Haoniu Chaoshan Beef Hot Pot (Bai Xia Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.7
No. 279, Bai Xia Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 279, Bai Xia 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: Three-flower tendon, Beef Meatballs with Filling, Spoon Nuts.
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: Nanjing
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 279, Bai Xia Road
- Popular dishes: Three-flower tendon, Beef Meatballs with Filling, Spoon Nuts, Spoon Skin, Tendon Meat
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Dishes
Three-flower tendonThree-flower tendon is a cut from the pig's front leg, consisting of fascia and muscle. It's typically blanched, simmered, or braised to achieve a soft yet elastic texture. Main ingredient: pork foreleg tendon, often cooked with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine.
Beef Meatballs with FillingBraised beef balls made with fresh beef, seasoned and mixed until sticky, shaped into balls with fillings like shrimp, pork or vegetables inside, cooked by boiling or frying.
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 SkinSkillet皮 is a dish made primarily from pork skin, processed by blanching, dehairing, and boiling, then sliced or cut into strips and seasoned or stir-fried. Common methods include braising, cold mixing, or stewing, with a soft, chewy texture.
Tendon MeatAnglo is a dish made primarily from long strips of beef taken from the back of the cow, sliced thinly using precise knife skills, and then cooked with specially prepared seasonings. Its meat is tender and flavorful, making it a popular choice for hot pot or barbecue.
Tenderized MeatTender meat is a dish primarily made with pork, using tender cuts such as pork tenderloin or梅花肉 (marbled pork), which are sliced, marinated, and quickly stir-fried. The dish has a bright color and tender, juicy texture.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Handmade Fresh Beef BallsFresh beef is finely minced and seasoned, then hand-formed into balls and cooked to create tender, flavorful meatballs.
Hand-Made熟牛肉丸Hand-pounded beef balls made from fresh beef, pounded by hand to achieve elasticity, seasoned and mixed evenly, then cooked by boiling or steaming. Round in shape, firm texture, with a chewy bite.
Hand-Beaten Fresh Shrimp DumplingsHand-pounded fresh shrimp paste is a dish made primarily from fresh shrimp meat. The shrimp meat is carefully processed to remove shells and veins, then hand-beaten into a smooth paste, preserving the tender texture of the shrimp. During preparation, the shrimp paste is shaped into a slippery form and cooked with clear soup or hot pot base. The shrimp is tender, melts in your mouth, and fills the air with fresh, aromatic flavors.
Cantonese Fried Tofu SkinChao Shan fried tofu skin is a traditional snack from Chaozhou. It uses tofu skin as the main ingredient, which is filled with stuffing and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The tofu skin is fragrant and crunchy, while the filling is delicious and flavorful, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Beef Hot PotBeef hot pot features tender beef as the main ingredient, paired with various vegetables and tofu. The broth is spicy and aromatic, and ingredients are cooked one by one after boiling to preserve their original flavors. Dipping sauces can be added according to personal taste to enhance the flavor.
Beef Bone Soup PotBeef bone soup pot is a nutritious dish primarily made with beef bones and various vegetables. The preparation involves long-simmering the beef bones to extract the essence from the marrow, creating a rich and flavorful broth. Fresh vegetables and tofu are then added, allowing diners to cook and enjoy the ingredients gradually while preserving their natural flavors.
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.
Fermented soybean skinFermented soybean curd, a traditional Chinese soy product. Made from yellow soybeans through soaking, grinding, boiling, and other processes, which form a film on the surface of soy milk that is then dried. It has a yellow-white color, dry texture, and a rich soy aroma. In cooking, it can be paired with meat or vegetables and prepared using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or boiling to create various delicious dishes.
SnowflakeXuehua is a dish made from pork tenderloin sliced thin, marinated with egg white and starch, then fried or stir-fried. The finished dish is white like snow, tender in texture, often garnished with scallion and ginger threads.