Chen's Barbecue Open-air Restaurant (Cultural Tourism City Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 3.7
No. 7, Wencheng Road
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. 7, Wencheng Road. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold-mixed crucian carp, Spam, Pumpkin Pancake.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 7, Wencheng Road
- Popular dishes: Cold-mixed crucian carp, Spam, Pumpkin Pancake, Spicy Pork Knuckle Dry Pot, Spicy Duck Head Hot Pot
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Dishes
Cold-mixed crucian carpCold-mixed crucian carp is a cold dish primarily made with crucian carp. After the cleaned fish is boiled until fully cooked and deboned, it is mixed with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and cilantro, then seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil to create a flavorful dish.
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.
Pumpkin PancakePumpkin cake is a traditional snack made primarily with pumpkin as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves steaming the pumpkin until soft, mashing it into a puree, mixing it with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, then shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, it can be either fried or steamed to complete the dish.
Spicy Pork Knuckle Dry PotA spicy stir-fried dish featuring pork knuckles and vegetables, cooked in a dry pot for rich flavor and crispy texture.
Spicy Duck Head Hot PotDry Pot Duck Head is a dish that uses duck heads as the main ingredient. After marinating, the duck heads are stir-fried with various spices and chili peppers, then slowly cooked in a dry pot to allow the duck heads to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.
Special Roast FishSpecial grilled fish is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and vegetables, then marinated and grilled. The fish meat is tender and the skin is crispy, paired with an abundance of side dishes, creating a unique flavor.
Water SnailSnail is a dish primarily made from snail animals, typically using freshwater snails. After cleaning, the internal organs are removed and the snails are blanched in hot water to remove any fishy odor. During cooking, they can be stir-fried with spices such as chili, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), or stewed together with meat and vegetables to absorb flavor.
White LeafA simple dish made from fresh cabbage leaves, blanched and served cold or lightly stir-fried, offering a refreshing taste.
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.
Paper-Wrapped FrogA dish featuring frog meat wrapped in parchment paper and steamed, seasoned with ginger, garlic, and chili for a fragrant, spicy flavor.
Stir-Fried Noodles with MeatballsStir-fried vermicelli with minced meat, a dish made by soaking noodles in hot water, then stir-frying with pork mince, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, doubanjiang, and chili. Garnished with green onions. Bright red color, noodles coated in savory meat flavor.
Bean sproutsBean sprouts are vegetables grown from sprouted legume seeds, commonly including mung bean sprouts and soybean sprouts. Typically, they are cleaned and then cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or making cold dishes. They have a crisp texture and are a common ingredient in home-cooked meals.
Mustard greensGongcai, also known as Tai Gan, is a dried vegetable made from the fleshy stems of lettuce-family plants through processes such as sun-drying and pickling. It has a bright green color and a crisp texture. To prepare, soak it in water first, then mix with seasonings.
Sliced Potatoes with Green PepperSpicy green pepper and potato shreds is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes and green peppers. After peeling the potatoes, slice them into thin strips and soak in cold water to remove excess starch. Wash and slice the green peppers as well. Heat oil in a pan, quickly stir-fry the potato strips until just cooked through, then add the green pepper strips and continue stir-frying. Finally, season with salt and a small amount of vinegar, stir well, and serve.
Spicy ShrimpSpicy shrimp dish made with fresh shrimp, chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic, stir-fried and simmered to perfection.
Crispy Peanut SeedsFried crispy peanuts is a dish primarily made with peanuts, which are fried or baked to achieve a crunchy outer layer. Typically, the peanuts are peeled and then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crisp, or roasted in an oven at low temperature until fragrant and crunchy, requiring careful control of heat to avoid burning.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.
Chicken WingChicken drumettes are the middle section of chicken wings, typically marinated and cooked by frying, grilling, or stewing to achieve a crispy skin or tender meat.