So they are not just serving people a meal. They offer an experience, an indulgence, or even entertainment, if I read it right. What a business concept!
@noomwa2 жыл бұрын
Agree 💯!! It's a place to dine and be entertained for sure.
@TheExtraterrestrial992 жыл бұрын
In term of food, the food is actually quite average, not bad but there are better. They are more famous for it service.
@kalekainxx2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the babysitting service they offer as well.
@DanielLee-qz1yd2 жыл бұрын
Exactly why people flock back to Apple products or buy Tesla cars. There’s prestige behind the emotions
@villanelles_suit72712 жыл бұрын
@@kalekainxx wait really? or is that a joke lol
@aaliyahwhitney24772 жыл бұрын
I’m going back to China this year!! I’m so excited after 6 years.
@BlondieinChina2 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! Excited for you :)
@Ontheroad20212 жыл бұрын
welcome to China
@aaliyahwhitney24772 жыл бұрын
@@BlondieinChina Thank you :)
@Johnwalkstheworld2 жыл бұрын
Now I’m getting hungry! This looks so much fun, I’d love to try it. Not sure of the manicure though, although you know the saying….. “ when in Haidilao!” 💅🏻
@BlondieinChina2 жыл бұрын
Definitely need to take you and mum one day!!!
@Johnwalkstheworld2 жыл бұрын
@@BlondieinChina Put it on our ever expanding list. We have quite a few places on it already! Can’t wait
@zhz2432 жыл бұрын
@@Johnwalkstheworld haidilai is really nice especially for its service with high quality
@jncodex86802 жыл бұрын
There is a Haidilao in Chatswood :)
@Woodland262 жыл бұрын
Hi John, go to Chatswood Westfield next to cinema.
@RespectOthers12 жыл бұрын
Saul is such a brilliant host…made your first real experience and our virtual experience of Haidilao so fun and memorable! :D
@gansx83902 жыл бұрын
Haidilao is absolutely a legend in hotpot industry
Saul is such a gem! Please have him on for more “secret menu” items! 😂
@fusong11112 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised he doesnt have a KZfaq Channel, with so much local knowledge and experience in China, he'd have a very popular channel
@F510C2 жыл бұрын
I didnt even know you can hack the Soup Base...going to have to try it next time.
@szewei852 жыл бұрын
@@fusong1111 dude more interested 2 be successful vendor than an youtube influencer hahahaha
@xiaopimin_sun Жыл бұрын
Haidilao employees have more power, and they can even deliver various dishes without the approval of the foreman. As long as the waiter thinks the guest needs it. She can call the shots and help the guests. This is the reason why this business can have so many good services. On the other hand, this also shows that the company is full of trust in even the most basic waiters. Therefore, Haidilao's waiters usually serve for a long time. Because of this trust, they will treat the company as their own and provide better services. The good relationship between business and service personnel is the reason for the success of this business.
@su20mm00er2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for talking about the fun and positive things in China when the rest of the world is bashing this country. No country is perfect. I wish other countries would self reflect before finger pointing and bullying other countries.
@janelee31302 жыл бұрын
@@kanding3369 And Australia too~
@janelee31302 жыл бұрын
@@kanding3369 You are right.
@szewei852 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@jerometsowinghuen2 жыл бұрын
Ooooo, Haidilao (海底撈). We also have restaurants in Hong Kong, even I have never tried it once, but did tried its instant box version that sometimes bought from small stores. Just place a container of Haidilao hot pot food into a bigger sized container, underneath is a warm bag, then put warm water and close the lid, wait for 15 minutes and serve. It tastes spicy, sweet and delicate.
@lauragrt2 жыл бұрын
You should definitely try it here in HK, mostly the same as in mainland, huge seats, excellent service, at reasonable price. They even have rubber bands for girls! 👍🏻
@tongchen12262 жыл бұрын
There's one in CWB. Go try.
