I visited a hot pot restaurant in Norbesa after a long time, and it had been slightly renovated. They added more options to the steamed menu, changed the seating arrangement, and now all tables were replaced with regular seats. For 3500 yen, you could enjoy all-you-can-eat lamb, pork, chicken, and all-you-can-drink beer. They had switched from Classic beer to Super Dry. Despite the change, the food was still delicious. On this day, I used a coupon and got all-you-can-eat motsu (offal) as well - lucky me! I chose the spicy level 3 for the spicy hot pot and a plain hot pot. The lamb meat was as tasty as ever! The quality of the all-you-can-eat option was high. The motsu was huge and very fresh, much better than other motsu hot pots I've had. The vegetable buffet was the same as before, but the freshness seemed better this time. I really like this style. The meat refills were generous, so you didn't have to keep ordering. You can also customize your sauce. Mixing sesame sauce with chili oil, sesame, and cilantro gives it a tantanmen-like flavor, which is delicious. I also like adding cilantro, grated daikon, and green onions to the original sauce. You can get full at a good cost. Despite the ongoing coronavirus situation, how about boosting your immune system with hot pot?

Located on the 7th floor of Norbesa, a building with a Ferris wheel in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, this hot pot restaurant offers all-you-can-eat options. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, perfect for the cold weather in Sapporo. The menu includes various courses, with the option of adding on a drink bar. The service is a bit slow, but the ginger highball and regular highball are made well. The hot pot comes in two flavors, spicy and soy milk, with the option to choose the level of spiciness. The ingredients are fresh and the soup base is flavorful. The meat slices are thin and cook quickly. The dessert, yuzu sherbet, is a refreshing way to end the meal. Overall, the experience was a bit confusing with the time limit and the need to eat everything before adding more, but the food was delicious.

I tried the limited-time 2500 yen all-you-can-eat and drink plan, and it was amazing. The food was delicious, especially the two types of meat and the crisp and tasty vegetables. The thick wood ear mushrooms were particularly delicious. And the best part is that beer and Shaoxing wine are also included in the all-you-can-drink offer. Even though I went alone, they welcomed me. This promotion is available until the end of April, so it's definitely worth a visit. The male staff member seemed a bit unenthusiastic though.

I couldn't get a reservation at Mu's descendants in the evening despite seeing availability online, so I went without one and was turned away. Luckily, I was able to get into "Hot Pot House" on the 7th floor of Norbesa. I opted for the 2,500 yen all-you-can-eat course and added the 1,000 yen option for all-you-can-drink beer. The hot pot was delicious and spicy, and the sauce was also tasty.

In winter, I feel like eating hot pot, so I visited this restaurant. The interior is not very spacious and vegetables are self-service. The drinks were a bit slow to come out. I wanted to eat lamb, and I was satisfied with the price. It's a shame that the staff seemed a bit unfriendly. Just for reference. ^ ^

Eating for two hours with two people might be too long, so ordering individual items might be better. The all-you-can-eat option was delicious too.

The meat is terrible. I'm never going back!

I used it for a drinking party with 4 friends. I was curious about what it would be like on the top floor of Norbesa, but unfortunately, we couldn't see the night view. Inside, there were seats with chairs and seats on the floor, and I thought it would have been better to reserve a seat with chairs as it was a hassle to take off our shoes. This time, we used it for around 3100 yen per person for all-you-can-eat and drink without the included beer using a coupon, but this price for all-you-can-eat and drink is amazing. It's perfect for a party with friends, not for a date. Vegetables and dipping sauces are self-service, so you can take as much as you want, which is nice. I forgot to take a picture of the meat, but the lamb, pork loin, and chicken thighs were all delicious. However, the hot pot soup, which we ordered in spicy and soy milk flavors, was a bit lacking in depth of flavor compared to the spicy soup I've had at other restaurants. If I have the chance, I would like to visit again.

It's Norbesa! I had hot pot with some cute young people (´∀｀) They said they wanted to eat something a little spicy, so we chose a hot pot restaurant^_^ I thought I had made an online reservation through Hot Pepper, but it turned out I hadn't, which was a big surprise❗️ Thankfully, we were able to get a table, but situations like this can be really stressful, right?σ(^_^;) We couldn't eat slowly in the tatami room, so I think table seating is better when you want to eat a lot! The system was all-you-can-eat for chicken thighs, pork loin, lamb, pork belly, and pork belly slices, with self-service for vegetables, and all-you-can-drink^_^ I'm not sure why the vegetables are self-service though...σ(^_^;) They had things like wood ear mushrooms and bok choy too^_^ We tried three different soups, and while the spicy one was spicy, I wish they had options for even spicier soups to choose from! I felt a bit unsatisfied, so I ended up adding some extra spicy seasoning (laughs) But we had a great time chatting while enjoying the shabu-shabu, getting full, getting a little tipsy, and taking a taxi home (´∀｀) Thanks for the meal^_^

