Restaurant
Chu Shan Si Ji
As Hubei natives, the owner and head chef do not budge on what qualifies as true Hubei cuisine. They ship most ingredients from their home province; those they can't, they make themselves – sauces and pickles are as authentic as can be. The menu is season-driven, but classics like river fish, spicy fish maw and offal, or grilled-steamed pork coated in coarse rice flour are ever present. Go for spicy or mild when pre-ordering the famous lamb and fish stew.
Michelin Selected (or "listed") restaurants receive recognition for solid performance but fall short of stars or Bib Gourmand, often noted for competence during travel.
Restaurant
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