Chen Daren Chongqing Hot Pot (Hangzhou Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.5
Northeast corner of Beixiu Street and Xialian Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Northeast corner of Beixiu Street and Xialian 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: Four-Flavor Braised Delicacies, Sliced Beef with Green and Red Peppers, Salted Egg Yolk Meatballs.
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: Hangzhou
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Northeast corner of Beixiu Street and Xialian Road
- Popular dishes: Four-Flavor Braised Delicacies, Sliced Beef with Green and Red Peppers, Salted Egg Yolk Meatballs, Signature Spicy Hot Pot, Freshly Sliced Wagyu Sirloin
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Dishes
Four-Flavor Braised DelicaciesSpiced four-ingredient dish made by marinating various ingredients in a special sauce and slowly simmering them. Main ingredients include pig trotters, chicken wings, dried tofu, and eggs, absorbing rich flavors from the spices.
Sliced Beef with Green and Red PeppersDouble Pepper Beef is a dish made primarily with beef, paired with green and red peppers. The beef is sliced and marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried together with sliced green and red peppers to retain the freshness and texture of the ingredients.
Salted Egg Yolk Meatballs咸蛋黄狮子头 is a meatball dish made primarily from pork mince, coated with crushed salted egg yolk and then fried or steamed. The main ingredients include pork mince, salted egg yolk, chopped scallion and ginger, starch, and seasonings. The preparation involves mixing the meat filling until it becomes elastic, shaping it into large balls, blending it evenly with the salted egg yolk, and finally cooking it so that the salted egg yolk melts and coats the surface of the meatballs.
Signature Spicy Hot PotA signature spicy hot pot made with beef, tripe, and offal in a rich, numbingly spicy broth.
Freshly Sliced Wagyu SirloinBeef brisket is a dish made primarily with fresh beef. During preparation, high-quality beef brisket is selected and sliced into thin pieces on-site to ensure tender meat. It is typically cooked simply with a specially prepared seasoning to highlight the natural flavor of the beef.
Tomato Double PotTomato hot pot is made primarily with tomatoes, combined with beef tallow hot pot base and clear soup base. The pot is divided into two parts: one side features a sweet and sour tomato broth, while the other side offers either a clear or spicy broth. Main ingredients include tomatoes, beef slices, tofu, and vegetables, which are cooked and then enjoyed.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Beef RollBeef roll is a dish made primarily from thinly sliced fatty beef. During preparation, the beef slices are rolled into cylindrical shapes and typically cooked together with vegetables or noodles. The cooking methods vary—such as boiling, steaming, grilling, or stir-frying—which results in different textures and flavors.
Crispy TripeCrispy beef tripe is a dish made from fresh beef tripe, carefully processed and quickly stir-fried with specially prepared chili peppers and spices. The tripe is tender in texture and pleasantly crisp in mouthfeel.
Fish Roe Shrimp DumplingsFish roe shrimp paste is an exquisite seafood dish primarily made from fresh fish roe and shrimp meat. The preparation involves mashing the shrimp meat into a paste, mixing it evenly with fish roe, and then shaping it using specific cooking techniques. This dish offers a delicate texture from the shrimp paste complemented by the rich flavor of the fish roe, creating a harmonious and delightful taste.
Duck IntestinesDuck intestine, made primarily from fresh duck intestines, is carefully cleaned and processed to maintain its tender texture. It can typically be paired with various seasonings and cooking methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or grilling, creating a variety of delicious dishes. Its unique texture and rich nutrition make duck intestine one of the ingredients beloved by many diners.