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Pea sprouts are a classic local hot pot ingredient. Light and refreshing, it perfectly balances the mild broth at Junjun Beef Hot Pot.

Plain tofu at Junjun Beef Hot Pot tastes mild, and turns rich and flavorful with local dipping sauce.

A wide variety of seasonal vegetables at Junjun Beef Hot Pot are self-served with unlimited refills, including spearmint, Chinese cabbage, coriander, crown daisy, leaf lettuce, pea sprouts, baby cabbage, cabbage, potatoes, tofu and vermicelli.

The biggest highlight at Junjun Beef Hot Pot is the beef skin. Cut extremely thin, it offers an unexpected chewy and bouncy texture after cooking. Rich in collagen, it feels smooth and gelatinous, just like jelly.

The set at Junjun Beef Hot Pot comes with fresh beef🥩. It is premium and fresh. Simply blanch it until it changes color. It tastes tender and retains its original savory taste.

We chose clear broth at Junjun Beef Hot Pot. Spicy or double-flavor broth （at an extra charge💰） is also available . Mixed with Guizhou-style cowpeas, the soup delivers authentic homely flavor. Slow-cooked cowpeas taste soft, tender and savory.

They offer pickled radish for self-service,
and also a “Guizhou specialty chili”:

* available to eat in-store
* or buy bottled to take home

This chili is essentially fried chili flakes:

* crispy texture
* intense heat

Not very beginner-friendly for those who can’t handle spice,
and probably something to enjoy in moderation from a health perspective.

Clear Broth Beef Noodles

In comparison, this version is much lighter.

* beef is sliced (not chunked, which I found interesting)
* same toppings: cilantro, scallions, and pickled greens

The overall taste is cleaner and more subtle,
but still enjoyable in its own way.

The beef here comes in large chunks,
and the chili oil is clearly added on top after the soup is prepared.

That creates a fun visual:
👉 half clear broth, half red chili oil—almost like a yin-yang pattern.

Flavor-wise:

* rich, deep braised taste
* beef is very tender
* pairs perfectly with the soft, slightly tangy rice noodles

The pickled vegetables add a refreshing sour note,
and that slight sharpness really elevates the whole bowl.

All across Guiyang, you’ll find small street carts selling it: a big pot of sticky rice in the middle, surrounded by little bowls of toppings and seasonings.