Ya Shi Shi by Ya Long Ya Long (Sun Palace Branch)

Date: September, Accompanied by: Friends. The author visited Shanghai and published this on 2021-09-[...]

Date: September, Accompanied by: Friends.

The author visited Shanghai and published this on 2021-09-25 08:29, just before the National Day holiday, gathering with friends.

Activities: Culinary delights, photography, and a touch of bourgeoisie.

The restaurant visited is Ya Shi Shi by Ya Long Ya Long (Sun Palace Branch), located at Room L5-15, L5-16S, 5th Floor, Sun Palace, No. 181 Ruihong Road. It is a 520-meter walk from Exit 1 of Linping Road Station on Metro Line 4. Operating hours are from 11:00 to 21:00, with an average cost per person of 120 yuan. The specialty of the restaurant is a Southeast Asian food market. The ambiance is a blend of traditional charm and vibrant colors, reminiscent of the bustling streets of Southeast Asia with a modern twist, akin to being immersed in the urban life of Singapore.

Like its cuisine, there are no expensive ingredients or fancy plating; these are homely dishes made with simple ingredients and heartfelt cooking methods, allowing diners to experience the warmth of local flavors and the comforting taste of human connections.

# Hainanese Chicken – The waiter introduced this dish as the only one in Shanghai prepared in the traditional Singaporean way: white-skinned, tender meat with jelly-like skin, stir-fried at high temperature and then stewed in a clay pot for flavor. The presentation is appetizing, with a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, a row of neatly arranged chicken in the center of the plate, surrounded by orderly side dishes. Paired with fragrant black truffle fried rice, the combination is heavenly.Sure, here’s the content reformatted for a more natural reading experience:

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**Passion Fruit Glazed Beef Tongue**: Thick slices of beef tongue, first marinated and then grilled, offer a burst of fruity flavor with each bite. They are refreshing and not greasy, with the rich meat juices locked in the taste buds. The texture is thick yet tender, making it incredibly satisfying.

**Bak Kut Teh**: The steaming hot Bak Kut Teh has a strong medicinal aroma. A sip of the soup reveals the fragrance and the rich taste of Chinese herbs like angelica, complemented by the spiciness of pepper. This makes it delicious and lingering on the palate. The dish also comes with a plate of inch-long ‘fried dough fritters’, which when soaked in the soup, ensure a filling and satisfying meal.

**Satay**: As one of the most famous Southeast Asian dishes, marinated meats (chicken, beef, or mutton) are skewered and grilled over charcoal. They are served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce, featuring the distinctive taste of Malaysian chicken.

**Kaya Toast**: This is a popular local snack in Singapore and a divine breakfast dish. It consists of two crispy square pieces of bread sandwiching a thick layer of coconut paste made from pandan leaves. The taste is savory, sweet, sticky, and smooth, with a rich coconut aroma. It’s incredibly delicious and disappears as soon as it hits the table.

**Black Truffle Fried Rice**: A must-try, trust me, order it. The addition of precious black truffle to the fried rice, paired with pine nuts, creates a strong exotic aroma. One spoonful reveals its extraordinary taste. Truly a black diamond of ingredients, the restaurant is not stingy with its use.

—Nyonya Kueh is enchanting and mysterious, with its jade green color and a layer of white flour resembling a silk veil on a girl’s face. It is so beautiful that one hesitates to disturb it, as if it would break at the slightest touch. The air is filled with a burst of fruity and vegetable fragrance, incredibly tempting. I am already drooling.

Take a gentle bite, and you’ll find it as smooth as silk, cool as rain, with a glutinous rice aroma in the mouth. Soon after, a surprise follows, as a creamy flavor spreads in the mouth, full of taste and hard to put down.