YGF Malatang 杨国福麻辣烫

"This Chinese chain with 6,700 branches in Asia specializes in malatang. Pick from among 60 ingredients in tubs deliver them to the rear counter, where they are confiscated and cooked, then delivered to your table when a number is called out and you respond. Three treatments are available including bone broth at three levels of spiciness (Sichuan peppercorns provide some of the heat), a sweet-and-sour tomato broth, and dressed with a peanut sauce and no broth." - Robert Sietsema