"Chong Qing Lao Zao in Flushing is the Disneyland of hot pot restaurants. Spanning two and a half floors, it's decked out like a rural village with grass huts, big wooden water wheels, and even fake chickens. It’s a little cheesy, but we’re into it. The eating experience is just as over-the-top. You get to pick two rich broths per pot to dip your crab stick and bean curd into, with spice levels ranging from mild to please-call-my-mom—and then have a ball at the extensive sauce bar while you wait for your food. It’s on the pricier side for the area, and you might encounter a long wait, but that’s part of the theme park experience. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine
Carina Finn
