"Chong Qing Lao Zao is the Disneyland of hot pot restaurants. The space spans two and a half floors, 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 Flushing and you might encounter a long wait, but that’s part of the theme park experience. " - carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang, neha talreja, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick
Carina Finn
