Houdeju Hot Pot (Wankecheng Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.7
No. 4, Wankecheng Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Taiyuan, 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. 4, Wankecheng 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: Hand-Cut Lamb Leg Meat, Steamed Dumplings, Sweet Pickled Garlic.
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: Taiyuan
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 4, Wankecheng Road
- Popular dishes: Hand-Cut Lamb Leg Meat, Steamed Dumplings, Sweet Pickled Garlic, Lamb Skewers on Red Willow Branches, Fatty Lamb
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Dishes
Hand-Cut Lamb Leg MeatHand-cut lamb leg meat is a premium lamb dish featuring fresh lamb leg meat, carefully hand-cut to preserve its tenderness. It is typically grilled or pan-fried with simple seasonings, highlighting the rich, authentic flavor of the lamb.
Steamed DumplingsDumplings are a traditional snack made primarily from flour, glutinous rice, and meat. The dough wraps around glutinous rice and seasoned meat filling, then is steamed. The outer skin becomes thin and soft, while the filling remains flavorful and rich in texture.
Sweet Pickled GarlicSugarcane garlic is a traditional Chinese side dish made primarily from fresh garlic. The preparation involves soaking and drying the garlic cloves, then marinating them with sugar, vinegar, and other seasonings until the cloves become transparent and take on an amber color. Sugarcane garlic has a crisp texture and a sweet yet slightly sour taste.
Lamb Skewers on Red Willow BranchesLamb skewers are made by grilling marinated lamb on red willow branches. The lamb is cut into cubes or slices, alternated with onions and green peppers, then seasoned with salt, cumin, and chili powder before roasting over charcoal.
Fatty LambFatty lamb is a dish primarily made with lamb, typically using leg or shoulder meat. The slices are marinated with rice wine, soy sauce, and ginger slices, then stir-fried or braised. Some recipes add vegetables such as onions and green peppers to enhance the flavor.
LettuceBamboo shoot is a refreshing vegetable dish primarily made with fresh bamboo shoots. The preparation method is simple, usually involving washing, slicing or shredding the shoots, and then cooking them through various methods such as stir-frying, mixing, or boiling. A small amount of seasoning can be added during cooking to preserve the natural flavor of the bamboo shoots.
Dipping Sauce DishDipping sauce dishes involve slicing fresh vegetables or cooked foods and serving them with a specially prepared sauce. Main ingredients include vegetables such as cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and bean sprouts, along with accompaniments like dried tofu, eggs, and ham. The preparation method involves cutting the ingredients into thin slices or small pieces, arranging them on a plate, and serving them with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, garlic paste, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame paste. Simply dip the food into the sauce before eating.
Yuan Yang Copper Hot PotA split hot pot with one side clear broth and the other spicy red broth, featuring beef, lamb, seafood, and vegetables for a dual-flavor dining experience.
Longkou VermicelliLongkou vermicelli is a dish primarily made with Longkou vermicelli, typically served with vegetables, meat, or seafood. After being soaked in warm water and blanched, the vermicelli is stir-fried or simmered in soup with ingredients, resulting in a smooth, elastic texture.