"We love this Thai BBQ restaurant in the Richmond for its grilled meats, but a lesser-known secret is that they also have excellent hot pot. Available in a small ($39, feeds one) or large ($59, feeds two), their herbal soup is your base for a mostly pork menu of bacon, sausage, and pork belly, plus some seafood items like squid and fish balls. All of the flavor gets extra concentrated in the communal pot throughout the night, so take advantage of the provided small bowls to drink every last bit of soup when you’re done. It’s loud in here, and the occasional smoke alarm may go off, so save this place for birthdays or soju-fueled late-night hangs." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez