"A China-based hot pot chain that was established in 1987, Mrs Gu made its way to Chicago last year with the help of local restaurateur Tony Hu. Start by choosing between several soup bases, including spicy, sour pickle, black chicken mushroom, and tomato. Then head to the sauce station to get some flavor boosts. Finally, go to the fridge and pick up as many skewers of meats and veggies as the heart (and stomach) desires. The selection features a bunch of offal cuts, such as chicken gizzards, duck feet, pork intestine, and beef throat." - Jeffy Mai