"Diners sometimes endure long waits (albeit with snacks in the waiting area) to score a table at this premiere hot pot destination. Chengdu Spicy is the most popular broth order, sometimes in combination with one or two milder flavors. The extensive menu includes a wide variety of meat selections, fish balls, vegetables, tofu, and mushrooms available a la carte or in platters to customize the hot pot experience. You can then fish out the cooked items from the flavorful broth and eat as-is, or dip them into a self-made concoction from the sauce bar, with ingredients including sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and cilantro." - Jay Friedman