Authentic Old Style Hot Pot (Jintian Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
100 meters northeast of the intersection of Yimin Avenue and Diaoyiwan Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 100 meters northeast of the intersection of Yimin Avenue and Diaoyiwan 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: Crispy Beef Tripe, Hand-Beaten Fish Roe Shrimp Paste, Bubble Tofu.
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: 4.3
- Address: 100 meters northeast of the intersection of Yimin Avenue and Diaoyiwan Road
- Popular dishes: Crispy Beef Tripe, Hand-Beaten Fish Roe Shrimp Paste, Bubble Tofu, Rocket Crispy Squid, Fried Rice
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Dishes
Crispy Beef TripeA Sichuan dish made with fresh beef tripe, quickly blanched and stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, garlic, and other seasonings for a spicy, crunchy texture.
Hand-Beaten Fish Roe Shrimp PasteA delicacy made from fresh shrimp and fish roe, hand-beaten to achieve a tender, bouncy texture, typically served in clear broth or with a savory sauce.
Bubble TofuBubble Tofu is a dish made primarily from fried tofu cubes that puff up when deep-fried, then stir-fried with green and red peppers and seasoned to perfection.
Rocket Crispy SquidFresh squid is marinated and quickly fried to a crispy texture, served with a spicy or garlic sauce for a bold, satisfying bite.
Fried RiceFried rice is a dish primarily made with rice, combined with ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, meat, or seafood, and stir-fried in a hot wok using cold oil or hot oil. Typically, the rice is first fluffed, then the ingredients are added one by one and stir-fried evenly, followed by seasoning.
Spicy Soup BaseSpicy broth base made with beef tallow, chili, Sichuan peppercorns, and doubanjiang, simmered with stock. Common ingredients include garlic, ginger, scallions, star anise, and cinnamon to enhance flavor.
Pork IntestinesOffal is a dish made primarily from pig intestines, processed through cleaning, boiling, and seasoning. It has a bright color, tender texture, and rich aroma.
Pork腰片Tripe is sliced thin from pig or lamb kidneys, marinated with wine, ginger, then quickly blanched or briefly fried, and stir-fried with葱姜蒜、辣椒 for a flavorful dish.
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.
Chicken FeetChicken feet are made from chicken legs, cleaned, blanched to remove odor, then cooked by stewing, braising, or simmering until tender and flavorful. Common seasonings include ginger, scallions, star anise, and soy sauce.
Yin-Yang Hot Pot Base鸳鸯锅底 is a classic choice for hot pot, consisting of two different flavored broths—typically one spicy and numbing, and the other mild. The spicy broth is made by simmering chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, resulting in a rich, stimulating flavor that awakens the appetite. The mild broth is based on clear soup or bone broth, offering a refreshing taste ideal for cooking a variety of ingredients.