Seventeen Gates Old Hot Pot (Times Square Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.4
Second Floor, Shidai Plaza, Dong'an Avenue (opposite the West Market)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Second Floor, Shidai Plaza, Dong'an Avenue (opposite the West Market). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, Cold Pot Duck Blood, Layered Tripe.
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: 4.4
- Address: Second Floor, Shidai Plaza, Dong'an Avenue (opposite the West Market)
- Popular dishes: Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, Cold Pot Duck Blood, Layered Tripe, Pumpkin Pancake, Freshly Sliced Pork with Spicy Sauce
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Dishes
Eight Immortals Crossing the SeaEight Immortals Crossing the Sea is a soup dish primarily made with eight types of seafood, including sea cucumber, squid, and shredded meat. The ingredients are cleaned thoroughly and then simmered together with vegetables and tofu until fully cooked and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Cold Pot Duck BloodCold pot duck blood is a dish made primarily with duck blood, sliced and stir-fried in a cold pan with scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang to absorb the flavors while maintaining its tender texture without high heat.
Layered TripeQian Ceng Du is a traditional dish primarily made from pork stomach. During preparation, the pork stomach is carefully processed and sliced into thin pieces, then cooked using a unique technique that creates a layered appearance. It is seasoned with appropriate spices and finally prepared to perfection.
Pumpkin PancakePumpkin cake is a traditional snack made primarily with pumpkin as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves steaming the pumpkin until soft, mashing it into a puree, mixing it with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, then shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, it can be either fried or steamed to complete the dish.
Freshly Sliced Pork with Spicy SauceA classic Sichuan dish featuring tender pork slices stir-fried quickly with vegetables and a spicy sauce, known for its bold flavor and fresh texture.
Premium Crispy TripePremium crispy beef tripe made from fresh ox tripe, cleaned and blanched, then sliced and stir-fried quickly with葱段、姜片、蒜片 for a crisp, elastic texture.
Fresh Shrimp DumplingsFresh shrimp paste is a dish made primarily from fresh shrimp. The shrimp are finely processed, minced into a paste, and then mixed with an appropriate amount of starch and egg white until well blended. It is then shaped and gently slid into boiling water to cook. The finished shrimp paste has a bright color, a smooth and tender texture with a satisfying chewiness, making it a common accompaniment for hot pot or soups.
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.
Quail EggQuail eggs are a dish primarily made with quail eggs, typically prepared by boiling, frying, roasting, or steaming. Quail eggs are small and delicate, rich in nutrition, with a unique texture and aroma, often used in various Chinese culinary preparations.
Black fish slicesBlack fish slices are a dish made primarily from black fish. After removing the bones and slicing, the fish is marinated with wine, salt, and other seasonings, then quickly cooked by sliding in oil or boiling. The finished slices are tender and delicate, often served with vegetables or sauces.