We Tried Self-Heating Chongqing Hot Pot and So Should You

The instant noodles-inspired huoguo is ready in 15 minutes, no external heating required.

by Matthew Bossons, 22 February 2018

Hot Pot Toothpaste Is Now a Thing and We Tried It

For the Sichuan hot pot lovers of the world, we’ve found a quirky product that’s sure to leave your mouth scorched.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 17 May 2019

China Hot Pot Restaurant Heats Up With Hunky Hosts

A hot pot restaurant in Xi'an makes a bold move to 'attract' customers.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 11 March 2021

Whoops! Porn Surprises Diners at Wuhan Hot Pot Restaurant

A Wuhan hot pot shop is in hot water after airing pornography on a TV screen in the restaurant earlier this month.

by Jikai Zheng, 10 January 2019

3 Arrested for Reusing Oil at Guangzhou Hot Pot Eatery

Staff at the restaurant saved and then boiled leftover broth, before mixing it with new oil and serving it to customers.

by Matthew Bossons, 02 August 2017

Spiked! Hot Pot Restaurant Uses Morphine as Flavoring

The owner of the restaurant called the dish 'a house special.'

by Natallia Slimani, 22 April 2016

Beijing Man Jailed for Seasoning Hot Pot with Poppy Pods

A Fengtai restaurant owner was sentenced to eight months in jail for seasoning his restaurant's hotpot with poppy shells.

by Emma Marshall, 27 October 2016

WATCH: Hot Pot Noodle Dancing Like You've Never Seen It

This server absolutely kills it with his noodle dancing skills, all to the beat of 'Little Apple.'

by Bridget O'Donnell, 29 June 2016

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