Hot Pot Restaurants near Waterloo, ON

“We know the owner and one of the chefs very well since we come a lot. The dishes are quite authentic Sichuan style and pretty much similar with what you can really find in China. If you love spicy/hot dishes, this is you go-to place in Waterloo. Prices are also reasonable.“

“Came back after years and drove 1.5 hours from Toronto — and it was still worth it.

$35 per person for all-you-can-eat hot pot (1 hour 45 min limit), with up to 3 rounds of ordering per table.

The ingredients are fresh, especially the chicken and lamb. But the real highlight? The legendary house dipping sauce. The original owner reportedly brought the recipe from Thailand in the 90s — it’s rich, garlicky, and packed with flavor. For anyone with a Sichuan/Guizhou palate, it hits the soul.

After cooking everything, save some room for rice noodles — dip them in the sauce for the perfect finish. You can even buy the sauce now ($5 for 2 small jars).

Also recommend the coconut slush — still exactly the same as years ago.

The original owner has retired, and his son has taken over. The memories, remain. This was more than just a meal — it was a taste of my student years and all the emotions that came with it.“