This is the best Jiangxian and Huxian restaurants on the list. Tianyi Meixi Lake Fish Restaurant and Tianyi Linjiang Fish Restaurant belong to the same brand, and have a high similarity in the richness of dishes and products, so we will group the two together. The restaurant, which focuses on Jiangxian and Huxian, has only been established for a few years, and it only opened its first store in Changsha in 2014.
Tianyi Fish Restaurant, also known as the fish factory, provides dozens of kinds of fresh fish in the store, from the Xiangjiang River, Dongting Lake and other waters. Fresh fish such as osmanthus fish, catfish, yellow duck, sturgeon, Dongjiang black shark and other familiar or unfamiliar fish are on the menu. Some diners will be interested in the yellow duck, which is actually not uncommon, the scientific name of this fish is Huang 颡 (sǎng), Zhejiang calls it Wang Jiao, and it is also known as Huang Jiao Ding and Huang Lading. There are many ways to cook fresh fish, and you can provide a variety of ways to eat it.
Dongjiang crispy carp is a must-see fish in the store, it is a type of grass carp, but the cooking method is completely different from grass carp. Crispy carp fillets are cut and served in a dashi shabu. Its fish meat is white and tender, the fishy smell is not obvious, and the taste is similar to its name after shabu-shabu, crisp and tender, and the umami is rich. However, it is not advisable to simmer for too long, otherwise the meat will be old. Grilled catfish is a favorite dish among Changsha locals, it is grilled to taste, fresh and spicy and fragrant, the meat of the catfish is firm, there are not many small spines, diners can enjoy it. In addition, yellow braised crucian carp and miscellaneous fish pot are good for rice and wine.
Tianyi's two stores are located far from the city center, one facing the mountain and the other facing the river, and the Meixi Lake Fish Restaurant and the surrounding area are more natural, it is wrapped in greenery, branches pass through the lobby, and the glass ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows make the exterior flowers and plants seem to be within reach. In addition to the two halls, this store also has several series of private rooms near the lake, forest, rice field, and cave, which need to be booked in advance. Both stores have set up breeding cabinets in the fish house, and the river is fresh to catch and kill. The service at the two stores is quite farm-style, and the waiters are a little older, and although the attitude is not enthusiastic, they can also respond to requests.
