Quick Answer
The best hotpot in North York is at Haidilao at 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough for its unmatched service and dining experience. For the best AYCE deal, Hotpot 9 (Laojiumen) at 241 Consumers Rd has happy hour starting at $25.99. For the cheapest weekday lunch, Happy Lamb at 2543 Warden Ave starts at just $21.99 AYCE.
How We Ranked These
Every restaurant on this list was evaluated on four criteria:
- Flavour & Quality — Does the food deliver?
- Value — Price relative to portion size and quality
- Reputation — Google reviews, social media buzz, local word-of-mouth
- Accessibility — Location, transit access, parking, hours
We paid for every meal ourselves. No sponsored placements.
The 8 Best Hotpot Spots in North York
Ranked by a combination of broth quality, value, atmosphere, service, and social proof. All prices and details verified April 2026. Some spots are technically in Scarborough but included for their proximity to North York.
Top Pick
1
Haidilao Hot Pot
1571 Sandhurst Cir #106F, Scarborough (McCowan & Finch area)
$45 – $70 per person • $23.95 lunch special
What to Get
Signature Spicy Broth with the Dancing Noodle Service — a hand-pulled noodle show performed tableside that has gone viral on TikTok with millions of views. Pair it with their Pork Bone Broth in a split pot.
Google Maps 4.9 stars (5,196 reviews). TikTok #HaidilaoToronto has millions of views. Free snacks and manicures while you wait.
"We always have an amazing time at any Haidilao's restaurant. The staff are very warm and well trained. The ambience and the food is always fresh."
AJ Varghese — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Expect a wait during peak hours, but free snacks, drinks, and manicures make it painless. The $23.95 lunch special is significantly cheaper than dinner. Note the $3.99/person sauce bar charge added to your bill.
Practical Details
Hours: 11am-5am daily
Parking: Free lot at 1571 Sandhurst Cir
Transit: Bus 57 Midland from Scarborough Centre Station
Trending
2
Laojiumen Hotpot 9
241 Consumers Rd, North York (Sheppard & Victoria Park area)
$25.99 happy hour • $33.99 AYCE weekday • $35.99 weekends
What to Get
Crab Paste Pork Bone Broth — a rich, umami-loaded base you will not find anywhere else in North York. Also try the Beef Tallow Red Soup Base for heat lovers or the Premium Fish Maw Soup Base for something lighter. Pair with the AYCE meat platter and load up at the massive sauce bar. Cash only.
Google Maps 4.0 stars (1,403 reviews). Multiple TikTok food influencer features. Ancient China-themed decor that "felt like travelling to China."
"From the moment we walked inside, it felt like we have travelled to China. Every corner is nicely decorated, the interior is awesome."
Vernon Chang — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Cash only — no cards accepted. The ancient China-themed decor is a draw but it gets very busy on weekends. The dine-4-get-1-free promotion is great for groups.
Practical Details
Hours: Happy hour Mon-Fri 12-5pm
Parking: Free lot at 241 Consumers Rd
Transit: Bus 85 Sheppard East from Sheppard-Yonge Station
Best Value
3
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
2543 Warden Ave, Scarborough (Warden & Finch area)
$21.99 AYCE weekday lunch • $38.99 – $45.99 AYCE dinner
What to Get
Original Herbal Broth with Hand-Sliced Lamb — the 6-hour bone broth is the signature here, and the hand-sliced lamb (not machine-cut) has a texture and flavour you can taste the difference in. Add the Marinated Beef.
Google Maps 4.1 stars (1,361 reviews). Reddit r/FoodToronto recommended for affordable AYCE. The $21.99 weekday lunch is the cheapest AYCE hotpot in North York.
"Really great experience at Happy Lamb Hot Pot. The quality of the meat was impressive — very fresh and nicely sliced."
hoshipu — Google Review
Worth Knowing
The $21.99 weekday lunch is the cheapest AYCE hotpot in North York — arrive early as it fills up. The hand-sliced lamb (not machine-cut) is noticeably better in texture. Dinner prices jump to $38.99-$45.99.
