Xu's Copper Hot Pot (Hongchun Road Branch)
火锅 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 35-7 Hongchun Road, Door 3

Dishes
Hand-Cut BeefHand-cut beef is a dish made from premium beef that is manually sliced into thin pieces. To prepare it, the beef is first de-tendoned and then cut against the grain into thin slices, which are marinated with appropriate seasonings before being quickly stir-fried or boiled in a hot pot.
Hand-Cut Leg MeatHand-cut leg meat is a dish made primarily from pork leg, using fresh hind leg meat sliced by hand into thin pieces or small chunks, prepared by blanching, stir-frying, or stewing to retain its tender texture.
Seafood Hot Pot BaseSeafood hot pot is made with various seafood like shrimp, crab, shellfish, and fish slices, cooked in broth or water. Ginger and scallions are added to remove fishy smell, while some versions include tomato, mushrooms, or vegetables for extra flavor. The seafood and seasonings are simmered together to create a rich, aromatic broth.
OysterOysters, using fresh oysters as the main ingredient, are typically served with lemon juice or a special sauce. The preparation is simple: open the oyster shells, keep the half-shell containing the oyster meat, clean it thoroughly, and enjoy raw, or enhance the flavor with additional seasonings.
Beef RibBeef brisket is made from high-quality beef, finely sliced to show a marbled texture of fat and lean meat. It is commonly used in hot pot, barbecue, or stir-frying, offering a tender and juicy taste, making it an excellent choice among meat dishes.
Homemade Shrimp PasteFresh shrimp paste is primarily made from fresh shrimp. After removing the shells and intestinal veins, the shrimp are chopped or ground into a paste. Add salt, egg white, starch, and a small amount of cooking wine, then mix thoroughly. After marinating, shape the mixture into small balls by hand or with tools, and cook until done.
Chinese chrysanthemum greensChrysanthemum greens are washed, cut into segments, blanched briefly in boiling water, then drained. They can be mixed with seasonings directly or tossed with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a cold dish, or stir-fried with other vegetables.
Luxury Seafood PotThe Luxury Seafood Pot is a stewed dish featuring a variety of fresh seafood as the main ingredients. Key components include lobster, abalone, sea cucumber, prawns, scallops, and mussels, cooked in a rich broth (typically made from chicken or pork bones). Preparation involves bringing the broth to a boil, then adding harder-to-cook seafood like abalone and sea cucumber first, followed by lobster, prawns, and scallops, with mussels and seasonal vegetables added last. It is simmered until all ingredients are cooked through and the broth is flavorful. Served in a clay pot or heat-retaining vessel to maintain temperature.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Copper Hot PotHot pot in a copper pot is a traditional Chinese hot pot dish, primarily featuring various meats such as beef and mutton, seafood like fish slices and shrimp paste, and a variety of vegetables such as tofu and cabbage. The basic preparation method involves placing the ingredients into a copper hot pot heated by charcoal, adding broth or water to cook them, and allowing diners to enjoy with their own dipping sauces.
Fish BallsFish balls are spherical foods made primarily from fish meat, processed through fine cutting, stirring, and shaping techniques. To prepare them, fresh fish meat is selected, deboned, cut into small pieces, then mashed with the back of a knife to form fish paste. Appropriate amounts of starch, egg white, salt, and other seasonings are added and mixed evenly. Finally, the mixture is shaped by hand or tools into small balls and boiled in hot water until cooked through.
Duck BloodDuck blood dishes use fresh duck blood as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the duck blood is cut into pieces and cooked together with seasonings and ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic to maintain its tender texture. Cooking methods may include boiling, stewing, or stir-frying, allowing the duck blood to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.