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š¦ Koi Hot Pot: Quincy's Cozy Rice Porridge Hot Pot Haven When Boston's winter chill hits, nothing beats a steamy bowl of rice porridge hot pot. Tucked in Quincy, this spot serves up comfort in a potāhereās why you need to dive in: š The Porridge Pot Perks Base Optionsļ¼ ā Crispy Grass Carp Porridge (our pick! Adds nutty texture to the broth) ā Lobster Porridge (for seafood loversāsweetness infuses the rice) ā Pig Liver Porridge (earthy, perfect for cold days) Why Porridge > Regular Hot Potļ¼ After (shabu-shabu) meats and seafood, the broth becomes a flavor-packed congeeādrink it to warm from head to toe š„. š² Must-Order Ingredients (Trust the Dip) Seafood Starsļ¼ ā¢ Seafood Platterļ¼Shrimp, scallops, clamsāfreshness overload ā¢ Royal Clamsļ¼Plump, briny, perfect for soaking up porridge flavor ā¢ Cuttlefish Ballsļ¼Springy texture, burst with umami Meat Magicļ¼ ā¢ Sliced Beef Tenderloinļ¼Thin cuts cook in seconds, melt in your mouth ā¢ Shrimp Pasteļ¼Handmade, sticky-sweet when cooked Surprise Bitesļ¼ ā¢ Roasted Pig Trottersļ¼Crispy skin, tender meatāorder as a side ā¢ Grilled Lamb Skewersļ¼Spiced perfectly, no gamey taste š” Hot Pot Hacks for Newbies Cooking Orderļ¼ Start with seafood (adds sweetness to broth) Then meats (lean cuts first, fatty ones later) End with veggies (wonton, lettuce, ) to balance Pro Tipļ¼ Ask for their house-made ginger scallion sauceāitās the secret to elevating every bite š„¢. Group Sizeļ¼ 4-6 people idealācan share multiple porridge bases and platters. š Quincy Comfort Food Coordinates Addressļ¼21 Beale St, Quincy (25-min drive from Bostonāworth the trek) Priceļ¼$$ ($40-60/person, filling and affordable) Perfect Forļ¼ ā Chilly winter nights with friends ā Curing hangover with warm congee ā Impressing out-of-town guests with unique hot pot š Final Verdict: 4/5 for Warmth & Yum Skip the usual hot potāKoiās porridge base adds a cozy twist. Just remember: leave room for that final bowl of flavor-packed congee! #BostonHotPot #PorridgeHotPot #KoiHotPotBoston #QuincyEats #WinterComfortFood
