Wuhan barbecue is not as famous as Northeast and Northwest barbecue, but it is inclusive in terms of ingredients, relying on geographical advantages to extract poultry and aquatic ingredients, and pay attention to salty and spicy seasoning, which is favored by local diners. Most of the local barbecue restaurants are mainly fly restaurants, and there is little focus on the environment and service, and the customer base is loyal to the neighbors, and the atmosphere of the market is quite strong.
Shu's Barbecue is a hidden shop in the alley of Deshengqiao, which has been in business for more than 20 years. Its signboard follows the name of "hardware", and it can only be distinguished by the electric stove at the door, and it is not easy to find. However, if you want to come to the door to taste, you often need to call a day in advance to make an appointment, which gives the shop a strong mystery.
The restaurant has a total of 30 dishes, covering poultry, pork and vegetarian food, etc., with obvious flavor characteristics and high spiciness. Taking pork skewers as an example, although the appearance is mediocre, the cumin and chili peppers are fragrant, the taste is crispy, and it has a bit of fried flavor. The crispy bones are large, retaining the surrounding meat, and the crispy bones are set off by the aroma of the meat, and the taste is rich. The chicken kidneys have a rich aroma, supplemented by a heavy roast season, which is especially thick.
Vegetarian dishes are not inferior to meat food. The popular dish is grilled steamed buns, which are baked until brown and covered with fine granulated sugar, which is popular for its crispy and tender sweet taste. Shiitake mushrooms are cut into three skewers, and the aromatic smell contained in them is released under the grill, and the mouth is aromatic. The baked flour is similar in appearance to Cantonese rice noodles, but the color is transparent and chewy, and it tastes best when stirred with the garlic paste provided with the meal. In addition, the shop also offers grilled dishes such as crucian carp and skinned fish (pufferfish), which are popular for diners.
The whole store has a dumbbell-shaped structure, and the façade near the alley is the food storage area and kitchen, with several tables and chairs, and the internal dining area can be reached through the central walkway of the house. After the customer orders the food, the boss selects the ingredients from the iron frame behind him for barbecue, from the barbecue, sprinkling to the meal, all of which are completed by himself, with sophisticated and skillful techniques and fast meals. Peak dining hours tend to be concentrated in the evening and late at night, so if you don't make an appointment in advance, there is a higher chance of eating behind closed doors or waiting for a long time, so be careful.
In terms of environment, the atmosphere of the store has a strong sense of age, the walls, tables and chairs are mottled and old, and the ingredients and utensils are also placed at will, but this is the rough style of most Wuhan barbecues, so you don't need to pay too much attention to it. The area where the store is located is the renovation of the old city in the city, and all the surrounding residents have moved out, but the Shu's family maintains its business, so there is no street lighting in the alley at night, and the surrounding environment is relatively dim, so you need to pay attention to safety when going.
