Liuyishou Hotpot (Spadina)

What is Liuyishou Hotpot (Spadina)? Set along Spadina Avenue in the pulse of Chinatown, this multi-level outpost brings Chongqing’s world-renowned hot pot chain straight to downtown Toronto. Founded in China in 2000, the brand built its reputation on unapologetically bold Sichuan peppercorns and tallow-rich broths. Inside, sleek modern booths, induction-burner tables, and lively lighting create a buzzing, communal atmosphere filled with students, groups, and late-night broth fiends.

Liuyishou Hotpot (Spadina) Menu & What to Order The main draw is Liu’s Traditional Spicy Beef Oil Mala broth, a fiery, tongue-numbing foundation best ordered in a split pot alongside nourishing wild mushroom or sweet coconut chicken broth. Swirl paper-thin marbled beef, New Zealand lamb, house-made mashed shrimp paste, and tender tripe through the cauldron before hitting the well-stocked DIY sauce bar. Plant-focused diners have plenty to work with across lotus root slices, frozen tofu, and fried bean curd rolls, while fried brown sugar rice cakes and chilled herbal tea provide immediate relief from the spice.

Know Before You Go Peak weekend dinner service regularly commands long waits, so joining the online waitlist via Google or calling ahead is essential if you want to dodge an hour-long queue. Transit is effortless with the 510 Spadina streetcar dropping off steps away, though neighbourhood street parking is sparse. The dining room serves continuously from lunch through late evening daily.