Yu Mei Lao Hot Pot (Hongqihegou North Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.7
Annex No. 4, No. 18 Yanghe San Cun, Hongjin 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 Annex No. 4, No. 18 Yanghe San Cun, Hongjin 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: Tender Beef, Crispy Fried Pork, Spicy Soup Base.
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: 4.7
- Address: Annex No. 4, No. 18 Yanghe San Cun, Hongjin Road
- Popular dishes: Tender Beef, Crispy Fried Pork, Spicy Soup Base, Old Meat Slice, Braised Beef
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Dishes
Tender BeefTender beef is a dish made primarily with fresh beef, carefully marinated and then quickly stir-fried or lightly seared. The beef is tender and smooth in texture, paired with适量 vegetables and seasonings to bring out the authentic, rich meat flavor.
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.
Spicy Soup BaseSpicy broth base made with beef tallow, chili, Sichuan peppercorns, and doubanjiang, simmered with stock. Common ingredients include garlic, ginger, scallions, star anise, and cinnamon to enhance flavor.
Old Meat SliceA classic Chinese home-style dish made with pork tenderloin slices, deep-fried and stir-fried with vegetables like bell peppers and onions for a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Braised BeefBraised beef is a dish primarily made with beef, prepared through slow stewing to achieve tender meat and rich broth. The recipe uses high-quality beef combined with various spices and seasonings, then slowly stewed for an extended period to allow the beef to fully absorb the flavorful broth, resulting in a deep and satisfying taste.
Fresh TripeFresh tripe is a dish made primarily from fresh beef tripe. The tripe is carefully processed to maintain its tender texture and is typically cooked simply with spicy or sour seasonings, highlighting the tripe's unique crispiness and the rich aroma of the seasoning.
Fresh Duck IntestinesFresh duck intestine is a dish primarily made with fresh duck intestines, typically cleaned and quickly blanched or stir-fried in boiling water to maintain its crisp and tender texture. It can be seasoned with garlic, chili, scallions, and ginger, or combined with other ingredients such as bean sprouts and green peppers during cooking.
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.
Quail EggQuail eggs are a dish primarily made with quail eggs, typically prepared by boiling, frying, roasting, or steaming. Quail eggs are small and delicate, rich in nutrition, with a unique texture and aroma, often used in various Chinese culinary preparations.
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.
Yellow throatYellow throat is made from the large blood vessels of livestock such as pigs and cattle, processed by cleaning and slicing to reveal a golden-yellow appearance. It is commonly used in hot pot or stir-frying, offering a tender texture and rich nutritional value.