Hot pot is a type of communal Chinese cuisine where ingredients are cooked in a simmering pot of broth at the center of the table. It's a popular dish with various names in different regions of China. In Sichuan province, it's known as málà tàng. In Taiwan, it's referred to as shabu-shabu, and in Japan, it's called nabemono. In Korea, it is known as jeongol. Other popular names for hot pot include steamboat and fire pot. Hot pot is widely enjoyed across Asian countries for its ability to bring people together around a shared meal experience and its versatility of ingredients and broths.