Chongqing Hotpot

I have been craving hot pot since I stumbled upon it on YouTube over a year ago.<br/ <br/ Today we braved the JHB chill and visited this little gem in Cyrildene.<br/ <br/ From the moment you walk in you are warmly greeted and seated : offered a steaming pot of green tea and roasted sunflower seeds.<br/ <br/ We ordered the hot pot with half and half. Sliced beef, pork and lamb accompanied by udon, shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, crispy intestines....match made in heaven. The quality of the ingredients and the freshness is amazing.<br/ <br/ You are also given a variety of sauces that you can mix to make you own personal dipping sauce....I chose peanut sauce, sesame oil and chilli oil.<br/ <br/ We also tried the dumpling soup, fried dumplings, seschuan beef stir fry.<br/ <br/ All of this for 5 adults who were thoroughly impressed and in a hot pot come.... R751.<br/ <br/ We cannot wait to go back.<br/ <br/ Also, pls note they are at number 23 Derrick Avenue. :

A different experience altogether. Celeste and Michael were very friendly and helpful to explain to us what to do as it was our first time there. The broth is provided and you order and cook your own food. Have a choice of hot or not or both. Pricing was fairly reasonable. Restaurant can do with a slight upgrade but could be the traditional Chinese look and feel. Parking not so convenient. Will be back!!!

Amazing food! This is an authentic chinese restaurant. We had a hot pot and it was divine the dumplings were also fantastic. I highly recommedn this gem of a place.

Fast and friendly service, very reasonably priced. The hot pot was absolutely delicious and they had some nice ingredient options on the menu.

A truly authentic hotpot experience. The cumin beef is a must, it was seasoned to perfection! Its a family owned establishment and this shows in their service, its very relaxed, as if you’re sitting in your relatives dining room!