No matter which city you are in, Sichuan-Chongqing hot pot is a delicious delicacy. There are a large number of hot pot restaurants in Wuhan, and it is still the time-honored hot pot brand in Sichuan and Chongqing that supports the sky. In the history of the development of Wuhan hot pot, Yuan Laosi cannot be erased. Yuan Laosi is from Sichuan and settled in Wuhan in 2015. Since its opening, Yuan Laosi has been in a state of popularity, and has even attracted many copycat stores.
The bottom of the pot is the essence of the hot pot. In terms of pot bottom, the Sichuan-Chongqing hot pot restaurants in Wuhan are much the same, with all-red pot, tomato and mandarin duck pot, and mushroom soup mandarin duck pot being the standard configuration of each store. The classic red pot is the signature pot bottom of Yuan Laosi, which has the characteristics of the bottom of the traditional old hot pot: pay attention to "three points of water, seven points of oil", and the taste is heavy. The bottom of the pot uses a sufficient amount of butter, and adds Chongqing Shizhu red pepper, Sichuan Hanyuan pepper and other ingredients to boil together, mellow and spicy. Hanyuan peppercorns were listed as tributes in the Tang Dynasty, and they were famous for their mellow and refreshing taste, which also made the bottom of the pot taste more fragrant and numb. Wuhan Yuan Laosi has not made much improvement in the spiciness of the bottom of the pot, for many locals, "slightly spicy" is still a little uncomfortable, it is recommended to order the mandarin duck pot. The bottom of the mandarin duck pot is made of pig bones and fish heads, and medicinal materials such as wolfberry and cordyceps are added, which has a strong fragrance.
Most Wuhan hot pot restaurants have a spice table and prepare a full range of dipping sauces. If you want to try the authentic way of eating Chongqing hot pot, you don't need too much dipping sauce, just sesame oil, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and a little salt, sesame oil can neutralize the spiciness, and chopped green onions and minced garlic enrich the taste of the food. Diners can also try eating it on a dry plate. The dry dish is composed of dried chili noodles, crushed peanuts, soybean flour and other seasonings. Dry dishes enhance the spiciness of the food and are suitable for heavy diners.
In terms of dishes, Yuan Laosi also worked hard. Buffalo fresh hairy tripe is a must-order dish for Yuan Laosi. Nowadays, most of the hairy tripe in hot pot restaurants is yellow cow hairy tripe or buffalo hairy tripe, the latter is the best of the hairy tripe, which is more resilient than the yellow cow hairy tripe. Yuan Laosi's buffalo tripe is directly supplied by the slaughterhouse, and its logistics time generally does not exceed half a day, and the hairy tripe is very fresh. Yuan Laosi's hairy belly leaves are thick, the surface particles are obvious, and the taste is crisp.
The appearance of a duck intestine is very imposing, the duck intestine is coiled in a container, and the total length is one meter. The duck intestines are tender, fat and wide, there is no fishy smell after being blanched, tender and refreshing, and chewy. The meatballs are hand-made meatballs made by the store, and the meatballs are mixed with lean mince, fatty mince, and pig granules. In addition, AAA shrimp slippery, spicy beef, grandma crispy pork and other dishes are also recommended to try.
Although Yuan Laosi's level has declined from the early days of its opening, it is still a must-see hot pot restaurant in Wuhan. Yuan Laosi has opened a number of branches in Wuhan, and the Xudong store is the first store, with the deepest qualifications, the products in the store are relatively stable, and the waiter's attitude is not enthusiastic enough, but he is quick and can respond to the needs of diners in a timely manner. Compared with the Xudong store, the comprehensive strength of other branches of Wuhan Yuan Laosi is not ideal, and the quality of the products is average, so it is recommended that diners choose the Xudong store.
