Cai Fa Lao Hot Pot (Sunshine Shangxian Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.0
Building 3, Yangguang Shangxian, Xingchen 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 Building 3, Yangguang Shangxian, Xingchen 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: Pork Belly from Free-range Pig, Potato, Tender Beef.
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: 4.0
- Address: Building 3, Yangguang Shangxian, Xingchen Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Belly from Free-range Pig, Potato, Tender Beef, Fresh Beef Tripe from the Slaughterhouse, Dried Gongcai
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Dishes
Pork Belly from Free-range PigA dish made from the middle layer of pork belly from free-range pigs, slow-cooked to achieve a rich, tender texture with balanced fat and lean meat.
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.
Tender BeefTender beef is a dish made primarily with fresh beef, carefully marinated and then quickly stir-fried or lightly seared. The beef is tender and smooth in texture, paired with适量 vegetables and seasonings to bring out the authentic, rich meat flavor.
Fresh Beef Tripe from the SlaughterhouseFresh beef tripe from the slaughterhouse, made from fresh cow tripe that has been carefully processed to maintain its tender texture. Stir-fried with a specially prepared chili sauce and spices, allowing the tripe to fully absorb the aromatic flavors of the seasonings and presenting an enticing color.
Dried GongcaiDry贡菜 is a traditional dish primarily made with贡菜. To prepare it, first wash and dry the贡菜, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Next, use a unique drying process to remove excess moisture from the贡菜 while preserving its crisp and tender texture. Finally, it can be mixed with seasonings for direct consumption or used as a side dish in cooking, delivering a distinctive taste and flavor.
Sea lettuceSea lettuce sprout is a dish primarily made with sea lettuce sprouts. Fresh or rehydrated sea lettuce sprouts are typically cleaned, blanched, and then stir-fried with other ingredients such as minced garlic and chili peppers, or served cold in a dressing. The preparation method is simple and emphasizes preserving the crisp and tender texture of the sea lettuce sprouts.
Crispy Fried PorkCrispy fried pork is a dish made primarily from fatty pork belly, which is marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. The pork belly is sliced thinly, marinated with a special seasoning to absorb flavor, and then quickly fried in hot oil until the slices turn golden and crispy.
Premium Catfish DishPremium catfish is made from fresh catfish as the main ingredient, combined with seasonings such as green onions, ginger, and garlic, and carefully cooked. The fish meat is tender, the broth is rich, and it retains the natural freshness and flavor of the catfish.
Duck IntestinesDuck intestine, made primarily from fresh duck intestines, is carefully cleaned and processed to maintain its tender texture. It can typically be paired with various seasonings and cooking methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or grilling, creating a variety of delicious dishes. Its unique texture and rich nutrition make duck intestine one of the ingredients beloved by many diners.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.