Chai Tou Ge · Guangdong Shantou Beef Hot Pot (Caotang Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.4
No. 33, Qinghua Road, Annex No. 23
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 33, Qinghua Road, Annex No. 23. 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 Handle, Tendon Meat, Tenderized Meat.
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: Chengdu
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 33, Qinghua Road, Annex No. 23
- Popular dishes: Spoon Handle, Tendon Meat, Tenderized Meat, Shacha Sauce, Fried Tofu Skin
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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 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.
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.
Fried Tofu SkinFried tofu skin is a dish made primarily from tofu skin. First, the tofu skin is soaked until soft, then drained and cut into suitable lengths. Next, it is deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy, and finally seasoned with salt or other seasonings as desired.
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.
Beef BrisketBeef brisket is a flavorful cut from the chest area, often slow-cooked or grilled to enhance its rich taste and tender texture.
Beef TongueBeef tongue is a dish that uses a cow's tongue as its main ingredient. After careful preparation, it has a tender texture and delicate meat. Common cooking methods include roasting, stewing, or pan-frying, combined with various spices and seasonings to enhance the flavor of the beef tongue.
Pea ShootsPea shoots are made from the tender tips of fresh pea plants, prepared using simple cooking techniques such as stir-frying or blanching in hot pot. They have a bright green color and a crisp, delicate texture, making them a premium spring vegetable.
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.