Authentic Chaoshan Beef Balls Hot Pot (Hua Yuan Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.9
20 meters north of the intersection of Huayuan Road and Maohua Road, Dongfeng Road Subdistrict; opposite the former Beijing Bus Station (Denis Department Store)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at 20 meters north of the intersection of Huayuan Road and Maohua Road, Dongfeng Road Subdistrict; opposite the former Beijing Bus Station (Denis Department Store). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Original Soup Base, Handmade Meatballs, Premium Beef Ball Hot Pot Base.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: 20 meters north of the intersection of Huayuan Road and Maohua Road, Dongfeng Road Subdistrict; opposite the former Beijing Bus Station (Denis Department Store)
- Popular dishes: Original Soup Base, Handmade Meatballs, Premium Beef Ball Hot Pot Base, Shacha Sauce, Beef tendon meatballs
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Dishes
Original Soup BaseThe original soup base is made from pork bones, chicken frames, and beef bones, slowly simmered for a long time. Ginger slices and green onions are added to remove fishy smell and enhance aroma, without extra seasonings to preserve the natural flavor of ingredients.
Handmade MeatballsHandmade meatballs made from pork or beef, mixed with scallions, ginger, egg, and starch, shaped into round balls by hand, then cooked by boiling or frying.
Premium Beef Ball Hot Pot BaseThis premium beef ball hot pot base is made with high-quality beef, eggs, starch, and seasonings mixed into meat balls, then simmered in broth. It has a tender texture and rich soup.
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 tendon meatballsBeef tendon balls are a traditional delicacy made primarily from beef and beef tendons. The preparation involves finely chopping the beef and tendons, mixing them with appropriate seasonings, and then shaping and cooking the mixture to completion.
Pearl River NoodlesJiangzhuang noodles are made with noodles, pork, shrimp, eggs, and vegetables. The cooked noodles are mixed with a seasoned sauce and topped with stir-fried ingredients for a rich, balanced flavor.
Royal Fresh Shrimp BallsRoyal Fresh Shrimp Balls is a dish made with fresh large shrimp, mixed with pork mince and seasonings. The shrimp meat is chopped and combined with the pork mince, then seasoned with scallions and ginger, shaped into balls, and fried or boiled. It has a crispy exterior and tender interior with a delicious flavor.
Chinese chrysanthemum greensGai lan, using fresh gai lan as the main ingredient, is prepared through simple cooking techniques to preserve its original flavor as much as possible. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or cold mixing, aiming to highlight gai lan's unique fragrance and texture.
Snowflake Wagyu BeefSnowflake beef is made from high-quality beef, carefully sliced to maintain a tender and juicy texture. When cooked with a specially prepared sauce and simply pan-seared, it offers a delicate texture and rich flavor.