ChongQing Lao Zao Menu
ChongQing Lao Zao is a Chinese hot pot restaurant located in Flushing, NY. Known for its historical vibe and immersive atmosphere, the restaurant offers a wide range of options for both meat and veggie lovers. Customers rave about the fresh and delicious ingredients, with highlights including the mushroom broth, potato glass noodles, and longan milk served in a metal canteen. The spicy hot pot broth is a must-try for those who enjoy bold flavors. The restaurant does not take reservations, so be prepared for a wait, but the attentive staff and authentic hot pot experience make it worth it. Whether you're a hot pot enthusiast or looking to try something new, ChongQing Lao Zao is a must-visit spot for a unique dining experience.
Pot Food
红 汤锅 ( 九宫格 ) / Spicy Beef Tallow Pot ( Grid Pot )
Spicy beef tallow broth in a -grid pot. Options for spice level: hot, medium, or mild.
鸳鸯 锅 / Dual Flavor Pot
Green Pepper / 青 一色, 菌菇 Mushroom, /药膳 Chicken, Tomato / 番茄.
奔驰锅 / Triple Flavour Pot
Mushroom / 菌菇, tomato 菌菇, Chinese herbs / 药膳 & green chili/ 青一色
锅中锅 / Double Circle Pot
Mushroom / 菌菇, tomato 菌菇, Chinese herbs / 药膳 & green chili/ 青一色
老 灶 三 脆 / Tripes, Ox Aorta, & Duck Gizzard
Tripes, ox aorta, and duck gizzard are typically prepared to highlight their unique textures, often stir-fried with a blend of spices to enhance their flavors.
脑 花 / Fresh Pig Brain
Typically used in hotpot, fresh pig brain offers a unique texture and flavor, often complemented by a variety of dipping sauces.
牛百叶 / Shredded Beef Tripe
Shredded beef tripe, often prepared by sautéing or stir-frying, typically includes a mix of aromatic spices and vegetables to enhance its texture and flavor.
大刀 腰 片 / Sliced Pig Kidney
Sliced pork kidney stir-fried with a mix of vegetables and seasoned with a blend of spices.
鸭 肠 / Duck Intestine
Duck intestine typically prepared in a manner that highlights its texture, often stir-fried with a mix of spices and vegetables to enhance its flavor.
鹅 肠 / Goose Intestines
Goose intestines typically prepared in a style that highlights their unique texture, often stir-fried with ingredients like garlic, ginger, and scallions, complemented by a blend of spices.
特色牛鞭 / Bull Pizzle
Bull pizzle, typically prepared in a manner that highlights its unique texture, often cooked with a blend of spices to enhance its flavor.
土货四碗 / Aorta, Mala Beef Cilantro Meatballs. Kidney
A mix of aorta, mala-seasoned beef, cilantro-infused meatballs, and kidney, typically prepared in a style that highlights the unique textures and flavors of each component.
滑蛋 牛肝 / Sliced Beef Liver With Egg
Sliced beef liver gently cooked with scrambled eggs, typically includes a blend of light seasonings to enhance the flavors.
毛 肚 / Sliced Beef Tripe
Sliced beef tripe typically prepared for hotpot, featuring thinly sliced tripe ready to be cooked in a flavorful broth.
黑 毛肚 / Sliced Black Beef Tripes
Sliced black beef tripe typically includes thinly cut beef stomach, prepared in a manner that highlights its texture and taste.
抱蛋猪肝 / Stuffed Egg W. Pork Liver
Pork liver encasing a delicately cooked egg, presenting a unique combination of textures and flavors, often served with a light seasoning.
|晾干郡片 / Sliced Duck Gizzard
Sliced duck gizzard, typically prepared by drying, offers a unique texture and is often accompanied by a selection of spices to enhance its flavor.
|藤椒牛舌 / Beef Tongue Rattan Pepper
Beef tongue cooked with rattan peppers, offering a unique blend of textures and a hint of spiciness from the peppers.
鸭舌 / Duck Tongue
Duck tongues, typically prepared to highlight their unique texture and flavor, often cooked with a blend of spices and sauces to enhance the taste.
极品黄喉 / Beef Aorta
Beef aorta, typically prepared to highlight its unique texture, often involves careful processing to ensure a crisp and tender bite, served as a distinct delicacy.
