Houhai Hot Pot: Lobster & Lamb & Sheep Spine (Yuqiao Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 968 Yuqing Road (Free parking for 2 hours)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 968 Yuqing Road (Free parking for 2 hours). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beijing-style Tripe Stir-fry, Traditional Clear Soup Pot, Coin-shaped Pork.
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: Shanghai
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 968 Yuqing Road (Free parking for 2 hours)
- Popular dishes: Beijing-style Tripe Stir-fry, Traditional Clear Soup Pot, Coin-shaped Pork, Spam, Sun Roll Meat
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Dishes
Beijing-style Tripe Stir-fryBeijing-style tripe stir-fry is a traditional Beijing dish, primarily made with fresh beef or lamb tripe. The tripe is finely sliced and quickly blanched in hot broth to maintain its tender texture. Finally, it is drizzled with a special sauce, such as sesame paste, cilantro, and chili oil, to enhance the flavor.
Traditional Clear Soup PotTraditional clear broth uses water as the base, with main ingredients like pork, beef, chicken, tofu, cabbage, and vermicelli. Slice or cube the ingredients, boil in water without extra seasonings to preserve their natural flavors.
Coin-shaped PorkYuanbao meat is a dish made primarily with pork, typically using fatty pork belly cut into cubes, marinated with soy sauce and cooking wine, then pan-fried until golden on both sides and simmered in water or broth until tender. The finished dish has a bright red color, soft texture, and resembles a yuanbao (traditional Chinese ingot), hence its name.
SpamSpam is a canned food product made primarily from pork, processed through grinding, seasoning, and steaming. It has a fine texture and delicious taste, commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, barbecue dishes, or eaten directly sliced.
Sun Roll MeatA Chinese dish made by wrapping minced pork in thin dough, forming a cylindrical roll, steaming it, and slicing for serving—soft skin with savory filling.
Hand-Cut Beef Upper BackHand-cut beef upper neck features tender meat with even fat distribution. Sliced by hand to preserve natural texture, ideal for hot pot or grilling, offering a juicy and tender experience.
Signature Hot Lamb DishA signature hot lamb dish made with fresh lamb, slow-cooked in a rich broth with aromatic spices and secret seasonings, served steaming hot for ultimate comfort.
Signature Lamb Spine Hot PotSignature lamb spine hot pot features lamb spine with potatoes, carrots, onions, and spices like ginger, scallions, star anise, and cinnamon, slow-cooked for rich flavor.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Grassland Lamb LoinGrassland lamb loin made from premium lamb loin, marinated and grilled over charcoal for a tender, flavorful dish with a distinct grassland aroma.
Scallion Ginger ClamsScallion and ginger clams is a dish made with clams, scallions, and ginger. Cleaned clams are cooked with sliced scallions and ginger in water or broth until they open, then seasoned with salt and cooking wine, finished with chopped scallions.
Scallion Egg Flaky PancakeA Chinese home-style flatbread made with flour, eggs, and scallions, pan-fried until crispy and fragrant.
Cucumber and Pork StripsA Chinese dish featuring tender pork strips stir-fried with crisp cucumber slices, seasoned with soy sauce and aromatics for a savory, refreshing taste.