Chen's Spicy Hot Pot (Qingchun East Road Branch 1)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
No. 86-12, Qingchun East Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, 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. 86-12, Qingchun East Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Filled Fish Balls, Potato, Bacon Meat.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Hangzhou
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 86-12, Qingchun East Road
- Popular dishes: Filled Fish Balls, Potato, Bacon Meat, Baby bok choy, Beef Tripe
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Dishes
Filled Fish BallsFish balls are made primarily from fish meat. First, the bones are removed and the fish meat is finely minced. Then, egg white, starch, and other seasonings are added, mixed thoroughly, and shaped into small balls. Inside each ball is a savory meat or seafood filling. Once cooked and floating to the surface, they are ready to serve—tender in texture with a rich, flavorful center.
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.
Bacon MeatBacon is a meat product made from pork belly that undergoes curing and smoking processes, giving it a distinctive smoky flavor. It is typically sliced thin and can be pan-fried or used as an ingredient.
Baby bok choyBaby bok choy is a small type of Chinese cabbage with a fresh and tender texture. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or simmering in clear soup. To prepare, first wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, then add appropriate seasonings and ingredients according to your chosen method, and stir-fry until soft or simmer until flavorful.
Beef TripeBeef tripe is primarily made from fresh beef tripe, carefully processed and cooked with spices and seasonings. The preparation involves thoroughly cleaning the beef tripe, cutting it into appropriate sizes, then stewing or blanching it until fully cooked, and finally serving it with a specially prepared sauce.
BeefBeef dishes are primarily made with high-quality beef and prepared using cooking methods such as stewing, boiling, and stir-frying. During the cooking process, seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns can be added according to taste, allowing the beef to fully absorb the aromas of the seasonings for a tender and juicy texture.
Beef RollBeef roll is a dish made primarily from thinly sliced fatty beef. During preparation, the beef slices are rolled into cylindrical shapes and typically cooked together with vegetables or noodles. The cooking methods vary—such as boiling, steaming, grilling, or stir-frying—which results in different textures and flavors.
Fermented soybean skinFermented soybean curd, a traditional Chinese soy product. Made from yellow soybeans through soaking, grinding, boiling, and other processes, which form a film on the surface of soy milk that is then dried. It has a yellow-white color, dry texture, and a rich soy aroma. In cooking, it can be paired with meat or vegetables and prepared using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or boiling to create various delicious dishes.
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.
Mung Bean SproutsMung bean sprouts are grown from mung beans and have a long, slender shape with two small,嫩 green leaves at the tip. They can be cooked by stir-frying, made into a cold dish, or used as an ingredient. The texture is crisp and tender, and they are rich in nutrition.