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Shantou · city branches
Baxinli Haiji Beef (八合里海记)
A widely searchable starting point for cut-by-cut Chaoshan beef.
Order this: 匙柄, 胸口朥, 吊龙 and beef ballsTypical budget¥90–200
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Chaozhou · Shantou hot pot guide
A beef-first trip where the cut, timing and dipping sauce matter more than heat.
CityChaozhou · Shantou
StyleChaoshan beef hot pot
Typical budget¥80–200 per person
Best forFood travellers
The short answer
Chaozhou · Shantou hot pot guide
Fresh beef cuts arrive in a clear broth. Ask which cut should go in first, then keep the dipping sauce simple.
Culture and context
How this city eats hot pot
Fresh beef cuts arrive in a clear broth. Ask which cut should go in first, then keep the dipping sauce simple.
How to do it
Your first 30 minutes at the table
Save the Chinese address, check the live branch page, take a queue number, and order only one round first. When the broth is simmering, ask the staff to point out the cooking time for one unfamiliar ingredient.
01Save the Chinese name and map query
02Ask for a queue number and a split pot if needed
03Order one meat, one vegetable and one starch first
Order this
A simple order for two people
split pot or mild mala pot · tender beef · tripe · one vegetable · tofu skin · sweet-potato noodles · two drinks
Start with small plates; add after you see the table.Route
beef market → tea stop → clear broth dinner
Use the map to choose a branch, take a queue number, eat, then cool down with a short walk.
Restaurant
Map checks for your first meal
These are live map checks, not a permanent ranking. Confirm the exact branch, opening hours, price and latest reviews before leaving.
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Chaozhou · city branches
Xinghua Wuji Beef (杏花吴记)
A practical choice when your trip is based in historic Chaozhou rather than Shantou.
Order this: fresh beef cuts, tendon balls, simple dipping sauceTypical budget¥90–200
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Shantou · old town area
Fuhecheng Beef Hot Pot (福合埕)
Useful for a comparison meal after a morning market or tea stop.
Order this: one lean cut, one marbled cut, beef ballsTypical budget¥80–180
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Guantang · Chaozhou
Guantang beef map search
Search the local beef corridor instead of relying on one national list.
Order this: ask the butcher which cut was sliced todayTypical budget¥70–160
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Chaozhou · Shantou
Solo beef-pot map search
A useful fallback when you want to try several cuts without ordering for a group.
Order this: half portions if available, then add one cut at a timeTypical budget¥50–120
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What to order in this city
tender
How to do it: 8–12 secclean beef flavour
How to do it: 8–12 secbouncy and rich
How to do it: 2–3 minspringy
How to do it: 5–8 minSources and verification
Restaurant prices, opening hours and branches change. We show a last-verified date and link to the current map or official source wherever a fact can change.
Last verified: 2026-10-04