🍲 TC Banquet | Pepper Pork Belly & Chicken Pot

Last week was so chilly and rainy, we headed straight to TC Banquet in Temple City to warm up. We ordered the Pepper Pork Belle & Chicken Pot (small – $69) and were shocked by the portion — easily enough for four people! 🍲 Pepper Pork Belly Chicken Pot – Huge but Mild Packed with ingredients: half a chicken, pork belly, napa cabbage, tofu skin, abalone, enoki mushrooms, beef balls, and noodles. Insane value! But the broth was on the lighter side, and the pepper flavor wasn’t very strong. 👉 If you’re like me and love that pepper kick, ask for extra ground pepper to adjust to your taste. Still, a steaming hot pot on a rainy day? Pure comfort. 🍚 Off-Menu: Claypot Rice with Cured Meat – Cooked Tableside, But Not Quite Cantonese 😅 As soon as I heard “off-menu claypot rice,” I had to try! It’s cooked right by your table for 18 minutes — watching it bubble is quite the experience. But from a Cantonese perspective, it’s more of a fusion version: Added enoki mushrooms (not typical in Cantonese style) Too many greens gave the rice a slightly “grassy” taste Not enough crispy rice crust — I wanted to cook it longer, but the staff worried it would burn Still, some positives: ✔ Made with Japanese rice — great texture ✔ Rice absorbed the cured meat flavors — very fragrant ✔ Cooked fresh, not pre-made — big plus! 💰 Pricing Many stir-fry dishes start at $9.99 Spend $100+ and get Dongpo pork for just $1 Overall, very affordable and great for the budget-conscious. 📝 Final Thoughts (From a Cantonese Diner) If you’re looking for authentic Cantonese-style claypot rice or pepper chicken soup, this might not match the taste you remember. But if you’re open to a modern twist, love big portions, and want great value just to enjoy a warm, hearty meal ➡️ Add this spot to your winter dining list. #TCBanquet #ClaypotRice #PorkBellyChickenPot #LAEats #ComfortFood #CantoneseFusion