"A build-your-own mala hot pot in Koreatown with an easy table grab compared with the long lines at neighboring spots; diners use a self-serve bar stocked with bok choy, thin-sliced beef, "springy thing" potato noodles, crispy lotus roots, and chewy king mushrooms, choose a spice level at the counter, and workers take the bowl to the back to cook all the chosen ingredients in broth. What makes it especially appealing is the price: the hot pot is only $14.99 a pound, making it easy to have a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. — Rebecca Roland, editor, Eater, Southern California/Southwest" - Eater Staff