LA Got Cold? Warm Up with This Peppery Pork Belly & Chicken Hot Pot!

Just visited MEBO JIAO CLUB located at 5807 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City — a unique spot offering Cantonese dishes with a Northern twist! The vintage-style decor, with lanterns and wooden accents, instantly transports you to an old-school tea house. 🏮✨ 🐔 Pepper Pork Belly & Chicken Hot Pot (Small) The set is seriously generous! It includes: half a chicken, cabbage, beef balls, tofu skin, pork belly, abalone, enoki mushrooms, and noodles. Great value for the price! The broth was milder than expected, with a subtle pepper aroma 🫖. They provide extra pepper on the side to adjust to your taste. While it didn’t hit the strong, spicy notes I crave, it’s still a comforting choice for a chilly day. 🍚 Clay Pot Rice with Cured Meats (Secret Menu!) As a Cantonese food lover, this was an interesting experience — but not quite traditional: ❌ Enoki mushrooms? Unusual for classic clay pot rice. ❌ Too many veggies, giving it a "green" taste. ❌ Missing the crispy bottom — the rice stayed soft even after 20 minutes. We asked to crisp it up more, but the staff worried it’d burn. On the bright side: ✅ Japanese rice — high quality and fragrant ✅ Absorbed the sausage oils well ✅ Cooked fresh at the table — no pre-made stuff here! 💰 Deals You Can’t Miss Many wok dishes for just $9.9! Spend $100+, get Dongpo pork for $1! Overall, super budget-friendly 👍 🎯 Final Take As a Cantonese diner, I’d say: if you’re looking for authentic Cantonese flavor, this might not be your go-to. The clay pot rice and broth lean Northern in style. But if you want huge portions, fair prices, and a cozy pot to warm you up? Give it a try — and let me know what else on the menu is worth ordering! 👇 #LAEats #CantoneseFood #ClayPotRice #ComfortFood #LAFoodie #SecretMenu #BudgetEats #WarmMeUp #LAWinterBites