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    Boiling Point

    3.6 (720 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    #6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup
    Becky V.

    After trying many soup options here, I've settled for the milk cream curry and have never looked back. It's the best! You would think business would have died down by now but no, no matter what time of day we come, there is always a wait. Be prepared to wait in line before the door opens or get yourself on that waiting list! It's worth it!

    Alexis V.

    Ate here with chookeiyan months ago and then again with Chookerica. Not that impressed? Dare I say...mid? They hyped it up to me hella and all I could think of was that I rather go to YGF Malatang next door. The staff is not at all vigilant or observant. You got to shout just to get their attention to stop the fire, refill on water, get the check, etc. I seriously had to do the Filipino "sssshhhh pssst" just for them to check up on us and address the table needs. Poor orientation on how restaurant worked, too, so those having Taiwanese hot pot for first time may be a bit lost. Did not even hype up the menu when asked for recommendations. So dead on social cues at this restaurant. Food was okay, but could not save this restaurant for me. At least it was hot food? lol idk...I fighting for my life to rate this higher and believe me...I really want to! Milk tea was not sweet and tasted the same across all flavors. When I first came here, there was such a long line, so after this visit, I still could not understand why that is so. I sowwy. I just am not fulfilled having left this restaurant & dropping money on a meal experience like that

    Lamb cumin
    Lilly O.

    Good food, clean place, great service! Would definitely come back to try all the other flavors, everything looks good!

    Yin K.

    This location is always clean, though can be busy at times even at around 1:30pm on a weekday. They have new flavors for their hotpot now but they are only for "large" pots. The servers are nice and quick. Everyone knows their responsibility like a well-oiled machine to serve the customers.

    Bathroom

    Second time at this location and the experience was wayyyyy better! Food was great as expected, the service could use some more TLC but it was good.The bathroom was actually clean this time! So me and the wife are happy the experience was better. Maybe the day we came almost a year ago was just a off day

    Beef
    Jeremiah M.

    Boiling Point has always been a staple lunch/dinner spot for everyone around me, so I eat here once and a while. Honestly though it's not my top choice when eating out, but I came to this location yesterday since it was my birthday and they have a promotion where you can get a free meal. I usually get the beef option here, always a good choice. There's a lot you can eat from this bowl, although I never finish it mainly because there's a few items I'm not the most fond of. That's why I prefer malatang restaurants where you can pick out your ingredients. But the quality from Boiling Point is still pretty good for what you get I also got a free honey jasmine tea along with the soup, and that was super refreshing. Also when it comes to service and ambiance, it was super packed yesterday. We signed up for a 4person table, and had to wait 30 minutes. Never knew even a Tuesday could be this busy, maybe if they opened another location perhaps in Federal Way, it could alleviate some traffic? After waiting though, service to our table was relatively quick and not a whole lot of frills. I think I like the CID location better, but I'm in Southcenter a good amount of times that this location just becomes secondary. Would come back again if friends asked me to.

    8/2025- menu2
    Tzarina W.

    I love any hot pot and this is one of the chains that used to be popular especially when I visited them in LA area. I always tend to select the Taiwanese special as it has the beef, the clams, oyster mushrooms, tendon, cabbage, fishball, noodles and more. I didn't order it spicy since rim not a spicy gal. I enjoyed this and was super full. Service was quick. All the tables were full and wait time for us was about an hour if doing a walk in for dinner. Mmm I need a hot pot meal again!

    #1 House Special Hot Soup
    Pearl L.

