My siblings and I were craving something warm and filling, and after hopping from one restaurant to another, we finally stumbled upon an unlimited seafood hotpot spot by the mall.
At first, we didn’t know where to go. We hopped from one restaurant to another, checking menus, peeking through glass doors, and arguing about where to eat. Nothing seemed to hit the spot.
Until, just at the side of the mall, I noticed a sign that said Unlimited Seafood Hotpot. I literally stopped in my tracks, pointed at it, and said, “Guys, this is it.” Everyone’s faces lit up, and we didn’t even need to discuss it anymore. Decision made.
The place was simple, nothing too fancy, but it had that cozy vibe that just worked with the rainy afternoon. We got a table, and the server explained the deal: $11 per person for unlimited seafood hotpot. Not bad, right? Honestly, for that price, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but by the end, we were all happily stuffed.
They set a pot of broth in the middle of our table, steaming and fragrant, and then came the first batch of ingredients.
Sausages, chicken hotdogs, sotanghon noodles, meatballs, nuggets, kikiam, and of course—the stars of the show—shrimp, squid, and mussels. The smell alone was enough to make our stomachs growl.
And because it was unli, we could keep calling the staff for more. Every time the shrimp was gone, we’d wave them over for another batch.
At one point, I laughed and said, “If we keep this up, we’re definitely going home with high blood pressure.” 😂 It was that good—you just couldn’t stop.
But we also had to be careful. The restaurant had a strict no leftovers rule, which meant if you ordered too much and didn’t finish, you’d pay extra.
So, we learned not to let our eyes get bigger than our stomachs. Instead of ordering everything all at once, we paced ourselves. Just a little at a time, enjoy it, and then call for more if we still had room.
Honestly, that made it even more fun because we savored every round instead of rushing.
By the end, we were so full we just sat there quietly for a while, leaning back in our chairs, sipping the last of the broth. You know that kind of silence that’s actually contentment? That was us. Full bellies, warm soup, laughter in between bites, and the rain still falling softly outside.
It was such a satisfying meal that we all agreed—this kind of feast is probably best just once a year. Unlimited seafood hotpot isn’t exactly “light eating.” But for that rainy Saturday, it was exactly what we needed. It wasn’t just about filling our stomachs; it was about making a memory together.
So yes, we probably went home heavier, maybe a little sleepy, and half-joking that our cholesterol levels just spiked—but it was worth it. Because sometimes, the best memories are made over a steaming pot of soup on a rainy afternoon.