Cheng Zhai Xiangzi Old Hotpot (Hongkou Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 50 Tian'ai Zhilu, 2nd Floor, Room 203, Tian'ai Fang
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. 50 Tian'ai Zhilu, 2nd Floor, Room 203, Tian'ai Fang. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: 9-Second Potato Shreds, Mercedes Pot, 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: Shanghai
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 50 Tian'ai Zhilu, 2nd Floor, Room 203, Tian'ai Fang
- Popular dishes: 9-Second Potato Shreds, Mercedes Pot, Tender Beef, Signature Tiger Skin Chicken Feet, Spicy麻 Handmade Crispy Pork Strips
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Dishes
9-Second Potato ShredsPotato丝 is made by slicing potatoes into thin strips and quickly blanching or stir-frying them. Main ingredient is potato, with seasonings like green onion, ginger, and garlic, stir-fried at high heat to retain crispness.
Mercedes PotBeef stew is a slow-cooked dish made with beef, potatoes, and carrots, along with onions, ginger, and spices. Beef and vegetables are simmered in water with seasonings until tender.
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.
Signature Tiger Skin Chicken FeetBraised chicken feet with tiger-striped skin, prepared by blanching and frying, then simmered in soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and ginger.
Spicy麻 Handmade Crispy Pork StripsHandcrafted pork strips marinated, breaded, and deep-fried to perfection, seasoned with a spicy numbing chili and Sichuan pepper blend.
Bubble TofuBubble Tofu is a dish made primarily from fried tofu cubes that puff up when deep-fried, then stir-fried with green and red peppers and seasoned to perfection.
Grilled Pork BellyRoast pork belly is a dish primarily made with pork belly. The pork belly is sliced or kept whole, marinated, and then roasted to achieve a crispy surface and juicy interior. During preparation, it is typically marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, garlic, and ginger, then grilled in an oven or over charcoal until fully cooked.
Wolfgang Potato SlicesA spicy Sichuan-style snack made by frying potato slices cut into wolf-tooth shapes, then stir-frying with chili, Sichuan pepper, and garlic for a crispy, flavorful bite.
Premium Bull TripePremium beef tripe is selected from the cow's stomach, cleaned, sliced, and briefly blanched in boiling water to retain its crisp texture. Served with garlic paste, cilantro, and chili oil as dipping sauce.
Premium Lamb RollsPremium lamb rolls are made by rolling thin slices of fresh lamb meat, marinated with ginger, garlic, and seasonings, then steamed to perfection for a tender and aromatic dish.
Premium Beef TenderloinPremium beef is a dish made primarily with high-quality beef slices, paired with various vegetables and seasonings. The beef slices are carefully selected for their tender and juicy texture, complemented by an array of vegetables and rich seasonings. Quickly stir-fried to preserve the tenderness of the meat and the crispness of the vegetables.
Premium Crispy TripePremium crispy beef tripe made from fresh ox tripe, cleaned and blanched, then sliced and stir-fried quickly with葱段、姜片、蒜片 for a crisp, elastic texture.
Lamb RollLamb rolls are a dish made primarily from lamb meat, sliced and rolled into cylinders, typically marinated with seasonings and then steamed or pan-fried. Ginger and scallions may be added to enhance flavor.
Mango Ice Taro BallsA refreshing dessert made with fresh mango, glutinous rice balls, and ice or coconut milk, offering a sweet and cool treat.
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 Duck BloodFresh duck blood is a dish primarily made with fresh duck blood as the main ingredient. The duck blood is carefully processed to maintain its tender texture and is typically cooked simply with seasonings such as chili, scallions, ginger, and garlic to highlight the natural freshness of the duck blood.