This is really like in China. Come with many friends, order the divided hot pot, lamb, beef, potatoes, tofu skin, mushrooms, spinach and do not forget the dip. Reserve enough time and enjoy.
Nothing beats steaming hot Sichuanese hotpot on a grey chilly day. Clear out your sinuses with the spicy broth, or opt for the more mellow white broth to cook tasty tidbits in.
Make sure to tip the buzzers and the runners they are the only friendly faces in there. Also don't order a whole lot. Try first and see if you like before ordering more.
If they say they take reservations they don't. They will take it, have you come, and you'll still have to wait hours. Luckily umeko is right next door and they are a delicious alternative
Don't order too much food, they don't tell you until you order but they will charge extra if there are leftovers. Also, pay attention to your order sizes. they'll give a small 1st round but big 2nd!
Don't expect anyone to give you any tips. I was surprised as to how the servers speak and interact. It is a good concept but the service needs significant improvement. Customer service is 0.
Well I read the other tips before ordering. So far, the waiter has been sort of rude. The person who bright drinks have been very friendly but the dude who took the order not so much.
This place sucks. The service is terrible. They tried to bring multiple orders to my table even though I didn't order anything. The same guy tried it 3 times with the same food!
They all talk shit in Chinese in the back and joke about who can deliver plates to guests tables and have the guest not realize. Fuckin shady shit. Yeah, I speak Chinese too fuckers