Huangcheng Lao Ma
Upmarket hot pot sounds like a contradiction in terms, but Huangcheng Lao Ma makes it work -- and work well. Set inside a huge multi-storied building with a hyperbolic, tile-eave facade and relatively pleasant decor, the restaurant is almost constantly packed. The reason is their special ingredient, "Lao Ma's beef," a magical meat that stays tender no matter how long you boil it. Also popular are the large prawns, thrown live into the pot. The traditional broth is eye-watering spicy; order the splityuanyangpot with mildwuyutang(water world essence) broth in a separate compartment, or risk overheating your tongue.
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| Cuisine | Hotpot | |
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| Hours | Daily 11am-11pm | |
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| Address | Dabeiyao Nanqing Fengzha Hou Jie 39 | |
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| Location | South of China World Trade Center, Chaoyang East | |
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| Transportation | South along East Third Ring, take left after crossing river | |
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| Phone | 010/6779-8801 | |
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| Prices | Meal for 2 ¥180-¥200 ($22-$25) | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |
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| Other | English menu | |