Hot Reviewer's Guide to East Village Restaurants in New York (2)π΄
πDebang - A hot pot restaurant downstairs from Chef Tan's place π². The beef tallow base is pretty fragrant. The happiness of eating hot pot itself is greater than the tastiness of the dishes π. It can be a backup option when you want to eat hot pot while shopping. 11 Tiger - The price per item is not high, but the portions are astonishingly small π. πΈIt's not bad, but it's not good either. It feels like the hype is greater than the taste. Not eating it would be a pity, but eating it is even more regrettable π. Hunan Slurp - I ordered bullfrog, which was chopped so finely that only one piece could fit in a bowl, but it was completely flavorless πΈ. πThe other dishes are pretty ordinary. They are not spicy, not fragrant, and lack the wok hei of stir-fried dishes in a large pan. It feels like anyone who can cook a bit could be the head chef π§. Ariari - Four of us basically ordered everything on the menu, but it feels more suitable for two people. The sea urchin cream stone pot bibimbap is pretty good π±, but my favorite is the free side dishes. The beef soup is very fresh, but it also has a strong "processed" taste. The desserts, shaved ice and pudding, are just like convenience store products and not worth ordering at all. It's interesting Busan cuisine with an overall average taste. #NewYork ππ