一碗 杂拌 儿 / Beef Heart /Intestine /Tripe
Beef heart, intestine, and tripe, typically prepared with a blend of spices and seasonings, offering a rich and textured experience.
凤尾 腰花 / Pig Kidney
Pig kidney stir-fried with a blend of spices and vegetables, typically includes onions and green peppers for a balanced flavor.
千层 肚 / Thousand Layered Tripe
Thinly sliced beef tripe prepared in a savory sauce, often accompanied by scallions and ginger, reflecting traditional Chinese culinary techniques.
猪血 / Pig Blood
Pig blood typically prepared as congealed cubes, often found in a variety of dishes ranging from soups to stir-fries, infused with traditional Chinese spices.
牡丹 郡 花 / Chicken Gizzard Skewers
Chicken gizzard skewers, marinated and grilled, offering a unique texture and taste.
小郡 肝 / Duck Gizzard
Duck gizzard, typically prepared with a blend of spices, stir-fried with a selection of vegetables and chili for a slightly spicy finish.
内脏 类 Delicacy Meats / Organs
荤菜 类 / Meats & Seafood
老灶牛肉串串 / Beef, Cilantro Chinese Celery & Pickled Pepper Skewers
Skewered beef, cilantro, Chinese celery, and pickled peppers, traditionally prepared and grilled, offering a harmonious blend of fresh and tangy flavors.
拔罐牛肉 / Milky Beef
Milky beef, a unique dish, involves tender slices of beef cooked in a creamy, milk-based sauce, often complemented with subtle spices and herbs for added flavor.
太极双椒牛肉 / Tai Chi Beef
Sliced beef stir-fried with a balanced mix of green and red bell peppers, embodying the harmony of Tai Chi principles.
筷子 牛肉 / Cumin Beef Strip
Sautéed beef strips with cumin, typically includes onions and a blend of spices for a fragrant finish.
雪花肥牛抱秋葵 / Marbled Beef Oki
Thinly sliced marbled beef paired with okra, typically prepared for hotpot.
手工 老 肉片 / Hand - Sliced Pork
Hand-sliced pork, carefully prepared to highlight its tenderness and flavor, often served with a sauce that complements its natural richness.
大刀 嫩 牛肉 / Thick Sliced Tender Beef
Thick slices of tender beef, typically prepared for enjoyment in a variety of Chinese cooking methods, often accompanied by a savory sauce.
麻辣 牛肉 / Spicy Beef
Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with a spicy blend of chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, and typically includes a mix of vegetables.
雪花 牛肉 / Marbled Beef
Thinly sliced marbled beef, typically prepared for hotpot, highlighting its rich flavor and tender texture.
顶级 牛眼 肉 / Premium Ribeye
Premium ribeye, typically includes a high-quality cut with a natural marbling, cooked to highlight its tenderness and rich flavor.
滑嫩 鸡肉 片 / Sliced Tender Chicken
Sliced chicken typically includes tender pieces of chicken breast, prepared in a manner that highlights its smooth and soft texture.
牛蹄筋 / Sliced Beef Tendon
Thinly sliced beef tendons, delicately marbled, served atop fresh greens.
肥牛 卷 / Sliced Beef
Thinly sliced beef, often prepared for hotpot, allowing for a quick cook in broth, typically accompanied by a variety of dipping sauces.
羔羊 卷 / Sliced Lamb
Sliced lamb prepared for hot pot, offering a tender and subtle flavor suitable for enriching the broth.
特级 羊 肩 肉 / Premium Sliced Lamb
Premium sliced lamb, typically prepared for hotpot, featuring thinly sliced lamb shoulder, ready for a savory experience.
三 线 肉 / Streaky Pork
Streaky pork, typically prepared for hotpot, offers a balance of meat and fat, enhancing the broth's flavor.
跳水 滑 肉 / Homemade Pork
Homemade pork, skillfully prepared, typically includes a mix of tender pork slices gently cooked with traditional Chinese seasonings and herbs.
亲亲 肠 / Crispy Sausage
Crispy sausage, deep-fried to a golden perfection, served with a side of delicate sauce for dipping.
特制 午餐肉 / Spam
Specially prepared spam, typically included in dishes that are either stir-fried or simmered, offering a versatile addition to a variety of meals.
无 骨 鸭掌 / Boneless Duck Feet
Boneless duck feet typically served with a blend of spices and sauce, offering a unique texture and taste.
