Linjiang Road Water-style Hotpot: Where I Fell in Love with the True Taste of Ingredients

I didn't want to give up the delicious, spicy, and numbing flavors of hotpot, but I also wanted something lighter, something that let the true taste of the ingredients shine through. Finally, I found the perfect balance at Linjiang Road Water-style Hotpot, located in Nanping Huayuan Road Street. The bright red storefront is easy to spot. Inside, the spacious and welcoming atmosphere, combined with the lively ambiance of Chongqing, makes you feel right at home. The open kitchen features a large pot of bone broth and huge chunks of fresh beef, giving you a clear view of the soup base and ingredients. In addition to the rich bone broth, the soup base is carefully crafted with mildly numbing Sichuan peppercorns, chilies, doumuzi (fermented black beans), and other herbs, slowly simmered to perfection. With less oil and a lighter flavor, the broth is not only perfect for sipping but also great for soaking rice in. It's a satisfying meal without feeling heavy. Embracing the philosophy of "seeing the beef when you eat beef, seeing the green when you eat vegetables," Water-style Hotpot rejects heavy oils and seasonings that mask the natural flavors of the ingredients, allowing the original broth to truly captivate your taste buds. Featuring premium beef from Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Guizhou provinces, the daily fresh cuts of beef, including hanging tender, brisket, and snowflake beef, are a feast for the eyes. Sliced paper-thin to order, these cuts are cooked to tender perfection in the boiling broth in just seconds, creating an explosion of flavor in your mouth. In addition to classic hotpot dishes like tripe, duck intestines, and kidney slices, we recommend the freshly braised and sliced meats, including pork belly, pork intestines, and pork tongue. Coat them in the spicy and fragrant broth, dip them in a dry oil-based dipping sauce, and enjoy the authentic Chongqing experience. Linjiang Road Water-style Hotpot invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Chongqing with its delicious broth, fresh ingredients, and lively atmosphere. Address: No. 6-1, Hubin Road, Nan'an District, Chongqing (formerly Pang Deng Fei Chang Yu Nanping Branch)