Iron Pot Era · Earth Pot Chicken (Qiandao Lake Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.4
No. 498-5, Xin'an East Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 498-5, Xin'an East 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: Rural Earth Stove Pot, Spicy Pig Ear Salad, Free-range Chicken.
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: Hangzhou
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 498-5, Xin'an East Road
- Popular dishes: Rural Earth Stove Pot, Spicy Pig Ear Salad, Free-range Chicken, Dried Green Beans, Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Rural Earth Stove PotA traditional Chinese home-style dish cooked slowly over a rural earth stove, featuring pork belly, potatoes, vermicelli, and green peppers.
Spicy Pig Ear SaladCold-mixed pig's ears is a dish primarily made with pig ears, which are boiled, sliced into thin strips, and then mixed with seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and cilantro. The finished dish has a crisp texture and is suitable as an appetizer or drink accompaniment.
Free-range ChickenFree-range local chicken, slaughtered and prepared by stewing, boiling, or braising. Main ingredient is chicken, seasoned with ginger and scallions, optionally with dried mushrooms and goji berries to preserve the original flavor.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Sauces Beef MeatballsSau Yee Beef Balls is a traditional dish made primarily from beef, characterized by its hidden broth inside. During preparation, the beef is minced and seasoned, then wrapped around a specially prepared broth before being skillfully shaped into balls. After cooking, the beef balls have a tender texture, and biting into them releases a rich, savory broth, adding depth and complexity to the dish.
LettuceLettuce is a common vegetable known for its tender green leaves and crisp texture. It can be eaten raw as the main ingredient in salads or combined with various seasonings and sauces to enhance flavor. Additionally, lettuce is often used to wrap or decorate other foods, such as grilled meats and burgers.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Pan-fried DumplingsPot stickers are a traditional Chinese pan-fried dumpling made primarily with pork and chives. To prepare, fill dumpling wrappers with the filling, arrange them neatly in a pan, add适量 oil, and fry until the bottoms turn golden and crispy. Then add a small amount of water and steam until the tops of the dumplings are fully cooked.
Chicken KidneysChicken kidneys refer to the kidney part of chickens, typically cleaned and marinated with scallions, ginger, garlic, and cooking wine before stir-frying or stewing to remove fishy odor and enhance flavor.