卤 凤爪 / Braised Chicken Feet Pc
Braised chicken feet, typically slow-cooked in a savory sauce, offering a unique texture and taste. Served as eight pieces per order.
香菜 牛肉 丝 / Shredded Beef With Cilantro
Shredded beef stir-fried with a generous amount of fresh cilantro, typically in a savory sauce.
卤 猪蹄 / Braised Pork Feet pc
Pork feet, braised in a savory sauce, typically includes four pieces per order.
卤 肥肠 / Braised Pork Intestine
Tender braised pork intestines in a rich, savory sauce, paired with chunks of green onions.
黑鱼 片 Black Fish
Fried slices of black fish, typically served with a blend of spices and sauces common to Chinese cuisine.
牛蛙 腿 / Bullfrog Leg
Bullfrog legs, typically prepared with a blend of spices and stir-fried, offering a unique taste experience.
现划土鳝鱼 / Eel
Freshly sliced eel, typically prepared with a blend of traditional Chinese seasonings and cooked to highlight its natural flavors.
蟹 肉棒 / Crab Stick
Crab stick, commonly prepared for various dishes, typically includes imitation crab meat.
重庆 虾 饺 / Shrimp Dumpling
Steamed shrimp dumplings, typically includes a filling of finely chopped shrimp encased in a translucent wrapper.
手 打 虾 滑 / Shrimp Paste
Shrimp paste, hand-formed and typically includes a blend of finely minced shrimp, prepared for hotpot.
鱼籽 丸 / Fish Roe Ball
Fish roe formed into balls, a common addition to various Chinese dishes, offering a unique texture and flavor.
海 瓜子/ Clam
Clams stir-fried with fermented black bean sauce, typically includes a spicy kick.
竹荪虾滑 / Shrimp Paste With Bamboo
Minced shrimp typically combined with bamboo shoots, offering a delicate texture and subtle flavor.
香菜 丸子 / Cilantro Meatballs
Cilantro meatballs are typically made with ground meat mixed with fresh cilantro, gently formed into balls, and cooked to perfection.
撒尿 牛丸 / Juicy Beef Ball
Juicy beef balls, typically includes finely minced beef, crafted into succulent balls, often served in a rich broth or sauce.
脆 爽 鱿鱼 / Crispy Squid
Lightly battered and deep-fried squid, typically seasoned with salt and pepper.
上浆 鱼片 / Sliced Grass Carp
Grass carp slices, typically marinated to enhance flavor, then lightly fried or steamed, often served with a delicate sauce and a mix of seasonal vegetables.
牛轧糖虾滑 / Ox Aorta & Shrimp Paste
Ox aorta and shrimp paste, typically prepared for hotpot, featuring a unique blend of tender ox aorta and smooth, finely ground shrimp paste.
有 头 虾 / Prawn
Whole prawns prepared with a distinct seasoning or sauce, drawing from traditional Chinese culinary techniques.
蓝 蟹 / Basket Crab
Basket crab typically prepared to highlight the natural flavors of the crab, often served with a simple seasoning to enhance its taste.
生蚝 / Oyster
Oysters, prepared in a style befitting Chinese cuisine, typically served with a complementing sauce or seasoning to enhance the natural flavors.
耗儿鱼 / Trigger Fish
Trigger fish, deep-fried and typically served with a selection of dipping sauces.
龙虾 / Lobster
Lobster prepared in a style common to Chinese cuisine, often involving steaming or stir-frying with ingredients like ginger, scallions, and possibly a savory sauce.
老灶三丝 / Celtuce, Carrot & Potato Shredded
Shredded celtuce, carrot, and potato, typically stir-fried, offering a blend of textures and subtle flavors.
豆 豆芽 / Bean Sprouts
Bean sprouts stir-fried with a simple seasoning, typically featuring a hint of garlic.
手工 黑 豆腐 / Homemade Black Tofu
Handcrafted tofu typically served with vegetables and a savory sauce.
老豆腐 / Firm Tofu
Firm tofu, typically includes a simple preparation highlighting the tofu's natural texture, often served with a light seasoning or sauce.
油 豆腐 / Fried Tofu
Deep fried tofu, typically served as a simple yet classic dish with a golden, crispy exterior.
凍豆腐 / Frozen Tofu
Frozen tofu typically includes a texture transformed by freezing, then thawed and cooked, often paired with a mix of vegetables and a savory sauce.
