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The biggest difference this place has over traditional Chinese hot pot is the fact that everyone gets their own pot! Yes, you read that right. No more need to fight over the valuable real estate with your friends. No need to safe guard your precious piece of fish from your ravenous foes. No need to strike the delicate balance between HOT (as in spicy) pot eaters and the not so brave.

They give you a big plate of various veggies, fish balls and other interesting non-meat items. This comes with a “combo” dish if you choose to order with meet. Then you can order sm/md/lg plate of meat or other exotic items for 1-2 bucks. But beware, some dishes have very little actual food. You are going for variety here, not quantity.

Want some straight up good hot pot? Head to Flushing, NY and go to Mynnis (listed as Minni’s Shabu Shabu on Google search). This place is awesome. It’s right in the heart of Flushing and totally worth the trip out there. Flushing isn’t like NYC Chinatown, this is straight up Chinese/Taiwanese fare at its best. You’ll feel like you’re in Asia.

This hot pot place was clean with a nice interior and we got seated quite quickly. Lots of families and locals eating here which is always a good sign. We ordered a variety of items to throw in our hot pot including beef, lamb, and the seafood platter. They also give each person a plate full of veggies, fish cakes, egg, and other assorted items to throw in and there’s a condiments bar where you can get all the garlic, chili oil, peppers etc that you want. The broth was really good and you can choose to get the spicy one if you want. Each person has their own mini hotpot built into the table.

Just to note, each person at the table has to order at least 1 dish, they won’t let you split. Thought why would you want to share? :) You’ll be wanting more for sure.