Elephant Old Hot Pot (Xinpaifang Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.7
No. 266, Xinpaifang Third Road (next to the main gate of Xinpaifang Primary School)
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If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 266, Xinpaifang Third Road (next to the main gate of Xinpaifang Primary School). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Fu Potato Shreds, Pork Collagen Noodles, Red Soup Pot.
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: 4.7
- Address: No. 266, Xinpaifang Third Road (next to the main gate of Xinpaifang Primary School)
- Popular dishes: Kung Fu Potato Shreds, Pork Collagen Noodles, Red Soup Pot, Mung Bean Soup, Braised Beef
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Dishes
Kung Fu Potato ShredsA stir-fried dish made with thinly sliced potatoes, often with vegetables like green pepper and carrot, known for its crisp texture and savory flavor.
Pork Collagen NoodlesPig's aorta is made by cleaning the pig's aorta and slicing it into thin pieces, commonly used in hot pot or stir-frying. It is usually quickly blanched in boiling water or stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to maintain its crisp and tender texture.
Red Soup PotSpicy broth made with beef tallow, chili, Sichuan pepper, and various spices. Main ingredients include beef, lamb, chicken, tofu, and vegetables, all cooked together in the broth.
Mung Bean SoupMung bean soup is a refreshing dessert made primarily from mung beans and rock sugar. The preparation involves soaking the mung beans, then boiling them until tender, followed by adding rock sugar and stirring until it reaches a sandy texture. It has a smooth, delicate texture and a naturally sweet, refreshing taste.
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.
Pork Intestine HeadPork intestine head is a dish made from the front part of pig's large intestine, typically braised or stewed with chili and Sichuan peppercorns for a spicy, tender flavor.
Pork Belly with OilBraised pork belly with lard is a dish made from pork belly and pork fat, simmered together until tender and infused with rich flavor.
Spicy Braised Chicken FeetSpicy braised chicken feet is a dish made by first blanching chicken feet, then simmering them slowly in a spicy braising sauce containing star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
SquidThis squid dish is made primarily from fresh squid, which is cleaned and sliced, then stir-fried or grilled with seasonal vegetables. It has a tender texture and is rich in nutrition, making it a popular seafood delicacy.
Fresh TripeFresh tripe is a dish made primarily from fresh beef tripe. The tripe is carefully processed to maintain its tender texture and is typically cooked simply with spicy or sour seasonings, highlighting the tripe's unique crispiness and the rich aroma of the seasoning.
Goose IntestinesGoose intestine is a dish made from goose intestines, typically cleaned, blanched or marinated, then quickly stir-fried or boiled. Common preparations include stir-frying with garlic, chili, and cilantro, or serving in hot pot.