Huangcheng Lao Ma

Frommer's Review

Upmarket hot pot sounds like a contradiction in terms, but Huangcheng Lao Ma makes it work -- and work well. Set inside a huge multi-storied building with a hyperbolic, tile-eave facade and relatively pleasant decor, the restaurant is almost constantly packed. The reason is their special ingredient, "Lao Ma's beef," a magical meat that stays tender no matter how long you boil it. Also popular are the large prawns, thrown live into the pot. The traditional broth is eye-watering spicy; order the split yuanyang pot with mild wuyutang (water world essence) broth in a separate compartment, or risk overheating your tongue.

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