Jaew Hon

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"In a sea of Sichuan pepper broths and herbal soups, Jaew Hon is the rare Thai-style all-you-can-eat hot pot where diners can fill their pots with favorite Thai soups like tom yum and yentafo. The tom zap (lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, shallot, heavy on the herbs) and jaew hon (shallot, basil, beef or pork blood) broths make up the spicy options. For those who miss the DIY flavors at Chinese hot pot places, Jaew Hon offers three sauces: spicy, less spicy, and savory with bean curd. Despite the Thai influence, there are all the standard fixings like beef slices, fish balls, and noodles included in the $30 all-you-can-eat meal (there is a 90-minute limit). Don’t skip out on the garlic fried rice, either. This spot is tiny and inconspicuous; it sits atop Playground, the restaurant on the ground floor. Bring cash and walk in; the restaurant doesn’t take reservations." - Caroline Shin