    I haven't been to a Boiling Point since three or four years when I went to the located at the International District with my two sisters and boyfriend. However, I always see on social media of influencers sharing that you can get a free hotpot meal and drink on the day of your birthday with a valid ID. I went with my mom as I definitely cannot tackle a whole hotpot bowl as their portions here are huge. We arrived around 4pm-ish but it was pretty busy, we saw a sign to join their waitlist which said 45mins to an hour. We didn't mind waiting and signed up for then walked to a nearby Starbucks to have coffee and wait. However, once we got our order placed, I got a text message saying to check in with a hostess to get seated. When we arrived, a hostess walked up to us and asked for our names to see if we were the ones who were on the waitlist. Once that was confirmed, we were seated we weren't sure what to do as we didn't receive menus. But a male employee came by our table to ask if we were ready. I told him it was my birthday and I wanted to redeem my birthday meal and he told me that I could any hotpot and drink on there (the promotion on their social media says none of their special or limited time options though) . I went with the house special on medium spicy level and I got the lychee green tea with no ice. It didn't take too long for the drink to arrive and it was good but I could barely taste the lychee flavor. I was torn between that one or the passion fruit green tea but I'll use that one next time. After about ten or so minutes, we received our hot pot which was filled to the brim with various ingredients. It was delicious! I did also chose vermicelli noodles but it was such a small amount, I think getting rice would have been better. Additionally, I thought it would be like the ones you get at Vietnamese restaurants but they were glass noodles. The hot pot was hearty and satisfying though! My mom and I were very happy with our choice. The biggest downside is that you will never see your server again once they drop off your order, as we had to flag our waiter down to turn off the fire. The ambience here is definitely a modern, sleek look with the choice of colors, decor, and lighting. It's definitely great for date nights, casual gatherings, and any occasion. Once you're done, you go to the register to show your ID for your birthday and the cashier told me her birthday was on the 4th and said happy birthday to the both of us which I thought was sweet. The biggest downside is that you will never see your server again once they drop off your order, as we had to flag our waiter down to turn off the fire. I definitely want to visit again during lunch as I know they offer a free drink and dessert during that time too.

    #6 Milk Cream Curry Hot Soup
    Nin A.

    My experience with BP this time was much better! The service was much quicker and do take note I ate here with a friend during a weekday specifically Thursday around 1-2pm so maybe that's the key! The food was really great I got my usual of Milk Creme Curry with mild spice with a side of rice and then we had ordered an appetizer of the Garlic pork thing and that's always good. Our server was really quick to get our food so that was really nice, reminds me of their service when they first opened up! The ambiance is always the same but I do wish they just had a bigger location to maybe advocate for how much there's always a long line every other time I would want to eat here.

    Lu Wei
    Wennie H.

    I wanted to try all the new offerings and found the first bite of the pork bowl amazing and just okay for the beef. The beef was almost like jerky and very sweet, it was a little off putting. However, the lu wei appetizer was incredible, the sauce was like the garlic based one on the tables and all the components worked. I dumped the sauce over the beef bowl and it was SOOO good, really improved it for me and made me realize it was superior to the pork because honestly, lots of places do lou rou fan and you can get better on the Eastside.

    Golden citrus green tea
    Vinh M.

    This is one of few constant places I go to for food... at least back then, and almost exclusively at the location in the CID - countless times even. My friends and I decided to come eat here on a Saturday night around 9pm, which if you know this place, that is a bad idea as it gets notoriously crowded, oddly more so than the CID location. If anything, there's a lack of Asian restaurants in the general vicinity of Southcenter as it gets late, but I'm still surprised I can almost never get a spot here without waiting an hour or so. For this visit, our wait time after putting our name on the waitlist was almost going into closing time, so we decided to split our group of 5 into two tables (one with 2 people and the other with 3), seated not too far from each other. You scan a QR code here to check the menu and let your server know what you want to get. Be prepared to speak up here since it's really loud inside. Also very well-lit and bright so it fits with all the activity going on both in the kitchen and outside. For this visit, I got my default of beef hot pot, with sides of quail eggs and fried tofu skin that I split with my group. This time I didn't get any spice with my hot pot, and also got a golden citrus green tea which didn't come out even after my friend and I got everything else and he got his green tea - and I had to ask for it again. As with most if not all of my visits to any Boiling Point, the beef hot pot is my all-time and only favorite pot because of all the meat without any toppings that I don't prefer (pork blood, stinky tofu, too much spice, etc.). Meat was easy to chew and everything was relatively fresh. Some of the sauces on the side could have been restocked, but I made do with a spicy sauce that I used on my meats. I won't really come back to this specific location if I want a personal hotpot because of the atrociously long wait times at nearly every moment I'm in the mood for something here. Food here still hits regardless, so just get here early and away from peak hours unlike me.

    #4 Beef Hot Soup #11 Thai Flavor Hot Soup
    Alisa G.

    Always clean, always great service, and always delicious food. My regular order is always the Medium Thai Flavor Soup (# 11) and they don't skip on the meat at all. We've always been lucky to go when there's no wait.

    korean bean paste soup
    Saemyi L.

