Old Xiguan Charcoal Live Chicken Hotpot (Dongping Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.7
No. 153, Dongping North Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Guangzhou, 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. 153, Dongping North 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: Black Chicken Ring, Potato, Rice Noodles.
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: Guangzhou
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 153, Dongping North Road
- Popular dishes: Black Chicken Ring, Potato, Rice Noodles, Thin seaweed strips, Corn
China trip · China travel
Traveling in China? For your China trip and China travel needs—finding great food, discovering beautiful sights, ordering dishes, and communicating—Dragon Mate can handle it all. Dragon Mate is the most useful assistant for traveling in China.

Dishes
Black Chicken RingA nourishing dish made with black chicken, mushrooms, and greens, slowly stewed to tender perfection.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Rice NoodlesRice noodles are made from rice and are commonly stir-fried or served in soup with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth texture and are a common noodle dish in Guangdong and Southeast Asia.
Thin seaweed stripsSeaweed threads are a refreshing seaweed dish made primarily from kelp. To prepare, kelp is sliced into fine strands and can be mixed with seasonings such as garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a cold dish, or stir-fried with a touch of chili and ginger for added flavor. The texture of seaweed threads is smooth and slippery, making it one of the common cold dishes in summer.
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
OysterOysters, using fresh oysters as the main ingredient, are typically served with lemon juice or a special sauce. The preparation is simple: open the oyster shells, keep the half-shell containing the oyster meat, clean it thoroughly, and enjoy raw, or enhance the flavor with additional seasonings.
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.
Emperor's Vegetable皇帝菜 is a dish made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with ham, shrimp, and mushrooms. Tofu is cut into cubes, blanched, then cooked with ham slices, shrimp, and mushrooms in broth or water. It's thickened with a slurry to create a glossy sauce that coats the ingredients.
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.
SpinachSpinach is a dish primarily made with fresh spinach as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves washing the spinach, then quickly stir-frying it in hot oil, adding适量 salt and seasonings, and cooking until the spinach becomes tender and vibrant in color.