San Mei Old Hot Pot (Spicy Sichuan-style Hot Pot with Skewers)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.5
No. 118, Zhuzilan Ya Zheng Street, Annex No. 3
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, 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 No. 118, Zhuzilan Ya Zheng Street, Annex No. 3. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sanmei Hot Pot Skewers, Stir-fried Squid, Dried Gongcai.
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: Chongqing
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 118, Zhuzilan Ya Zheng Street, Annex No. 3
- Popular dishes: Sanmei Hot Pot Skewers, Stir-fried Squid, Dried Gongcai, Tripe, 特色鲜鸭肠
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Dishes
Sanmei Hot Pot SkewersSanmei Hot Pot Skewers is a Sichuan dish featuring various ingredients skewered on bamboo sticks and cooked in a spicy and numbing broth. Main ingredients include beef, mutton, vegetables, and soy products, paired with a special spicy and numbing seasoning for a fresh, spicy, and numbing taste.
Stir-fried SquidFried squid is a dish made by soaking dried squid, then blanching or stir-frying it. Main ingredient is dried squid, with scallions and ginger as seasonings. Soak dried squid in water until soft, clean, slice or cut into strips, then cook.
Dried GongcaiDry贡菜 is a traditional dish primarily made with贡菜. To prepare it, first wash and dry the贡菜, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Next, use a unique drying process to remove excess moisture from the贡菜 while preserving its crisp and tender texture. Finally, it can be mixed with seasonings for direct consumption or used as a side dish in cooking, delivering a distinctive taste and flavor.
TripeTripe, primarily made from the rumen of cattle, is finely processed to achieve a tender texture. It is typically sliced and served with spicy hot pot or cold dressing, offering a crisp and refreshing taste—making it a popular choice in hot pot dishes.
特色鲜鸭肠特色鲜鸭肠是一道以新鲜鸭肠为主要食材的菜肴,鸭肠经过清洗处理后,通常用沸水快速焯烫或爆炒,保持其脆嫩口感。可搭配蒜末、辣椒、葱姜等调料调味,也可加入其他配菜如豆芽、青椒等一同烹饪。
Spicy Soup BaseSpicy broth base made with beef tallow, chili, Sichuan peppercorns, and doubanjiang, simmered with stock. Common ingredients include garlic, ginger, scallions, star anise, and cinnamon to enhance flavor.
Lotus Root SlicesLotus root slices are a refreshing dish made from fresh lotus roots, sliced thinly and cooked. The preparation typically involves gently stir-frying or simmering the slices to maintain their crisp and tender texture, while a small amount of seasoning enhances the natural sweetness and freshness of the lotus root.
Bean sproutsBean sprouts are vegetables grown from sprouted legume seeds, commonly including mung bean sprouts and soybean sprouts. Typically, they are cleaned and then cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or making cold dishes. They have a crisp texture and are a common ingredient in home-cooked meals.
Crispy Pork MeatballsSour meat is a traditional dish primarily made with pork belly. To prepare it, pork belly is sliced thinly, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It can be served with seasonings, offering a crunchy texture and delicious meat flavor.
Chicken FeetChicken feet are made from chicken legs, cleaned, blanched to remove odor, then cooked by stewing, braising, or simmering until tender and flavorful. Common seasonings include ginger, scallions, star anise, and soy sauce.
Yin-Yang Hot Pot Base鸳鸯锅底 is a classic choice for hot pot, consisting of two different flavored broths—typically one spicy and numbing, and the other mild. The spicy broth is made by simmering chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, resulting in a rich, stimulating flavor that awakens the appetite. The mild broth is based on clear soup or bone broth, offering a refreshing taste ideal for cooking a variety of ingredients.