@marie01ism2 жыл бұрын
Omgg so those instant hotpot is from them? 😳 niicee
@cz28382 жыл бұрын
@@marie01ism yes,but it can‘t bring you the best flavor
@cz28382 жыл бұрын
@@marie01ism i suggest you to try the real haidilao
@DrJustininJapan2 жыл бұрын
I MISS CHINESE HOT POT 🍲 🥵 SOOOO MUCH!! this video brought back great memories from living in China. THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏 🇨🇳 😊
@thisiskevin10002 жыл бұрын
How long you have stayed in China? Perhaps you can share yours on your channel
@sylview99912 жыл бұрын
I think there are several Haidilao places in Shinjuku, Ikebukuro Tokyo and Osaka. You should go and check them out.
@christalsue75432 жыл бұрын
It’s so much fun watching you with Saul
@davidng4072 жыл бұрын
Impressive attention to details at this chain, and creative too!
@Runningbowels2 жыл бұрын
You know it's going to be a good day when a Blondie video comes up.
@relaxwhc2 жыл бұрын
If you enjoyed this video, raise your hand to show Blondie Amy your undying support ✋🙋🏻♂️👍
@thetearsofjungkook49852 жыл бұрын
Amy! I’ve shared your channel with so many of my friends in China! I shared your bilibili and 微博 they all love you so much as well! You are the reason I am so interested in China! Can I tell you something! My first day at university I was speaking to a girl, I noticed her accent and I said “你是中国人吗” and she was very surprised and said ”对呀我是中国人、你也是吗” then we had an amazing conversation, we added wechat and now she is my best friend and we plan on going to China together as well! And I also became friends with all the other Chinese international students🤣 they were surprised when they heard I can also speak Chinese, my Chinese is not good but speaking to natives has really improved my Chinese! In fact after our exams one of the 中国男 said if my friend gets 100% in her exam, he will take us all to eat 海底捞哈哈哈哈 so excited!!!
@thetearsofjungkook49852 жыл бұрын
Oh! Also 我不是中国人, sometimes many 中国人 think I am 新疆人 or mixed, but I am not 中国人 at all! It’s just I really fell in love with China after watching your videos! Chinese people really have warm hearts! So kind and accepting!
@BlondieinChina2 жыл бұрын
That is incredible! I’m so honoured to be the reason you became interested in China ❤️ 加油!
@Ontheroad20212 жыл бұрын
welcome to China and wish you have a good time
@thetearsofjungkook49852 жыл бұрын
@@BlondieinChina 谢谢姐!对哈哈哈加油
@thetearsofjungkook49852 жыл бұрын
@@Ontheroad2021 谢谢你 :D
@relaxwhc2 жыл бұрын
If you think China is a country rich with good food and culture, raise your hand ✋🙋🏻♂️👍
@frankie20222 жыл бұрын
It's always good fun to see Amy's happy and smiling face.
@estherzhang58092 жыл бұрын
Woooooooo. You two are so funny. You are both so blessed, can eat outside🌹,especially Hi Di Lao. Where I am, we have had more than 100,000 positive cases a day for a while now😭. Love you both. Stay blessed.
@jonathont78662 жыл бұрын
The fact that you've never been to a Haidilao is even more unusual considering there is one in Sydney that's been around for a few years now, you could have taken your parents there.
@monkeemamajo2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great experience!! Thanks for taking us along!! 😊
@BlondieinChina2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@plentyrockz2 жыл бұрын
Always so entertaining! Thank you for opening all of our eyes to these Chinese adventures of yours! And thank you for continuing to use subtitles. Aside from binging your content, I've been slowly trying to learn to read characters and your subtitles help.
@nsebast2 жыл бұрын
Haidilao has the best services! Even compared to far more expensive restaurant. Dining here cost me about USD$25+person. My wife was cold and she asked to turn the air-con down but since it was central air-conditioning it was not possible. So the waitress got her a blanket!!!! Plus they give my toddler a toy to play with! Plus the staff are very quick and have superb service. And this is Haidilao Jakarta. I heard the China ones have better services.
