Date: December
Average cost per person: 200 yuan
With whom: Friends
Activities: Food, Photography, Small Capital Lifestyle, Gastronomy
Published on 2021-12-04 at 22:51.
Standing in the heart of a vast city, do you often feel your stomach as empty as the late-night streets? Having seen all the restaurants and hotels on every street corner, do the beautifully decorated facades attract you to stop while also confusing your late-night dining list? Walking into the restaurant, you take the menu handed to you by the waiter. The overwhelming choices might instantly dampen your appetite, as you need to satisfy not only your stomach but also your eyes and heart. However, all of this can be found at the Late Night Canteen.
[Restaurant Name] Yu Xiwu Late Night Canteen (Huanyu Hui Store)
[Address] Room B115, Zhonghai Huanyu Hui, Lane 838, Huangpi South Road (near Hema Fresh)
[Transportation] A 200-meter walk from Exit 5 of Madang Road Station on Metro Lines 9 and 13.
[Operating Hours] 11:00-14:00, 17:00-02:00 the next day.
[Features] Late Night Canteen.
[Average Cost per Person] 200 yuan.
[Ambience] Upon entering, you are greeted by Edo-era Japanese murals, colorful lanterns, and a natural wood layout that exudes an antique charm.
[Service] Typical late-night canteen style, with warm and welcoming service from attractive staff who greet you with a smile, guide you to your seat, and serve food promptly.
[Dishes] The first bite after sitting down is inevitably for the #Sashimi Platter, Thick Sliced Salmon Belly Sashimi#, a favorite among the small capital crowd.The thick-cut salmon belly is rich and tender, while the sweet shrimp is smooth and delicious. The deep-sea fish’s fat is paired with lemon slices and wasabi paste, creating a distinct flavor.
My favorite signature dish is the #Thick Sliced Teriyaki Beef Tongue#, with a subtle marinade complemented by a rich sauce, making every bite a sweet aftertaste.
I chose the salt-grilled flavor for the #Grilled Skewers Platter#, a few skewers that are enough to dispel the loneliness of the night. The charred skin of the grilled chicken wings emits a smoky aroma, calling out for barbecue. The salt-grilled mushrooms still retain a hint of their delicious juices.
#Foie Gras Sushi# is a must-order dish for me every time. As one of the main dishes, the sushi topped with foie gras captures all attention, with its semi-liquid fat sprinkled with sesame seeds and adorned with caviar. When chewed together, you can feel the richness and saltiness.
#Samurai Beef Sushi# is the warmest presence at night. Beef is the absolute protagonist of the Japanese sukiyaki pot, thinly and widely cut with a mix of fat and lean. After being grilled over a fierce fire, it becomes even more tender. Brushed with the store’s homemade sauce, the rich umami flavor is addictive.
#7-Up Glutinous Rice Balls 28 yuan# Two skewers of glutinous rice balls topped with matcha ice cream, the richness of milk mixed with the sweet and refreshing matcha, along with the chewy rice balls, are simply irresistible.
