American Frog & Pepper Fish (Ronghua Garden Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.4
No. 8 Taohua West Road, Annex No. 3
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 8 Taohua West Road, Annex No. 3. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Loofah, Winter Melon, Potato.
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: 3.4
- Address: No. 8 Taohua West Road, Annex No. 3
- Popular dishes: Loofah, Winter Melon, Potato, Oil Dip, Sichuan Taro Noodles
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Dishes
LoofahLoofah is a refreshing vegetable dish with loofah as the main ingredient. The loofah is peeled and sliced, then stir-fried with seasonings such as minced garlic for a simple yet flavorful dish. The dish has a bright color and a tender texture, making it a common home-cooked meal in summer.
Winter MelonWinter melon is a refreshing vegetable dish with winter melon as the main ingredient. To prepare it, peel and cut the winter melon into pieces, which can be stewed with meat or seafood, stir-fried, or made into a soup. During cooking, the original flavor of the winter melon is preserved, showcasing its unique sweetness and tenderness.
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.
Oil DipSichuan cuisine commonly uses oil dip as a dipping sauce, primarily made from sesame oil, chili oil, garlic paste, green onions, crushed peanuts, soy sauce, and vinegar. To prepare it, mix sesame oil and chili oil in proportion, then add finely chopped garlic and green onions. Adjust the taste by adding appropriate amounts of soy sauce and vinegar, and finally sprinkle crushed peanuts to enhance aroma and texture.
Sichuan Taro NoodlesSweet potato starch noodles are a type of vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Soak and cook before eating. Commonly stir-fried with vegetables, meat, or seasonings, or used as an ingredient in soups. Soak soft, blanch, then stir-fry or simmer with other ingredients.
Lotus Root SlicesLotus root slices are a refreshing dish made from fresh lotus roots, sliced thinly and cooked. The preparation typically involves gently stir-frying or simmering the slices to maintain their crisp and tender texture, while a small amount of seasoning enhances the natural sweetness and freshness of the lotus root.
Bamboo ShootsBamboo shoot tips are made by cutting the tender tips of bamboo shoots into segments and blanching or stir-frying them in water. The main ingredient is bamboo shoot tips, which can be stir-fried with辅料 such as minced garlic and chili to maintain their crisp and tender texture.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a thin sheet-like food made from soybeans. It is typically produced by heating soy milk until a film forms on the surface, which is then removed and dried either by air or sun. It can be prepared by stir-frying, braising, or used as an outer layer to wrap fillings such as minced meat or vegetables. The texture is chewy and elastic.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Fresh KelpFresh kelp is a dish primarily made with fresh kelp as the main ingredient. Typically, the kelp is cleaned, sliced or cut into strips, and then boiled or blanched in water to maintain its crisp and tender texture. It can be mixed with seasonings such as minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil for a flavorful salad, or stir-fried together with other vegetables or meats.