Before Ba Fang Yun Ji, my favorite chain dumpling shop was Si Hai You Long. However, as Ba Fang's offerings increased, Si Hai You Long gradually closed down.

This time, at Ba Fang, I ordered beef noodles and chive dumplings. Regarding the beef noodles, observing their preparation process reveals that they are made from factory-prepared frozen meal kits heated up, resulting in a very average taste with no surprises. The noodles also come from frozen packs, and their texture feels quite mushy. Even if you plan to buy the meal kit to cook at home, I wouldn't recommend it as it doesn't taste very good overall.

As for the dumplings, since I personally love chives, I always order them whenever I visit. However, neither the current Ba Fang nor Si Hai You Long can bring back the past era when a fully stuffed dumpling cost only 5 yuan each. Now, the filling is minimal, with the skin taking up most of the dumpling. Unless you try your luck at a non-chain dumpling shop, you're more likely to encounter something better.