The Corner Hotpot — Restaurant in Vancouver

This review will come from the perspective of having only experienced hot pot once prior. We came as a group for a special occasion. At dinner hour, there was only one other table occupied but they sat us side by side. It was hard to hear each other speak as the larger group was having a grand time at full volume. It is difficult to ask to move once the broth is poured but it was really hard to enjoy conversation being in such close range and they had the entire restaurant to work with when seating us (which we didn’t know originally). Only two broth choices really and one is extremely spicy - most of us couldn’t eat food in that one - and we did ask for guidance but the server spoke limited English. Mild broth was more hot water and needed more flavour. Some sort of sauce was served and server was challenged to communicate what it was when asked. Other condiments were available on a table in the middle of the restaurant sort of like a buffet. Again, we weren’t clear on this process and the sesame sauce served just overpowered the food. As inexperienced hot pot people we needed help but server unable to do that. Even when we asked and it was obvious that we were novice. We had to ask for upper air vent to be turned on as our party was covered in the cooking steam - they seemed surprised we asked but we literally couldn’t see each other. Food was okay. Seemed fresh. Really liked the seafood, vegetables and dumplings. The balls I wouldn’t recommend. Only one bathroom that we waited to use for a long time. Thank goodness there were only 8 people in restaurant as this could have been worse. Overall, my group didn’t feel the vibe and may have been turned off hot pot for ever. The food was just okay. I will probably stick to the other place I have been to in Burnaby as they seemed more welcoming to learners of the hot pot cuisine and their experience more on par when I am spending money dining out. Tons of lamb on this menu so maybe better for those seeking lamb. I would challenge the high rating...

Very authentic Traditional Beijing Hotpot. These are the food I ordered and I give a five star satisfaction. I flew in from Calgary and came it just for the hotpot for first time. It’s iconic copper pot with a funnel in the center is very authentic. (Fun fact: Copper hotpot dated back to East Han Dynasty Period AD25 - AD220)

The lamb slices are very fresh. The options of having different part of lamb combo allows you try out different cuts and their texture differences.

• The hand cut lamb belly is highly recommended because of its rich layers of fat. • The fresh lamb roll is a relatively liner meat that is milder taste compared to mutton. • Lamb leg meat is also recommend as it’s line and bouncy when cooked. • Also the Lamb backbone and leg bones in special soup is also highly recommended. It’s not very salty but rich in spice and flavours.

BTW, they have free parking (I wish I knew before coming. So for those of you coming first time. Make sure take advantage of that).

And the lamb combo meat is machine cut which is different from ordering individually. Individual orders meat dish are hand cut, which is supposed to be...

Ridiculously overpriced for below average food. As a hotpot place, 28$ for 10 pieces of thinly sliced raw lamb(less than 6 oz probably) is just a joke and the lamb itself is not that different from frozen lamb from Costco. Other items in the store are also over priced such as 15$ for 4 frozen beef slices which is about 1/4 of the portion in other hotpot places and 2.5$ for a single bulb of pickled garlic which is usually free in other hotpot places. My friends and I spend about 50$ per person and none in our party is full nor satisfied about the food. We have to grab some McDonald afterwards as fillers. Not to mention that the soup base is just water with absolutely zero seasoning and the place is overbooked and service is slow.

Do not go to this place if you want to try out Chinese hotpot nor Beijing Style Lamb hotpot. It's a waste of our time and money. We will...