99 Favor Taste

"This Chinese hot pot restaurant has locations all around the city, and it’s a great place to celebrate a birthday, especially because they’ll give you a free meal with proof of ID. (They’ll also ring a big bell and sing you a special Happy Birthday song in front of everyone, but only if your table asks for it.) If it’s not your birthday, rely on 99 Favor Taste whenever you get in the mood to eat an unconscionable amount of hot, broth-dipped meat and seafood for $30 on a random Tuesday night. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine

"This Chinese hot pot restaurant has locations all around the city, and it’s a great place to celebrate a birthday, especially because they’ll give you a free meal with proof of ID. (They’ll also ring a big bell and sing you a special Happy Birthday song in front of everyone, but only if your table asks for it.) If it’s not your birthday, rely on 99 Favor Taste whenever you get in the mood to eat an unconscionable amount of hot, broth-dipped meat and seafood for $30 on a random Tuesday night." - Bryan Kim

"This grand two-level space dramatically lit like a Broadway theater offers all-you-can-eat barbecue, hot pot, or a combination of the two. For hot pot, you can choose three of eight bubbling broths — some spicy, some herbal — and a wide selection of vegetables, meats, tofus, noodles, fish balls, sausages, and dumplings. The meat selection for the barbecue is huge. AYCE options run between about $30 to $40." - Eater Staff

"99 Favor Taste is all-you-can-eat, so for $22.99, you get unlimited ingredients like beef, lamb, fish balls, and various vegetables to throw into the hot pot in the middle of your table. There’s also a barbecue option if you feel like grilling, plus a little station where you can design your dipping sauce like it’s an edible Build-A-Bear. There are a few different locations in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, and they’re all great for groups. As a bonus, feel free to bring your own wine - it’s BYOB." - bryan kim

"This Chinese hot pot restaurant has locations all around the city, and it’s a great place to celebrate a birthday, especially because they’ll give you a free meal with proof of ID. If it’s not your birthday, rely on 99 Favor Taste whenever you get in the mood to eat an unconscionable amount of hot, broth-dipped meat and seafood on a random Tuesday night. There’s a small backyard at the New Dorp Lane spot, and they’re offering half-off cocktails and beer for $2.59 during weekday Happy Hour between 4pm and 7pm. Call 718-808-0099 to make a reservation." - Hannah Albertine