The meals are fresh and delicious, the vegetable section has a rich variety, and I recommend the special meatballs for hot pot. The braised pork rice has a strong aroma, and the soft serve ice cream comes in a noodle tea flavor, which is suitable for those who don't like sweets. The plum blossom pork and low-calorie tender chicken breast are also worth trying.
The environment is clean and comfortable, but the air conditioning is not cool enough, and the stairs have a large span, which puts a heavy burden on the knees. Overall, the atmosphere is pleasant, making it a suitable place for dining.
The service charge is 10%. The dining area is on the second floor, and those with mobility issues should assess this themselves; staff can assist with using the elevator of the neighboring restaurant. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance on holidays, as there may be a wait.
Visiting a friend, who often comes to this place, the meals are fresh and delicious. The vegetable area has a very wide variety, and you can pick your favorite ingredients to eat as much as you want. It’s not just hot pot ingredients; there are also various leafy vegetables, root vegetables, and mushrooms—it’s very abundant.
The special meatballs for hot pot are highly recommended; you pick them yourself, and they taste like “congwan,” which is quite tasty.
The braised pork rice is also highly recommended; it’s very savory, with both fatty and lean meat.
The soft serve ice cream has a unique sesame flavor that isn’t too sweet, making it highly recommended for those who don't like sweets. 👍
The only downside is that the dining area is on the second floor, requiring you to walk up the stairs, and the stair steps are larger than usual, which can put a heavier strain on your knees. Going down can make your knees uncomfortable, but if you really can’t manage the stairs, you can ask the staff for permission to use the elevator from the neighboring restaurant when ordering on the first floor.
Ordering is done on the first floor—order and pay first, and the restroom is also on the first floor.
Here is the translated text in English:
"This was my first time eating from this small pot; previously, I had always eaten from this pot. This place offers a buffet with vegetables, drinks, and desserts. This time, two of us dined and ordered:
Soup base: Original bone broth (standard).
Main dish: Low-calorie tender chicken breast $338 (tender texture but seemed a bit small in portion).
Main dish: Premium marbled pork $338 (normal marbled pork, not too tough).
They have a rich variety of vegetables at the bar with two cabinets. The ice cream is a matcha flavor, which is okay, not too strong in matcha flavor. The cone is tasty and fragrant, pairing well with the ice cream. 👍
In summary:
The price is acceptable for a buffet. The air conditioning seems insufficient as we were sweating while eating. It's advisable to make a reservation; there may be a queue on weekends.
The counter and restroom are on the first floor, while dining is on the second floor."
🔅Actual dining date: 2024/08/29
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When I first dined here earlier this year, my impression wasn't great. It was very stuffy indoors, and the sirloin was cut very thin and tough. I wanted to give it another try this time.
▪️Soup base: Original bone soup
▪️Main dish: Low-calorie tender chicken breast $338
▪️Main dish: Premium pork shoulder $338
·Sauces, vegetables, drinks, and desserts are all self-service buffet style.
I wanted something lighter that day, so I didn't order the restaurant's famous soup base (old fire soup, a must-try if you come here). The bone soup was average.
The chicken breast my friend ordered had a normal texture, but I felt it was a bit less than expected, especially after cooking it shrank even more. However, the pork shoulder I chose had a good thickness and tenderness; it wasn't hard to chew and was quite tasty.
I must commend their vegetable selection; there were plenty and very rich, with two large cabinets. The desserts weren’t as good as I imagined after two tries — I had high expectations for the noodle tea flavor but found it lacked intensity. However, their waffles were super delicious!! They were fragrant and tasted freshly baked like cookies~~ combined with ice cream, it was awesome 😆
Overall, I found the second visit to be somewhat better. The environment was quite comfortable and clean, and the prices are reasonable considering the buffet style. I recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends. This is for reference.
·The counter and restrooms are on the first floor, but dining is on the second floor; those with mobility issues should assess for themselves.
·An additional 10% service charge applies.