Chongqing Old Hot Pot (Liuhé Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.3
No. 1 Liuhe Lane
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, 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. 1 Liuhe Lane. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sliced Pork Kidney with Big Knife, Hand-Made Shrimp Paste, Crystal Tender Beef.
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: Chengdu
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.3
- Address: No. 1 Liuhe Lane
- Popular dishes: Sliced Pork Kidney with Big Knife, Hand-Made Shrimp Paste, Crystal Tender Beef, Premium Layered Tripe, Spicy Soup Base
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Dishes
Sliced Pork Kidney with Big KnifeBig Knife腰片 is a dish primarily made with pig kidneys. During preparation, the pig kidneys are sliced into thin, uniform pieces using precise knife skills. Typically, the slices are marinated with a specially prepared seasoning before cooking to maintain their tender and fresh texture.
Hand-Made Shrimp PasteHand-pounded shrimp paste is made primarily from fresh shrimp, which are deveined and chopped or pounded with the back of a knife into a paste. It is mixed with an appropriate amount of salt, egg white, starch, and a small quantity of scallion-ginger water, then repeatedly kneaded by hand until elastic, resulting in a smooth and tender shrimp paste. It can be cooked directly and eaten, or used in hot pot, steamed dishes, or stir-frying.
Crystal Tender BeefA dish made with tender beef steamed with vegetables like wood ear and carrot, resulting in a translucent, juicy texture.
Premium Layered TripePremium thousand-layer tripe is a dish made primarily from beef tripe. After cleaning and blanching, it is cut into appropriate sizes and stir-fried with辅料 such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic slices, and ginger slices. The finished dish has distinct layers and a crisp, refreshing texture.
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.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Crab StickCrab sticks are imitation crab meat products made primarily from fish paste, featuring a bright color and tender texture. They are commonly stir-fried, simmered in soup, or grilled with other seafood or vegetables.
Fresh LoachFresh loach is a delicacy made by stewing live mudfish with ginger, garlic, and fermented bean paste, resulting in a tender and savory dish.
Spicy Tripe SlicesSpicy and numbing small intestines is a dish primarily made with pig or beef tripe. After cleaning and slicing, the tripe is marinated with rice wine and ginger slices, then stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste).
Spicy and Savory BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef shank, sliced or shredded and marinated with wine, soy sauce, then stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic. The finished dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and a spicy, fragrant flavor.