A dish that tells its story — Hot Pot reviewed

You can taste history in Hot Pot if you know what to look for. Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. The bold and numbing character reflects those layers — Sichuan peppercorn doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a bustling dim sum hall setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. chrysanthemum tea alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Hot Pot, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.