Hidden Gem Restaurant Alert｜A Spring Gathering with Friends

My friend is leaving Shanghai tomorrow, so we chose a restaurant near our place to see him off. To be honest, we just wanted an excuse to get together and enjoy the beautiful spring weather‼️ I highly recommend this hidden gem of a restaurant—Yue Xian·Taizhou Cuisine (Yishan Branch)‼️ 🍂Ambiance: Yue Xian specializes in Taizhou cuisine. The decor is elegant and upscale, the restaurant is spacious with an open kitchen, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. 👩Service: The staff are in uniform, friendly, and attentive. They promptly clear plates, divide the large portion of sandworm bean noodles into smaller servings, pack leftovers for diners after the meal, and even escort guests to the elevator. 🥦Ingredients: The vegetables are fresh, and there's a dedicated seafood counter where you can choose your seafood to be cooked fresh. 👍Recommended Dishes + 👅Taste: 🌸Sandworm Bean Noodles: The restaurant's signature dish. Springy, flavorful, and aromatic, it perfectly blends the flavors of the sea and the mountains. The sandworms are plentiful and delicious. 🌸Deep-fried Large Yellow Croaker with Rice Cakes: The rice cakes are soft and chewy, and can be enjoyed two ways: dipped in brown sugar or in the fish broth, each offering a unique flavor. The large yellow croaker is tender, fresh, and flavorful. 🌸Dried Eel with Celery: The eel is crispy and fragrant, while the celery is crisp and tender. 🌸Beef Tendon with Thai Chili Peppers: The beef tendon is chewy, and the chili peppers are fragrant without being too spicy. 🌸Braised Chinese Cabbage with Fried Pork Lard: The Chinese cabbage is sweet and crispy, and the fried pork lard is not greasy. 🌸Dried East China Sea Sakura Shrimp and Soy Sauce with Hangzhou Pepper Rings: A refreshing appetizer. 🌸Preserved Sausage with Minced Pork and Taiwanese-style Cauliflower Stems: Cold dishes, beautifully presented and delicious. 🌸Bird's Nest, Goji Berries, and Peach Gum Stew: A warm dessert that's not too sweet, perfect for modern, health-conscious diners. 🌸Brown Sugar Steamed Buns: A Taizhou specialty. Beautifully shaped, slightly sweet, and soft. 💰Average cost: CNY 190 🚗Transportation: Accessible by bus routes 122, 303, 732, 809, 224, and subway lines 9/15.