"Every neighborhood should have a solid hot pot spot. In LIC, Da Long Yi fills that need. Located in a big, bright space on top of a mall, the second NYC outpost of this international chain has beautifully carved interiors and is perfect for a slightly dressed-up evening, with both a sauce bar and a regular bar. The prices are a bit steeper than what you’d find in Flushing, but you do get a lot of food. At $66, the value combo for two easily ends up being enough food for three." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine