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How we read reviews →Preston's pick-your-own hot pot with laksa and malatang broths, delivered by robot.
Casual, lively and welcoming on Preston's High Street. Wooden booths and benches create a homey feel, with robot servers adding a playful novelty. Self-service condiment station and a buzzy mix of regulars and first-timers.
Choose-your-own ingredients, priced by bowl weight. Robot delivery to the table. Self-service sauce bar included at no extra cost. Laksa soup base that can be adjusted for dietary needs. Multiple broth options including vegetarian. Reusable chopsticks rather than disposable.
Authentic Chinese malatang (麻辣烫) and big bone broth preparations. Laksa broth brings Malaysian influence. The format. self-select by weight, multiple regional broths. mirrors mainland China express hot pot chains.
Around $25-30 per person for a very filling bowl. Family of four under $60. Strong value consensus. cost scales with how much you load your bowl, so light eaters pay less.
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