Hao Zai Lai Wood Fire Stove Fish (Huacheng Road Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.1
No. 425, Huacheng Road (north of Huaxia Barbecue, south of Zhu Lao Da Dumpling Village)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Qingdao, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 425, Huacheng Road (north of Huaxia Barbecue, south of Zhu Lao Da Dumpling Village). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato, Sweet and Sour Peanuts, Grass Carp.
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: Qingdao
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 425, Huacheng Road (north of Huaxia Barbecue, south of Zhu Lao Da Dumpling Village)
- Popular dishes: Potato, Sweet and Sour Peanuts, Grass Carp, Tofu, Stir-fried Chicken in Iron Pot
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Dishes
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Sweet and Sour PeanutsPeanuts in aged vinegar is a cold dish made by mixing shelled, boiled peanuts with vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, and a touch of chili for flavor.
Grass CarpRemove scales from the grass carp, wash clean, cut into segments, and marinate with cooking wine and ginger slices. Then pan-fry in a wok until golden brown on both sides. Add green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) to stir-fry, add water, and simmer until fully flavored. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions.
TofuTofu is a food made primarily from soybeans, formed through multiple processes including soaking, grinding, boiling the pulp, and coagulation. It has a white, block-like shape, a delicate texture, a tender taste, and is highly nutritious. It can be used to prepare various dishes such as Mapo Tofu and tofu pudding.
Stir-fried Chicken in Iron PotStewed chicken in an iron pot is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and seasonings, slowly cooked in an iron pot. After long simmering, the chicken becomes tender and juicy, with a rich, fragrant broth.