The concept of Chinese Hot Pot (huŏ guō) is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Known as Chinese fondue, Hot Pot is one of the most popular meals in China. Part meal, part hands-on experience, diners choose from a selection of raw ingredients and cook them in a simmering metal pot with broth. Once a winter-only tradition, Hot Pot is now served on tables year round.
The Benefits of Eating Hot Pot Beside the delicious flavor, Chinese love Hot Pot for its unique ability to bring people together. Friends and families gather around the pot to not only share a meal together, but also to have conversations, connect with one another and have fun. Hot Pot also promotes healthy eating by boiling foods rather than frying. Bone nutrients released into the broth and herbal seasonings can help alleviate
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CHOOSE YOUR BROTH
Lamei Hot Pot offers two traditional types of broth: spicy broth (known as the mala) and the original clear broth. Filling one side of the pot with clear broth and the other with spicy broth is the most popular presentation. Lamei also offers other broth like beef bone broth, vegetarian broth and Chinese herbal broth.
minor illnesses like colds, blocked sinuses and headaches. Eating hot pot also warms the body, improves circulation in winter and increases perspiration to help cool the body in summer.
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PICK YOUR ADD-INS
The large raw ingredient selection includes meats, seafood, vegetables, greens, tofu and noodles – all pre-cut and arranged on skewers or small plates for easy sharing and cooking.
bar where guests can make their own flavorful sauce. Our most popular sauces are sesame, sesame oil, BBQ sauce, garlic, green onion and cilantro.
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MAKE YOUR OWN SAUCE
Lamei Hot Pot offers a self-serve dipping sauce
COOK IT YOURSELF
Once your add-ins are placed on your table, you can start cooking your meal. We recommend starting with the ingredients that will take the longest to cook (such as meatballs or corn), and then adding in the lighter ones (like meat slices, vegetables and noodles). Be sure all the food is cooked before you start eating.
ENJOY!
Enjoy your delicious, healthy meal and your unique experience at Lamei Hot Pot! We hope to see you soon!
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