Without the experience of opening the port and accompanying the capital, Chongqing would not have its current status, and its ancient urban area is huddled in Yuzhong District, which is only equivalent to 1/2 of the area of the largest residential community in Guangzhou today. The most prosperous part of the area is the southern side of the Yuzhong Peninsula, known locally as the "lower half of the city", where there was once a dense concentration of old-style houses, which is a representative of old Chongqing. According to various shantytown reform policies and urban planning, the "old feeling" of the "second half of the city" will become more and more scarce.
Jiujiu Douhua Pavilion is undoubtedly a rare remnant of the market in the lower half of the city, its full state is basically contributed by the locals, the highest meal in the store is only 10 yuan / dish, and the environment is simple and dilapidated, it is undoubtedly the most typical "fly house". The Douhua Restaurant has been in business for 20 or 30 years, all because of the owner's nickname "Jiujiu", all of which reveal the atmosphere of the market, and it is completely worth a special visit for tourists.
The bean curd in the museum is the signature, its color is white, the taste is soft and tender, and the moisture is abundant, but it does not lose the original bean fragrance at all. The store will provide a spicy flavor with chili seeds and a few diced green onions, which are not as amazing as those floating on people and water, but they are still of a very high standard in Chongqing and should not be missed.
Douhua belongs to the "soup dish" section, but the categories of cold dishes and steamed dishes are the most diverse, with a total of 15 categories. Among them, the average price of vegetarian dishes is 5 yuan/plate, and the price of cold dishes is 2 yuan/plate, the portion is not large, but it is still affordable. Under normal circumstances, the store rarely adjusts the price, which is the most typical business philosophy of a small store in the market.
Steamed dishes are quite mainstream in Chengdu-Chongqing shop, and the store provides steamed pork ribs, steamed pork, and roasted white, with stable and representative flavors. The taste of the steamed pork is not heavy, the meat slices are wrapped with millet, the weight is heavy, and the grain fragrance is full; Roasted white has a more distinct salty taste, the bottom of the dish is quite enjoyable with rice, and the two steamed dishes are worth tasting.
The Sichuan cuisine area is already good at preparing seasonings and flavor dishes, and cold dishes will naturally not disappoint. However, it is best to avoid dried tofu, which is not stable and often does not have a deep flavor. In contrast, walnut meat (pork head) and ear silk are rarely out of shape, and many veteran diners will even order multiple servings. In addition, the cowpeas in the store are never over-blanched and always remain crisp, which is also worth noting.
The old-fashioned owners still only accept cash, but the waiters are modern in their efficiency, and they rarely let customers get snubbed when they are seated – even if everything is done with a bad attitude. Local diners don't mind at all, and pride is almost a must-have attribute of the Fly House, and it is also considered an experience by some visitors.
