With its large and diverse Asian immigrant population, the L.A. area is an epicenter of hot pot. “Numerous famous and big Chinese hot pot restaurants have opened branches in the United States, becoming a favorite among young people,” Chen said. On the Lunar New Year in February, the Lees shared a hot pot, traditional in some families on the holiday. “It’s the same food, but it’s different.”Alan Pun, a native of Hong Kong, opened a hot pot restaurant in Rowland Heights in 2015. On a recent weekend, they dunked fishballs, tofu, squid and shrimp into a Cantonese-style hot pot.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 06, 2021 12:02 UTC