Did You Know?

Hong tang literally translates to 'red broth' — but the color tells you exactly how much sanshool and capsaicin are coming for your tongue. Decoded.

Qing tang is often dismissed as 'the broth for people who can't handle spice.' That's wrong. The clear broth is its own 1,000-year tradition — here's why locals respect it.

Zhan liao is the dipping-sauce ritual that turns hot pot from food into a meal. Build your own bowl: sesame, garlic, cilantro, vinegar — the rules and the freedom.