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"I embrace the heat at the new Hunanese spot Sizzling Pot King, where the region’s cooking—generally spicier and brighter than Sichuanese—shines in a marvelous platter of Chef’s Magic Tofu and in iconic Wuhang hot-dry noodles. The main attraction is the dry hot pot, a customizable stir-fry with endlessly variable options: diners choose from several spice levels and flavors (I recommend the ma la if you enjoy a moderate spicy sensation), and ingredients ranging from catfish and cuttlefish to pork ribs and lobster balls arrive fully prepared as riots of textures and flavors. Although it’s located in Greektown rather than Chinatown, I implore Chicagoans to seek it out and please pay your respects." - Jeffy Mai