Kuangwa Old Hot Pot (Huayu Longwan Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.8
No. 68, Banbin Road, Huayu Longwan
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. 68, Banbin Road, Huayu Longwan. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Layered Tripe, Stir-fried Squid, 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: 3.8
- Address: No. 68, Banbin Road, Huayu Longwan
- Popular dishes: Layered Tripe, Stir-fried Squid, Tripe, Spicy Oil Base, Snakehead Fish
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Dishes
Layered TripeQian Ceng Du is a traditional dish primarily made from pork stomach. During preparation, the pork stomach is carefully processed and sliced into thin pieces, then cooked using a unique technique that creates a layered appearance. It is seasoned with appropriate spices and finally prepared to perfection.
Stir-fried SquidFried squid is a dish made by soaking dried squid, then blanching or stir-frying it. Main ingredient is dried squid, with scallions and ginger as seasonings. Soak dried squid in water until soft, clean, slice or cut into strips, then cook.
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.
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.
Snakehead FishBefore cooking, snakehead fish needs to be marinated with seasonings such as garlic, ginger, and chili peppers to infuse flavor. During cooking, adding doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) enhances the taste, and reducing the sauce makes the flavor more concentrated.
Shrimp DumplingsShrimp dumplings are dim sum made by wrapping fresh shrimp meat in a transparent skin made from wheat starch and cornstarch, then steamed. The main ingredients include shrimp, wheat starch, cornstarch, and a small amount of seasonings. To prepare, the shrimp is minced and mixed with seasonings until it becomes sticky, then wrapped in the dough and shaped into a half-moon or ingot form before steaming in a bamboo steamer.
Mustard greensGongcai, also known as Tai Gan, is a dried vegetable made from the fleshy stems of lettuce-family plants through processes such as sun-drying and pickling. It has a bright green color and a crisp texture. To prepare, soak it in water first, then mix with seasonings.
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.
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.