Those Years Chaoshan Beef Hot Pot (Furong Street Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 2 Xiangfeng Lane (50 meters inside the alley opposite Huixian Building Restaurant on Furong Street)
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If you are traveling in China to visit Jinan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 2 Xiangfeng Lane (50 meters inside the alley opposite Huixian Building Restaurant on Furong 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: Spoon Nuts, Spoon Handle, Tendon with Beef.
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: Jinan
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 2 Xiangfeng Lane (50 meters inside the alley opposite Huixian Building Restaurant on Furong Street)
- Popular dishes: Spoon Nuts, Spoon Handle, Tendon with Beef, Shacha Sauce, Beef Meatballs
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Dishes
Spoon NutsTenderloin, taken from the inner layer of the beef shoulder tender, shaped like a key, hence its name. To prepare, slice the tenderloin thinly, marinate with simple seasonings, then quickly blanch in hot pot until it changes color. The meat is fresh and tender, melting in your mouth—ideal for hot pot dishes.
Spoon HandleThe shoulder blade is a cut of beef taken from the inner layer of the cow's shoulder tender. It is sliced thinly, resulting in tender and juicy meat with clear grain patterns. Typically used for hot pot or barbecue, it can be enjoyed with simple seasonings and is a favorite dish among meat lovers.
Tendon with BeefDiao Long Ban is a dish primarily made with beef tenderloin. The beef is sliced thinly, marinated with a special seasoning, and then quickly stir-fried to achieve a tender texture and rich flavor.
Shacha SauceShacha sauce is a seasoning made primarily from peanuts, sesame seeds, garlic, onions, and chili peppers. It has a light brown color and a paste-like consistency, offering a unique complex aroma from garlic, onions, and peanuts, as well as a savory umami flavor from dried shrimp and soy sauce, along with a subtle sweetness and mild spiciness.
Beef MeatballsBeef balls are made primarily from beef, which is finely chopped, mixed, and seasoned to form a meat paste. This paste is then shaped into small balls by hand or machine. Finally, the beef balls are boiled in hot water until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked. The finished beef balls have a fresh, tender texture with a chewy bite.
Fatty Delight MixFéi Pīn is a dish primarily made with pork belly, typically stir-fried with bean sprouts and green peppers, or combined with other meats like pork or beef. Cooking emphasizes precise heat control to achieve tender meat and rich flavor.
Stewed Beef BrisketBraised pork belly is a dish primarily made with pork belly (pork neck meat). Typically, the pork belly is sliced and marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and other seasonings, then blanched or boiled until cooked through. Finally, it is stir-fried with green onion segments, garlic, chili peppers, and other ingredients.
Toe MeatToe meat is a dish made from pig or cow trotters, slow-cooked or braised to achieve a tender, gelatinous texture, often served in hot pot or as a cold dish.
Shrimp pasteShrimp paste is a dish primarily made from fresh shrimp. The preparation method mainly involves removing the shells from the shrimp, mashing them into shrimp paste, and then mixing in an appropriate amount of starch, egg white, and other seasonings until well combined. Through specific techniques, it forms a smooth and tender shrimp paste. During cooking, shrimp paste is commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, soups, or stir-fries, offering a delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Fresh BeefFresh beef is a dish primarily made with fresh beef. To prepare it, first slice the beef thinly and marinate it with appropriate seasonings to infuse flavor. Then, quickly stir-fry the beef in hot oil until it changes color, preserving its tender texture. Finally, garnish with vegetables or seasonings to add color and depth to the dish.