Enjoying a hotpot meal at Hot Pot City is very interesting to say the least.  A huge copper bowl inlaid with classical Chinese designs is set in front of you into your table top. Then you determine every last ingredient for the hotpot. A variety of broths and raw veggies and meats to be cooked in the broth are displayed for you at your table. Choose anything from bullfrog broth to a more simple vegetarian broth.  Ingredients to be cooked in the broth range from simple spinach and lettuce to fishballs, intestines, beef, lamb, or (I'm afraid to admit) dogmeat.  It should be noted that I am a vegetarian, and have no difficultly eating a clean, simple, and lovely meal here.  Still, for those who are adventurous, there’s a plethora of cuisine to experiment with. 

The coolest part of this restaurant is that I translated their menu for them into English, so you’ll have no trouble choosing exactly what you like!

Individual Hotpot is perfect for those looking to dine alone.  Hotpot is a boiling pot set right in front of you into which you can place vegetables and meats of all kinds, including special treats like lotus or intestines.  The first question the staff will ask you once you sit down at the counter is "La bu la？" (辣不辣)。 If you think you can handle the spicy broth, then say "la".  If not, say "bu la".  The menu is in Chinese, so bring a dictionary or a friend who can translate.  Your other option is to be brave and innovative and just point to what you want to eat!

Kang Kang’s also offers a variety of choices ranging from Chinese-style pizzas to fried noodles and chow mein. Sandwiches and some other mysterious dishes can be picked out or pointed to along the counter-top. Kank Kang's is certainly something unique in the area of modern era Chinese fast food establishments.

There are a few other establishments in the Silver Plaza Shopping Center worth noting. Next door to Kang Kang is Sproul Coffee, which serves excellent coffee and related drinks, fresh french bread, and other assorted dishes.  Wonderful Chinese tea is sold outside Kang Kang, as well as bottles of imported alcohol.  One of Jinan’s most expensive supermarkets is also on the basement floor along with Kang Kang.  Shoppers will be able to satisfy all of their daily needs at this supermarket. Notable products include coffee, quality beer and wine, bread, and other Western goods.

You can take bus No. 12, 19, 27, 77.

Please don’t order the pizza, and sweeten your coffee or tea yourself at Yos-mite.  An appealling locale generally frequented by wealthy locals, the best dishes are certainly Chinese ones. While I clearly erred in my selection, the presentation was still excellent. The service was pretty good except for one grouchy waitress chomping away on sunflower seeds in the corner.  Big and clean with spotless bathrooms, everything is concept and upscale, and there iss even a non-smoking section upstairs. 

Other than alcohol, beverages cost only 10 yuan with lunch and half off any other timel.  Unfortunately there aren't any desirable vegetarian options on the menu other than the usual salad, which is curiously served with mashed potatoes.  Entrees range from 20-40 yuan.  There are many types of coffee and even more kinds of tea, all of which cost between 15 and 50 yuan.