April 21, 2005
Shabu Shabu at Cafe Swish
Last night, a bunch of people from Gothamist Food headed over Cafe Swish for some shabu shabu (Japanese hot pot). It was good, but I think the broth we selected was a little too bland. I think I prefer the spicy Sichuan hot pot to the shabu I had last night. That said, it was quite enjoyable. There's nothing quite like cooking your own food...
Posted by tien mao in Food/Drink at 7:53 AM
Where is Cafe Swish?
Posted by: joe at April 21, 2005 9:56 AM
I've never had a non-bland broth for shabu shabu; it's turned me off indefinitely to the whole concept.
Posted by: Dan Dickinson ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tienmao.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at April 21, 2005 10:39 AM
cafe swish is at 88 w. 3rd st.
dan, are you saying that you need to have a more flavorful broth in the future?
Posted by: tien at April 21, 2005 12:13 PM
I thought the broth was bland too, but maybe it's supposed to be that way so you can flavor it to your own liking with the sauces (?). I liked the interactivity of the dinner though -- quite the workout.
Posted by: yp at April 21, 2005 12:39 PM
I added a bunch of the chili sauce to my broth -- it helped tremendously. You're right though, I was exhausted when all was said and done!
Posted by: Laren at April 21, 2005 2:24 PM
Plus, if I ever go back, I'm opting for the spicy broth they offered.
Posted by: Laren at April 21, 2005 2:25 PM
You clearly needed to try the sake broth.
Posted by: martha at April 21, 2005 2:37 PM
Oh, and I hope it's okay I linked to you, praising your photos of it all....
Posted by: martha at April 21, 2005 2:38 PM
actually, the sauces are for dipping after you remove from the pot. i think sichuan hot pot's non-spicy broth is better than last night's.
Posted by: tien at April 21, 2005 5:08 PM
When my family cooks hot pot, we just use chicken broth and water - it's the sauce that makes the food taste good in my book. But I'm a dipper.
Posted by: Jen at April 22, 2005 10:15 AM
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Laren: Plus, if I ever go back, I'm opting for the spicy broth they offered.... {read on}
Laren: I added a bunch of the chili sauce to my broth -- it helped tremendously. You'r... {read on}
yp: I thought the broth was bland too, but maybe it's supposed to be that way so you... {read on}
tien: cafe swish is at 88 w. 3rd st. dan, are you saying that you need to have a more... {read on}
Dan Dickinson: I've never had a non-bland broth for shabu shabu; it's turned me off indefinitel... {read on}
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