The Qingming holiday was arranged for a two-day short trip, and since we were staying in Jiaoxi at night, we reserved a restaurant in advance due to concerns that popular places would have long wait times. ☺️

When making the reservation, I informed them that we had a child and requested to avoid a counter table. However, on the day of the visit, we arrived 10 minutes early only to be told by the owner that the previous guests were late and might need another 20 minutes. The counter was available for immediate seating though. I was a bit taken aback at first (thinking that if the previous guests were late, they should inform them to shorten their meal time rather than affecting the next guests). However, throughout the dining experience, the owner was very polite and even treated our daughter to complimentary appetizers and fruit 🍇, which showed their willingness to make amends.

The restaurant is quite small, with only 6 seats at the counter and 2 tables for 4 people. The owners are an elderly couple, with one additional staff member (or possibly their son 👦). The menu is straightforward, with only 3 set meals, and other options for a la carte sushi 🍣, Japanese dishes, and drinks. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a small shop in Japan 🇯🇵.

Today, we ordered four sets for 4 adults and 1 child, plus a portion of fried chicken. Each set includes a main dish, three side dishes, miso soup, a plate of tempura, and white rice. An appetizer was provided beforehand, which was chilled octopus salad 🐙; the texture was very chewy, and the wasabi six-grid salad was voted as the best dish of the day. The main dishes included ginger sauce pork, sashimi, and grilled fish. Although the portions were not large, we could sample a variety of dishes. The sashimi platter had 6 types of fish, but the serving felt a bit small. The grilled fish that day was supposed to be flounder, but since I usually eat that often, I paid extra to switch it to my favorite red snapper 🐟. The grilled fish was tasty, though the size was average. The tempura included shrimp 🍤, eggplant 🍆, sweet potato 🍠, and enoki mushrooms 🍄, which made for a generous plate. The fried chicken was well-marinated and tender 😋, and we were also served a small plate of fruit snacks at the end, making for a perfect ending.

The overall dining atmosphere felt like a visit to a small shop in Japan. 👍 The owners were great at hospitality and focused on the quality of the dishes. However, at this price point of 700 yuan, I felt the cost-performance ratio wasn't very high. Interestingly, I had just had afternoon tea the day before at a spot that also offered similar set meals, and it looked even more substantial on other people's tables. I hope to visit again next time for a different experience. 🎁

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