Shi Qi Lao(Zhang Xi)

A very famous place, you have to check in from time to time and eat authentic food, especially the Wangcai fried dough, which is not only beautiful, but also tastes great, glutinous but not sticky, a must-order when you go. Nice environment, comfortable

The hotel we stayed in was opposite Shiqi Lao. We arrived at 5-6pm on Friday. We were afraid of queuing so we came in to eat first. [Mint] Environment: The floor was high and the hall was large. It was comfortable to sit, but the distance between the tables was a bit narrow. It would be better if they were a little wider. [Service bell] Service: There were many waiters and the dishes were served quickly "Famous Shiqi Pigeon", "Pineapple Bun", "Wangcai Fried Dumpling", "Fragrant Spicy Bean Curd Skin", "Fish Bun in Soup", "Braised Large Intestine" were all delicious, but the portion was a little small. "Salt-baked Pigeon Heart and Kidney" was a little salty In general, the products were good, and the average price per person was 87

The place is quite big, but there are many people. There is no parking space at night. The dining area is very unique, with bird cages and boat shapes. The signature pigeon meat is really delicious, with crispy skin and tender meat. The pigeon liver sauce and long beans are also good. The main course is pineapple buns.

Appearance: A restaurant converted from a factory building. Entering it gives you a feeling of "small bridges, flowing water and people's homes", with boats and trees. Seating: I arrived at about 5:30, and the queue for the single table for 2 people had already started. If you don't mind sharing a table, you don't need to queue. Products: We ate squab, pineapple buns, snow mountain buns, fish skin wontons, and yuba. First of all, the pineapple buns were ordered in half a dozen (6 pieces), and the taste was average. The snow mountain buns were not bad, the slogan was very special, and there was a little bean paste inside. Squab, the outside was good, very crispy, but the inside felt not tasty enough. It may be that the expectations were too high, so I thought it was average. The fish skin wontons and yuba were the most satisfactory products. The wonton skin was very chewy and the meat was also very good. The yuba was very fresh and cost-effective!

A very famous local restaurant in Shiqi, Zhongshan. I arrived around 6pm and there was still a seat available, so I didn't have to wait. Free parking is also available. As for food, the squab was good, but not as good as I expected. The shrimp was not good. The pure pork belly tastes great and can be cooked in several ways. It is highly recommended. The pineapple buns are also delicious, but six are a bit too much for two people, and the taste will be worse when they are frozen. The service was not good, maybe too many people. There are also restrictions on dining times.

When you come to Zhongshan, you must eat at Shiqi Lao. This is an old shop with an antique decoration. It serves Cantonese cuisine and desserts. Most of the people who come here are locals, speaking the Shiqi dialect which is difficult to understand. Because it is a famous local restaurant, the dishes are served very slowly and I had to urge them many times.

Good environment, best service, they will proactively refill your tea when it's gone. The pineapple buns are delicious, the pigeon is not as delicious as the Guangming squab, the fish belly is not delicious and has no special features, the bean curd skin tastes good but is too soft and the texture is not very good. But if you come to Zhongshan, you won’t know if you don’t come here to eat...

Personally, based on what I saw during my meal that day, this restaurant can truly be considered a tourist attraction in Zhongshan. Since it specializes in squab, I'll limit my review to this famous Cantonese dish, but they also offer many other authentic dishes. Their signature braised dish is indeed tender and juicy, living up to its reputation. The pigeons are a bit smaller than usual, so they must have a strict age requirement. The price seems to be between 38 and 45 yuan. Remember, braised squab must be served hot; it will lose its flavor if it's too cold. In Zhongshan, nearly every local restaurant sells squab. After trying several, I found prices ranging from 20 to 40 yuan per pigeon. I feel Shiqi Lao is the best. For other restaurants, I recommend using the water-boiled version, which offers a unique flavor. If you're truly a squab lover, or if you're just going to fall in love with this dish, I recommend Guangzhou's Qiaomei Restaurant or Shenzhen's Dameisha Wugufang, both of which are equally famous.