La Jiang Shan Hotpot 辣姜山 (Parklane Shopping Mall)

I finally scheduled a visit to @lajiangshanhotpot recently and I must admit that the hype is well warranted. At $18.80++ for the base BBQ & hotpot buffet package, an additional $2.80++ for the hotpot broth and $2.30++ for free flow drinks & ice cream, you can easily gorge yourself stupid for under thirty bucks a person. If you’re looking to go a little more bougie, you can splash more cash for a more premium buffet at $28.80++.⠀
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The basic package is serviceable, with offerings like cumin chicken, black pepper chicken & pork, pork belly, thinly sliced beef, sausages, cheese tofu and all the usual stuff available. If you’re interested in pure quantity, you could do a lot worse than La Jiang Shan’s basic buffet. The premium options are mighty tempting though, with wagyu beef, garlic pork belly, premium fatty pork, squid, scallops and even xiao long baos, so I’ll definitely be back to splash the cash.⠀
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If you’re a first timer to La Jiang Shan like I am, squirt some of the oil in the squirt bottle that can be found on every table onto the metal hotplate, and then put the grease paper on top. I didn’t realise this hack until I was close to two hours into stuffing myself, when a guy took the table next to me and did this. Not only did the grease paper stick to the hotplate, his meats cooked astonishingly fast compared to my unlubricated meat. Cue my brain exploding from this three hundred IQ technique, and me introducing my face to my palm for not realising this earlier.⠀
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Well, now that I know better, it sounds like I need to go for round two to correct my mistake.

Super worth it hotpot buffet, paid $19 (student meal) and stuffed ourselves silly!

[Can Eat!] Wouldn't be here if not for covid and the need to have individual pots. 😂 But, Conveyor Belt Hotpot is quite conveniently located in Dhoby and has quite a good selection for the dinner buffet. Instead of the conveyor belt, the staff now brings your order to your table directly. Quality-wise, its typical of those you get at buffets so don't expect anything fancy.😬 I enjoyed the free flow of ice cream tho!😋

PS: the place smells very strongly so be prepared for it. Also, the soup gets salty after a while.
PPS: Bring your own water cos a bottle of water costs $2.50. So ex!

This used to be our favourite hotpot experience but covid has since ruined the dining experience which is a shame. Quality of food is still pretty decent but if we are not wrong, they aren’t offering their buffet anymore as they aren’t allowed to operate their conveyor belt, which was one of the appeals of the place. Hope things will get better soon!! Will still visit them to support lah.

Back here. wide variety for buffet (even has mini lobster and seafood wow) and it’s below $30 per pax. worth it but be prepared to smell like Mala soup after you leave the place #jxeatsrecommend

Back here. wide variety for buffet (even has mini lobster and seafood wow) and it’s below $30 per pax. worth it but be prepared to smell like Mala soup after you leave the place #jxeatsrecommend