Cha Pao Old Hotpot (Tapin Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
Xingta Road, Nos. 111–113 (enter the residential compound; walk 100 meters left from the front of Guanyinqiao Middle School)
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 Xingta Road, Nos. 111–113 (enter the residential compound; walk 100 meters left from the front of Guanyinqiao Middle School). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Wu Niang's Tender Pork Slices, Shredded Potato Delight, Braised Beef Tendon.
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: 4.3
- Address: Xingta Road, Nos. 111–113 (enter the residential compound; walk 100 meters left from the front of Guanyinqiao Middle School)
- Popular dishes: Wu Niang's Tender Pork Slices, Shredded Potato Delight, Braised Beef Tendon, Handmade Ice Tangyuan, Premium Tender Beef
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Dishes
Wu Niang's Tender Pork SlicesA Sichuan dish made with tender pork slices stir-fried with vegetables and a savory sauce, known for its spicy yet balanced flavor.
Shredded Potato DelightShredded potato is a dish primarily made with potatoes. The potatoes are sliced into细丝, then blanched or stir-fried and combined with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. The finished dish has a crisp texture and a clear, bright color, commonly served as a home-style vegetarian side dish.
Braised Beef TendonA dish made by slow-cooking beef tendon in a seasoned broth until tender, resulting in a rich and savory flavor.
Handmade Ice TangyuanHandmade ice tangyuan is a dessert made primarily from glutinous rice flour, shaped by hand into small tangyuan balls, filled with red bean paste or sesame paste, and then topped with specially prepared syrup or milk. It has a soft, smooth, and tender texture with a refreshing sweetness, making it an ideal treat for cooling down in summer.
Premium Tender BeefPremium tender beef uses high-quality beef tenderloin, sliced thin and marinated with rice wine, soy sauce, and starch, then quickly stir-fried or blanched to keep it tender. Main ingredients include beef and seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, and green/red peppers.
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.
Fried Sauce Egg Fried RiceFried rice with eggs and a savory fried sauce, a popular home-style dish in Chinese cuisine.
Crispy Fried PorkCrispy fried pork is a dish made primarily from fatty pork belly, which is marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. The pork belly is sliced thinly, marinated with a special seasoning to absorb flavor, and then quickly fried in hot oil until the slices turn golden and crispy.
Secret-Recipe Pork LiverA dish made with fresh pork liver marinated in a blend of spices and seasonings, then stir-fried to tender perfection.
Old Tree Pu'er Tea BaseOld tree Pu'er tea base is made from aged Pu'er tea leaves and boiled with water. The tea soup is rich and has a unique aged aroma and mellow taste, suitable for hot pot meals.- Chrysanthemum Tea Hot Pot BaseA fusion dish combining chrysanthemum tea as a base with spices and ingredients to create a unique hot pot broth, offering a refreshing yet subtly bitter flavor.
High Mountain Snow Chrysanthemum Tea Hot Pot BaseHigh Mountain Snow Chrysanthemum Tea Hot Pot Base is made with high mountain snow chrysanthemum, tea leaves, and various herbal plants, slowly simmered to extract the essence. It has a fresh taste and unique herbal flavor.
Yin-Yang Hot PotA double-boiled hot pot is a divided-style hot pot, typically split into two parts: one side with a clear or spicy broth, and the other with a different flavor (such as mushroom soup or tomato soup). Main ingredients include beef, lamb, seafood, vegetables, tofu products, and various meatballs, which are cooked in different broths.
Longjing Ginseng Tea Pot BaseLongjing Ginseng Tea Pot Base is made with Longjing tea leaves and ginseng, cooked with water and seasonings. It has a fresh taste, with the nourishing effects of ginseng and the refreshing flavor of Longjing tea.- Longjing Tea Hot Pot BaseA unique hot pot base made with fresh Longjing tea leaves and broth, offering a fragrant and refreshing flavor for dipping meats and seafood.