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After watching a show at Covent Garden today, I suddenly caught a whiff of an amazing hotpot aroma! Following the scent, I stumbled upon the hugely popular **Nan Hotpot** from back home in China! This place is a viral sensation in China, with wait times of at least two hours—I couldn’t believe I found it in London! We arrived around 5 PM and luckily didn’t have to wait, but by 6:30 PM when we left, the place was packed and there was already a queue. Pro tip: come early!
Three of us spent around £90, including a 12.5% service charge. With the **student discount (20% off, available before 6 PM)**, it came down to just £25 per person! 💰 While it’s slightly more expensive than in China, the authentic Sichuan-style hotpot experience in London is totally worth it. Perfect for when you’re craving a spontaneous hotpot fix!
🍲 The flavors were incredibly authentic! The spicy beef tallow broth was rich and aromatic, and the sesame oil dipping sauce was spot-on. The biggest surprises were their **glutinous rice balls in brown sugar shaved ice (bing tang yuan)** and **fried rice with egg**! The bing tang yuan wasn’t just plain ice water with rice balls—it had small glutinous rice balls paired with brown sugar shaved ice, which was absolutely delicious! The fried rice was also perfectly seasoned and made for an amazing pairing with the hotpot. 😋
The beef tripe was super crispy, and the portions were generous! Overall, Nan Hotpot is a must-visit in London’s Chinatown. If you’re missing authentic Chinese hotpot, this is the place to go! 💃
📍Address: 1 Leicester PI, London WC2H 7BP
💰Price: Around £25 per person (with student discount before 6 PM)
🌟Recommendations: Beef tallow broth, bing tang yuan, fried rice with egg, beef tripe
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