Chen's Chongqing Spicy Hot Pot (Wuwei East Road Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 469 Wuwu East Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 469 Wuwu East Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Wood Ear Mushroom, Beef Tripe, Water spinach.
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: Shanghai
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 469 Wuwu East Road
- Popular dishes: Wood Ear Mushroom, Beef Tripe, Water spinach, Vegetarian Ham, Fried Tofu Skin Slices
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Dishes
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.
Beef TripeBeef tripe is made from fresh beef tripe, which is cleaned, sliced, and quickly stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger. The dish features distinct tripe slices with a tender yet slightly chewy texture.
Water spinachWater spinach is a common vegetable beloved for its tender texture and unique fragrance. It can be prepared by stir-frying simply or with garlic, preserving its natural flavor and presenting an appealing green color.
Vegetarian HamVegetarian ham is a meat-like dish made primarily from soy products or gluten, seasoned, shaped, and then steamed or pan-fried. Common ingredients include soy sauce, five-spice powder, sugar, and sesame oil, offering a firm texture and ham-like flavor.
Fried Tofu Skin SlicesA vegetarian dish made from fried tofu skin slices, seasoned and stir-fried for a savory flavor.
Pork skinBraised pork skin is an ingredient made from pigskin that has been processed. Typically, the pigskin is first blanched to remove odor, then simmered until tender, and finally sliced or shredded. It can be served cold in a dressing, stewed, or stir-fried, often paired with wood ear mushrooms, garlic chives, and other ingredients.
Fermented soybean skinFermented soybean curd, a traditional Chinese soy product. Made from yellow soybeans through soaking, grinding, boiling, and other processes, which form a film on the surface of soy milk that is then dried. It has a yellow-white color, dry texture, and a rich soy aroma. In cooking, it can be paired with meat or vegetables and prepared using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or boiling to create various delicious dishes.
Green VegetablesChinese cabbage is a common vegetable known for its tender green leaves. When preparing it, fresh Chinese cabbage is typically selected, washed clean, and then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or stewing. During cooking, ingredients like minced garlic and ginger slices can be added to enhance flavor while preserving its natural taste, highlighting the vegetable's fresh and natural appeal.
Fresh Yam SlicesFresh yam slices are a light and nutritious dish made by slicing fresh yam thinly and stir-frying or blanching, offering a crisp texture and mild flavor.
Egg SheetEgg tofu is a bean product made primarily from eggs, processed through steps such as beating the eggs, steaming, slicing, and drying. During production, a small amount of salt and seasonings are typically added. After steaming, it is sliced thinly and then sun-dried or dried in a dryer to create a firm, elastic dry food.
Duck BloodDuck blood dishes use fresh duck blood as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the duck blood is cut into pieces and cooked together with seasonings and ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic to maintain its tender texture. Cooking methods may include boiling, stewing, or stir-frying, allowing the duck blood to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.
Spicy Hot PotSpicy hot pot is a Chinese fast food dish primarily made with various vegetables, meats, and soy products. Ingredients include tofu skin, greens, meat slices, fish balls, etc., which are quickly cooked at high temperature to preserve their original flavors. Finally, a specially prepared spicy and numbing sauce is poured over, and seasonings and sesame seeds are sprinkled on top to complete the dish.