15 Mar Hot pot on a cold night

Moving to Toronto, I have always had a list of food places to visit. Hot pot was definitely on the top of that list. When I got the chance to go, I was prepared to immediately cross it off the list. We went to Little sheep Mongolian hot pot on Dundas west. At this Mongolian chain eatery, diners cook meat and vegetables in broth at the table. Each hot pot is filled with a steaming aromatic broth that’s decorated with an assortment of fresh ingredients. The diner has the option to select from a list of soup bases such as original, spicy, or half and half. The whole concept behind this trendy dining experience is that you get to connect with your friends as you share a tradition dating back from 1000 years. This is nestled within the many options of Asian restaurants and grocery stores. However, there were a few things I could have done without. For instance, the broth we ordered for our communal pot, was to be extra spicy. When we received the broth, the ratio of peppercorns and miscellaneous spices was not proportion to the broth. Another was the different options of vegetables and meats we were able to order with our broth. The menu was too long and very confusing to read. So we found that we were very dependant on our waitress. Regardless, soup on a cold night is always a must….