Chaotang is a typical Teochew restaurant chain that was established in Beijing in 2012. With a steady stream of dishes, Chaotang successfully opened a branch in Shanghai in 2015. The advantages of high quality and low price have made it bloom all over Shanghai, and the business of meal time is very hot.
Shiodo usually has restaurants in shopping malls with a lot of traffic, so there are almost no private rooms. Chaotang's products are not outstanding, but they are still competitive with a moderate price. The only thing worth criticizing is their official introduction, which says that all kinds of Chaoshan delicacies that are close to the people are like spring and snow, which makes many food gourmets feel helpless.
The Puning tofu (Puning locally called "Puning dried tofu") in the store is a typical example. In terms of the performance of the dishes alone, the chef's frying technique is well controlled, and the taste is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The garlic sauce served with Chaotang has the right saltiness and has a unique flavor when eaten with tofu. The price of the dishes is only 28 yuan per case, which is quite competitive in Shanghai. It's just that the introduction on the menu is too literary and does not take into account the real situation. Officially, Puning is located in a hilly area surrounded by mountains and rivers, so the water is very clear and sweet, which is especially suitable for making tofu. In fact, most of the local water systems in Puning are seriously polluted, and although there is treatment now, the effect is still not great. In addition, Puning merchants generally use tap water to make dried tofu, and the local tap water treatment process is not advanced, so there is no advantage in water quality. It's understandable that officials want to improve the recognition of the dishes, but the exaggerated introduction will make diners stunned.
Chaozhou sour plum steamed bamboo shoot fish is well received, and its characteristics of more meat and less spines can be said to be suitable for all ages. The professional name of the fish is "eel", and the Chaoshan people call it "bamboo shoots". This fish is mostly distributed in the United States and Canada, Japan and the southern coast of China. Because the fat content of bamboo shoot fish is much higher than that of ordinary fish, there is almost no fishy smell, which is extremely suitable for diners who usually don't like to eat fish because of fishiness. The fish is steamed with a plum sauce that is uniquely blended, and the fish has a slightly sour taste of plum, which is extremely refreshing.
The brine platter, tide oyster branding, etc., are in the middle of the standard, and there is basically no minefield, so it is worth a try.
The setting of Chaotang is a typical mall restaurant, and there is nothing worth talking about. The service attitude of the clerk is acceptable, the hands and feet are quick, and they will take the initiative to add tea when they see the diners drink all the tea, and they will answer all the questions of the diners. In general, Chaotang is also one of the benchmarks of Chaozhou cuisine, and it is unlikely that something will go wrong.
