Zhao Ji Ji Hotpot (Zhonglou Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.5
30 meters inside the alley east of the east gate of Zhonglou Residential Community on Nan Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 30 meters inside the alley east of the east gate of Zhonglou Residential Community on Nan Street. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold Pot Duck Blood, Flaming Beef, Fresh Beef Tripe from the Slaughterhouse.
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: Xi'an
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: 30 meters inside the alley east of the east gate of Zhonglou Residential Community on Nan Street
- Popular dishes: Cold Pot Duck Blood, Flaming Beef, Fresh Beef Tripe from the Slaughterhouse, Handmade Sweet Potato Skin, Rocket Squid
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Dishes
Cold Pot Duck BloodCold pot duck blood is a dish made primarily with duck blood, sliced and stir-fried in a cold pan with scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang to absorb the flavors while maintaining its tender texture without high heat.
Flaming BeefFlame-grilled beef is a dish made primarily with beef, typically using tenderloin or shank sliced or shredded. After marinating with rice wine, soy sauce, and starch, it's quickly stir-fried at high heat. Chili, garlic, and ginger are often added to create a charred surface resembling 'flaming' visuals.
Fresh Beef Tripe from the SlaughterhouseFresh beef tripe from the slaughterhouse, made from fresh cow tripe that has been carefully processed to maintain its tender texture. Stir-fried with a specially prepared chili sauce and spices, allowing the tripe to fully absorb the aromatic flavors of the seasonings and presenting an enticing color.
Handmade Sweet Potato SkinHandmade sweet potato skin is a specialty snack made from sweet potato starch, steamed into a paste, cooled, and sliced. It can be eaten cold with dressing or stir-fried with seasonings, vegetables, and meat.
Rocket SquidRocket Squid is made from fresh squid, seasoned with a specially crafted spicy sauce and carefully cooked. Its distinctive feature is the squid cut into floral patterns, which, after cooking, resembles a rocket, hence its name.
Hot Pot Potato ShredsA dish made by stir-frying shredded potatoes with hot pot seasoning, known for its crisp texture and spicy flavor.
Beef Tallow Broth BaseBeef tallow base made with beef tallow, fermented broad bean paste, chili, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and scallions, commonly used in hot pot. Heated to blend spices and tallow for a rich flavor foundation.
Spicy Beef with MelonWang Song Beef is a dish featuring beef and Wang Song (a root vegetable). Beef slices or chunks are marinated and stir-fried or stewed with Wang Song, allowing flavors to blend. Seasonings like soy sauce, ginger, and garlic are added for enhanced taste.
Tomato Double PotTomato hot pot is made primarily with tomatoes, combined with beef tallow hot pot base and clear soup base. The pot is divided into two parts: one side features a sweet and sour tomato broth, while the other side offers either a clear or spicy broth. Main ingredients include tomatoes, beef slices, tofu, and vegetables, which are cooked and then enjoyed.
Braised Pork IntestinesA Sichuan dish made by slow-cooking pork intestines until tender, seasoned with chili, Sichuan peppercorns, and fermented bean paste.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.