@learnenglishwithyoutubers86852 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely gonna try the 'secret menu' in HaiDiLao, it looks sooooooooo good!!!
@HongWanSophia2 жыл бұрын
There are also secret codes!!! You can tell the staff the code and they will bring the secret reward. One of them is saying something along the lines of "Oh my lipstick just wore off from eating" to the staff and they will bring you a lipstick as a gift! There are at least 40+ codes out there
@xichen94592 жыл бұрын
你可以在海底捞过生日!!!🤫
@sallychong64002 жыл бұрын
@@xichen9459 哈哈哈哈哈
@djdad24822 жыл бұрын
Haidilao is ace! When i was in shanghai (greatest city in the world) me & my wife went to Haidilao, the service was vip level and she disappeared for what seemed AGES to only reappear with her nails pampered...i was left alone for a long time, eating hot pot on my own with a member of staff stood nearby and kept topping up the broth... 😂😂😂
@and-i-oop2 жыл бұрын
Haidilao recently got "big" here in Indonesia. It has been expanding since they first opened in 2019. Even now we still have to queue to eat there especially on weekends, but i personally don't mind because i LOVE haidilao. I love that they're consistent in taste, the service is just amazing and i love the freebies (snacks and ice creams) of course lol. The only thing that "suck" for me is that they charged for the "all you can eat/take" sauce per person for like 3-4 bucks. I mean, it's impossible to eat haidilao without the tasty sauce, so each person is kinda "forced" to purchase the sauce. And yet ... recently they changed the sauce policy from "all u can eat/take" to "pay per ingredient", which i think its just ridiculous.
@cz28382 жыл бұрын
yes,but i think that because people can take the sauce until you finish the meal
@szewei852 жыл бұрын
Dude. Is it Halal? Hahahaha. I know Malaysia HDL is not halal surely.
@kimslau2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amy. This was a revelation in terms of Hot Pot. I never knew Hot Pot was like this. Thank you so much . Love Ya.
@natashabarlow69332 жыл бұрын
How AMAZING is this restaurant!! Now I'm starving
@jennyohara40112 жыл бұрын
Top quality video again from Blondie , share her videos to everyone
@BlondieinChina2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@chuenyeelau2 жыл бұрын
Loved it! Please keep them coming. Cheers 🇨🇦👍👍👍👍👍
@brianrowe2362 жыл бұрын
Went to a Haidilao in Shenzhen 3 or 4 years back and was entertained by a bian lian face changing show while we waited. Though we went with a Chinese couple, our waiter/host spoke very good English and was very helpful. A good experience
@peterhaisman59722 жыл бұрын
Amazing , Incredible Experience , Great to See Real China.
@suzylu3332 жыл бұрын
saul was such a treat!!!! would love to see more of him :D
@BlondieinChina2 жыл бұрын
Definitely!!
@fusong11112 жыл бұрын
I'm a Chinese and I don't think I have been to hotpot places for over 100 times in my entire life. dude certainly knows how to enjoy life
@HienLe-eg6xs2 жыл бұрын
Haidilao entered Vietnam in 2020 and I think till now I've been there 6 times :D excellent food and customer service. And now I know about the secret menu, I think I'm gonna try it some time :D
@rorschachgotnicemask94492 жыл бұрын
Oh boy... He figured it out! He knew the secret menu thing! Can't let him leave China, we must protect the secret!
@mmqmdxbz2 жыл бұрын
without tipping system ,the mechanism behind this high quality service is really something amazing.
@catw2 жыл бұрын
It's the same in Japan - no tipping, always quality service. Good service is just expected as part of your job. It's the American tipping system that makes zero sense to the rest of the world
@DamienYok2 жыл бұрын
I wish they waive off tipping once for all in the US. You don't get the service yet tips are still expected.
