FAQ
Hot Pot FAQ
Hot pot is a shared cooking format built around broth, raw ingredients, sauce mixing, and repeated cooking at the table.
Questions
What is hot pot?
Hot pot is a shared meal where diners cook sliced meats, seafood, tofu, vegetables, and noodles in simmering broth.
What broth should beginners choose?
A split pot with one mild broth and one spicy or stronger broth is often the most flexible.
What are common hot pot allergy risks?
Common risks include shellfish, fish balls, wheat noodles, sesame paste, shacha sauce, soy sauce, peanuts, and shared broth.
Is hot pot good for groups?
Yes. It is one of the best Chinese restaurant formats for shared meals.
How should I use the sauce bar?
Start simple. Use one salty element, one acidic element, one aromatic element, and chile only if wanted.