成都赵三孃冒菜·麻辣烫chengdu zhaosanniang — Restaurant in Toronto

Came here for dinner because I was craving hot pot. There is a self served bar that has all the common hot pot ingredients. After loading up two plates, I chose their spicy hot pot broth at medium spice level. This is one of the best versions of the dish I found in GTA.

The marinated beef is really tender and flavourful. It doesn't just taste like the broth, but slightly spicy and savoury with some saucy flavour that was added through the marinating process.

Most of the ingredients are rather quality and fresh. For example, the lunch meat is typically starchy, but they use a premium version that is more meaty.

Most importantly, the ingredients are all cooked to the right doneness with nothing over cooked. The lamb slices are still tender, fried tofu are still intact, vegetables are still slightly crisp and the tender tofu absorbed just the right amount of the broth without becoming too soft.

However, I would not recommend any absorbent food from the bar. They absorbed too much of the water while sitting there, such that they have some "fridge" flavour.

As of Dec 3, 2024, you can add $4 for unlimited rice and ice jelly. I am very happy to have found this place. Can't wait to...

From the moment I walked into this restaurant until I finished my meal, it took about 40 minutes. There was a front desk attendant, a woman wearing a blue scarf, who first scolded the new staff, then scolded the delivery guy picking up orders, and then scolded the customer service representative. I have never seen a server with such a problematic attitude. The Malatang tasted good, but with such a server around, listening to her scolding everyone, it just didn't feel as enjoyable.

The delivery guy had it rough, waiting there for the order to be ready. He reminded them a couple of times, but was then scolded by this lady.

Honestly, from the moment my friend and I stepped into the restaurant until we got our meal, the order for the delivery hadn't even been prepared yet. It's no wonder the delivery guy was frustrated.

All in all, because of the poor service attitude of this front desk attendant, I doubt I'll be coming back...

This place is absolutely amazing! While the prices are a bit higher than other spots, it’s definitely worth it since you get unlimited refills on rice and desserts!

Here’s how it works: Grab an empty bowl, pick your choice of veggies, meat, or seafood, and they’ll weigh it to determine the price based on the total weight. You can customize your meal by selecting your preferred broth, adjusting the saltiness, and choosing whether you want it spicy or not. You can even decide between a soupy or dry version!

There are rice cookers near the dessert section, but be sure to finish your portion before grabbing more. As for desserts, they’re delicious! They serve a refreshing cold ice jelly with a variety of toppings to mix and match....