Kwun Tong Hotpot Adventure! Is the unlimited time buffet worth trying?

My buddies and I were looking for food in Kwun Tong and stumbled upon this dog-themed hotpot restaurant. They offer an unlimited time buffet, including sashimi and limited-time new dishes, with a $368 deluxe package that seemed like a great deal. So, we decided to give it a shot! The restaurant is spacious, with walls adorned with corgi and other pet illustrations, and even the hotpot stoves have dog designs. As a dog lover, I immediately gave extra points for the ambiance! 🐾 But what about the service, which some online reviews said was mediocre? Let me break it down for you! 🌟 Appetizers: Upon seating, you can choose from five appetizers. The MVPs were the karaage fried chicken and sweet potato fries! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, while the fries were sweet but not overly so—perfect for whetting your appetite! However, the sweet and sour fried intestines were a bit greasy, and the abalone sauce chicken feet were slightly tough, making them less impressive. 🌟 Five-Type Sashimi Platter: Featuring salmon, red shrimp, surf clam, yellowtail, and scallops, the presentation was appealing, and the thick cuts had a nice bite. The salmon and red shrimp were fresh and juicy, but the scallops and surf clams were rather ordinary—not particularly surprising and could use improvement. 🌟 Japanese Kombu Clam Hotpot: This limited-time hotpot was the highlight of the evening! The broth, made with kombu, was rich with oceanic sweetness, and there were so many clams (over 50 by my count!)—each one plump and juicy. The pot also included two stuffed tofu pouches filled with shrimp and crab roe balls that burst with flavorful broth when bitten into—absolutely delicious! 😍 🌟 Hotpot Feast: We chose the satay enoki beef brisket broth, which was aromatic but didn’t overpower the ingredients. The deluxe beef platter featured six types, with the SRF Wagyu tri-tip and Australian M8 beef chuck standing out for their incredible flavor. However, the star was the *Chitose Rice Pork*, which was tender and had a unique rice aroma, reminiscent of premium pork neck—no wonder it’s rare in Japan! On the downside, the seafood platter was underwhelming; while the prawns and scallops were decent, the oysters and eel slices had a slight fishy taste, which was disappointing. 🌟 Dessert Surprise: The lychee popping pearl ice cream had just the right sweetness, and the popping pearls created a delightful "pop" sensation in your mouth, leaving you refreshed! Overall, the $368 unlimited time buffet is a great deal—you can eat for three hours without being rushed, perfect for chatting with friends! The staff were actually quite helpful, assisting with broth changes and table clearing. While they were a bit disorganized during busy times, they remained polite. The environment was clean, and the dog theme was super comforting! 😍 The seafood quality could be improved, so if you’re looking for premium seafood, you might need to look elsewhere. But the new clam hotpot is definitely worth trying! If you’re looking for a place to enjoy hotpot and have a good chat, this is a solid choice! For Food Hotpot Company 📍 Shop C, G/F, Man Tai Lee Plaza, 15 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong