Xiao Maotou Chongqing Hot Pot (Erli Zhuang Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.4
Nos. 11–14 Zhixin West Road (next to Zhongyuan Zhonghe Building)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Nos. 11–14 Zhixin West Road (next to Zhongyuan Zhonghe Building). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Long-lasting Duck Vegetarian Cold Dish, Five-Spice Intestines, Cold Tapioca Noodles.
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: Beijing
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: Nos. 11–14 Zhixin West Road (next to Zhongyuan Zhonghe Building)
- Popular dishes: Long-lasting Duck Vegetarian Cold Dish, Five-Spice Intestines, Cold Tapioca Noodles, Xiao Maodou Hot Pot, Crisp Black Wood Ear
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Dishes
Long-lasting Duck Vegetarian Cold DishJiujiu Duck Vegetarian Cold Dish features tofu skin as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables like cucumber and carrot. Thinly sliced and mixed with seasonings, then chilled for marinating. No meat is used, highlighting the refreshing taste of vegetarian cuisine.
Five-Spice IntestinesFive-spice pork intestines is a dish made primarily from pig intestines, cleaned and then stewed or braised with five-spice powder, soy sauce, and cooking wine to make the intestines flavorful and tender. Scallions, ginger, and star anise are typically added for enhanced aroma.
Cold Tapioca NoodlesCold jelly is a starch-based dish, commonly made from mung bean, pea, or sweet potato starch. Mixed with water and boiled, it solidifies into transparent or semi-transparent blocks when cooled, then cut into strips or cubes and mixed with seasonings.
Xiao Maodou Hot PotXiao Ma Tou hot pot features a base of beef tallow and various spices, with ingredients like beef, tripe, duck blood, and vegetables cooked in the pot.
Crisp Black Wood EarCrisp wood ear salad is a cold dish primarily made with black fungus. After soaking and blanching the black fungus, it is drained and mixed with minced garlic, scallions, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. The result is a refreshing, crisp, and tender dish.
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
Freshly Sliced Lamb MeatFresh lamb is sliced by hand from leg or shoulder meat, then cooked directly to preserve its original flavor and tenderness. Commonly prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or grilling with basic seasonings like scallions, ginger, and garlic.
Crispy Fried Pork StripsCrispy pork strips is a traditional dish made primarily from pork. The pork is cut into bite-sized pieces, marinated, then coated with starch and seasonings before being deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The finished dish has an appealing color and a satisfying texture—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Fresh Duck IntestinesFresh duck intestine is a dish primarily made with fresh duck intestines, typically cleaned and quickly blanched or stir-fried in boiling water to maintain its crisp and tender texture. It can be seasoned with garlic, chili, scallions, and ginger, or combined with other ingredients such as bean sprouts and green peppers during cooking.
Yuan Yang Hot Pot Base鸳鸯火锅底料 is a blend of two distinct hot pot bases, typically one spicy red broth made from beef tallow, chili, Sichuan pepper, and doubanjiang, and the other a clear or mushroom broth from chicken bones, pork bones, dried scallops, and mushrooms. Each base is placed on separate sides of the hot pot to cater to different tastes.
Reviews
- dawn_lupiniJust walked by and caught a whiff of something amazing, so we popped in — didn't expect the place to be this nice honestly. Seating is super spacious and comfortable. The staff were really friendly, came over whenever we needed them, and the food came out fast. Everything tasted super fresh, especially the bullfrog and duck intestines — both were crazy tender. The DIY sauce station had tons of options, the sour plum drink was a lifesaver for the spice, and there were a bunch of little side dishes you could just keep adding. Left totally satisfied, gonna definitely come back next time.