豆 皮 / Tofu Skin
Tofu skin, a delicately prepared item, typically consists of thin layers of compressed soy milk, often served in various cooking styles depending on the dish.
油条 / Fried Bread Stick
Fried bread stick, or "youtiao," is a long, golden-brown dough stick, deep-fried to achieve a crispy exterior with a soft and airy interior, often enjoyed for its mild savory taste.
包浆豆腐 / Lava Tofu
Soft tofu with a creamy, lava-like texture, typically includes a savory sauce made from soybeans.
玉米 / Corn
Sweet corn, typically sautéed with a mix of vegetables such as peas and carrots, often garnished with pine nuts for added texture.
莴笋 条 / Sliced Celtuce
Sliced celtuce, typically stir-fried with mild seasonings to highlight its crisp texture and natural flavor.
功夫 土豆 片 / Kung Fu Potato Slices
Thinly sliced potatoes, stir-fried with a bold blend of spices, embodying the essence of Kung Fu's precision and strength.
木耳 / Black Fungus
Black fungus, also known as wood ear mushroom, is typically served with a light seasoning to highlight its unique, slightly crunchy texture.
海 带 / Seaweed Knot
Seaweed knots, a traditional Chinese vegetable dish, typically includes tightly tied seaweed, often seasoned with a light, savory sauce and garnished with sesame seeds.
竹笙 / Bamboo Fungus
Bamboo fungus, a delicate ingredient, is typically prepared to highlight its unique texture, often braised or lightly sautéed with a simple seasoning.
莲藕 片 / Lotus Root
Thinly sliced lotus root, often prepared stir-fried with a mix of spices and vegetables, offering a crisp texture.
腐 竹 / Bean Curd Sheet
Bean curd sheets typically include a delicate preparation of tofu, skillfully cooked to highlight its unique texture, often accompanied by a selection of Chinese vegetables in a light sauce.
茼蒿 / Crown Daisy
Crown daisy, typically sautéed, offering a herb-like taste unique to this leafy green.
山 药 / Chinese Yam
Chinese yam stir-fried with a selection of vegetables, typically including mushrooms and bell peppers, in a light savory sauce.
小 竹笋 / Fresh Bamboo Shoot
Fresh bamboo shoots, lightly sautéed and seasoned with a hint of garlic, presenting a crisp and tender texture.
金针菇 / Enoki Mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms are delicately prepared, typically showcasing their slender, crisp texture. Often served in a light sauce to enhance their subtle, earthy flavor.
香菇 / Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms, typically sautéed, served with a savory sauce.
平菇 / Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms, stir-fried, and typically includes a mix of spices and sauces to enhance the flavors.
海 鲜菇 / Seafood Mushrooms
Seafood mushrooms typically include a medley of mushrooms stir-fried with seafood ingredients, served in a savory sauce.
芋 儿 / Taro Ball
Taro balls, typically made from mashed taro formed into balls, may be served in a variety of ways depending on the dish's preparation.
生菜 / Lettuce
Lettuce, typically stir-fried with garlic and a savory sauce, often featuring a hint of oyster sauce for depth.
年糕 / Rice Cake
Rice cakes, typically made from sliced rice, offer a chewy texture and are often accompanied by a variety of vegetables.
豆 苗 / Pea Shoots
Tender pea shoots garnished with crispy shredded carrot and delicate fried vegetable slices.
白菜 / Chinese Cabbage
Stir-fried Chinese cabbage with garlic and possibly dry chilis, following a traditional method.
空心菜 / Water Spinach
Wok-fried water spinach typically includes fresh garlic, offering a simple yet aromatic dish.
贡菜 / Pickled A-Choy Root
Pickled a-choy root, a traditional preparation involving the fermentation of a-choy root in a brine, creating a unique and tangy taste profile.
白 萝卜 / White Radish
White radish prepared in a style that highlights its crisp texture and mild flavor, often paired with ingredients like garlic or vinegar to enhance its natural taste.
冬瓜 / Winter Melon
Braised winter melon typically includes minced pork, simmered until the melon is tender and infused with the flavors of the sauce.
老 南瓜 / Pumpkin
Pumpkin, gently cooked to highlight its natural sweetness, often paired with subtle spices and aromatics for a balanced flavor.
