Hot Pot

Huo Guo or "Hot Pot" is a tasty experience.
A pot of spiced water and oil is kept boiling by a gas burner below the table. You can order a great deal of raw meat and veggies or noodles to boil.
We like paper thin slices of lamb, frozen cubes of tofu, cabbage, spinach, and potatoes. After everything is boiled, you have your choices of sauces. The favorite is a peanutty tahini type sauce.
And while you wait for everything to cook, you can munch on pickled garlic. Whew!

If it weren't for all the boiling water splashing about, I think this idea could take off in America. Or has it already?