Wood House Old Chongqing Hot Pot
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.5
No. 52 Hongdu Road
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. 52 Hongdu 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: Tender Beef, Fresh Beef Tripe from the Slaughterhouse, Dried Tofu Skin.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 52 Hongdu Road
- Popular dishes: Tender Beef, Fresh Beef Tripe from the Slaughterhouse, Dried Tofu Skin, Dried Gongcai, Handmade Shrimp Paste
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Dishes
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.
Fresh Beef Tripe from the SlaughterhouseFresh beef tripe from the slaughterhouse, made from fresh cow tripe that has been carefully processed to maintain its tender texture. Stir-fried with a specially prepared chili sauce and spices, allowing the tripe to fully absorb the aromatic flavors of the seasonings and presenting an enticing color.
Dried Tofu SkinDried tofu skin is a soy product made from fresh soybeans through multiple steps including soaking, grinding, boiling the slurry, forming films, and drying. It has a golden color, thin texture, flexible mouthfeel, and rich soy aroma, making it an excellent ingredient for cooking. It can be stir-fried with various vegetables and meats or used as the main ingredient in cold dishes.
Dried GongcaiDry贡菜 is a traditional dish primarily made with贡菜. To prepare it, first wash and dry the贡菜, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Next, use a unique drying process to remove excess moisture from the贡菜 while preserving its crisp and tender texture. Finally, it can be mixed with seasonings for direct consumption or used as a side dish in cooking, delivering a distinctive taste and flavor.
Handmade Shrimp PasteHandmade shrimp paste is made from fresh shrimp meat, which is carefully processed to remove shells and veins, then finely chopped into smooth shrimp paste. Through stirring and pounding, the shrimp becomes more elastic. Finally, the shrimp paste is shaped into balls and boiled to achieve a delicate, tender texture.
Sea lettuceSea lettuce sprout is a dish primarily made with sea lettuce sprouts. Fresh or rehydrated sea lettuce sprouts are typically cleaned, blanched, and then stir-fried with other ingredients such as minced garlic and chili peppers, or served cold in a dressing. The preparation method is simple and emphasizes preserving the crisp and tender texture of the sea lettuce sprouts.
Chao Shan Beef MeatballsChao Shan beef balls are made primarily from fresh yellow beef, hand-pounded to create firm and elastic meatballs. They are typically cooked in clear soup or bone broth until boiled.
Crispy TripeCrispy beef tripe is a dish made from fresh beef tripe, carefully processed and quickly stir-fried with specially prepared chili peppers and spices. The tripe is tender in texture and pleasantly crisp in mouthfeel.
Bitter Melon StemBitter Melon Stem is a vegetable dish made by stir-frying the tender stems of bitter melon with garlic and chili, offering a crisp and fresh taste.
Fresh Duck IntestinesFresh duck intestine is a dish primarily made with fresh duck intestines, typically cleaned and quickly blanched or stir-fried in boiling water to maintain its crisp and tender texture. It can be seasoned with garlic, chili, scallions, and ginger, or combined with other ingredients such as bean sprouts and green peppers during cooking.