Good demand for ‘prosperity pot’ this year


Rich in flavour: Poon choi is a dish that symbolises the spirit of togetherness. It is a delightful hot pot filled with 20 ingredients including a large array of seafood and meats to be shared during Chinese New Year. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The demand for poon choi (prosperity pot) is still high as the Chinese community hopes to have a roaring start to the Year of the Tiger.

Penang Koo Soo Kwong Choon Tong Restaurant and Tea Shop Association chairman Vinah Yee said orders and bookings started trickling in since early January.

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