Foods

I haven't been to Gu Zao Ren in 9 years, and returning felt like a warm hug. The food is just as authentic and comforting as I remembered! The simple sweet potato porridge pairs perfectly with all their savoury side dishes. The braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens still melts in your mouth, and the stir-fried pork liver is perfectly glazed. I also loved the hotplate egg tofu and the intensely flavourful dark soy-marinated cockles. Highly recommend this spot for a nostalgic, satisfying meal!

Nai Nai Flavor brings popular Hangzhou comfort food to the East. The spread I had was visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. The savoury items included Old Shaoxing Steamed Soup Dumplings 老绍兴蒸汤包 and a brilliantly crispy, deep-fried Youbu Style Egg Cake 游埠鸡子粿. Also enjoyed some crisp golden Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake 红糖滋粑 accompanied by refreshing Guava & Peach Drink 芭乐水蜜桃. The star of the meal for me was the soul-warming Grandma’s Secret Dishes 奶奶传承神仙鸡. Wrapped up the meal with a beautifully presented glass teapot of sweet Traditional Style Double Boiled Pear with White Fungus 古法银耳吊梨汤, which was a light and soothing finish. A perfect spot for a comforting meal!