Ma Zheng Xing Restaurant in Chongqing is widely regarded as the first hotpot restaurant in China. A beloved destination for both locals and tourists, it offers a quintessential taste of classic Chongqing hotpot. The restaurant is renowned for its signature dish—hotpot—where a bubbling pot of broth is placed at the center of the table, and diners cook various fresh ingredients right in the pot. Chongqing hotpot is especially famous for its bold, spicy, and numbing flavors, typically infused with generous amounts of Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers. For anyone looking to experience the authentic hotpot culture of Chongqing, Ma Zheng Xing is a must-visit.