chili and soy sauce) and you could also get access to the sauce bar as well as appetizers and seasonal fruits as well. The Dolar Shop has lots of sauce for you to select. If you are the sauce person, this is a great place to eat hotpot.

Food: At the Dolar Shop, everyone has to order their own broth ($5-$8/person) to begin. Then, we order all the ingredients together as a group. For the soup broths, the Dolar Shop has 6 different kinds of broth for you to choices, such as Combination of Szechuan Hot & Spicy with The Dolar Shop Spare Rib Broth, Tomato Beef, Szechuan Hot & Spicy, Pepper Pork Tripe, and Chicken Broth, Pork Leg Bone Broth, and Mushroom Broth. I have tried most of them. The mushroom Broth is my most favorite. I have ordered it all the time.

Besides the soup broths, all the vegetable and meat will be a charge too. It’s not all you can eat, so the price of the food is expensive. There is a large selection of beef on their menu and some lamb. The quality of the meat were really awesome and super delicious as well.

Final Thoughts: All the food tasted great in this place. It’s very authentic Chinese food. However, the price of the food is super expensive. Suggest going to this place with a group of people. This way you can try more different food at...