Gan Ye Zi is another Taiwanese-backed
joint, and when it comes
to a healthy hotpot, you can’t do
better than a vegan one. There’s no menu here;
instead all diners get a hotpot set
for 88RMB per person. Included is a
choice of tea, as well as an individual
pot of mushroom stock and a
small spice mix (including dried
mushrooms and black beans) to add
to your broth.
On the side you’ll get a huge plate
of veggies, tofu, and some ‘meat’
balls, that are made from tofu and
veg; there’s also a small sauce
buffet with chili, peanut sauce and
pickles to help spice things up. At
the end of your meal (if you’ve got
any stomach space to spare) you’ll
be offered some green vegetable
dumplings and dessert. We got as
far as a couple of dumplings before
we had to be rolled out the door.
