I declare this to be the best hot pot in Alicante

🔥 Lit Hot Pot, Alicante: The Spicy Savior After Days of Western Bites If you know me, you know hot pot is non-negotiable—weekly, without fail. Whether I’m whipping it up at home or hitting a restaurant, that bubbling broth, fresh ingredients, and communal vibe? It’s my happy place. So when I spent New Year’s in Alicante, surviving on a steady diet of tapas, paella, and the occasional stir-fry? By day three, I was craving that familiar heat. Even with a scratchy throat threatening to act up—I had to find a hot pot spot. Enter Lit. 🥢 The Tripe: A Game-Changer (Yes, Tripe) Let’s start with the star: their tripe. So many places—even the stuff I’ve bought to cook at home—serve it tough, rubbery, like chewing on a old shoe. But Lit’s? Perfection. It’s tender yet crisp, with that “snap” that makes good tripe unforgettable. One bite, and I swear I was transported back to my favorite spots back home. I could’ve eaten a whole plate by myself (and almost did) 😍. 🌶️ The Broth: Heat Without the Punishment I played it safe with a split pot: rich, aromatic Sichuan butter broth on one side, a milder, clearer option on the other. Opted for medium spice to go easy on my throat—and wow, they nailed it. The butter broth had that signature numbing tingle from Sichuan peppercorns, deep umami from fermented beans, and just enough heat to satisfy without leaving me gasping 😌. No skimping on flavor, even with the dial turned down. 🍢 The Spread: Fresh, Fast, and So Satisfying Beyond the tripe, everything else hit the mark: plump shrimp, tender beef slices that cooked in seconds, and veggies that stayed crisp even after a dip in the broth. It’s the kind of place where you order a little of everything, pile your plate high, and lose track of time as the broth simmers and the conversation flows 🥢. 🍦 The Cherry on Top: Free Soft-Serve (That Tastes Like McDonald’s) Post-meal, they hit me with a curveball: free soft-serve ice cream. Creamy, sweet, and shockingly reminiscent of McDonald’s iconic cone—rich, with that perfect hint of vanilla. Unlimited refills? I took full advantage 🍦. It’s the ideal cool-down after a spicy meal, and a nice little touch that made the whole experience feel even more indulgent. By the end, my throat was (miraculously) fine—and my soul? Fed. When you’re far from home and craving that familiar, comforting warmth of hot pot, Lit doesn’t just deliver—it reminds you why this dish is so beloved. Spicy, satisfying, and full of heart? Worth every bit of the “risk” to my throat ❤️. #AlicanteEats #HotPotLovers #ComfortFoodSpain #SpiceCraving