Colder weather (actually any weather) has me craving for hot pot. Lucky for me, I won a giveaway for a cash voucher to celebrate the new opening of David's Master Pot, with their relatively new store in Underwood Marketplace. We went out for a Saturday night dinner. Given how much development has been happening in the area, it was actually very difficult for us to find parking. Also we may not have gotten a table had it not been for making a reservation earlier.
As with their Sunnybank store, David's Master Pot has a strong focus on decorating their store with a variety of eye catching neon lights as well as traditional themed tables and chairs.
There was a very large assortment of ingredients to choose from. Notably more than other competitors along with high value options such as sand crab, prawns, pipis and mussels. All the usual suspects like noodles, fresh meat, marinated meat, vegies and mushrooms were also available.
As usual, we took our selection and paid at the counter. It went for $3.95 per 100g. We probably over ordered, with my order being 900g and Dr L getting 1.1kg.
After weighing, we had the option to choose from a variety of soups and dry pots. Always in the mood for hot pot, we opted for a signature red and a bone broth. Every time I go, I always want to try the golden pickled soup, but that will have to be one for next time. Each bowl also came with one complimentary rice, but we declined because we had probably already over ordered.
We made our own sauces after ordering. I found the sauce variety to be somewhat lacking compared to other places, with a clear absence in coriander and spring onion as well as sesame oil. I opted for garlic, soy and chilli.
An assortment of drinks were also available. We opted for asian drinks suited for hot pot rather than soft drink.
It didn't take long for our meals to come out, despite the full house and it was a sight to behold.
Dr L's 1.1kg order was impressive and well organised in the bowl. With a bone broth that was rich and umami, it was comforting to the soul. His favourite elements were without a doubt the beef and lamb slices, cooked to a perfect tenderness without being overdone. He also liked the mussels and tofu which had absorbed a generous amount of the tasty soup. Although he ordered a lot, he was definitely able to finish his meal, testament to how delicious it was.
If he hadn't ordered bone broth, I would have, but I had the signature red for some variation to dishes. Essentially it was no different to the bone broth except for addition of some red chilli oil. I opted for one chilli worth of spice and this was definitely enjoyable without being overwhelming. My favourite elements were the milk tofu which were soft parcels of tofu that reminded me a bit of burrata as well as the tripe and beef slices. It was a very enjoyable meal that we both found filling and delectable as well as being a faster and cheaper alternative to eating hot pot out. We will be back before winter is out.
Price Range: $3.95 per 100g
Taste: 8.5/10
Value: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Environment: 7/10
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