Baoji Skewers (Dongting Lake Road Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.6
No. 123-2, Yu Hong Commercial Times Square, Dongting Lake Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, 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. 123-2, Yu Hong Commercial Times Square, Dongting Lake 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: Five-Spice Beef, Thousand-layer Dumpling, He Qi Zheng.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 123-2, Yu Hong Commercial Times Square, Dongting Lake Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Beef, Thousand-layer Dumpling, He Qi Zheng, Mild Spicy Broth, Pork Tetra
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Dishes
Five-Spice BeefFive-spice beef is a dish made by stewing beef with five spices: star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel. Beef is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then slowly cooked with spices and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Thousand-layer DumplingA traditional Chinese dim sum made by wrapping minced meat in tofu skin, layered like a thousand leaves and steamed until tender and flavorful.
He Qi ZhengHe Qi Zheng is a stew made with chicken as the main ingredient, combined with mushrooms and greens. Chicken pieces are cooked with mushrooms in a pot, adding water and seasonings, then slowly simmered until the chicken is tender and the broth rich.
Mild Spicy BrothA mild spicy broth is a火锅底料 with a moderate level of spiciness, primarily made with ingredients such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and other spices, along with a rich stock as the base. The preparation involves simmering these ingredients and spices to create a hot pot soup that balances heat with aromatic freshness.
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
YoutiaoYoutiao is a long, cylindrical fried dough food made primarily from flour. After fermentation, it is quickly cooked in hot oil, causing it to expand rapidly. It has a golden color and a crispy texture.
Old Village ChiefOld Village Chief is a home-style dish featuring pork as the main ingredient, typically using pork belly cut into chunks and stewed with vegetables like green beans and potatoes. The meat is first blanched to remove odor, then seasoned and slowly cooked until tender with thickened sauce.
TofuTofu is a food made primarily from soybeans, formed through multiple processes including soaking, grinding, boiling the pulp, and coagulation. It has a white, block-like shape, a delicate texture, a tender taste, and is highly nutritious. It can be used to prepare various dishes such as Mapo Tofu and tofu pudding.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.
Lobster DumplingsLobster dumplings are made primarily from fresh lobster meat, which is finely chopped and mixed with appropriate amounts of starch, egg white, and other seasonings to form a uniform paste. The mixture is then shaped by hand or machine into dumpling form. These can be cooked by steaming, braising, or boiling in soup, resulting in tender, elastic dumplings with a delicate texture.