Unforgettable FIRST Hot Pot Experience at a Local Xiamen Gem 🇨🇳

Welcome back to Xiamen, China. Today we are Trying our very first Hot Pot in China and what we found could be the most local hot pot experience we could have ever hoped for. Watch as we drive into traditional Chinese culture. And wing it until our bellies are full.

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Zhongshan Walking Street
Location: Chao Shan Beef Hot Pot

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[markclayton]

Fab value you guys are getting in China, loving the series…. 🥢 & 🍦❤️ 🇨🇳

[wilsonng]

The beauty of hot pot is you do it however you like. No right or wrong.

[mhf]

Nice to see you guys try a clear soup base. Like other here said cook the meat seafood and vegetables first that will favour the soup after that cooked the noodles without it seasoning that will be the best ending for a hot pot session. Cheers guys🍻🍻🍻

[yudonghui]

I still remember the scenario you faced when you first arrived in Beijing, now you are much more relaxed and lively. Enjoy your China trip. I saw your friends, Mixue Couple 1, have a deeper experience in Lijiang, Yunnan. Go, Mixue Couple 2! 😃💗

[kentang]

Glad to see You enjoy the food and hot pot😊

[PartTimeTravellerChina]

Wow looks you enjoyed eating hot pot .. 😋🍲 hope you are having good experience in china so far❤

[datang-nomad]

本 the noodles you want in last, wait for the hot pot to cook the meat and vegetables, and then cook the noodles. In the future, ask the waiter how to eat, and they will tell you through the mobile phone translation. Don't be bothered in China, everyone will patiently help you.

[杨子超-ku]

If you like hotpot. Go to Beijing for the traditional lamb hotpot with sesame sauce during winter. Or go to chengdu/chongqing for the spicy hotpot with garlic & sesame oil. Or go to guangdong to enjoy the traditional fresh beef style hotpot(the version you eat today). 😊 the sichuan one has the most flavor and the Beijing one is the warmest one and the guangdong one is the most fresh one

[AnthonyYang-cp]

For the hot pot, you need to eat the beef first. Then the vegi. Last is the noodles if you're not full. 🙂 Have fun in Xiamen. Make sure to have some fresh beef balls (local famous dish)

[yilunbai]

There are different styles of hotpot in China, and the one you picked is Chaoshan hotpot, which is know for its bland soup broth and very fresh beef.Different part of a cattle would taste differently and they would serve all kinds of beef, also handmade beef meatballs. The soup is bland because the main focus is to taste the freshness of the beef. You would also need to get condiments mixtures(dipping sauces) of your own choice and dip the food inside it in between cooking and eating it. Other styles of hotpot like Suchuan/Chongqing or Beijing style hotpot is a lot different tho.

[FrankZhang-pjnn]

I just ate the Chaoshan beef hotpot one week ago (the same hotpot as you), it's very light, not spicy at all. you need order lots of beef ball and beef. otherwise the soap is like water. the hand-made beef ball is the key of the Chaoshan hotpot.

[giliguluedinburgh]

I live in Glasgow and hakf decent hotpot here is about £30/head so £20 for 2 is nice. Also ice cream 20p! China so affordable, that is freedom in my books.

[stephaniechan]

Hot pot is really an art…..you guys need to try it again when a local can take you and show you the ropes

[Oldbrow]

Usually the order of eating hot pot is meat, vegetables and noodles last, so that everything will have flavor. Guangdong Beef hot pot is a simple dish with seafood soy sauce soaked in red pepper, which mainly tastes the fresh taste of beef.😊😊😊

[clearheaded]

Hi Reanne and Ben, just thought of sharing some tips for the dipping sauce for hotpot here in case you find it helpful.

Normally, you start with building the base before adding other sauce ingredients to create a more complex flavor profile.

Firstly, start with about 1.5 - 2 tablespoon of soya sauce, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, add in minced raw garlic, chopped spring onion and cilantro subject to how much you like to add and that's the so call base.

Next, if you like to balance a bit of nutty and sweet flavor touches, you can consider add a teaspoon or 2 of sesame sauce and peanut butter sauce. Add a little of chopped chillies if you wanted an extra kick to it.

Of course, if you have try this out my suggestion and wanted to be more adventurous, you may always experiment with other flavor toppings on the counter to try things out.

Lastly, we normally eat meat and seafood first so that the broth become richer which is good to add in the veggies, soya products such as tofu and dried tofu skin. Lastly goes in the noddle as by now the broth would have a strong flavor profile and your noodles will taste extra nicer.

Wishing you the next escalated experience with Chinese Hotspot in China. 😊

[GoddyGoodman]

Found you guys changed a lot from the 1st China tour video. When you were in Beijing several months ago，you were still acting cautiously，maybe cause unsure about China experience. But now，both of you even walk lively（that kids bounce style，you know），it looks so good！In spite of not giving comments to your video，I watched all of them and gave my thumb，no doubt.😅

[JJr-cevv]

You should definitely try the locally famous "Yadan Mango" (鸭蛋芒) on Xiamen Island. Named after its resemblance to a duck egg, this mango is not only unique to Xiamen but also boasts an incredibly rich and sweet flavor. Its texture is smooth, and it has a distinct aroma that sets it apart from other mango varieties. Many consider it far superior to mangos from other countries due to its exceptional taste and the perfect balance of sweetness and juiciness. It's truly a must-try delicacy that reflects the tropical charm of Xiamen!

[paulinechan]

Glad you guys like China like we do. You guys are so funny and your videos are a joy to watch. Go to Chaozhou for everything beef and Shantou for the hot pot with the freshest beef ever. Both cities are in Guangdong province.

[sharonmin]

I’m so worried that u may burn yourself watching you use chopsticks this way😂😂😂

[SFFFrank-xybm]

😊The essence of eating Chao Shan beef hotpot is the sand tea sauce! You found it! The first bite of beef was glued to the sand tea sauce. It was delicious! The tea sauce is a bit sweet and you guys should love it! In addition, Xiamen has another snack called sand tea noodles, which also uses the same sauce!❤