The pot was huge! Because of that, the meat and vegetables were very generous. It was my first time carrying the sauce myself, so I was surprised. The special hot pot sauce had a lot of noodle soup flavor and was on the sweeter side, recommended for those who like that. You can choose two base soups from options like tofu, oolong tea, mapo tofu, and a couple others. This time, I chose mapo tofu and oolong tea as the base soups, and the oolong tea tasted like hot oolong tea. The mapo tofu was spicy, just as expected. You can also choose the level of spiciness, so there are plenty of options. Although it was crowded on a weekday during meal times, the atmosphere inside the restaurant was very open and welcoming!

This is a hot pot restaurant located near the Norbesa Ferris wheel ticket booth. I visited to warm up with a hot pot since it was cold outside. The restaurant had a very Chinese atmosphere with dim lighting. There were table seats and raised tatami seating, but the space was not very large. It was early in the opening hours, so there were no other customers, but it seemed like they had many reservations. They offered a hot pot only all-you-can-eat course and a course with other dishes included, but I opted for the all-you-can-eat hot pot course. The price varied depending on the meat selection, so I chose the most reasonable option which was the pork loin and premium lamb course (2,400 yen for 90 minutes). Rice and vegetables were also all-you-can-eat, but you had to go to the kitchen area to get the vegetables yourself. There were five types of soup bases for the hot pot, and you could choose two or three. I chose the spicy "mala hot pot" and the collagen-rich "white broth hot pot". The unique pot with a divider in the middle was quite large for two people. I haven't had hot pot many times before, so I'm not sure what a delicious hot pot should taste like, but I felt that the soup here was too light. There were many dipping sauces to try, but none of them were satisfying for me. I didn't have high expectations for the all-you-can-eat option, but I thought the quality of the meat was good. The lamb had a slight gaminess, but the pork was very tasty. If you like healthy and light dishes, this might be recommended for you.

I went to a hot pot restaurant on the 7th floor of Norbesa. Hot pot is a Chinese dish similar to Japanese shabu-shabu. The restaurant had tables for couples along the walls and a central tatami area for larger groups. I visited on a Saturday around 6 pm and noticed many couples dining. The table we were seated at seemed a bit cramped at first, but it didn't bother us once we started eating. We opted for the 90-minute all-you-can-eat and drink course for 3,500 yen. It included unlimited pork, lamb, and vegetables. There was a counter near the entrance where you could freely take vegetables and sauces. The hot pot had a divider, allowing us to enjoy two different soups. The red soup was spicy and flavorful, while the white soup was mild and enhanced the ingredients. The vegetables included daikon, cabbage, choy sum, mushrooms, and lettuce. The sauces offered were sesame, ponzu, and a traditional Chinese dipping sauce. We also had condiments like green onions, cilantro, grated radish, sesame seeds, and chili oil. I particularly enjoyed the Chinese dipping sauce. We added the option for unlimited beer, which paired perfectly with the spicy hot pot. We mostly had vegetable refills and added more meat once. The lamb had a distinct aroma that infused into the soup, so it might not be for everyone. The staff was friendly and efficient in serving drinks and additional meat. I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience with hot pot and look forward to going back!

There was a shop at the back of the 7th floor of Norbesa. The interior had seating for 2 people and a tatami area for 4 people. It was a nice size, and when I went, there was live erhu music playing. You can experience a Chinese atmosphere here. The a la carte dishes like mapo tofu looked delicious, but I decided to go for the all-you-can-eat hot pot. The meat options were lamb and pork. For vegetables, there were daikon radish, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, mizuna, bok choy, bean sprouts, spinach, as well as wood ear mushrooms and kudzu vine. There were four sauces available - sesame, ponzu, Chinese, and one more that I forgot. The sesame sauce was so tasty that I ended up using it exclusively and forgot about the others. In addition to the sauces, there were white sesame seeds, chili oil, cilantro, green onions, and more. I like spicy food, so I was able to add an extra spicy miso to the red side of the hot pot. The miso had plenty of ginger and chili peppers, giving a warming sensation from the inside. Personally, I found wrapping daikon with other vegetables and pork to be very delicious. The hot pot broth had a medicinal taste, which may not be to everyone's liking, but it tasted great when dipped in the sauce.

