There are dozens of different styles and ways to eat hotpot. At King of Skewers it’s
the very popular ‘Chuan Chuan Xiang’ (串串香) or ‘Chuan Chuan Hotpot’ (串串火锅): a skewer-style hotpot from Sichuan, Chengdu.

‘Chuan’ literally means
‘skewered,’ and the Chinese character (串) perfectly illustrates its
meaning. ‘Xiang’ (香) means ‘fragrant’ or ‘delicious.’ Although there is
no straightforward English translation, you could basically say it’s “Fragrant
Skewers.”

This hotpot style is
straightforward: instead of putting separate ingredients in the simmering broth
with your chopsticks, this is all about skewers: skewered meats, veggies, tofu,
or seafood go into the hotpot just like that.

The hotpot flavor that comes with
this style of eating is virtually always the Sichuan flavor: numbing, spicy,
and rich. Our skewered ingredients are pure and fresh and there are also
options of skewered meat that has already been marinated and flavored. 

So here’s how it works at King of
Skewers:
1. Pick a broth you’d like or a combination of 2; then how spicy you’d like it.
We highly recommend extra mild for your first time! 

2. Help yourself to our sauce bar
where you can choose from a huge range of sauces. Use of the sauce bar is
unlimited – you only pay $4 so for first time eaters, you’re welcome to
experiment and have some fun!
 

3. This is where the fun really
starts! Grab a tray at the fridge and choose from our nice selection of
skewers! The fridge on the left is mainly vegetables and the fridge on the
right is mainly meats and seafood. Everything is labelled so you know exactly
what you are eating and you are more then welcome to grab as little or as much
as you like. The skewers are all the same price and are weighed after you
finish your meal. Unfortunately some things we can’t put on skewers so are
placed in dishes and priced accordingly. 

4. Once the broth boils, your
dinner can begin! Add the skewers into the pot and wait for it to cook. If
you’re unsure of cooking times feel free to ask our staff. Skewer style hotpot
allows you to try our many kinds of vegetables, tofu, mushroom, meats and
seafood without over eating on anything. The sticks not only help get food out
of the pot, it also reminds you that your food is still simmering. 

 
5. Once you’re done, wipe the
sweat and let our friendly staff know you’ve finished. Its as easy as that!

So all in all, what are the benefits of a skewer-style hotpot? And why
is it such a hit worldwide? 

These are the reasons: 

 
·   
You pay a basic
fee for the broth, but all skewers are charged separately, meaning you could
also have this hotpot alone or with two people without the need to order too
much food. 

 
·   
You can pick
any skewers you like, so you can experiment with different skewers and choose
some ingredients or flavors you would normally not pick from a menu. 

 
·   
No need to
worry over what to order with your group of friends: everyone can simply take
their own plate and choose whatever ingredients they like. 

 
·   
The skewers go
straight into the hotpot, which means you don’t have to touch any raw meats or
fish with your chopsticks. 

 
·   
The skewer
sticks remind you that your food is still simmering, so it doesn’t end up
forgotten in the broth. 

 
·   
No waiting
around for waiters who are too busy to notice you. 

 
·   
It’s just fun
to pick your own ingredients and sauces without anyone bothering about what you
do. 

 
·   
No waste of
food: select a limited amount of skewers/ingredients, and go back for another
round as many times as you like. 

 
·   
Because it’s
self-service, this could also be a ‘fast’ hotpot, and you could opt to have
this type of hotpot for a quick lunch or dinner.      

We look forward to spicing up your night!!

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