From the small and low-key storefront to the authentic homely taste, it looks like a traditional Chongqing fly restaurant, but the management team is actually composed of a group of enthusiastic young people. The boss felt that the taste would be a little worse if it wasn't real, so he pulled the team to eat hot pot in Chongqing and Shenzhen before the opening.
Regarding the ingredients used for stir-frying, the quality of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns is very important, and the boss chose two kinds of peppercorns, special Dahongpao and green and red, to harmonize the taste. After continuous exploration and improvement, the bottom of their red oil pot is mellow and spicy, and the authentic Chongqing flavor comes to the face. The hot pot addiction of diners is satisfied, but one thing is very annoying, because the space in the store is small and not transparent, which leads to the slightly heavier smell of chili pepper in the store during the peak dining period, which makes people sneeze constantly, and rhinitis patients and sensitive people need to prepare tissues.
The bottom of the red oil pot is mellow and not greasy, and the oil does not appear heavy, and it is not bitter, salty or turbid after a long time of cooking, and the taste is relatively refreshing. What is surprising is that the clear soup pot of Ba Cuo is also very delicious, whether it is bone broth or mushroom soup is real material, the bottom of the mushroom pot is boiled with Yunnan wild mushrooms and black chicken, which is much fresher than the average store; Bone broth is a heavy MSG soup that is popular among Sichuan people, and the store also provides straws to suck bone marrow. It is recommended to drink clear soup to protect the stomach before ordering the mandarin duck pot, and then use the red oil pot to shabu-shabu to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.
Ba Cuo is a small independent shop in a slightly remote location, just looking at the store makes people not have too high expectations, but unexpectedly their dishes are very fresh, the classic old dishes such as hairy tripe, duck intestines, brain flower, yellow throat and other internal organs are very clean, and there is little fishy smell, and the crisp and refreshing taste is also impressive in many hot pot restaurants. However, the taste of the self-service seasoning is not good enough, and the fragrance of sesame oil is insufficient, which is a pity.
The service training is not too strict and standardized, but the overall attitude is better. The owner runs this shop with enthusiasm, and he will apologize for serving the wrong dish or missing the dish, and his attitude is very serious. However, for those who drive, because there is no parking lot nearby, you can only find a vacant space on the narrow roadside, so it is recommended to take a bus, taxi and walk to the store, which will be more convenient. In addition, Ba Cuo supports telephone or Dianping reservations, and reservations can be made in advance to reduce waiting time.