Practical Details
Hours: AYCE lunch from $21.99 weekdays
Parking: Free lot at 2543 Warden Ave
Transit: Bus 68 Warden from Warden Station (TTC Line 2)
blogTO #1
4
Vintage Hotpot
3355 Steeles Ave E #1, North York
From $25.99 per soup pot • AYCE available
What to Get
Double Flavour Pot with Spicy + Tomato bases — the celebrity-endorsed brand (backed by Chinese movie stars Chen He and Li Chen) brings a unique braised food combo option alongside traditional hotpot. Open until midnight daily.
Google Maps 4.6 stars (1,284 reviews). Ranked #1 best hotpot in Toronto by blogTO. Celebrity-backed chain from China.
"The space is really nice, bright, open, and thoughtfully designed. We came in after 8:30PM for their late-night AYCE hotpot."
Kitty S L — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Open until midnight daily — one of the few late-night hotpot options in North York. Celebrity-backed brand (Chinese movie stars Chen He and Li Chen). Also offers a braised food combo alongside traditional hotpot.
Practical Details
Hours: Open until midnight daily
Parking: Plaza parking at 3355 Steeles Ave E
Transit: Not listed — verify and add
Trending
5
Big Way Hot Pot
4775 Yonge St #114, North York (Sheppard & Yonge)
$15 – $30 per person (pay by weight)
What to Get
Individual Custom Pot with Mala-Spicy Broth — choose from 100+ ingredients and 10+ broth bases at a self-serve station, then pay by weight. The Mushroom Vegan Broth is an excellent option for plant-based diners. Open 11am–2am daily.
Google Maps 4.5 stars (310 reviews). TikTok famous for solo and customizable hotpot. 3rd Ontario location. Recently opened at Sheppard & Yonge.
"From the moment we walked in, the staff were so warm and welcoming. They took the time to explain the menu and how everything works."
C C — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Pay-by-weight pricing means your bill depends on what you select — most diners spend $15-$30. Great for solo diners with individual pots. Open 11am-2am daily, making it one of the latest-night options. The Mushroom Vegan Broth is excellent for plant-based eaters.
Practical Details
Hours: 11am-2am daily
Parking: Building parking at 4775 Yonge St
Transit: Sheppard-Yonge Station (TTC Line 1) — 3 min walk
Most Authentic
6
Chongqing Liuyishou Hot Pot
4188 Finch Ave E, Scarborough (near North York border)
$27 – $50 per person (a la carte)
What to Get
Royal Traditional Spicy Soup with Pork Neck — the flagship Chongqing-style broth uses imported Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies for a numbing heat that is the real deal. The Tomato Soup Base is the milder alternative.
Google Maps 4.9 stars (6,923 reviews). Cited as "most authentic" Chongqing-style hotpot in the GTA. Over 600 locations worldwide.
"First time trying hotpot and the soup base was so good. They have a vast selection of ingredients to choose from."
Kath Hinoguin — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Technically in Scarborough near the North York border. The numbing Sichuan peppercorn heat is intense — order the Tomato Soup Base if you want a milder option. A la carte only, no AYCE. Over 600 locations worldwide.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Plaza parking at 4188 Finch Ave E
Transit: Bus 39 Finch East from Finch Station (TTC Line 1)
Hidden Gem
7
Beijing Hot Pot Restaurant
107 Parkway Forest Dr, North York (near CF Fairview Mall)
Moderate (AYCE dinner)
What to Get
Old Beijing-Style Mutton in a traditional copper pot with Clear Broth Base — the authentic sesame dipping sauce with pickled garlic is what sets this apart. A nostalgic, no-frills experience that prioritizes flavour over spectacle.
Google Maps 4.3 stars (859 reviews). Described as "most underrated spot" on Google Maps. Praised for authentic flavours and cosy atmosphere.
"A proper Beijing-style copper hotpot in Toronto? Yes please. As someone who grew up in Beijing, this meal genuinely brought back memories."
