Zhao Niu Ji · Chaoshan Beef Hot Pot
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 16–10, Tian Chen Road, adjacent to Longhu Tianjie
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 16–10, Tian Chen Road, adjacent to Longhu Tianjie. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Shoulder Tendon, Winter Melon, Spoon Nuts.
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: 4.3
- Address: No. 16–10, Tian Chen Road, adjacent to Longhu Tianjie
- Popular dishes: Pork Shoulder Tendon, Winter Melon, Spoon Nuts, Tendon Meat, Hand-Made Beef Meatballs
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Dishes
Pork Shoulder TendonPork knuckle dish made from the front leg tendon, simmered or braised with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and sugar for a chewy, elastic texture.
Winter MelonWinter melon is a refreshing vegetable dish with winter melon as the main ingredient. To prepare it, peel and cut the winter melon into pieces, which can be stewed with meat or seafood, stir-fried, or made into a soup. During cooking, the original flavor of the winter melon is preserved, showcasing its unique sweetness and tenderness.
Spoon NutsTenderloin, taken from the inner layer of the beef shoulder tender, shaped like a key, hence its name. To prepare, slice the tenderloin thinly, marinate with simple seasonings, then quickly blanch in hot pot until it changes color. The meat is fresh and tender, melting in your mouth—ideal for hot pot dishes.
Tendon MeatAnglo is a dish made primarily from long strips of beef taken from the back of the cow, sliced thinly using precise knife skills, and then cooked with specially prepared seasonings. Its meat is tender and flavorful, making it a popular choice for hot pot or barbecue.
Hand-Made Beef MeatballsA dish made from fresh beef, hand-pounded into tender and elastic meatballs, commonly used in hot pot or soups.
Chaohua Signature Hot PotA flavorful hot pot featuring beef, seafood, and seasonal vegetables simmered in a secret sauce, delivering rich and savory taste.
Chao-Shan Meat PieChao Shan meat pies are made by mixing pork filling with garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and pepper, then shaping into round patties and pan-fried until golden brown.
Beef MeatballsBeef balls are made primarily from beef, which is finely chopped, mixed, and seasoned to form a meat paste. This paste is then shaped into small balls by hand or machine. Finally, the beef balls are boiled in hot water until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked. The finished beef balls have a fresh, tender texture with a chewy bite.
White RadishThis dish features radish as the main ingredient, prepared using simple cooking techniques such as stewing or stir-frying to preserve its natural flavor. The crisp texture and subtle sweetness of the radish are perfectly maintained, making it a healthy and beloved home-style meal.
Dipping SauceA dipping sauce is a seasoned condiment used to accompany food, primarily made by mixing soy sauce, vinegar, garlic paste, chili oil, cilantro, and green onions. Additional ingredients such as sugar, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts can be added according to taste. The preparation method involves thoroughly mixing all the ingredients until well combined.
Snowflake BeefSnowflake beef is made from high-quality beef, named for its red and white marbled texture resembling snowflakes. To prepare it, the beef is sliced thinly, then marinated with a special seasoning before being quickly stir-fried until cooked. The dish showcases the tenderness of the beef perfectly blended with the seasonings.
Fresh-cut Wagyu StripFreshly sliced sirloin is a dish made primarily from fresh beef from the sirloin cut. The sirloin portion has tender meat with clear muscle fibers. During preparation, the sirloin is sliced thinly and marinated briefly with a specially prepared seasoning. It is then cooked quickly by stir-frying or in hot pot style, preserving the natural flavor of the meat.