    The hot pot was as good as it's always been. But the service definitely went downhill. Mind you, it wasn't always the best, but it was decent. But this time, we got service like the ones you get at a hole in the wall Asian restaurants if you know what I mean. Felt judged by some of the servers and it was probably the worst experience I've had at BP. Unfortunately. Food was good though, at least that was worth it.

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    Ask the Community - Boiling Point

    Do they accept reservations?

    No they do not. Except loooong wait on peak tines

    Is this place good for groups? We will be a group of 7-8 people.

    This place already has long wait times. Groups larger than 4 may sometimes take even longer to get seated unless you're okay with being split into 2 separate tables.

    Do they use MSG?

    Not sure, but that's the risk of going out to eat instead of cooking at home. It's tasty though!

    Do they serve Alcoholic beverages?

    No they do not

    Is MSG used?

    Hi Caroline, Some of the ingredients we use naturally contain MSG such as soy protein, some… Read more

    Does BP serve brown rice?

    No, they don't. :(

    Hello, do all of the items listed below the soup choice come with it?

    Yes it comes with it

    Can we swap items in the soup for other food items with the same price? For example if I don't eat fish could I swap fish balls for something with the same price on the add on menu?

    No, you can only remove , not add or swap.

    Are all broths made of pork?

    Hi Noha! Our broth is made from beef bone and vegetables. However, you may request it to be substituted with a vegetarian broth.

    Do the pots come already mixed or do you add the ingredients at the table?

    Hi Jeff, All ingredients are in the pot when served, but you can always order extra add-ons since… Read more

    Do they offer gluten free options or modifications?

    No gluten free options besides the veggie broth. I was told all other broths have gluten in it.

    Are the soups portioned for one person or are they to share? Edit: Your answers are both helpful and…

    The first 7 soups on the menu are portioned for one. The remaining 3 are categorized as "large" and are meant for sharing. Hope this helps!

    I see cilantro on top of several soups. Does anyone know if their broth is made with it as well? I ask cause it makes everything taste like a tide pod so I wanted to know ahead of time what I'm in for.

    Hi Samm! Our broths are not made with cilantro. We add cilantro as garnishment for certain hot… Read more

    What is the pricing of the main dishes? The add ons seem to be the only items with listed prices on the menu.

    The soups vary from about $12-18. Lunch comes with rice or vermicelli as well as iced green or iced black tea.

    Before i call ... lol! anyone know if bp is open today? yah so it took too long to get a reply so i…

    They're open......but then you're gonna call anyway..... By the action of calling it will answer both of your questions (open/closed; wait time/reservation)........

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    YGF MalaTang - Fantastic & Tasty - classic herbal beef bone broth

    YGF MalaTang

    4.8(299 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    YGF Malatang definitely lives up to the hype!…read more The restaurant was packed, but the atmosphere still felt clean, lively, and welcoming. I really enjoyed how customizable everything was, from the fresh ingredients to the different noodle choices, it made the experience fun and personal. The broth was the highlight for me: rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly heavy. We got #1 which is classic herbal it's not that spicy as they say more on the light mild spicy. However, #6 has no spice at all, so it's perfect for the kids. We got the chicken broth for them with their favorite udon noodles (there's so many types of noodles.) We paid around $45 with two bowls, it honestly fed my family of 4 and my daughter can eat, eat! :P You can really taste the quality in the food. Service was also smooth and efficient despite how busy it was, and the staff kept things moving quickly. Overall, one of the best malatang spots I've been to so far. Great food, great ambience, and perfect for anyone who loves building their own bowl exactly how they want it. Ps. If you do a review here or Google they will give you a cute magnet or keychain in which my daughter got so she's very happy with her tiny noodle magnet.

    food: can't go wrong with malatang! had it 3x in a span of a week LOL! i will say the soup portion…read moreis pretty inconsistent. it hit everytime though, super flavorful service: it STAYS PACKED. i'm not from the area, and malatang back home is never as busy. takes a while for your food to be ready, but not bad ambiance: plenty of seating, but sometimes it gets so packed that u have to wait

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    YGF MalaTang - Build your own bowl. You can see the clear bowls and tongs you're supposed to use to build your own creation.

    Build your own bowl. You can see the clear bowls and tongs you're supposed to use to build your own creation.

    YGF MalaTang - Taro root, fish balls, quail eggs, thinly sliced beef, spinach noodles, greens, Konjac jelly, and their classic herbal beef bone broth.

