Hotpot
Some of the greatest memories are made at hotpot: arguing over the broth spice-level, one-upping each other’s dipping sauce combos, and then settling into a food coma after devouring a feast.
Thankfully, Chinatown has a number of delicious hotpot restaurants to cater to your spicy cravings. From all-you-can-eat to KBBQ add-ons to no-frill spreads, use our guide to find the right spot for your next hotpot hang.
Cover illustration by Brittney Fang
LaoJie Hotpot
105 Bowery
All-you-can-eat hotpot or BBQ skewers, or both!
Hou Yi Hot Pot
92 Hester St
No-frills spot with all-you-can-eat hotpot, non-alcoholic drinks, and ice cream!!
99 Favor Taste
285 Grand St
All-you-can-eat hotpot and/or K-BBQ, free on your birthday!
Hometown Hotpot & BBQ
194 Grand St
All-you-can-eat hotpot (with Southeast Asian flavored broths) and/or BBQ!
Da Long Yi Hot Pot
159 Canal St, 2nd floor
International Chengdu-style hotpot chain offering its famous “red pot” broth and three-flavor pot!!