Gastrodia Elata, Ham and Chicken Hotpot

Gastrodia Elata, Ham and Chicken Hotpot

　　A distinctive Yunnan cuisine known for being “deliciously fragrant, rich yet not greasy, and nourishing to body and soul”—the Hongzhao Tianyuan Gastrodia Elata, Ham and Chicken Hotpot originates from the land of colorful clouds by the shores of Dianchi Lake. It uses the unique medicinal herb Gastrodia Elata and plant-based spices from the “Kingdom of Plants,” refined through years of dedicated research and development. Paired with Yunnan’s specially made ham and well-aged “old chicken,” this dish is carefully stewed to offer you a taste of the simple ethnic charm of the red-earth plateau, as well as the feeling of vast skies and white clouds.

Committed to developing its own Yunnan-based restaurant chain, Kunming Hongzhao Tianyuan Catering Co., Ltd. has continuously innovated and expanded. In 2003, it was recognized as a “China Western Capital Well-Known Brand Hotpot.” By September 2006, the company had successfully established over twenty franchised outlets across the country.

The Hongzhao Tianyuan Gastrodia Elata, Ham and Chicken Hotpot mainly offers dishes centered around the Gastrodia Elata, Ham and Chicken Hotpot, as well as Wild Mushroom and Mountain Delicacy Chicken Hotpot, characterized by being “fresh, fragrant, and nourishing.” The dishes primarily use traditional Yunnan folk cooking methods, combined with a hotpot base made from Yunnan’s specialty Gastrodia Elata and natural plant-based spices, along with Yunnan’s specially made ham. This gives the dishes a naturally rich aroma and nourishing health benefits. Using various Yunnan specialties such as Gastrodia Elata, ham, and Sanqi (notoginseng), and simmered in carefully prepared rich broth, these dishes are first cooked in large pots and then served in smaller ones—a unique preparation method that ensures each serving maintains the advantages of fresh broth and intense flavor. Another highlight of the Hongzhao Tianyuan series of hotpots is its naturally flavorful, fragrant yet non-greasy broth, which can be enhanced with a dipping sauce for a richer taste, or enjoyed directly as a drink—fully showcasing the value of the Hongzhao Tianyuan Gastrodia Elata, Ham and Chicken Hotpot.