Zha Za Hot Pot Bento (Shapingba Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.9
No. 49, Tianchen Road, Annex No. 4
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, 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. 49, Tianchen Road, Annex No. 4. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spam, Sea lettuce, Old Meat Slice.
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: 3.9
- Address: No. 49, Tianchen Road, Annex No. 4
- Popular dishes: Spam, Sea lettuce, Old Meat Slice, Beef Rib, Stewed Beef Tripe Stems
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Dishes
SpamSpam is a canned food product made primarily from pork, processed through grinding, seasoning, and steaming. It has a fine texture and delicious taste, commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, barbecue dishes, or eaten directly sliced.
Sea lettuceSea lettuce sprout is a dish primarily made with sea lettuce sprouts. Fresh or rehydrated sea lettuce sprouts are typically cleaned, blanched, and then stir-fried with other ingredients such as minced garlic and chili peppers, or served cold in a dressing. The preparation method is simple and emphasizes preserving the crisp and tender texture of the sea lettuce sprouts.
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.
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.
Stewed Beef Tripe StemsA Sichuan-style dish made by slow-cooking beef tripe stems in a special spiced broth, resulting in a tender and flavorful bite with a spicy kick.
Peanut Sprout SaladA refreshing cold dish made with fresh sprouts and roasted peanuts, seasoned with garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a crisp and savory taste.
Sliced Taro CakeSweet potato skin is a food made primarily from sweet potato starch. The starch is mixed with water and steamed, then cooled and sliced into strips or pieces. It can be served cold with dressing, stir-fried, or added to soups, often seasoned with chili oil, garlic, and soy sauce.
Shrimp DumplingsShrimp dumplings are dim sum made by wrapping fresh shrimp meat in a transparent skin made from wheat starch and cornstarch, then steamed. The main ingredients include shrimp, wheat starch, cornstarch, and a small amount of seasonings. To prepare, the shrimp is minced and mixed with seasonings until it becomes sticky, then wrapped in the dough and shaped into a half-moon or ingot form before steaming in a bamboo steamer.
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.