Cherrie — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Described as the "most underrated" hotpot in North York. A no-frills, authentic Beijing-style experience — the sesame dipping sauce with pickled garlic is what sets it apart. Cosy atmosphere, prioritizes flavour over spectacle.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Building parking at Parkway Forest Dr
Transit: Near CF Fairview Mall — Don Mills Station (TTC Line 4)
Japanese Style
8
Daimaru Sukiyaki
390 Silver Star Blvd, Scarborough
$45 – $65 AYCE
What to Get
Sukiyaki Soup Base with Wagyu Beef (AYCE option) — Japanese-style hot pot is a completely different experience from Chinese hotpot, with a sweet soy-based broth. The Hokkaido Potato Chips are a unique side you will not find elsewhere.
Google Maps 4.9 stars (11,558 reviews) — the highest-rated hotpot on this list. blogTO best-of list. Toronto's first AYCE Japanese hotpot, from the team behind Gyubee.
"This is the best hot pot place I've been to so far. It has a nice interior with really good service."
Trisha Rosales — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Japanese-style hotpot is a completely different experience from Chinese hotpot — sweeter soy-based broth, different dipping sauces. The highest Google rating on this list at 4.9 stars. From the team behind Gyubee. The Hokkaido Potato Chips are a unique side.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Plaza parking at 390 Silver Star Blvd
Transit: Not listed — verify and add
Best Value Hotpot in North York
You do not need to spend $70 to get great hotpot. Here are the best AYCE deals ranked by price.
April 2026 trend note: pay-by-weight and build-your-own hotpot (Big Way at 4775 Yonge, Souper Hot Pot & Tea at 4899 Yonge) have become the fastest-growing format on the North York Yonge corridor, complementing the established AYCE staples at Hotpot 9 and Haidilao. Typical pay-by-weight spend lands between $15 and $30 per person depending on protein mix.
| Spot |
AYCE From |
When |
| Happy Lamb |
$21.99 |
Weekday lunch |
| Hotpot 9 |
$25.99 |
Mon–Fri 12–5pm |
| Vintage Hotpot |
$25.99 |
Soup pot (per pot) |
| Big Way |
$15+ |
Pay by weight (avg. $15–$30) |
If you are dining on a budget, pair your hotpot with our cheap eats guide for a full day of affordable dining on the Yonge corridor.
What's Trending Right Now
The biggest buzz in North York's hotpot scene as of April 2026.
Mar 2026 Opening
Souper Hot Pot & Tea — Yonge & Sheppard
4899 Yonge St
$3.99 per 100g (pay by weight)
A brand-new DIY hotpot concept with a Lucky Feast Week giveaway for the grand opening. Choose from 10 broth bases and pay by weight — complimentary ice cream with every pot. Already generating buzz on Reddit r/FoodToronto.
TikTok Viral
Hotpot 9 — $25.99 Happy Hour AYCE
241 Consumers Rd
$25.99 Mon–Fri 12–5pm
The strongest combined social proof of any hotpot in North York. Multiple food influencers have covered the deal on TikTok, and the dine-4-get-1-free promotion keeps drawing groups. The ancient China-style interior is content gold.
blogTO #1
Vintage Hotpot — Celebrity-Backed Chain
3355 Steeles Ave E
Open until midnight
The hotpot chain endorsed by Chinese movie stars Chen He and Li Chen landed blogTO's #1 spot for best hotpot in Toronto. Sustained media attention and open-until-midnight hours make it a late-night favourite.
Trending
#HotpotToronto — DIY Hotpot Takes Over TikTok
North York & Scarborough
Self-serve and DIY hotpot is the dominant trend on TikTok in spring 2026. The #hotpottoronto hashtag continues driving creator content from North York spots, with Big Way and malatang-style pick-by-weight concepts leading the conversation.
The Yonge & Consumers Rd Hotpot Hop
Three hotpot spots in one evening, mixing styles from solo pots to AYCE. All accessible by TTC. Budget 4–5 hours including travel and dining.
