International Hot Pot Chain Liuyishou Hotpot Brings Pork Brain to Houston | Eater Houston

"An international Sichuan-style hotpot chain with more than 1,000 locations worldwide has opened at 889 Bellaire Boulevard in Houston. Diners cook meats, seafood, and vegetables in a simmering tabletop pot featuring spicy, numbing broths—traditionally made with beef tallow—while alternatives like mixed mushroom or tomato bases are also offered. Menu ingredients include lamb, beef tripe, and pork brain, and a sauce bar with more than 20 bases and seasonings lets guests customize flavors; cold jelly, a Chongqing dessert topped with fruits and nuts, provides a cooling finish. Considered a celebrity favorite (frequent visitors cited include Aaron Kwok, Jay Chou, and Stephon Marbury), the Houston outpost ran soft-opening promotions such as a free black beef tripe dish with dine-in orders through March 18, 30% off on the March 19 grand opening, and a first-come, first-served free meal for groups of four on March 20." - Brittany Britto Garley