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How we read reviews →Carlton's DIY mala hot pot. weigh your own fridge-fresh picks, dial the spice.
Buzzy, self-serve hot pot hall with Chinese lantern decor and a large dragon statue by the staircase; loud and crowded on Friday nights, calmer at weekday lunch.
Self-serve open fridges of meat, seafood and vegetables, weight-based pricing, adjustable spice levels from mild to a numbing 'fire spicy' mala, a make-your-own sauce station, and online table booking.
Sichuan-style mala hot pot and ma la xiang guo draw strong praise from Chinese and Korean diners for authentic numbing spice, with several detailed reviews written in Korean and Chinese recommending it to fellow countrymen.
Weight-based DIY pricing puts cost in your own hands. a modest bowl is cheap, but a fully loaded one can run $40-48; most reviewers still call it good value for the freshness and portion size.
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