Potasia Hotpot - Hicksville

The hotpot and mala tang at this restaurant have the most delicious and flavorful soup bases.

Now onto the main event - the food! Ordering was simple, you just check off the items you want and the waitress goes over it with you to make sure everything is correct. We chose a large size with 2 soup bowls, which was quite generous in portion. We tried the mushroom broth and the pork leg broth - the mushroom had a light but strong flavor with mushrooms already cooking in it, while the pork leg was rich and creamy with sweet fruit and corn added to it. The meats had strong flavors and cooked up well, although the beef and pork belly tasted similar when cooked. The vegetables and fungus were cooked perfectly, and the lettuce absorbed a lot of flavor from the broth. The noodles were a bit tricky to cook and we probably wouldn't order them again. We also tried the spicy beef tripe as an appetizer, and it was fantastic - great texture and strong flavor, highly recommended for those who are open to trying it. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and I will definitely be returning. Next time, I'll opt for a smaller lunch portion to try more of their menu offerings.

The Hotpot at this restaurant is excellent. The food is delicious with generous portions. I especially enjoyed the variety of flavorings and side dishes available. The interior atmosphere is lovely as well.

The service is friendly, the restaurant is well-ventilated, and the booths are comfortable. But the real star of the show is the delicious hot pot - perfect for a cold day. I especially enjoyed their sauce station, where you can create your own unique dipping sauce combinations. Overall, it was the best dinner experience I've had in a long time.

4.5 stars overall. Leaning towards 5 since there are few hotpot places on LI. For me 5 stars! Because not all hot pot places have juicy beef balls, which is like a dumpling made of beef ???? Portions are decent for the price. Dad really liked theshrimp. Shared beef and pork belly. Would be nice to see a leaner short rib cut. Sauce selection is good, with lots of options.Still would like to see hoisin sauce though. Herbal broth is solid. I added bbq and chili sauce to taste. What kept me from 5stars is the beef and pork quality. It's VERY good, but 5 stars good? Needs a tiny bit more.