Hot Pot extraordinaire

Wow - had an amazing Hot Pot last night at Jacky's Kitchen Chinese Restaurant near the Chinese quarter. Would really recommend this place that is always busy with Chinese students. Everyone was having massive hotpots so we went for that as well. For 12.90 per head you get a choice of bases - we went for half plain, half spicy which was a great combo. As you can see in the picture you get a massive pile of greenery, mushrooms, lamb slices, load of seafood and tofu to stick in there. This is plenty but you can opt for extras like crab, more meat etc. Base soups were really tasty - spicy one had dried chilis and juniper berries in which gave a very interesting flavour.

Everything that went in there tasted top-notch but you could also dip in a delicious soy/chili/other stuff sauce that cooled the bits down and gave a full on depth of flavour.

This is good stuff - try it soon - it's a great fun party sociable thing to do with your more adventurous friends. The decor is really tasteful and the staff are keen to help you and explain about it. It's just a shame it's a bit hidden away.

Jacky's Kitchen Chinese Restaurant, Unit 4 , Southside, Bromsgrove St, Bham, B5 4TN, 0121 666 7187