@longhairdolphin2 жыл бұрын
I love that Saul guy already. Nice company!
@ryanawilson85492 жыл бұрын
Since prunes are made of plums, I can see how it helps with constipation 👍
@hld73332 жыл бұрын
I was very excited when I found out HaiDiLao was opening in Chatswood! Do you know that in China you can also order home delivery Haidilao? They will come with the portable stove and pot, help you set everything up, and they will come collect when you’re done.
@FatLittleButterfly2 жыл бұрын
I don't go to the restaurant often because of the pricing, but I do love buying their hotpot bases to make them at home
@injunnfuz66982 жыл бұрын
Woh never knew they have fanstatic manicure n more the hotpot to choose n mix yr own sauce awesome
@sz38922 жыл бұрын
In fact, the operation of Haidilao is still good. Haidilao still has to queue in busy places, just like in your video. At present, when everyone chooses a hot pot restaurant, the first choice is Haidilao. Haidilao has opened too many stores before. For example, my hometown is a small county in the central region. The county's spending power is not high, and because in the north, except in summer, no one goes out shopping after nine o'clock in the evening, and no one wants to. Going out has resulted in Haidilao not having many customers in this county and may face losses. For these reasons, Haidilao is closing some stores.
@kevs88912 жыл бұрын
I don't know why... but every time I see your video, it makes me happy.... Thank you, Blondie.
@veiking2 жыл бұрын
15:41 The lovely Haidilao host spoke bye-bye with a Chinese accent🤣🤣
@exyacht2 жыл бұрын
A bit of cultural background: most people in China don’t make reservations for dinner, they just show up at the restaurant and wait (if it’s a causal gathering, not for special occasions). That’s why there is usually a long wait around dinner and many restaurants provide snacks and entertainment for waiting customers.
@qwertyhimym2 жыл бұрын
I'm almost 5 minutes in and I LOVE this video! ive literally been laughing at loud throughout the video, like the keep your moth shut and stuffed animals ahh and I really like the vibe of you and your roommate!
@BlondieinChina2 жыл бұрын
Ahh so happy to hear that!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Keay95272 жыл бұрын
Whats the "stuffed animals" ?
@qwertyhimym2 жыл бұрын
@@Keay9527 the plushys! If you go to the restaurant alone, they’ll put a stuffed animal on the seat across from you so you don’t feel alone🤣
@georgec97652 жыл бұрын
Amy you are so good at editing your videos and I just can't wait for your next post
@sgmei2 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSSSSSS. I'm from Singapore and I love Haidilao so much over here. It's not just for the awesome tomato soup base (my most favourite too) and their service is just so great it makes you feel so happy when eating.
@iamjani2 жыл бұрын
wow.. never expect such an experience, so blown away
@letmesignup2 жыл бұрын
The news is from last November from their earning call. They will be closing about 300 low profitable stores in mainland china slowly, that still remains 1000+ haidilao in mainland China.
@albertlee83422 жыл бұрын
Haidilao means a final pleasantly surprise as finally(Haidi) got it(lao)! Very delicious hotpot with self recipe sauces I tried it in Shanghai
@notsure12762 жыл бұрын
Hot pot sounds good in this cold weather. 🍜
@jaytso18832 жыл бұрын
The BEST in service quality 👍👍👍
@aureus82642 жыл бұрын
Another amazing China food video. You are AMAZING.
@mengqiu98952 жыл бұрын
There is a Haidilao in Sydney too. Your parents will love it Amy.
@foxultimateYT2 жыл бұрын
What! No way! First time! Haidilao is such a great Hotpot place. Glad you enjoyed it!
@kaliwallaceart2 жыл бұрын
i lived in china for years and never went to haidilao, i actually just recently heard about it from my chinese teacher! she raved about the customer service, about things like how they have hair ties for customers so they can put their hair up while eating. once i'm able to go back to china (i got stranded outside due to covid, i was in the US on winter break when things closed) i'm going to try to find one in my city!!
