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Growl Growl - New Style Hot Pot Bowls 新派麻辣烫

A high-voltage take on hot pot bowls that fuses street-food flavors across Asia

JapaneseLate night
Growl Growl - New Style Hot Pot Bowls 新派麻辣烫

What to know

When Growl Growl opened in Boston in 2025, it brought more than a menu — it brought a manifesto: hot pot bowls as a platform for pan-Asian street flavor. The founder, shaped by kitchens from Shanghai and Bangkok, reimagined 麻辣烫 with layers of umami, masala warmth, and laksa soul so each bowl reads like a culinary map. In downtown Boston this matters because it offers busy diners an electrifying, customizable meal that honors tradition while pushing flavor boundaries.

Current menu

Menu highlights at Growl Growl - New Style Hot Pot Bowls 新派麻辣烫

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Signature Broths

Sichuan Spicy Broth

Beef chuck roll, luncheon meat, smoked sausage, crawfish, baby octopus, beef meatballs, vegetables, tofu products, mushrooms and staples.

Sichuan Green Pepper Broth

Beef slices, beef tripe, sausage, abalone, shrimp, fresh shrimp balls, vegetables, tofu products and mushrooms.

Japanese-Style Tomato Broth

Beef slices, sausage, mussels, crab-flavored sticks, vegetables, tofu products, mushrooms, vegetable noodles and rice cake.

Japanese Sukiyaki Broth

Marbled beef slices, lean beef, beef tripe, fish cake, crab leg, tofu, mushrooms, rice cake and udon noodle.

Source: Official menu ↗

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