Guiyang Viral Sour Soup Hotpot Review | ¥59 for 2

📍 Yuzhen Pickled Bamboo Shoot Sour Soup Hotpot (Beijing Road Branch)

💰 ¥59 set for two: insanely good value

The lunch set for two is only ¥59 (less than $10).

Honestly… that price feels almost unreal.

But it’s super popular, so definitely grab a queue number online in advance!

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1️⃣ 🍲 Sour Bamboo Shoot Soup Base: The Soul of the Meal ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This sour soup base is the highlight of the entire experience.

You can clearly see inside:

• Crushed tomatoes

• Pickled bamboo shoots

The sourness is layered, not one-dimensional.

It’s somewhat similar to the sour bamboo shoot flavor in luosifen, but milder and more balanced.

First sip might feel a bit intense,

but very quickly it turns into that kind of:

👉 “the more you drink, the more addictive it gets” sourness.

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2️⃣ Sliced Pork with Preserved Vegetables: Surprisingly Tender ⭐⭐⭐

A small detail: there’s a raw egg on top.

Before cooking, mix the egg with the pork slices.

After a few minutes in the pot:

• The pork stays super tender (the egg locks in moisture)

• Texture is bouncy and smooth

It’s the kind of dish you keep reaching for.

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3️⃣ Handmade Celtuce Meatballs: Crunchy + Savory ⭐⭐⭐

These need a bit more cooking time.

Tip: break one open to check if it’s fully cooked.

What stands out:

• Meaty aroma on the outside

• Crunch from the celtuce inside

Nice texture contrast—quite a pleasant surprise.

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4️⃣ Fried Tofu Puffs: Juicy Explosion ⭐⭐⭐

These tofu puffs soak up the sour soup completely.

One bite in and—

👉 the broth bursts in your mouth.

Instant flavor bomb.

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5️⃣ Potato Slices: Add Them Last ⭐⭐⭐

Pro tip:

👉 Always add potato slices at the end

Otherwise:

1. The soup gets slightly thick

2. It affects the overall texture

Cook until soft and tender for best results.

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6️⃣ Vegetable Platter: Soup Absorber MAX ⭐⭐⭐

Leafy greens like chrysanthemum greens and cabbage

soak up the sour broth really well if cooked a bit longer.

Dip them in sauce = instant upgrade.

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7️⃣ “Suosuo” Noodles: Careful, It’s HOT ⭐⭐

Similar to glass noodles used in hotpot.

But:

• Doesn’t absorb much flavor

• Stays extremely hot for a long time

👉 Let it cool before eating, or you will burn your mouth.

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🧂 Dipping Sauces: The Soul of the Soul ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Two options:

• Chili dipping sauce (classic Guizhou style)

• Tomato dipping sauce (hidden gem)

✔ Chili sauce

Traditional flavor:

Smoky, spicy, aromatic

Perfect with noodles.

✔ Tomato sauce (highly recommend!)

This one surprised me.

The soup is already sour,

but dipping into tomato sauce = “double sour.”

Yet somehow… it’s even more appetizing.

Feels like there’s a hint of fermented tofu and litsea cubeba oil—

very Guizhou, very addictive.

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📊 Final Thoughts

✔ ¥59 for two = great value

✔ Unique sour soup base, super addictive

✔ Pork slices & handmade meatballs are highlights

✔ Dipping sauces elevate the whole meal (especially tomato)

✔ Get a queue number early—otherwise, expect a wait

If you want something truly local and flavorful in Guiyang,

this sour soup hotpot is definitely worth trying.

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