NYC Restaurants

Giant bowls of seafood, meats and vegetables are the stars at this Chinese "dry pot" spot in Greenwich Village. Food is purchased by the pound or ala carte. Diners choose from a variety of items ranging from beef and pork to head-on shrimp, sea bass and crawfish. Vegetarian options are also available along with "luncheon meat," aka Spam. The space is done up in reds and gold offering a nice alternative for nearby NYU students. LaoMa Spicy also goes by the name Malaxiangguo.

- Thomas Rafael