Cai Pizhen Fish Restaurant
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.2
No. 13, Changhu Road
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. 13, Changhu 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: Cold-Mixed Fish, Stir-fried Fish, Kung Pao Fish Cubes.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 13, Changhu Road
- Popular dishes: Cold-Mixed Fish, Stir-fried Fish, Kung Pao Fish Cubes, Dry-burned Fish, Squirrel Fish
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Dishes
Cold-Mixed FishA refreshing dish made by mixing fresh fish with seasonings like ginger, garlic, and chili, served cold for a tangy and spicy flavor.
Stir-fried FishA Sichuan dish featuring fish pan-fried and stir-fried with spicy sauce, offering a rich, savory flavor.
Kung Pao Fish CubesKung Pao Fish Cubes is a dish featuring fish meat as the main ingredient. The fish is cut into cubes, fried or blanched, then stir-fried with peanuts, dried chilies, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cooking wine, and starch create a rich, savory sauce.
Dry-burned FishDry-burned fish is a dish made primarily with fish, seasoned with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, and garlic, and prepared through marinating, frying, and stir-frying. The fish meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a bright red color.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Sichuan-Style Boiled Fish with Pickled ChiliA spicy Sichuan dish featuring boiled fish served with pickled chili, known for its numbing and fiery flavor.
Pickled Chili FishA Sichuan dish featuring fresh fish cooked with pickled chili and spices, delivering a tangy and spicy flavor.
Steamed Fish with Rice FlourA dish made by marinating fish in rice flour and seasonings, then steaming it until tender, resulting in a flavorful and delicate texture.
Chrysanthemum FishChrysanthemum fish is made from carp, with floral cuts on the fish body fried until crispy, then drizzled with a prepared sauce. Skillful knife work and precise heat control ensure tender meat and petal-like structure.
Fish DumplingsFish dumplings made with fresh fish meat, steamed to perfection for a tender and flavorful dish.
Fish NoodlesFish noodles are made from fish meat, shaped into noodles and boiled. They have a delicate, chewy texture and are often served in broth or with sauce.