This is a restaurant that I have been to a few times before, thanks to a friend's recommendation. I had forgotten to write about it on my blog, so I am sharing it now. They serve authentic Chinese hot pot with a unique spicy soup that becomes addictive. I find myself craving it regularly and end up going back for more. Previously, they had a two-color hot pot, but this time it was three-color! It feels like a great deal. They offer a variety of meat options, such as pork belly, pork loin, marbled beef, beef loin, lamb, and more. I highly recommend the pork belly. The soup flavors include spicy Chinese soup, non-spicy Chinese soup, and Japanese-style kombu dashi. When you get tired of the spiciness, you can enjoy some shabu-shabu with Japanese ponzu sauce and then crave the spicy soup again. The side dishes are also authentic Chinese cuisine, with imported spices that give a unique and addictive flavor. I tried the mapo tofu, stir-fried clams, and Chinese-style fried chicken wings, and they were all delicious. The distinct spices, difficult to replicate in Japanese home cooking, make the dishes even more irresistible. The Chinese owner, who has even demonstrated cooking techniques on TV, is known for his exceptional skills. The unique flavors transport you to China and make you feel like you're on a culinary trip.

I visited this restaurant recommended by a friend before it gets too hot. It was almost empty when I arrived at 8 pm. We ordered the hot pot shabu-shabu for 90 minutes, all-you-can-eat and drink for 2,980 yen. You can enjoy unlimited vegetables and meat, with options including lamb and pork loin slices. There are various vegetables to choose from at the vegetable corner. The dipping sauces range from Chinese-style to ponzu, sesame, and momiji oroshi, providing a variety of flavors. The soup and Chinese-style sauce have a subtle herbal aroma, but are easy to eat. We ended up mostly using ponzu sauce. The meal is quite filling, but since you can eat a lot of vegetables, it's healthy. There is also a wide variety of à la carte dishes available. The service from the staff was good, but it would be better if they were more attentive when called.

This is a famous restaurant known for its hot pot and shabu-shabu. They offer course menus with various side dishes, but the main attraction is the shabu-shabu. They offer all-you-can-eat and drink options, with lamb and pork sliced by machines. The two types of dashi are good for the body, but be careful not to overeat. The staff are mostly non-Japanese speakers, so communication can be a bit challenging, but they are very helpful and accommodating. The main branch is located a bit south, but it's great that you can enjoy a meal to your heart's content for under 3000 yen, which is hard to find.

Located inside Norbesa. Not many customers probably due to the heat. ★90-minute all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink course for ¥3200. I don't remember the details, but it included all-you-can-eat pork and chicken, and all-you-can-drink. You can choose from 2 types of soup, I chose white broth and level 3 spicy Mala. Self-service for vegetables, rice, and sauces. Vegetables included cabbage, Chinese cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, macaroni, and about 8 other types. Sauces included sesame dressing, ponzu, and special sauce. The Mala soup was not as spicy as I expected, even those who don't like spice could eat it. As someone who loves numbing spice, I felt it wasn't numbing enough, but it wasn't a problem. The restaurant was hot as the air conditioning wasn't working well, and even the staff were sweating. ^^;

The other day, I attended a company drinking party at a place in the Norbesa 7th floor building, which is easily recognizable as the building with the Ferris wheel. However, once I got off the elevator, I was a bit confused (laughs). The restaurant had a Chinese feel with a noticeable red interior. As I entered, there were raised seating on the left for about 40 people, and three table sets on the right. Since we had a large group, we had the entire restaurant to ourselves. When we sat down, the hot pot was already set up (I guess this was a shabu-shabu style hot pot). The pot was divided into three sections, each with a different soup - one looked very spicy, another had a medicinal taste, and the third was a kombu broth. You could put vegetables and meat of your choice into the pot to cook. There were three types of meat - pork, beef, and lamb, and when combined with the soups, you could enjoy a variety of flavors. Honestly, none of them really stood out to me. There were also various dipping sauces like ponzu, sesame, momiji oroshi, and asatsuki, but none of them were particularly delicious. The service was decent, and drinks were served fairly quickly. At 3,500 yen for all-you-can-eat and drink, it's not bad, but I find that there aren't many shabu-shabu restaurants that offer a truly delicious all-you-can-eat experience. It might be fine for a younger group's party, but at my age, it felt a bit off. Personally, this restaurant wouldn't be my choice to visit again.

Six of us ate so much that it was unbelievable. Even though the hot pot was all-you-can-eat, we also had six Chinese dishes on top of that, and we couldn't finish everything. The meat and vegetables were all-you-can-eat, but the most popular was the lettuce. My friends kept saying they could eat as much as they wanted. They really got into it. We were happy about the meat, but having lots of vegetables was also great for us girls! Maybe because everyone was good with spicy food, surprisingly the soup wasn't that spicy, so we added a lot of condiments. I recommend this place for those who want to eat to their heart's content. It was a bit disappointing that it wasn't a sunken kotatsu table, but they also have regular table seats for smaller groups, so I would like to go again.