Teochew beef hotpot is one of Shantou's essential meals. The meat is sliced by cut and cooked quickly in a clear broth, then dipped in satay sauce or chilli before it has a chance to toughen.
Look for restaurants with a visible prep counter and a steady local crowd. Ordering can be brisk, but the reward is a meal that shows Teochew cooking at its most confident: clean, fresh, and exact.