Transit: Take the TTC Line 1 to Sheppard-Yonge station. Bus 85 Sheppard East runs to Consumers Rd.
Tip: Order smaller portions at each stop — you are hitting 3 restaurants. Share dishes with your group and pace yourself between stops.
1
Big Way Hot Pot — 4775 Yonge St
Start at 5:00 PM with a personalized individual hotpot. Choose your own broth and ingredients from the self-serve station. A lighter, customizable start to the crawl.
2
Hotpot 9 (Laojiumen) — 241 Consumers Rd
Head to Hotpot 9 around 6:30 PM via Bus 85 Sheppard East. The AYCE format is perfect for the second stop — focus on their unique Crab Paste Pork Bone Broth and premium meats. Bring cash (cash only).
3
Happy Lamb Hot Pot — 2543 Warden Ave
Finish around 8:30 PM at Happy Lamb via Bus 68 Warden. Try their signature 6-hour herbal bone broth with hand-sliced lamb — a completely different flavour profile to end the crawl. The $21.99 weekday AYCE is unbeatable value.
Looking for more food crawl routes? Check out our Yonge Street boba crawl and Korean BBQ sizzle crawl for more North York dining adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best hotpot in North York?
Haidilao at 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough is the top overall pick for its legendary service and dancing noodle show. For the best AYCE deal, Hotpot 9 (Laojiumen) at 241 Consumers Rd has happy hour at $25.99. For the cheapest weekday lunch, Happy Lamb at 2543 Warden Ave starts at $21.99 AYCE.
What is the cheapest all-you-can-eat hotpot in North York?
Happy Lamb Hot Pot at 2543 Warden Ave, Scarborough offers the cheapest AYCE lunch at $21.99 per person on weekdays. Hotpot 9 at 241 Consumers Rd has a $25.99 happy hour deal Monday to Friday from 12–5pm.
What hotpot restaurants are near Yonge and Sheppard?
Big Way Hot Pot (4775 Yonge St) and the newly opened Souper Hot Pot & Tea (4899 Yonge St) are within walking distance of Sheppard-Yonge station. Haidilao (1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough) is a short drive east.
Which North York hotpot spot is best for a date night?
Haidilao at 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough is a top date-night pick for its theatrical dining experience and dancing noodle show. Vintage Hotpot at 3355 Steeles Ave E is another strong choice with its stylish interior and open-until-midnight hours.
Is there a hotpot crawl route in North York?
Yes — the Yonge & Consumers Rd Hotpot Hop starts at Big Way Hot Pot (4775 Yonge St) for individual pots, moves to Hotpot 9 (241 Consumers Rd) for AYCE, and finishes at Happy Lamb (2543 Warden Ave) for herbal broth. Allow 4–5 hours.
What new hotpot restaurants opened in North York in 2026?
Souper Hot Pot & Tea opened at 4899 Yonge St (Yonge & Sheppard) in March 2026 with a DIY concept and pay-by-weight pricing. Big Way Hot Pot also recently opened its North York location at 4775 Yonge St.
What is the most authentic hotpot in North York?
For authentic Chongqing-style spicy hotpot, Liuyishou at 4188 Finch Ave E is consistently praised for its traditional Royal Spicy Soup and imported Sichuan peppercorns. For old-school Beijing-style mutton hotpot, Beijing Hot Pot Restaurant at 107 Parkway Forest Dr serves a traditional copper pot experience.
What's the difference between Japanese shabu and Chinese hotpot in North York?
Japanese shabu (Daimaru Sukiyaki at 390 Silver Star Blvd, Scarborough) uses a light dashi or soy-based broth with thinly-sliced Wagyu beef and ponzu or sesame dipping sauces. Chinese hotpot (Hotpot 9, Haidilao, Vintage) uses heavier mala or herbal broths, a bubbling shared pot, and a customised dipping sauce bar. As of April 2026, expect Japanese shabu to run $45–$65 AYCE; Chinese AYCE starts around $21.99 weekday lunch at Happy Lamb or $25.99 happy hour at Hotpot 9.
