Chao-Shan Fresh Beef Hot Pot (Hangbei Road Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.2
No. 218, Hangbei Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 218, Hangbei 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, Tenderized Meat, Hand-Made Beef Meatballs.
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: Shanghai
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 218, Hangbei Road
- Popular dishes: Spoon Handle, Tenderized Meat, Hand-Made Beef Meatballs, Chao Shan Rice Noodles, Beef Bone Clear Soup Base
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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.
Tenderized MeatTender meat is a dish primarily made with pork, using tender cuts such as pork tenderloin or梅花肉 (marbled pork), which are sliced, marinated, and quickly stir-fried. The dish has a bright color and tender, juicy texture.
Hand-Made Beef MeatballsHandcrafted beef balls are made from fresh beef, pounded by hand into a meat paste, then shaped into small balls. The制作 process emphasizes手工 craftsmanship, preserving the original flavor and texture of the beef. The meat is firm and chewy with a satisfying bite.
Chao Shan Rice NoodlesChao Shan Kui Tiao is a traditional Chaoshan snack made primarily from wide rice noodle sheets, served with beef, offal, or seafood, and cooked in a rich broth. The noodles are briefly blanched and then simmered together with the broth, followed by the addition of seasonings and side ingredients. It offers a smooth, elastic texture.
Beef Bone Clear Soup BaseBeef bone broth base uses beef bones as the main ingredient, slowly simmered to extract marrow and gelatin for a rich flavor. Ginger slices and green onions are added to remove fishy smell and enhance aroma, with minimal seasoning to preserve the original taste.
Classic Crispy Pork StripsClassic crispy pork strips are made with pork belly as the main ingredient, marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. The preparation process includes cutting the pork belly into strips, marinating it with ingredients such as cooking wine and salt, coating it in a starch batter, and finally frying it in hot oil until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Fatty Beef StewA savory dish made with beef brisket slowly stewed until tender, often served with root vegetables.
Pork BellyBelly fat is made by curing and roasting pork fat. The pork fat is cut into suitable-sized pieces, marinated with a special seasoning to absorb flavor, then slowly grilled over charcoal until the surface turns golden brown and the fat melts out, leaving the inner meat tender and juicy.
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 BeefFresh beef is a dish primarily made with fresh beef. To prepare it, first slice the beef thinly and marinate it with appropriate seasonings to infuse flavor. Then, quickly stir-fry the beef in hot oil until it changes color, preserving its tender texture. Finally, garnish with vegetables or seasonings to add color and depth to the dish.