The Best Sichuan restaurants in Seattle | Eater Seattle

"The experience at this Chinatown-International District hot pot spot starts with the choice of a single soup base or a combination of two. Chengdu Spicy is popular (and most indicative of the hot-pot-loving Chinese capital), but more mellow broths are available. House specialties to try include deep-fried pork, cumin lamb, shrimp paste, and square bamboo shoots, while pork brain, beef aorta, and goose intestines are among the more “daring” options. Pro-tip: Order a “relieve spicy” snow ice dessert to eat mid-meal if your mouth is burning. Things can get messy, so the restaurant thoughtfully provides hair ties, clothing spray, aprons, and coat covers." - Jay Friedman