    Taro root, fish balls, quail eggs, thinly sliced beef, spinach noodles, greens, Konjac jelly, and their classic herbal beef bone broth.

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    HOW Pot

    HOW Pot

    4.0(190 reviews)
    10.6 miPioneer Square
    $$$
    Free WiFi
    Speaks Mandarin

    one of my new go to spots! it's ayce hotpot & bbq! This place is solo friendly! I usually come here…read morealone and i love the portion sizes. i would say the meat selection doesn't have a lot as other places but they do have good sides to make up for it. they also have an awesome sauce bar and a vast selection of drinks to choose from (dine - in only) they are still in their soft opening, i will be coming back!

    This was on our radar for a while and our son finally talked mom into an AYCE experience!…read more She doesn't like it as much as myself..... We had a reservation on a Saturday evening but it wasn't that busy. Greeted and sat right away by nice staff. It's a bit of a tight table setup but quite well organized so that each diner can operate the heat of both their hot pot and grill independent of others. Quite a genius concept really and easily learned though odd for familiar diners of each type of cooking. They had this really good stewed pork and quail eggs and a large rice cooker you can help yourself to at the bar while waiting. It was so good I had that for my dessert. A very typical Asian family dish often left on the kitchen stove that we are familiar with. The beverages are included in fridges with many soda lemonade waters and other stuff to grab as you like. There is a huge sauce bar to mix your own. Love the sesame sauce mixed with other things! And a bunch of fresh fruit to help yourself to. The hotpot had a number of choices. Sukiyaki broth looked good and our son loved it. I chose the spicy Szechuan type red broth and ordered it mild but it was still quite hot. Honestly this wasn't as tasty as other hotpot restaurants and even mine I make at home with ginger and garlic is much better. Wish I chose the sukiyaki or basic beef broth like our daughter (it was tasty too). So I gave up after a couple rounds of that and stuck to the bbq. The bbq is small with parchment paper on a steel tray but it cooks up pretty quick and nice. Great general choices with many things available. Spicy pork was not the best I've had though and that's one of my faves. Excellent beef choices and pork belly. Whole head on prawns etc. The list is huge. Overall the service was quite fast and attentive clearing dishes and bringing additional items you order from a tablet. They don't do either type of bbq or hotpot as well as others but it's pretty close and so fun to mix and match! A little extensive but if you can eat a lot it's a fair value.

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    Triumph Valley - Seafood Tofu Pot, Fried Crab W/ Dry Garlic (2Lb) (2Lb), Fried Lobster W/ Dry Garlic

    Triumph Valley

    3.9(513 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I LOVE love LOVE Triumph Valley!! genuinely love at first bite. This is my go to spot for dim sum…read moreand it never disappoints. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and just hits every time. So many seats inside but Just a heads up: come early or be ready to wait, because this place is always packed. It's busy, a little chaotic, but 100% worth it. There's 20 Chinese aunties running around so please come with an open mind. No matter how long the wait gets, I'll always make time for my bookie pookie.

    The food itself is high quality. The best pan-fried noodles I've had in a long time (aka chow mein,…read morechoose the crispy option). Dim sum is some of the best in the Seattle area. But they lose 3 stars from me because they use some kind of industrial strength cleaning chemical to wipe down the tables. Hard to enjoy your meal when all you can smell is the same chemical they use to mop the floors at QFC and in my apartment building. Seriously terrible chemical smell while you eat. If they are using a spray bottle to clean at the next table, you'll get a cloud of harsh cleaning chemical up your nostrils while you eat. I've had to rinse off and wiped down my own table with a napkin dampened with tea or water in order to enjoy my meal. When I mentioned this to staff, they were dismissive and haven't changed a thing in over a year when I first brought it to their attention. They should only be using something like quat sanitizer, that doesn't smell, to clean the tables. NOT something that is used for floors or bathrooms. and on a side note: if you decide to mop underneath another table while people are dining next to it, please say "excuse me" or just wait. Instead of almost hitting people in the head with a mop handle without saying a word. Also not great for a dining experience. I have worked in restaurants and F&B management. I know something about these things. You shouldn't use anything on a table for diners that you wouldn't use on a food preparation surface. How many times has a dumpling got away from you and bounced around on the table and you snag it and consume it, because you assume the table isn't being cleaned with floor cleaner? If you agree with me, please say something to the staff, and maybe they'll eventually listen. This is a real shame. The food quality is quite good. Probably best dim sum in South King County. I might just do take-out from now on. There are other high quality Chinese and Asian dining options, that's the bright side of living in this area. But if I'm doing takeout, I might as well just go to Dim Sum House on Beacon Hill (much more reasonable prices and good quality).

