The 1st hotpot cinema in Malaysia is coming to Dadi Cinema in Pavilion Bukit Bintang, KL. According to Dadi Cinema’s Facebook post, no official date has been given yet but this unusual dining arrangement is an ongoing trend at the cinemas in China.
You can perhaps already “smell” the simmering broth, a plethora of meat and vegetables that would be served during your dine-in/cinematic experience, just like what some cinema patrons have been doing in China.
As of today (August 27), TGV Cinemas does offer its patron a gourmet dining experience via the Indulge Experience at some of its selected outlets, with some atas menus like Lasagna, Roasted Chicken, and more fancy options which you can browse here.
Hong Kong actor, Bosco Wong, who was recently at Dadi Cinema, KL to promote his upcoming movie, The Unwavering Brotherhood got a glimpse of what the dining experience would be like.
The patrons were served a tray of vegetables, noodles, and meats, which came with an individual pot of hot soup, courtesy of Shu Da Xia, a popular hotpot chain.
“Cinemas are NOT restaurants”
As fancy as it sounds, many social media users were not fond of a full-fledged hotpot meal in the theatre hall, and everyone had their reasons.
Some highlighted the smell, while others pointed out the troublesome experience and the nature of cinemas – to watch movies.
“For the sake of money, people can really come up with all sorts of ideas. The halls are closed and I can’t imagine the smell.”
“So, should I watch the movie or should I check if my food is cooked?”
“I prefer to watch movies quietly. I can’t stand the chewing sound, especially the loud ones.”
“The entire hall will smell like hotpot.”
To hotpot enthusiasts and those who frequent the cinema, what do you think of this idea?
