That's Not a Pot (Hedong Road Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.4
No. 528, Heze Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 528, Heze 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: Nourishing Gelatin Chicken, Radiant Golden Rice Thick Soup Pot, Hot 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: Shanghai
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 528, Heze Road
- Popular dishes: Nourishing Gelatin Chicken, Radiant Golden Rice Thick Soup Pot, Hot pot, Giant Tiger Prawn, Organic Vegetables
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Dishes
Nourishing Gelatin ChickenA nourishing dish made with chicken and fish maw, slow-cooked with medicinal ingredients like goji berries and red dates for beauty and health benefits.
Radiant Golden Rice Thick Soup PotA nourishing soup pot made with golden rice, chicken, goji berries, and red dates, slow-cooked to a rich, golden broth that promotes beauty and health.
Hot potDabianlu is a hot pot dish featuring beef, mutton, seafood, vegetables, and tofu. Ingredients are sliced or diced and quickly cooked in boiling broth, typically clear or bone-based, with seasonings added to taste.
Giant Tiger PrawnPrawn dish made with fresh tiger prawns, cleaned, deveined, and marinated with salt and cooking wine, then steamed, blanched, or stir-fried to preserve tender texture.
Organic VegetablesOrganic vegetables refer to vegetables grown without the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, or growth regulators during cultivation, and instead are cultivated using natural methods. Common types include spinach, broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes. The typical preparation methods involve washing them and then serving them raw in salads, stir-frying, or steaming to preserve their original flavor.
Salted Corn with PepperSzechuan salt corn is a dish primarily made with corn, seasoned with Szechuan salt. To prepare it, fresh corn kernels are first removed, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, and finally tossed with Szechuan salt to create an appealing color and texture.
Steaming BeefHot beef is a dish featuring fresh beef, typically using brisket or flank, blanched then stewed with scallions, ginger, and seasonings until tender and flavorful. Cooked at high heat to serve steaming hot, highlighting the beef's freshness and aroma.
Bamboo Clam KingA dish featuring fresh bamboo clams steamed with garlic and ginger, offering a delicate and savory flavor.
Bird's Nest Chicken SoupA nourishing soup made with bird's nest and free-range chicken, slowly simmered for rich flavor and health benefits.
Bird's Nest ChickenAbalone chicken is a stewed dish primarily made with chicken thigh meat and fish maw. The chicken thighs are cut into pieces and cooked together with rehydrated fish maw in a clay pot, along with water, ginger slices, and cooking wine. It is slowly simmered until the chicken becomes tender and the fish maw releases its gelatinous essence, resulting in a rich and thick broth.
GeoduckAbalone is a large shellfish, with its meat as the main ingredient. It's commonly served raw, as sashimi, or blanched and mixed cold, and can also be used in stir-fries or soups. Remove internal organs and impurities to keep the tender meat. Common seasonings include lemon juice, soy sauce, and mustard.
AbaloneAbalone is a precious seafood. It is usually cleaned first, then stewed or steamed until fully cooked. Its flesh is tender and nutritious, often served as a main dish at high-end banquets.
Reviews
- batty_capuchinWent here while renovating my place, popped into the hardware store and honestly had a solid experience. The staff really knew their stuff about cabinet hardware — they walked me through the differences between hinge and slide rail materials and even put together a full setup for me, which saved me a ton of hassle. The store was super well organized, easy to find what you need, and they had all the little detail stuff like fingerprint-proof handles and soft-close hinges in stock too. The installer who came later said the fittings were good quality, no issues at all. One tip: bring a list of what you need ahead of time, some of the smaller bits you might need to double-check measurements on the spot.