Da Long Yi Hot Pot

Yesterday, on the Mid-Autumn Festival night, we brought our parents and children to have a meal together. We usually go to Flushing for hot pot, but we didn't expect such a good hot pot so close to LIC. There are many special dishes, all of which taste good. The bell shrimp slider and egg yolk shrimp slider are both good. The medium spicy base is just right. I will try the spiciest one next time.

But what makes me come back is the great service. The person who served our table was Tao, who was very attentive and provided us with soup and vegetables in a timely manner. One time, the soup accidentally spilled. They quickly replaced us with a new pot of soup and replenished various dishes. Before leaving, we were even allowed to taste the homemade soy milk in the store. Not because of these dishes, but because it can be seen from these actions that Tao really cares. He takes care of our family with intention. He hopes that we can eat happily and not be unhappy because of accidents. He only observes such subtle things out of kindness. , the service is so attentive. This kind of service is no longer common in fast-paced hot pot restaurants, and I hope that this original intention can be maintained. Thank you Tao for giving us the opportunity to take our children and parents to enjoy this wonderful experience. We will come back for food soon. I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

In addition, the ladies and gentlemen in all the stores are very friendly. When passing by, they will subconsciously check the table to see if there is anyone who needs service. They will also say hello and say thank you for coming. It feels very friendly, like home away from home.

Thank you for your delicious food and beautiful hearts.

Kid-friendliness: It would be better to prepare some small children's plates instead of plastic boxes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: spicy marinated gizzard skewers 6pcs 小郡肝串串, wild bamboo fungus野生竹笙

It was the first time I heard a restaurant charges an additional $8 for solo diners on top of the listed buffet price per person. This extra charge was communicated informally and was not listed anywhere on the menu or on any visible signage inside or outside the restaurant. While the amount is small, it feels arbitrary and off, as it's a charge specifically for a "single eater."

I noticed that the clean bowls under the sauce station had food remnants in them. I checked three different bowls in a row, and each had food pieces stuck inside. It gave the impression that the bowls might have been rinsed in a bucket of water with food scraps floating on the surface rather than under running water.

The Brown Sugar Ciba (fried sticky rice sticks with brown sugar sauce) had an unpleasant texture due to too much water being mixed into the flour, causing them to fall apart after frying. Unfortunately, this was the worst version of this dish I've had at any similar restaurant. It seemed as though they were trying to stretch the ingredients by watering down the mix.

Some portions were notably small, with each order containing only two slices of something, which seemed minimal even by buffet standards. I understand the idea of preventing customers from wasting, but this tiny portion can encourage people over ordering, too.

On the positive side, I enjoyed the peanut snacks available above the sauce section. The servers were friendly and attentive, even toward the end of their shift. The shrimp paste was good, and the portion was reasonable, though limited to one order per table. The buffet snack menu is interesting with good options. Finally, it was a nice touch that soft drinks were included in the buffet price, offering free soda.

I don’t think I’ll be returning. The arbitrary extra charge for solo diners feels off-putting and doesn’t seem logical, which raises concerns about other potentially arbitrary practices behind the scenes. Additionally, the clean bowls with visible food remnants stuck to them are another strike.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

1. I ordered some crispy pork at his place, and for the first time, I encountered a bunch of Sichuan peppercorns in it. I couldn’t even swallow it. You’d be hard-pressed to find such a culinary nightmare anywhere else in the world.
2. The plum juice was 80% ice, and I’m left wondering, what’s the deal with that? Are they just trying to cut costs on ingredients? I was almost done with my meal, and the ice in the plum juice still hadn’t melted. It’s like it was meant to freeze your molars.
3. The cleanliness was a bit lacking.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great spot. Broth was much more flavourful than the Chinatown location!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Average taste, the ingredients are not the best I have, service was very good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

The dinner buffet experience is terrible. Show up at the door front at 9PM the reception told us to wait while the whole restaurant is 2/3 empty.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Very pleasant experience and delicious food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been eating here every week since their All-you-can-eat promo started?$29.99 per person! Monday-Thursday 9pm-11pm

Make sure to try out their hidden menu?…
-shrimp paste ?
-egg yolk beef slice

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here for dinner with my family, and I will say, this is a hidden gem in LIC!!! The food was excellent (great sauce bar) and the service even better!!! One of the workers in the front even offered us to make our own cotton candy, which our little one LOVED! Will definitely be coming back and recommending

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love coming to this place not only for the food but also for the lovely service and friendships we’ve made! Servers Yu, Chi and the entire team are absolute delights! Never have had so much fun at a hotpot place before — plus the food is really really yummy✨
- Sarah姐+王哥

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Handmade Cheese Beef Ball, Crispy Pork Belly Sticks 现炸酥肉

The best hotpot in the city.
The ingredients are all top notch, and the staff like Zhang, Yu, Tao and others are all so nice.
We are 100% coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible food, we loved the medium spicy pot.
Also the staff are all so friendly, like Zhang, Tao, and Yu.
They were really attentive to our needs and we had great convo with them. Great food, better people, would come visit again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prime Beef Slice, Bull Frog Leg, Crispy Pork Belly Sticks现炸酥肉

The universe conspired in favor of my family,it was our first time in a hot pot, we found a guy who was very prepared with everything,very helpful, he recommended some dishes to us,his attention was magnificent,his name is IVAN,we felt at home,thank you! Delicious food, impeccable place, good price for everything.Thank you Ivan!! Chi,Yu,and the whole team,it is now our favorite place in NYC

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

$140 for two people. Average taste at best, small portions. I really don’t know how they got such good reviews, but if you’re interested in getting ripped off, this is your place to be. So much better options around the area.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Little tiny quantities with bad taste

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1