UYE – Hot Pot @ Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot

This was a great small event where we got to know a few of our fellow Unilocalers even better. And what better way than over an interactive dining experience like hot pot? I love hot pot anyway so it was a win-​win for me! Lou did a great job getting things together and even brought party favors and homemade dessert. Fun times had by all :)

Does Lou C know how to host a UYE or what?!
First off, I’ve been dying to try hot pot for YEARS, and was super stoked that a pro like Lou C was going to «curate» this dinner. Our group of eight or so Unilocalers arrive for a Sunday brunch UYE. Lou C and Victoria M both knew exactly what to order — from the meats and veggies to noodles and assortment of ‘shrooms.
This was an amazing dining experience — and to top it off, Lou C brought everyone Asian New Years goodie bags AND baked a purple sweet potato pie! .And he brought all the plates, plastic-​wear, etc. Super prepped.
If you ever see Lou C post a UYE on the Unilocal Events page, you should go!

Few of my Unilocal friends never had hot pots. So I thought this would be a great opportunity to do a teach-​and-​learn cultural presentation by organizing this UYE (Unofficial Unilocal Event) at Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot.
The weather in February was not too cold or too warm; it was just perfect for a hot pot. At first, I reserved a round table for 10 people. But as soon as we realized that we had a few last minute cancellations, this table would be too big. The owner helped us to find a smaller table that would allow better distribution of food and conversations.
Since this was my first UYE, I recruited Eddie S to guide me through the process. He is a regular at Little Sheep. I appreciated his extensive knowledge in the customs and settings.
To eat hot pot, you need someone with experiences in ordering and cooking. Thanks to Victoria M for her expertise in meat and vegetable selections. Separate burners made cooking different food easier, especially to accommodate people with dietary restrictions.
To conclude this special occasion, I shared an Okinawan sweet potato pie as the dessert (with the manager’s permission) and some Chinese goodies in the red envelopes.
Few months after, many of us already talking about having a round-​two UYE over hot pot. If you missed this one, there would be plenty of chances to experience this popular way to healthy eating.