A菜 / Arden Lettuce
Arden lettuce, lightly stir-fried with garlic and a hint of seasoning, showcasing the natural crispness of the leafy greens.
三秒 响铃 卷 / Stir-Fried Bean Curd Rolls
Stir-fried bean curd rolls typically include thinly sliced bean curd wrapped around a mix of vegetables, then quickly stir-fried to achieve a delicate texture.
西洋菜 / Watercress
Watercress, typically prepared as a stir-fried dish, incorporating the natural crispness and slight peppery flavor of fresh watercress leaves.
片 粉 / Mung Bean Noodle
Mung bean noodles, typically includes a savory blend of vegetables in a light sauce, drawing from traditional Chinese culinary practices.
四川 苕 粉 / Potato Glass Noodle
Potato glass noodles, a Sichuan specialty, typically includes a spicy and savory sauce with a unique, slippery texture.
面条 / Noodles
Wheat noodles typically include a variety of vegetables, often stir-fried or served in a seasoned broth.
素菜 类 / Vegetales
小吃 / Side-Dishes
灶爷炒饭 / Lao Zao Fried Rice (Spicy. Offals)
Stir-fried rice with a spicy blend of offals, offering a unique taste experience typically including a variety of organ meats for depth of flavor.
南瓜 饼 / Pumpkin Pancake
Pumpkin pancake typically includes mashed pumpkin blended into a batter, pan-fried to create a tender and slightly sweet pancake.
芽菜 炒饭 / Sprout Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with sprouts, typically includes eggs and green onions, seasoned with soy sauce.
鲜奶 麻薯 /Milk Mochi
Milk mochi is a sweet treat made from glutinous rice flour and filled with a creamy milk-based filling, typically enjoyed as a bite-sized dessert.
现 炸 小 酥 肉 / Peppercorn Crispy Fried Pork
Deep-fried pork tenderly coated in a crispy batter, seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns for a unique numbing sensation.
麻辣 鹌鹑 蛋 / Mala Quail Egg
Quail eggs, seasoned with a spicy and numbing mala sauce, offering a distinctive Sichuan flavor profile.
香酥 小 糍粑 / Brown Sugar Rice Cake
Deep-fried glutinous rice cake, sweetened with brown sugar and typically includes a dusting of soybean powder.
雪梨胖大海 / Herbal Pear Jelly
Herbal pear jelly, a refreshing concoction, is typically made with poached pear and infused with a blend of traditional Chinese herbs, set into a delicate jelly.
手工芋圆 / Taro Ball
Handcrafted taro balls, a traditional Chinese side dish, consisting of sweet, mashed taro encased in a chewy, glutinous rice flour shell.
凉虾 / Pudding Bites With Brown Sugar
Pudding bites with brown sugar typically include soft, chewy cubes infused with the richness of brown sugar, offering a sweet, textured experience.
四川冰粉 / Brown Sugar Crystal Jelly
Grass jelly typically served with a sweet brown sugar syrup, commonly accompanied by ingredients such as peanuts, sesame seeds, and raisins.
奶茶冰粉 / Milk Tea Jelly
Milk tea jelly combines the comforting taste of milk tea with the texture of jelly, often served as a sweet and refreshing side dish.
豆奶 / Soy Milk
A traditional Chinese beverage made from soybeans, often enjoyed for its creamy texture and nutritional benefits.
加多宝 / Herbal Tea
Jia Duo Bao herbal tea, a traditional Chinese beverage, typically includes a blend of various herbs known for their refreshing qualities.
可乐 / Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
北冰洋 / Sparking Orange Juice
Sparkling orange juice, often referred to as 北冰洋, is a carbonated beverage infused with a sweet orange flavor.
健怡可乐 / Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
雪碧 / Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
姜汁汽水 / Ginger Ale
A carbonated beverage infused with the essence of ginger, offering a distinct taste.
椰汁 / Coconut Milk
Creamy coconut milk, typically includes a subtle sweetness and rich texture, often used as a refreshing beverage.
码头花生浆(热/冷) / Homemade Peanut Milk (Hot/Cold)
Homemade peanut milk infused with coconut, available hot or cold.
柚见你 / Grapefruit Yakult
Glass
桃之窈窈 / Peach Green Tea
Glass
西瓜汁 / Watermelon Juice
Glass
蜂蜜雪梨菊花 / Honey Sydney
Glass
自制酸梅汤 / Plum Juice
Glass