🍲 Hot Pot 101
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Hot Pot Ingredient Decoder

Can't read the menu? Enter any ingredient in Chinese, pinyin, or English. Get the full story in seconds.

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🥩 Meat Beef, lamb, pork 🫀 Offal Tripe, intestine, blood 🦐 Seafood Shrimp, fish balls, squid 🫘 Tofu All tofu varieties 🥬 Vegetables Greens, root veg, mushrooms 🍜 Noodles Glass, rice, wheat

Why Use the Ingredient Decoder?

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First time at a Chinese hot pot restaurant?

The menu can be overwhelming. Type any Chinese name or ingredient you see and get the full story instantly.

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Cooking times are everything

Most first-timers overcook delicate ingredients. The Decoder tells you exactly how long each item needs.

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Beginner ratings help you order

We rate every ingredient from 1–5 stars for beginner-friendliness so you know what to try first.