袁记串串香(百花路店)

Their dipping sauce station is really good, with a wide selection and the option to mix your own. The chili oil is especially fragrant and not at all pungent. The sesame sauce is also very thick, making everything taste delicious. If you go, you can try making a few different kinds; I always make two small bowls to alternate between.

Locals here don't usually order the half-and-half hot pot when eating skewers, but their tomato broth is really good, with a strong sweet and sour flavor. The clear broth is just average, okay for cooking vegetables. The variety of skewers is quite good, and they all look clean.

This restaurant is right next to the subway station, so it's very convenient to get here. The waiters were incredibly patient, explaining each dish clearly and even how to cook it when we took our order.