Da Long Yi brings a taste of Chengdu to Chinatown with its spicy hot pot experience, featuring fresh ingredients and a lively, interactive vibe.
"This globetrotting hot pot chain has come a long way since opening up shop in Chengdu, the capital city of China’s Szechuan province, and touching down in Manhattan’s Chinatown in 2019. It’s easy to rack up a bill with the a la carte pricing for an extensive array of fixings here, but fans stand by its signature red pot, a spicy broth made of herbs, chile peppers, and peppercorns that have been fried in beef tallow and served with butter, as tradition calls for here. It’s a welcome oasis for those with a formidable spice tolerance. Make a reservation, scan a QR code to order, and bring your ID for a free birthday hot pot." - Caroline Shin, Eater Staff
"Da Long Yi Hot Pot, which has seen a 50 percent drop in revenue since news of the novel coronavirus, launched a lunch delivery service earlier in February." - Tony Lin
"Da Long Yi, another renowned Chengdu franchise, also landed in Manhattan Chinatown. But the popular Chengdu restaurant has been met with underwhelming reviews." - Tony Lin
"At the chain’s first American outpost, which distinguishes itself with a three-flavor pot, make like a Chengdu local and try pig brain and pork kidney." - Jiayang Fan
"Da Long Yi, a Chinese hot pot chain, recently opened its first U.S. outpost in Manhattan's Chinatown." - Carla Vianna