@MsEverAfterings2 жыл бұрын
The HaiDiLao chain in my country even had a wireless phone charging station at the hotpot table for your phone. Their service is really great.
@melxdiq8422 жыл бұрын
they clean glasses, some places have free icecream, free manicure, free wiping your shoes, free child play space with a person who is teaching and entertaining the children, and the waiting area is as big as half of the resturaunt, they also offer to pack goodie bags when you leave and toys for your kids
@AshinAsia2 жыл бұрын
Great film! Thanks guys! If I went in there, I wouldn't have a clue even what to do!! Thanks for the subtitles, this is one for my reading practice as so much interesting detail
@rainiehong2 жыл бұрын
should try the mala soup based as well! it even can be customized to filter out the herbs dreg! so u will never bite the pepper accidentally haha!
@weebinside15022 жыл бұрын
I wanna see Saul in more future videos, what a great guy 🥰
@stanbimi2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Certainly different from the other vlogs about dining at Haidilao
@rachelcookie3212 жыл бұрын
This is literally the coolest dining experience I’ve ever seen! They have tables for while you wait for your table! Other places just have you stand in a corner or sit at some crowded sofas while you wait but they got full on tables and chairs with snacks and drinks. This is the coolest thing ever. I have now decided I need to visit this place when I one day visit China. Even if I’m not a big hotpot person, it’s worth it for the experience. I will learn chinese just so I can go here. I did mandarin for a year at school and all I can remember is how to say “sandwich” because Chinese was really hard but I will try again just so I can go to this restaurant.
@americannumber22 жыл бұрын
This restaurant is wild!
@TheSharkmanforever2 жыл бұрын
this is crazy awesome, I will definitely go try Haidilao in China with my family !!!!!! and as usual, another great video!!!
@ExpatNatt2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Haidilao! Everytime I go they are too busy for me to get my nails done but honestly the waiting experience is pretty fun. I end up filling up on the “waiting” snacks and have to go light on the hotpot 😂😂
@cloudsu90962 жыл бұрын
Saul: there is no other option when it comes to hotpot. Literally any local hotpot restaurant in Chongqing or Chengdu: am I a joke to you? As a Chongqing native I have never been to Haidilao for the entire 27 years of my life and I tend to keep it that way LOL
@yaziwo24772 жыл бұрын
Sooooo cute the plush!!
@Renaresca2 жыл бұрын
When my friend took me to Haidilao in Nanjing we had to book like at least one day earlier, and then we had to wait like 40 minutes when we got there. It was so good though...
@wumao67972 жыл бұрын
2 things I like about Haidilao is their range of sauces where you can mix and match and their service.
@anthdancer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know what Haidilao is all about. Very fascinating.
@shareedamorrison36772 жыл бұрын
We love Haidilao in Singapore! The experience is everything haha
@98100272 жыл бұрын
we need more Saul in your videos😆
@user-tw2rf3wm7m2 жыл бұрын
Saul is so charming! Love this guy!
@farisaenchant80822 жыл бұрын
so much fun to watch you guys enjoy the experience ~
@Forever18or212 жыл бұрын
Omg can’t believe you only trying haidilao for the first time ! It’s the most commercialize China hotspot and tbh is the best one for me too, too bad during pre-covid times the queue is as long as 2-3hours and ppl still willing to queue for it in Malaysia , seeing u going makes me wanna go again !
@meganshoop2 жыл бұрын
The hand scrubs from Haidilao are next level
@werosification2 жыл бұрын
ok but Saul is literally the best person for your first time at haidilao, my first visit feels so boring now! can i rent him when i go back to china? 😂😂
@AyushGuptaAyushgupta2 жыл бұрын
covid country
@calvintam8514 ай бұрын
Me as a chinese, growing up eating hotpot. Still, So impressed by Saul' s hotpot skills.😂😂😂 Learnt a lot from him, well done!
