Country Big Pot Kitchen (Shilin Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.4
Opposite Experimental School, Xingxue Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Opposite Experimental School, Xingxue Street. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Frozen Tofu, Spam, Small Cucumber.
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: Kunming
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: Opposite Experimental School, Xingxue Street
- Popular dishes: Frozen Tofu, Spam, Small Cucumber, 柴火鸡, Baked Flatbread
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Dishes
Frozen TofuFrozen tofu is made by freezing fresh tofu, which develops a honeycomb-like structure inside with many pores and good elasticity. It can be cooked with various ingredients, offering a rich and diverse texture.
SpamSpam is a canned food product made primarily from pork, processed through grinding, seasoning, and steaming. It has a fine texture and delicious taste, commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, barbecue dishes, or eaten directly sliced.
Small CucumberXiao Gua is a dish primarily made with fresh cucumbers. Typically, the cucumbers are sliced or cut into segments, then lightly salted to remove excess moisture. Afterward, they are mixed with minced garlic, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and other seasonings, or simply stir-fried briefly to maintain their crisp texture.
柴火鸡柴火鸡是一道以鸡肉为主要食材，用柴火灶慢炖而成的菜肴。通常选用土鸡或仔鸡，搭配土豆、胡萝卜、青椒等蔬菜，加入姜、蒜、干辣椒、八角等香料共同烹制。
Baked FlatbreadFire cake is a flour-based food made by kneading, resting, and rolling dough into round flatbreads, then baking until the surface is slightly charred and the inside is soft. It can be eaten alone or filled with meat and vegetables to make a sandwich.
Bamboo Shoot SlicesGreen bamboo shoot slices is a dish primarily made with green bamboo shoots. After peeling, the shoots are sliced thinly and cooked by blanching or quick stir-frying to maintain their crisp and tender texture. A small amount of seasonings such as salt, minced garlic, or a touch of soy sauce is typically added during preparation to enhance the flavor.
Dumpling CakeA traditional Yunnan snack made from glutinous rice, steamed and pounded into a dough, then shaped and cooked in various ways such as stir-frying or grilling.
Chicken Blood DishA traditional dish made from fresh chicken blood, cleaned, coagulated, sliced, and stir-fried with seasonings like scallions, ginger, and garlic for a smooth texture and savory flavor.