The dishes are delicately homemade, utilizing pickling and fermentation techniques, paired with local vegetables. The menu is diverse and distinctive, featuring items such as fried cream puffs with mashed potatoes and caramel almond ice cream. The overall pairing with wines recommended by the French owner is professional and well thought out.
The restaurant has a comfortable and clean environment, a natural and pleasant atmosphere, and offers natural scenery that cannot be found in the city.
The owner couple is friendly and knowledgeable about wine, and their service attitude is warm. However, due to a shortage of staff, it may take longer for the dishes to be served, so it's recommended to make a reservation in advance to avoid making a trip for nothing.
Located in the Shuinandong area of Ruifang, if you drive here you can't drink, and public transportation is not very convenient, so you have to be the driver. The owner couple is very friendly and knowledgeable about wines, and all the dishes are homemade, utilizing many impressive pickling and fermentation techniques, with various locally grown vegetables cooked in different ways. The environment is comfortable and clean, and the atmosphere is wonderful, showcasing a natural landscape that you can't find in the city. It's important to note the business hours, operating model, and staffing situation, as they can vary each day, so it's best to make a reservation to avoid a wasted trip.
For a group of five, we ordered everything on the menu - each dish has its own character. Almost all of the recipes were self-taught by the owner’s wife. The French owner knows wines very well and recommended some that I really liked; there are also unique non-alcoholic options. The variety of wines is extensive and the pairings with the dishes are very professional. The only drawback of the whole experience might be that the service takes a bit longer due to the lack of staff. However, enjoying the meal with a few friends while chatting, combined with beautiful natural scenery, truly makes for a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
The fried cream puffs and mashed potatoes were the first I've had, and I liked them very much. The homemade salted caramel almond ice cream was also stunning.