
7 Things You Should Know Before Going Out To Eat Hot Pot
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It’s a convivial gathering, but following these guidelines makes it more fun for everyone.
If you haven’t yet shared the joys of a convivial hot pot meal, then you’ve got something to look forward to — unless you have no idea what you’re doing. But we’re here to fix that.
It’s always more fun to share this food with a crowd, so gather a bunch of friends and experience the laughs, fun and delicious surprises that can happen around that steaming pot of broth.
The process might seem intimidating to the uninitiated, but your waitstaff will be used to guiding first-timers. If you’d like to brush up on process and etiquette before your meal, we talked to hot pot aficionados nationwide for a Hot Pot 101 crash course.
What is hot pot, anyway?
The answer to the question is pretty simple since it’s right there in the name. You’re given a pot of steaming liquid, and you can cook your food directly in the pot, right there at the table.