Grandma Liu Hot Pot - Richmond

This restaurant offers a fantastic selection of fresh vegetables and your choice of meat, all cooked in a flavorful broth with the option to add chili oil, peanut sauce, or garlic. There is an additional fee for a bowl of rice, but the malatang itself is already quite filling even without it. Just be mindful of how much you put in your bowl, as it can quickly add up in cost. Due to limited seating, I highly recommend this place for a cozy meal on a rainy or chilly day with a small group of four people or less.

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. I became very ill after eating the food, to the point where I couldn't even swallow after a few bites. I had to see doctors multiple times before fully recovering. The food seemed unclean, and the table was not properly wiped down. In addition, the prices were high considering the limited number of ingredients offered. I felt repulsed while eating there and will not be returning.

Honestly, the food at this restaurant was terrible. My friend and I, both from a small town, were really looking forward to trying this place out because we hadn't had "麻辣烫" in a long time. However, the soup tasted like water mixed with spicy oil, and the spiciness was not flavorful, just oily. Overall, we were very disappointed.

I did not eat here personally, just the driver. My wife and 5 of her relatives did two nights. Food must have been great to want to go back a second night in a row on vacation.

Nice to have hit out where you select your items, but someone else cooks it and brings it to you. Not ask you can eat, but add $2 unlimited rice and stuff yourself as necessary.