Bamboo Forest Frog & Fish Head (Lan Hua Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.0
No. 1, Building A6, Lanhua No. 6 Residential Community, Chaoyang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 1, Building A6, Lanhua No. 6 Residential Community, Chaoyang Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Lan瓜 Pancake, Bamboo Shoot, Wood Ear Mushroom.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Chongqing
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 1, Building A6, Lanhua No. 6 Residential Community, Chaoyang Road
- Popular dishes: Lan瓜 Pancake, Bamboo Shoot, Wood Ear Mushroom, Oil Dip, Secret-Recipe Frog Legs Hot Pot
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Dishes
Lan瓜 PancakeA sweet pancake made from fresh lan melon, mixed with flour and eggs, then pan-fried until golden. It has a soft texture and a refreshing melon aroma.
Bamboo ShootFang bamboo shoots is a dish primarily made from fresh bamboo shoots, typically blanched and then stir-fried, simmered, or served cold. Garlic and ginger are commonly used for flavor, with optional additions of meat or mushrooms.
Wood Ear MushroomWood ear mushrooms, also known as black fungus, are a common edible mushroom. To prepare them, dried wood ear mushrooms are typically soaked in water until they soften, then they can be served cold or stir-fried. When served cold, they are often mixed with vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings for a refreshing and appetizing dish. When stir-fried, they pair well with various vegetables or meats, offering a smooth, tender texture and rich nutritional value.
Oil DipSichuan cuisine commonly uses oil dip as a dipping sauce, primarily made from sesame oil, chili oil, garlic paste, green onions, crushed peanuts, soy sauce, and vinegar. To prepare it, mix sesame oil and chili oil in proportion, then add finely chopped garlic and green onions. Adjust the taste by adding appropriate amounts of soy sauce and vinegar, and finally sprinkle crushed peanuts to enhance aroma and texture.
Secret-Recipe Frog Legs Hot PotFresh frog legs simmered in a secret spice blend with vegetables like bean sprouts and potatoes, delivering a rich, spicy flavor.
Spicy Frog and Fish HeadA dish featuring bullfrog and bighead carp head, stir-fried then simmered with fermented broad bean paste, ginger, garlic, and chili for a rich, flavorful broth.
Snakehead FishBefore cooking, snakehead fish needs to be marinated with seasonings such as garlic, ginger, and chili peppers to infuse flavor. During cooking, adding doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) enhances the taste, and reducing the sauce makes the flavor more concentrated.
Bitter Melon StemBitter Melon Stem is a vegetable dish made by stir-frying the tender stems of bitter melon with garlic and chili, offering a crisp and fresh taste.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a thin sheet-like food made from soybeans. It is typically produced by heating soy milk until a film forms on the surface, which is then removed and dried either by air or sun. It can be prepared by stir-frying, braising, or used as an outer layer to wrap fillings such as minced meat or vegetables. The texture is chewy and elastic.
KonjacKonjac is a food made from the corm of the konjac plant, processed into a gel-like texture with a smooth and refreshing mouthfeel. The main ingredients are konjac powder and water, and an alkaline substance is added during processing to solidify the konjac. It can be sliced, shredded, or used whole, and is commonly used in cold dishes, stir-fries, or soups.
Cucumber StripsCucumber strips is a refreshing cold dish made primarily from fresh cucumbers. After washing, the cucumbers are sliced into strips and seasoned with minced garlic, cilantro, and other seasonings, then simply mixed together. This dish offers an excellent balance of color, aroma, and flavor, making it ideal for summer consumption and providing a cooling effect to relieve heat.