Tianfu Hot Pot (North Beilong Lake Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.8
160 meters southeast of the intersection of Mazhuang Street and Dongfeng East Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 160 meters southeast of the intersection of Mazhuang Street and Dongfeng East 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: Smooth Sailing, Xinyang Tofu Skin Stir-fry, Farmhouse Vegetable Box.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: 160 meters southeast of the intersection of Mazhuang Street and Dongfeng East Road
- Popular dishes: Smooth Sailing, Xinyang Tofu Skin Stir-fry, Farmhouse Vegetable Box, Wagyu Upper Rib, Tianfu Golden Bull Tripe
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Dishes
Smooth SailingOne Sailing Smoothly is a dish primarily made with fish slices, typically using fresh sea bass or grass carp. The bones are removed and the flesh is sliced thinly, then marinated with egg white, starch, and a small amount of salt. The marinated fish slices are quickly blanched in boiling water, then drained and arranged on a plate. Accompaniments include carrot threads, cucumber threads, and cilantro, arranged around the fish slices to form a sail-like shape. Finally, a prepared sauce—made by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and a touch of sugar—is drizzled over the dish.
Xinyang Tofu Skin Stir-fryA dish made with tofu skin, stir-fried with minced meat, mushrooms, and vegetables, known for its tender texture and rich flavor.
Farmhouse Vegetable BoxA traditional Chinese dish made by wrapping fresh vegetables and meat in tofu skin and steaming it, offering a rich and balanced flavor.
Wagyu Upper RibWagyu ribeye is made from the most tender part of the wagyu shoulder, with fine texture and even fat distribution. Usually cooked by grilling or charcoal roasting to preserve its original flavor.
Tianfu Golden Bull TripeTianfu Golden Bull Tripe is a Sichuan dish made from beef tripe, which is cleaned, blanched, and braised. It has a crisp and tender texture with a fresh and fragrant taste, featuring a strong spicy and numbing flavor.
Signature 3-Second Fish Hot PotFresh fish slices quickly blanched in boiling broth for 3 seconds, keeping the meat tender and smooth. Main ingredients are fish slices and clear soup stock, with a simple and fast preparation method.
Signature Mushroom Soup PotSignature mushroom soup pot made with fresh mushrooms like shiitake, oyster, enoki, and bamboo fungus, paired with chicken or pork slices, simmered in water or broth. Minimal seasoning highlights the natural umami and freshness of the mushrooms.
Step HigherStep by Step Rising is a dish primarily made with chicken thigh meat, carrots, green peas, and corn kernels. The chicken thigh pieces are marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried together with the vegetables and finished with a thickened sauce. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to maintain the tenderness and freshness of the ingredients.
Secret-Recipe BeefSecret recipe beef uses high-quality beef shank, marinated in a special sauce and slowly stewed over low heat until the meat becomes tender. The dish has a bright red color, clear beef texture, melts in your mouth, with rich sauce aroma, enhanced by selected spices to create a unique flavor.
High-Calcium LambHigh-calcium lamb is a dish primarily made with fresh lamb, distinguished by its rich calcium content. The lamb is carefully selected and prepared, then marinated with appropriate seasonings before being cooked through roasting or boiling. This dish retains the tender texture of the lamb while enhancing its nutritional value with calcium.