JIANGHU Buffet @ Northpoint City

Nestled within the bustling corridors of Northpoint City, Jianghu Buffet (九门·江湖) evokes the nostalgic, convivial spirit of China’s nomadic taverns, reimagined through the lens of modern conveyor-belt dining. Under a canopy of rustic autumn foliage suspended from the ceiling, the dining room hums with communal energy—a vibrant space where friends gather around dual-purpose tables engineered for both bubbling hotpot broths and sizzling barbecue grills. The culinary theatre begins at the rotating conveyor belt, which steadily delivers lidded dishes of greens, sliced daikon, and staples straight to your booth. At the central condiment island, a respectable array of aromatics—crushed garlic, chopped coriander, scallions, and toasted sesame paste—allows you to concoct a personalised dip, complemented by crisp cold starters like kimchi and slices of chilled watermelon to refresh the palate. However, the seating and walkway areas are noticeably cramped, making it difficult to manoeuvre comfortably when retrieving items or interacting with the service staff. More pressingly, the air-conditioning is insufficient to cool the space adequately; with every table operating a boiling hotpot and a sizzling grill simultaneously, the ambient temperature becomes uncomfortably warm as the meal progresses. The Dual Broth Simmer: The partitioned hotpot allows for a harmonious contrast. A crimson, chilli-laden broth simmers vigorously, releasing fragrant blooms of Sichuan peppercorns, dried chillies, and star anise. Slicing through the fiery oil with a piece of tender shabu pork collar or plunging fresh white prawns into the roiling stock yields a pleasant bite, retaining clean sweetness against the numbing heat. The Parchment Grill: Beside the cauldron, a parchment-lined grill facilitates clean, even heat conduction. Grilling marinated pork and seafood directly on the paper induces a gentle Maillard reaction without excessive charring, locking in juices while imparting a caramelised, savoury crust. The Ingredients: The selection of sliced meats, shellfish, and greens covers all the expected hotpot staples well. While the quality across the board remains straightforward and dependable rather than artisanal, the sheer novelty of having both simmering broth and barbecue at arm's reach keeps the meal engaging from start to finish.

While variety of food is there, freshness is lacking. Hotpot soup dun taste nice. The whole place dun feel clean somehow - could be not bright enough maybe. I booked via eatigo, and supposed to get 50% off, but this is not the case. Buffet price listed is $27.8++ but when booked via eatigo, buffet price becomes $33.4++. I felt so cheated on this. Also, there is a $19.9nett buffet if u dine on weekdays 11am - 2pm. So book eatigo during this timeframe is more expensive. I will not go this restaurant again and I do not understand why the high rating.

I have to say, after leaving this restaurant, it definitely exceeded my expectations. I ordered quite a variety of dishes, including chicken skewers, beef, pork, and more. The best part about this restaurant is that you get to cook your own food for 90 minutes, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I was very satisfied with both the food and the overall experience. Furthermore, the staff were extremely friendly, and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. Overall, I’d say it was definitely worth the visit, and I would highly recommend you guys to come and try it for yourselves!

This was my fifth time dining here this year. I always come alone because I feel comfortable eating here by myself. I've never felt judged for having a big appetite despite my small body size. During my first, second, and third visits, everything was excellent. The service was great, the food arrived promptly, and the quality was consistently high. Every item I ordered was served correctly. However, things started to change during my fourth visit. The quantity of food I received was noticeably less than what I ordered. I ordered four portions of my favorite mala scallops, but only one portion was served. I had to place the same order again. At the time, the restaurant was full, so I tried to be understanding and assumed the kitchen was busy or that they had limited stock. Unfortunately, my fifth visit was the most disappointing experience I've had. I came to the restaurant this afternoon at around 2:20 p.m. to celebrate my birthday alone, hoping to enjoy a nice meal. The restaurant was not busy at all. After placing my order, I waited for my rice, meat, oysters, and my favorite mala scallops. My soup arrived within five minutes, but after waiting another 15 minutes, the rest of my food still hadn't arrived. While waiting, I had to take some items from the conveyor belt because I was hungry. Meanwhile, new customers arrived, placed their orders, and received their food almost immediately. I continued to be patient, thinking the kitchen might be short-staffed or temporarily busy. However, after waiting 25 to 30 minutes, I couldn't take it anymore. I was extremely hungry and ended up wasting about 35 minutes waiting for my food. I don't mean to sound rude, but I hope the management understands that customers are the reason a business succeeds. Without customers, there are no sales, and without sales, there is no business. If the restaurant doesn't maintain its service and food quality, it will continue to lose customers. In the end, please don't wonder why fewer people choose to dine here. I sincerely hope this feedback will be taken seriously because I genuinely enjoyed my first few visits and would like to have a reason to come back.

We ordered quite a number of dishes, including beef, pork ,prawns, oysters, squid, and more. After 90 minutes of self-cooking, we are really full and satisfied The staffs were very helpful, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant as we went at 11am to avoid the crowds, which made the experience even more enjoyable Overall, it was definitely worth the price, and we will be back again! 👍

Today's 5-star rating is for the bespectacled cashier at the door. I found him to be incredibly hardworking, handling cash register duties, clearing tables, and greeting customers. He was always busy, even running to deliver water to customers. I applaud his positive work attitude and hope the boss sees this review and rewards this employee.

Great food options

1. food quality not worth the money. Bill came out to be $39 per person yet the fish was obviously not fresh, limited options and mango pomelo did not look like what it advertised to be. Didn’t even try and cook the fish as my friend and I lost our appetite upon seeing it. Options were limited, the fried prawn at the drink bar section was cold although it was a fresh batch. Water and lemon tea also tasted funny. Pork belly was also hard to eat. Mango pomelo was simply just water, not even cold. 2. environment was hot and stuffy, sits had barely any leg space and the atmosphere overall felt very cramped. Made the dining experience worse 3. left the place feeling disgusting and my stomach was hurting. Came here in 2024 and the standard was ok, not sure why it’s dropped so much then. Can’t justify spending over $15 here, food felt very cheap and could easily be bought and cooked at home. Never felt the need to post a google review until i ate here