@calvintam8514 ай бұрын
he really bring it to the next level
@lazybones53902 жыл бұрын
I did not know you can make your own hotpot base in HAIDILAO, what the.... gonna try next time.
@BlondieinChina2 жыл бұрын
yeah, my mind was blown!!!
@frostwing90462 жыл бұрын
@@BlondieinChina hey Amy, can you please cover an episode on the Rio drinks. I saw them pile up in most party tables in China, cute looking in all sorts of colours. But there are no first hand experience or videos available in yt other than a 1 min ad. What is it? a beer/wine or just food color lol
@lazybones53902 жыл бұрын
@@frostwing9046 Rio drinks are like fruity highballs. pretty good, but, it is for girls..very popular in China
@zoeg19922 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend… a hotpot god
@peterlai90182 жыл бұрын
Oh dang, I read about Haidilao closing 300 stores! Need to go to a local one soon! Thanks Amy :-).
@huihuang14752 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely get a Haidilao after I finish quarantine at the moment (6 days to go, back from Aus) 😀
@docvideo932 жыл бұрын
That noodle dance reminds me of the fajita sizzle you might hear at a Tex-Mex restaurant😅
@maxyang79192 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you've never tried Haidilao in Chatswood but the stores in China are where the full-on experience is.
@Sierras892 жыл бұрын
Good to know there's one in Chatswood : )
@debbietan86572 жыл бұрын
😱 I’d have thought you tried it years ago! Better late than never 🤣
@thewanderer29382 жыл бұрын
the teddy bear thing is 100% though. The one in london gave me a teddy bigger than i was... They were also super happy and even more polite and helpful when they realised I could speak some chinese
@DamienYok2 жыл бұрын
First time to learn that they are famous for their tomato base. I bet most Chinese still go for the spicy special base. I have been there just a few times. Absolutely loved it. Been to the one in Flushing NYC. It's just way pricy though. Two people paid for almost $200. Uhhh, hope it's more affordable here in the US. Also please open more in other cities.
@auvoir20002 жыл бұрын
For your info. 2 people here in Singapore also pays about $150-200 for a good meal. It is expensive. I wonder how much it is in China.
@wanchongng16392 жыл бұрын
@@auvoir2000 2個人。40~50美元左右~
@positivemindsets22252 жыл бұрын
I love the duck blood tofu from haidilao
@biubiubiu30462 жыл бұрын
Good job! As a Chinese, I have been to haidilao for almost 20 years, the first time i tried haidilao was back in 2006, I was in kindergarten, and my granny brought me there, then I fell in love with hotpot. As days goes by, haidilao has improved a lot, and it’s still my favorite dine when I want some hotpot
@yzhang20082 жыл бұрын
Even though you're pretty young, you're already a super senior HaiDiLao customer. Congratulations! 🙂
@kyleysk2 жыл бұрын
When you want to visit Haidilao, Better Call Saul!
@cadencezhou53972 жыл бұрын
When I was in China a few years ago, While you waited you could make paper cranes in exchange for money at Haidilao. One crane = 1 yuan. I’m not sure if it’s still a thing.
@pingyentan31142 жыл бұрын
What's the point of making the cranes ? Would your total bill be reduced or would the money go to charity?
@cadencezhou53972 жыл бұрын
@@pingyentan3114 yeah the bill would be reduced. This would encourage people in longer lines to eat at haidilao
@modernpicasso_2 жыл бұрын
Their service is superb. I went to one in Beijing.
@petertang26182 жыл бұрын
so friendly and enjoyable
@Johanna.EG.2 жыл бұрын
If you're trying so sound American, say to-MAY-to. This video made me hungry! Yum!
@HiddenAgendas2 жыл бұрын
toe-may-toe
@szewei852 жыл бұрын
Haha Haidilao just opened near my house woohoo🥳🥳Sending love from southern Malaysia🥳🥳