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    Big Bowl Spicy Cuisine

    Big Bowl Spicy Cuisine

    4.7(32 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Another build your own mala tang that you weigh your bowl. I would say that the selection is…read morepretty decent and the soup I had was good - it wasn't too oily and it was decently spicy (even though I got super spicy). Fast service and they're pretty accommodating. I recommend going to this place when you're in the area as it's pretty packed!

    Came here with a group that loves this spot. If you like soup, its a must try. But note that is is…read moreknown for malatang. They also have dry noodle option and a stir fry version. It is located in the Great Wall Shopping Mall in Kent. I recommend entering on the left side( when you're looking at the maib entrance for the mall) doors, as youll see it on your right side. Just look for the lit up red letters. The store itself isn't big, so just be aware as they can get pretty busy. Once inside you'll see fresh veggies, meats and other toppings on the right side. But don't get too carried away, because they do weigh it by the pound and it can add up fast and you'll have the modt expensive malatang ever. Haha. If you have a severe nut or seasame allergy, this place is not for you since they use all of the above. They do advise if you have an allergy to let them know. Its also noted that they use milk in their sous so be aware. They did add a tomato based soup, but there wasnt much details on if they still included the nuts and milk, so please confirm with the staff. I love spicy so I got it spicy, but to me it wasn't but to the rest of the crew, they were sweating. And the staff does advise not to get it if you cant do spicy. If you like pork, the crew got the sweet and sour pork. Its different from other spots since the pork is flattened out. And they said it has a nice crunch and taste. They do have drinks available for purchase from soda to asian teas thats to the right of the register. Service was good, the staff was friendly and nice!

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    Crawfish & Hotpot - 9. Oxtail Pho

    Crawfish & Hotpot

    4.3(58 reviews)
    4.5 miRainier Beach

    3.5-4 stars. My family always comes here since it's open late and has a big variety on their menu…read more They are always busy and really good for big groups (there's always lively parties that happen here). The area may not be the best to be alone at night, but if you can brave the place, you can get anything you want from pho to seafood boils. We've come here a few times with family. The pho is a specialty because it comes out in a big stone bowl where you add the ingredients yourself so it is nice and piping hot, which my family enjoys. There are seafood boils and the combos usually come with a side (we usually choose sweet potato or curly fries) which is a nice touch and it is reasonably priced and decently tasty. We've tried some of the other things like escargot on the menu (they were too chewy but the salted egg yolk flavor was different) and they had a famous beef hotpot that I was honestly very disappointed in (it was very pricey for a small portion of noodles/beef/etc and did not feed as many people as it proclaimed). I would stick to the regular things on the menu here. Service can be a bit spotty again, because they are so busy.

    We were craving seafood and found this spot on Yelp because they offered a seafood boil options and…read morealso Vietnamese food. When we first pulled up, the outside looked a bit unassuming, so we were unsure at first. Once inside, though, it was surprisingly spacious and nicely set up. It even looks like they host karaoke at night, which adds a fun vibe. The service really stood out. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. We ended up ordering from the Vietnamese side of the menu, when we originally came for seafood boil lol. They also had an street food menu. The pho was served in a hot sizzling pot, and the appetizers came out on bamboo boats, which made everything feel extra special. I ordered the braised duck with egg noodle soup, and it was rich, flavorful, and really satisfying. We also tried the Vietnamese coffee with coconut, which was delicious. Overall, everything we tried was great and the service made the experience even better. We would definitely come back. I really want to come back to try the street food menu. There is also a small parking lot on the side of the building, which is convenient.

