Dou Lao Fang Fresh Beef Hot Pot (Xidi Gang Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.8
Unit L4009, Level 4, CityOn Xidi Harbor (Zhengzhou) Shopping Center, No. 15 Nongye 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 Unit L4009, Level 4, CityOn Xidi Harbor (Zhengzhou) Shopping Center, No. 15 Nongye 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: Spoon Handle, Signature Fried Tofu Skin, Shacha Sauce.
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: Unit L4009, Level 4, CityOn Xidi Harbor (Zhengzhou) Shopping Center, No. 15 Nongye East Road
- Popular dishes: Spoon Handle, Signature Fried Tofu Skin, Shacha Sauce, Clear Soup Base, Chao Shan Hand-Hammered Beef Balls
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Dishes
Spoon HandleThe shoulder blade is a cut of beef taken from the inner layer of the cow's shoulder tender. It is sliced thinly, resulting in tender and juicy meat with clear grain patterns. Typically used for hot pot or barbecue, it can be enjoyed with simple seasonings and is a favorite dish among meat lovers.
Signature Fried Tofu SkinA crispy fried tofu skin dish made with premium bean sheets, served with a secret sauce for a savory and satisfying bite.
Shacha SauceShacha sauce is a seasoning made primarily from peanuts, sesame seeds, garlic, onions, and chili peppers. It has a light brown color and a paste-like consistency, offering a unique complex aroma from garlic, onions, and peanuts, as well as a savory umami flavor from dried shrimp and soy sauce, along with a subtle sweetness and mild spiciness.
Clear Soup BaseThe clear soup base is built on a light broth that captures the freshness of various ingredients. Fresh vegetables and meats are combined with carefully selected spices and slowly simmered to create a clear, delicate flavor—this is a classic choice for hot pot.
Chao Shan Hand-Hammered Beef BallsChao-Shan hand-pounded beef balls use fresh yellow beef as the main ingredient, pounded by hand until tender, then mixed with starch, salt, and pepper, shaped into balls and cooked. The process emphasizes manual pounding to maintain elasticity and texture.
Beef Hot PotBeef hot pot features tender beef as the main ingredient, paired with various vegetables and tofu. The broth is spicy and aromatic, and ingredients are cooked one by one after boiling to preserve their original flavors. Dipping sauces can be added according to personal taste to enhance the flavor.
Doubao FangA hot pot dish featuring tofu, seafood, and seasonal vegetables, simmered in a savory broth to highlight natural flavors.
Wild Bamboo ShootA prized wild mushroom with a crisp texture and fresh taste, often used in soups or stir-fries to enhance natural flavors.
Fresh-cut Wagyu StripFreshly sliced sirloin is a dish made primarily from fresh beef from the sirloin cut. The sirloin portion has tender meat with clear muscle fibers. During preparation, the sirloin is sliced thinly and marinated briefly with a specially prepared seasoning. It is then cooked quickly by stir-frying or in hot pot style, preserving the natural flavor of the meat.
Fresh Sliced Tender MeatA dish made with fresh pork or beef tenderloin sliced thin, marinated and quickly stir-fried for a tender texture and bright color.