Dapeng City (full name "Dapeng Shouyu Thousand Households City") was founded in 1394 A.D., is a famous coastal defense military point in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the name of "Pengcheng" in Shenzhen originates from this. Today, Dapeng City is listed as a famous historical and cultural village in China and the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units, and there is an endless stream of tourists coming and going every day. Pengcheng Restaurant, located in the alley, has been praised by many tourists for its neat dining environment, good dishes and low prices, and Hong Kong's well-known foodie and wine critic Huang Yali has also come here.
Pengcheng Restaurant is located in a local old house, but its history is not as old as that of the old house. In 2009, with the help of the local office and the community, the owner, Lai Zhongshan, started a business with several friends. In the beginning, Lai Zhongshan ran a local souvenir shop, but the business was not good. Two months later, Lai Yat-sen launched the "one store, one table" boutique private restaurant, which is the predecessor of Pengcheng Restaurant. The local people didn't trust Pengcheng Restaurant very much at first, after all, it was just a college student entrepreneurship restaurant. The founder team of Pengcheng Restaurant, with the "stubbornness" of young people, has been upgrading the restaurant. Although the business is slowly picking up, most of the 8 co-founders have left. It was not until later that the government upgraded the planning and upgrading of the scenic spots around Dapeng City, and the number of tourists increased, and the charm of Pengcheng restaurants was gradually known.
The General's Banquet is the signature of the store, with a total of 12 dishes: General Duck, Yipin Vegetarian Vegetable Pot, White-cut Chicken, Taro Cloud Pork, Chicken Feet with Mushrooms, Pengcheng Fried Pork, Rang Tofu, Pan-fried Miscellaneous Fish, Pork Skin in Soup, Duck Red with Pickles, Stir-fried Tofu with Chinese Cabbage, and Stir-fried Green Vegetables. The allusion to the general's banquet is also interesting. According to reports, the general's banquet originated from the Qing Dynasty general Lai Enjue, who entertained the soldiers at the time of festivals and triumphs. The boss said truthfully that the general's banquet was just a word of mouth among the elders, and almost no people had seen it, and they couldn't talk about tasting it. The "General's Banquet" in the store is actually created for the improvement of its own family. The official special label "Civilian General Banquet" can also justify itself. It is worth mentioning that most of the ingredients in the restaurant come from farms not far away, which meets the needs of many lovers of original ecological ingredients.
Among the 12 dishes, it is worth tasting the general duck, taro cloud meat, Pengcheng fried pork, rang tofu, and mushroom chicken feet. The general duck is the most famous, almost the representative of the general's banquet. It would be a shame not to give it a try. The duck is a local duck in Dapeng, and the meat is very fatty, but it is not very friendly to diners who don't like to eat fatty meat. There is a lot of duck juice on the whole plate, and the sweet and sour taste is the main feeling. After chewing the meat for a long time, the aroma is overflowing, but the taste is a little chai, which is a little regrettable. The taro cloud meat is quite amazing, the meat on the top is very tender, but the taro underneath is very memorable. The taro absorbs a lot of gravy, and it is extremely glutinous, fluffy and soft, and many regular customers love this dish.
Pengcheng noodles are a well-received dish, that is, Dapeng noodles and noodles, which originated from the Duchess Lyne's own cooking to comfort the soldiers, so it is famous far and wide. Pengcheng Restaurant refines the traditional process by using high-quality "winter rice", which is soaked overnight to produce more delicate rice noodles through stone mills. There is also a lot of thought in the ingredients, first stir-fry chicken, pork and other ingredients in the oil pan, and then add fresh sea urchin. These ingredients are boiled in broth, making the noodles not only very smooth and tender, but also delicious with the aromas of various ingredients.
Poon Choi is one of the Hakka specialties, and if you want to try it, you can order Boluo Wanyou Poon Choi. Poon Choi has a history of hundreds of years and is a chowder dish with more than a dozen dishes, including frying, frying, roasting, boiling, stewing, and marinating. These dishes are stacked in pots one by one until they fill the pot. On every festive day, this dish can always be seen on the table of the Hakka people, which means that the bowl is full and the wealth is rolling. Since the dishes that are most likely to absorb juice are at the bottom, the more flavorful they are added at the end. A table of people eating a pot is also a unique enjoyment. It is important to note that this dish involves a lot of ingredients and takes a long time to cook, so diners need to make a reservation in advance.
Pengcheng Restaurant is quite similar to the old mansion of the ancient big family, the hall restaurant environment under the greenhouse is slightly better than that of ordinary farms, clean and hygienic, the courtyard environment is antique, and each classical style private room complements each other. The waiter's attitude is more enthusiastic, his hands and feet are quick, and he does not drag mud and water. Due to the large amount of each dish, ordering more will remind diners, which is worthy of recognition. However, during meal time, the waiter will not care to guide the diners to their seats.
