Chen's Old Beijing Hot Pot (University Town Branch)
自助餐 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 501, Lushan South Road, opposite Hunan Normal University School of Music
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 501, Lushan South Road, opposite Hunan Normal University School of Music. It is a 自助餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Shrimp, Spicy Crawfish, Hot Pot Seasoning.
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: Changsha
- Category: 自助餐
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 501, Lushan South Road, opposite Hunan Normal University School of Music
- Popular dishes: Braised Shrimp, Spicy Crawfish, Hot Pot Seasoning, Lamb, Yin-Yang Hot Pot Base
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Dishes
Braised ShrimpStewed shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, blanched and then slowly cooked in a seasoned broth. The broth is typically made from soy sauce, spices like star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and ginger, infusing the shrimp with rich aroma.
Spicy CrawfishSpicy crawfish is a dish featuring fresh crawfish as the main ingredient. The crawfish are cleaned, marinated with wine and ginger to remove fishy odor, then stir-fried with chili, garlic, ginger, scallions, and fermented broad bean paste, finally simmered in water or broth until flavorful.
Hot Pot SeasoningHot pot seasoning is a blend of spices and seasonings used to enhance the flavor of hot pot dishes, typically including chili, Sichuan pepper, garlic, ginger, and fermented bean paste.
LambMade primarily with lamb, typically using leg or shoulder meat, the meat is cut into pieces and blanched in water to remove any odor, then simmered or braised with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. It can also be roasted or stir-fried to achieve tender, flavorful meat.
Yin-Yang Hot Pot Base鸳鸯锅底 is a classic choice for hot pot, consisting of two different flavored broths—typically one spicy and numbing, and the other mild. The spicy broth is made by simmering chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, resulting in a rich, stimulating flavor that awakens the appetite. The mild broth is based on clear soup or bone broth, offering a refreshing taste ideal for cooking a variety of ingredients.