Xiao Er Duo Dry Pot Beef Chongqing Hot Pot (Yuanyuan West Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.0
Second Floor, No. 17 Yuanxi Road, beside Guming Tea House
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Second Floor, No. 17 Yuanxi Road, beside Guming Tea House. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ice Cream, Spicy Beef Hot Pot, Dry Pot Shrimp.
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: Kunming
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Second Floor, No. 17 Yuanxi Road, beside Guming Tea House
- Popular dishes: Ice Cream, Spicy Beef Hot Pot, Dry Pot Shrimp, Free-range Black Mountain Goat with Small Ears, Clear Soup Base
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Dishes
Ice CreamIce cream is a frozen dessert primarily made from cream, sugar, and milk. The ingredients are mixed and thoroughly stirred, then frozen at low temperatures to create a soft and smooth texture.
Spicy Beef Hot PotDry Pot Beef is a dish made primarily with beef, paired with vegetables such as potatoes, green peppers, and onions. The beef is sliced and marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried together with the vegetables in a wok. Flavoring ingredients like doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns are added, and the dish is finished by reducing the sauce.
Dry Pot ShrimpDry Pot Shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp and stir-fried with green peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger. After cleaning and marinating the shrimp, it's cooked with the ingredients and finished with a special dry pot sauce to infuse flavor, resulting in tender, aromatic shrimp.
Free-range Black Mountain Goat with Small EarsA delicately seasoned dish made from free-range black mountain goat with small ears, slow-cooked to tender perfection.
Clear Soup BaseThe clear soup base is built on a light broth that captures the freshness of various ingredients. Fresh vegetables and meats are combined with carefully selected spices and slowly simmered to create a clear, delicate flavor—this is a classic choice for hot pot.
Fried PotatoesFried potatoes is a Chinese snack made primarily from potatoes, sliced or cubed and deep-fried until golden and crispy outside, tender inside. Enjoy as-is or with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and other seasonings.
Fried Steamed BunFried buns are made by slicing or cubing buns and deep-frying them until golden and crispy. Main ingredients are buns and cooking oil, with no additional seasoning needed.
Ecological Three-Yellow ChickenA dish made with free-range three-yellow chicken, prepared by steaming or braising to retain its natural flavor and tenderness.
Ecological Bamboo ShootsFresh bamboo shoots are lightly stir-fried with lean meat and mushrooms, offering a crisp and refreshing taste.
Tomato Soup PotTomato soup pot uses fresh tomatoes as the main ingredient, with onions, garlic, and ginger to simmer the broth. It can be paired with meats, seafood, and vegetables for dipping. First, tomatoes are chopped and sautéed until soft, then boiled with water and seasoned to create a rich, tangy flavor.
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.
Self-Service Dipping SauceA customizable dipping sauce made from a mix of seasonings like garlic, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and herbs, commonly used in Chinese cuisine for hot pot, barbecue, or cold dishes.
Sour Bamboo Shoot Chicken PotA savory stew made with chicken and sour bamboo shoots, simmered slowly to create a tangy, flavorful dish.
Sour Bamboo Shoot ChickenSuan Sun Chicken is a dish primarily made with chicken and sour bamboo shoots. The chicken is carefully cooked to be tender and juicy, while the sour bamboo shoots add a unique spicy and sour flavor. To prepare it, the chicken is cut into pieces, marinated with seasonings to absorb the flavors, then stir-fried together with the sour bamboo shoots to fully blend the tastes.
KonjacKonjac is a food made from the corm of the konjac plant, processed into a gel-like texture with a smooth and refreshing mouthfeel. The main ingredients are konjac powder and water, and an alkaline substance is added during processing to solidify the konjac. It can be sliced, shredded, or used whole, and is commonly used in cold dishes, stir-fries, or soups.
Yuan Yang Hot PotA hot pot with two different broths—one spicy and one mild—served in a single pot, ideal for sharing with various ingredients like meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Yin-Yang Hot PotA double-boiled hot pot is a divided-style hot pot, typically split into two parts: one side with a clear or spicy broth, and the other with a different flavor (such as mushroom soup or tomato soup). Main ingredients include beef, lamb, seafood, vegetables, tofu products, and various meatballs, which are cooked in different broths.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.