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    Miyabi Restaurant - Mt Rainier Roll

    Miyabi Restaurant

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Stopped in here for a work lunch meeting with my former coworkers. It is their go to place for…read morelunch, and was one of mine when I worked with them. We got a table almost immediately, as we did get there relatively early around 11:30 AM. The place was already somewhat busy, but there were a number of available tables. We all picked a different sushi roll, I chose the Miyabi roll, which was very good. Our service and server was very good, guided us through the menu as best as she could. All in all it was a great lunch, with a nice active lunch scene and busy vibe. Thank you

    We've been wanting to try this spot for a while every time we drive by, it's packed, which usually…read moresays a lot. Finally made it in, and overall, it was a mixed experience. Started off strong with the uni shot, which was really good, and the sashimi fresh, clean, and exactly what you want from a sushi spot. We also ordered the mushroom and pumpkin salad with spinach, which tasted great, but at $20, it felt a bit overpriced for what it was. The rolls, unfortunately, didn't live up to how they looked. Presentation was definitely there, but the flavor just didn't hit. On top of that, they were falling apart pretty easily when picked up with chopsticks, which made them a little frustrating to eat. Service was solid overall staff was attentive despite how busy it was but they did miss our hamachi kama, which was a bit of a letdown. A couple things to note: this place is cash only, and it gets very busy, so expect a bit of a wait. That said, the vibe is nice, and the design of the space is something I actually liked. Would I come back? Probably for sashimi and appetizers but I might skip the rolls next time.

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    Chengdu Memory - Must get vegetables - tong hao

    Chengdu Memory

    4.4(643 reviews)
    10.5 miJapantown, Chinatown International District
    $$$

    Good food best service the hotpot there was very high quality the taste was fantasticread more

    My friends and I actually come to ChengDu Memory all the time. After dining here multiple times,…read morethis is my first time writing a review--I even forgot to take photos of the food! Our go-to order is the beef and lamb platter, crab sticks, winter melon, potatoes, and their milk tea (which comes with free refills). The broth bases and ingredients are always absolutely flawless. However, instead of just reviewing the food today, I want to share some unique insights and perspectives from my background as a former restaurateur who used to own and operate a hot pot restaurant myself. The True History of Chongqing Hot Pot: Humble Beginnings In China, Chongqing hot pot was originally the ultimate food of the people. Back in the day, it was famously called "1-to-3" (1托3)--meaning meat dishes cost 3 RMB and veggies cost 1 RMB. Traditional Beijing mutton hot pot (Shuan Yang Rou) could never compete with that kind of price-to-performance ratio. True hot pot history spans only about a century. Chongqing hot pot originated with laborers working along the riverbanks. Because they couldn't afford premium cuts, they used various animal offal for dipping. Take Huanghou (黄喉 - Ox/Pork Aorta) for example: it is actually the main aorta of the animal. It requires meticulous, layer-by-layer peeling because only the middle layer is crunchy and edible. Similarly, while a cow has four stomachs, only the third stomach--the Omasum (牛百叶 - Beef Tripe)--is used for hot pot. All of these ingredients require intense, repetitive processing before they can ever hit the table. Why Hot Pot is Secretly an Exceptionally Healthy Food At its core, hot pot is a remarkably healthy way to eat. Nowadays, so many people suffer from cavities and tooth decay. When you boil it down, it stems from one major issue: eating too many carbohydrates. A Quick Evolutionary Detour: During the Paleolithic era, humans didn't eat rice or noodles because wheat and rice had not yet been domesticated. Once the Agricultural Revolution began, the proportion of carbs in the human diet spiked dramatically. When carbs enter the mouth, they break down into simple sugars. When these sugars meet oral microbes, they ferment into organic acids that attack our teeth. Human tooth enamel is incredibly strong--second in hardness only to diamonds--and under normal circumstances, it is designed to last a lifetime. Carbs destroy it. For example, Easter Island once had the highest cavity rate in the world; due to a lack of fresh water, locals relied on cassava and sugarcane juice. The massive amount of carbohydrates caused their teeth to rot starting at age 14, and by age 20, most had virtually no usable teeth left. I'm rambling a bit, but my point stands: because hot pot emphasizes fresh meats and vegetables over heavy carbs, it is inherently very healthy! The Science Behind the Flavor Another fascinating characteristic of Sichuan/Chongqing mala hot pot is the continuous simmering process. As the ingredients are repeatedly heated in the broth, the aromatic molecules are continuously re-released. Because of this chemical process, the longer it boils, the more fragrant and flavorful it becomes.

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    Chengdu Memory - Interior

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    Chengdu Memory - Chengdu Black Beef Tripe (bottom) and Assorted Mushrooms (top)

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