Crown Chinese Hotpot — Restaurant in Leeds

Came here today for the second time with my 10-year-old son for our mum & son night. I was surprised the waiter who was so good last time remembered us! He is by far the most polite, helpful and attentive waiter I have ever had! So helpful and made both experiences we have had absolutely fantastic, especially as the first time we came I didn't have a clue how any of it worked and what half of it even was. Anyway with his help, we were able to select a decent range of things for our hotpot and it was all delicious and really allowed both my son and I to try a whole range of things and new experiences. We came away feeling very full and the waiter had packed away the things we didn't quite manage to finish for us to bring home. It was actually my son that had found this place and the novel idea of literally cooking the food at the table did sound interesting. All In all it was a lovely evening, extremely helpful and attentive staff who can't do enough for you. The restaurant its self isn't massive and is over the top of a Chinese supermarket which also has a great selection of things at good prices. If you come to the restaurant for the first time, please be aware that they don't take card payments so you need to bring cash, or they do allow a bank transfer thankfully as I was unaware of the lack of card payment facility on my first visit. You are given a menu at the start if you choose hot pot and are asked to select your soup broth and anything else. You will be served all of these on separate plates with a large hot pot In the middle which you place your ingredients in to cook. There is the option of a condiments selection which is charged at around £2.90 (approx) per person.

The bill today for my son and I for one broth, 2 smaller meat selection (lamb & beef), a mushroom selection, prawns and flat noodles then a can of coke and a J20 was £58.30. It isn't what you would call cheap however It filled both my son and I and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We will definitely return. I'm very sorry I didn't catch the waiter name who served us on both occasions but he was...

Two Hot Pot bases - Mild Sichuan and Pork Bone

1 metre long beef, sliced pork, sliced lamb, boneless chicken feet, mixed leaf vegetables, enoki mushrooms and glass noodles.

The service was exceptional and if you're new to Hot Pot, the staff will gladly explain. They're super friendly! The menu is vast and there will be items you recognise and also the opportunity to try something new.

You can create your own dipping sauce from the array of ingredients such as: vinegar, soya sauce, sesame oil, sesame paste, salt, sugar, msg, garlic, coriander, spring onions, sesame seeds, chilli powder, chillis, peanuts...

Once ordered from the vast menu, the food is delivered to your table in quick time. The meat is so thin and takes literally 10-15 seconds to cook. Absolutely delicious. The Sichuan peppercorns give you this numbing feeling to your lips. Such a pleasant sensation.

I would highly recommend this place! It is a unique experience.

Also... If you like Chinese Products, there is a Chinese Supermarket you have to walk through to get to the restaurant....

Best AYCE hotpot in Leeds!!

Food: we went for the all you can eat hotpot. To start, there’s an area with fried rice, noodles and other starters which you can help yourself to and also a range of condiments and spices to make your sauces to dip for the hotpot food.

The choice of ingredients to order for the hotpot is super broad and this is what wins me, there’s many varieties of meats you can choose from and also fish balls, seafood and vegetables too so there’s a choice for everyone eating.

Atmosphere: Chinese restaurant-esque, all good!

Price: for the amount you can order for the buffet which I believe was under £30 this is an amazing deal that can fill you up for the entire day, also this includes the sides and dipping sauces.

Service: service was great, the young lady that served us was super friendly and helpful. Broth was also replenished as required also.

10/10 can’t fault the place whatsoever, can even stock up your Chinese pantry in the Chinese supermarket...