Zhao Wei Lai Old Hot Pot (Binjiang Road Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.7
Unit 1, 2nd Floor, Building 2, No. 69 Binjiang Road (next to Lijiang Jingyuan Xinshiji; Jiyangcai Restaurant, 2nd Floor)
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 Unit 1, 2nd Floor, Building 2, No. 69 Binjiang Road (next to Lijiang Jingyuan Xinshiji; Jiyangcai Restaurant, 2nd Floor). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Qianye Tofu, Blood-Clot Tripe, Tripe.
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: 3.7
- Address: Unit 1, 2nd Floor, Building 2, No. 69 Binjiang Road (next to Lijiang Jingyuan Xinshiji; Jiyangcai Restaurant, 2nd Floor)
- Popular dishes: Qianye Tofu, Blood-Clot Tripe, Tripe, Beef, Spicy Oil Base
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Dishes
Qianye TofuQianye tofu is made primarily from soy protein powder and starch, with a delicate and tender texture. To prepare, slice the Qianye tofu and then pan-fry, stir-fry, or grill until the surface turns golden brown, then serve with vegetables or other accompaniments.
Blood-Clot TripeOffal blood tripe is a dish made primarily from fresh beef tripe, stir-fried with a special chili sauce and various spices. The tripe is carefully prepared to maintain its tender texture, then quickly cooked at high heat with the sauce and spices to create a unique flavor.
TripeTripe, primarily made from the rumen of cattle, is finely processed to achieve a tender texture. It is typically sliced and served with spicy hot pot or cold dressing, offering a crisp and refreshing taste—making it a popular choice in hot pot dishes.
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.
Spicy Oil BaseThe spicy oil base is made by stir-frying plant oil with chili, Sichuan pepper, doubanjiang, ginger, garlic, and green onions. Key ingredients include dried chilies, Sichuan pepper, doubanjiang, and various seasonings. The spices are slowly fried in oil to fully blend the flavors into a rich, aromatic red oil broth.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Mutton MeatballsMutton balls are made by mixing minced mutton with seasonings, then shaped into round meatballs by hand or machine. They can be cooked by boiling, stewing, steaming, or frying. Common ingredients include scallions, ginger, eggs, and starch to enhance texture and binding.
Braised BeefBraised beef is a dish primarily made with beef, prepared through slow stewing to achieve tender meat and rich broth. The recipe uses high-quality beef combined with various spices and seasonings, then slowly stewed for an extended period to allow the beef to fully absorb the flavorful broth, resulting in a deep and satisfying taste.
Sliced MeatThin slices of pork, beef, or lamb are marinated with starch and soy sauce, then cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or blanching. Common vegetables include bell peppers, onions, and cabbage, resulting in a tender texture and rich flavor.
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.
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.
Crispy Pork MeatballsSour meat is a traditional dish primarily made with pork belly. To prepare it, pork belly is sliced thinly, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It can be served with seasonings, offering a crunchy texture and delicious meat flavor.
Yellow throatYellow throat is made from the large blood vessels of livestock such as pigs and cattle, processed by cleaning and slicing to reveal a golden-yellow appearance. It is commonly used in hot pot or stir-frying, offering a tender texture and rich nutritional value.