Niú Yī Dǐng Old Chongqing Firefly Frog and Fish Head Hotpot (Hóngsōng Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.8
No. 218, Hongsong 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. 218, Hongsong 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: 原味汤底, Tendon Meat, Milk Tea Ice Jelly.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 218, Hongsong Road
- Popular dishes: 原味汤底, Tendon Meat, Milk Tea Ice Jelly, Tripe, Steaming Beef
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Dishes
原味汤底原味汤底主要由猪骨、鸡架、牛骨等食材熬制而成,加入姜片、葱段去腥增香,经过长时间慢火炖煮,使汤汁浓郁清澈,保留食材本味。
Tendon MeatAnglo is a dish made primarily from long strips of beef taken from the back of the cow, sliced thinly using precise knife skills, and then cooked with specially prepared seasonings. Its meat is tender and flavorful, making it a popular choice for hot pot or barbecue.
Milk Tea Ice JellyMilk tea ice jelly is a cold dessert made by combining ice jelly with milk tea. Ice jelly, derived from cooling herb or sea moss, forms a transparent gel; milk tea is prepared using tea, milk, and sugar. Cut the ice jelly into pieces, mix with milk tea, add toppings like red beans, coconut pearls, or boba, then chill before serving.
TripeTripe, primarily made from the rumen of cattle, is finely processed to achieve a tender texture. It is typically sliced and served with spicy hot pot or cold dressing, offering a crisp and refreshing taste—making it a popular choice in hot pot dishes.
Steaming BeefHot beef is a dish featuring fresh beef, typically using brisket or flank, blanched then stewed with scallions, ginger, and seasonings until tender and flavorful. Cooked at high heat to serve steaming hot, highlighting the beef's freshness and aroma.
Hot Lamb SoupHot lamb is a dish primarily made with fresh lamb meat, typically using lamb leg or lamb belly. The meat is cut into pieces, blanched in water to remove blood foam, then stewed with ingredients such as ginger slices and scallions to ensure the lamb is thoroughly cooked while remaining tender. A small amount of cooking wine can be added during cooking to remove fishy odor, and finally garnished with chopped scallions or cilantro.
Frog LegsFrogs legs, known for their tender texture and delicious flavor, are the main ingredient in this dish. Typically stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic, the frogs' legs are carefully cooked to achieve a tender and richly flavored result—making it a nutritious and delightful delicacy.
Beef RibBeef brisket is made from high-quality beef, finely sliced to show a marbled texture of fat and lean meat. It is commonly used in hot pot, barbecue, or stir-frying, offering a tender and juicy taste, making it an excellent choice among meat dishes.
Fish Head Hot Pot with Two FlavorsA hot pot featuring a fish head cooked in two distinct broths—one spicy and one mild—offering a rich, layered flavor experience.
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.