Old Beijing Hot Pot Lamb (City Garden Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.8
No. 248, West Huayuan Road (on the road uphill from Yipin Supermarket, right side)
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. 248, West Huayuan Road (on the road uphill from Yipin Supermarket, right side). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Sour Cabbage, Inner Mongolia Lamb Rolls, Chinese yam.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 248, West Huayuan Road (on the road uphill from Yipin Supermarket, right side)
- Popular dishes: Northeast Sour Cabbage, Inner Mongolia Lamb Rolls, Chinese yam, Handcrafted Freshly Sliced Lamb, Traditional Hot Pot Base for Lamb
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Dishes
Northeast Sour CabbageNortheastern sour cabbage, made primarily from napa cabbage and fermented. The sour cabbage has a slightly yellow, translucent color and a crisp, tangy taste. It is commonly stewed with pork and vermicelli, making it a classic home-style dish in Northeast China.
Inner Mongolia Lamb RollsInner Mongolian lamb rolls are made from fresh lamb slices, typically cut thin and rolled, then cooked with scallions and ginger using blanching or quick stir-frying to retain tenderness.
Chinese yamMountain yam is a dish primarily made with mountain yam as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves peeling and slicing the yam, which can be combined with other ingredients such as wood ear mushrooms and carrots, then stir-fried or simmered. After cooking, the mountain yam slices have a crisp and tender texture with a unique fresh aroma.
Handcrafted Freshly Sliced LambHand-cut fresh lamb uses fresh leg or shoulder meat, sliced by hand and quickly cooked. Typically prepared by stir-frying, hot pot, or grilling to preserve tenderness and original flavor.
Traditional Hot Pot Base for LambA traditional hot pot base made from lamb bones, ginger, scallions, and spices, offering a clear broth with rich flavor. Thinly sliced lamb is cooked in the pot and enjoyed with sesame or soy sauce dip.
NoriSeaweed is a common algae ingredient, usually purple or dark green, with a thin and soft texture. It's often soaked and used in soups, salads, or sushi rolls, and can also enhance dishes with umami flavor.
Offal SoupOffal is a traditional dish made primarily from sheep organs, including sheep heart, liver, lungs, and stomach. These ingredients are carefully cleaned and prepared, then simmered with spices until fully cooked and infused with the broth, resulting in a rich and nutritious flavor.
Chinese chrysanthemum greensGai lan, using fresh gai lan as the main ingredient, is prepared through simple cooking techniques to preserve its original flavor as much as possible. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or cold mixing, aiming to highlight gai lan's unique fragrance and texture.
Grassland Lamb RollsFresh lamb from the grasslands is sliced thin, tender and lightly marinated before being rolled. Commonly used for hot pot or barbecue, with a touch of scallion, ginger, and cooking wine to enhance flavor and reduce odor.