"Ava Cottage" is neither a place name nor an ethnic minority, but an original ecological flavor of the founder Qu Guoqiang's combination of Xiangxi Miao, Dong and Buyi ethnic diets, and the taste is mainly spicy. Qu Guoqiang is a unique one, not limited by the skills and thinking of chefs, and has opened nearly 400 branches in more than 20 provinces, which is much larger than many local brands in Hunan.
The "original" flavor of Ava cottage dishes includes smoked bacon in Zhangcha Mountain Kiln, Laotan vegetables, wild mushrooms, dried vegetables, winemaking, etc., and there are many dishes that use the alpine Miaoling mountain pepper, which is an extremely important seasoning in the store. However, Ava cottage is a combination of direct sales and franchise business model, and this distinctive "Ava cottage" flavor only appears in a few branches and Ava cottage noodle restaurants. More than a dozen branches in Suzhou basically only retain the signature fish head, ethnic dishes are hard to find, and most of the branches are relatively remote, so it ranks low.
The biggest competitiveness of the Suzhou store is to understand the taste of the public, the dishes are diverse, the taste is acceptable, and there are more people who patronize it. There are 30 cold dishes alone, and if you have a daily meal, you can choose according to your taste; Pickled cucumbers, crispy fish skin, secret lemon phoenix feet and wild vegetables have a slight ethnic style, but the taste is not outstanding, and you can order something new if you want to try it. The hot dishes are also very rich, basically the heavy oil and spicy style of Hunan cuisine, if you are tired of eating the sweetness of Subang cuisine, occasionally come to Ava cottage to change the taste, it is still very satisfying.
The most worthwhile thing to try is the signature fish head. The meat quality of the silver carp head of Ava cottage is more tender, and the biggest difference between the fish head and other fish heads is that before steaming, the fish head is poured with sesame oil boiled with chili sauce and secret spices, and then red dates and tofu are added, the fish head is steamed out very fresh and fragrant, the spicy taste is strong, but it tastes very refreshing, there are large and small fish heads to choose from, and it is convenient to order. "Shanzhai Full House" is steamed with red chopped pepper, which is not as spicy as the fish head king, no red dates and tofu seasoning, and the taste is more popular.
The dishes at the directly managed stores and franchised stores are similar and the tastes are similar. However, the management of the branch by the headquarters is not in place, and the signature fish head, known as the "Ava Big Mac", is priced at about 90 yuan, which is sometimes not much bigger than the "cottage fish head king" that costs 60 yuan, and even the restaurant manager can't explain the standard of the size of the fish head, which shows that the management is not standardized.
The store of Ava Cottage is open, the large and small scattered tables and private rooms are abundant, and the decoration is simple and comfortable; The waiter is patient and gentle, guiding in an orderly manner, making the guests feel comfortable and comfortable, and it is very good to come here for dinner.
