Located in the north of Yangcheng Lake, Lotus Island has an elegant view surrounded by lakes on all sides. There are more than 200 households on the island, most of which are mainly engaged in hairy crab farming. So if you want to eat fresh and delicious hairy crabs, this is a good choice. However, getting to one of the best restaurants in the area, Farmhouse, is a bit of a stretch. Customers can make an appointment with the merchant in advance and wait for the yacht pick-up at the No. 1 and No. 2 piers in the island area, and the boat ride will take a few minutes before arriving.
Crab-eating is gender-specific, and both female and male crabs have their own deliciousness. The male crab has long claws and a navel-shaped point, which is the carrier of crab paste. Crab paste is a polymer of male crab paragonadal protein, lipids and other nutrients, which is translucent and sticky after steaming, with a delicate and dense taste and exceptional deliciousness. The female crab has a strong body and a wide and round navel, which is the carrier of crab roe. As the ovaries and digestive glands of female crabs, the crab roe is bright in color, clean and free of impurities, and tastes fishy and fresh, fragrant and fragrant. According to the gender and weight of the crabs, there are three crab-eating sets priced at 108, 158 and 228 yuan respectively. Each set consists of a female crab and a male crab, both of which are steamed and served. Customers can taste the essence of different crab species here without leaving home, killing multiple birds with one stone.
The rest of the restaurant's dishes are in line with the large amount and flavor of the farmhouse meal. Free-range chicken soup is mellow and delicious, and it relieves greasy. Steamed white fish is plump, salty, fresh and delicious. The meat of the mussels is springy and refreshing, and the meat is tight and has a strong flavor. Although there are no complicated and exquisite cooking skills, they are all solid and generous, which makes the customers who dine praise. It is worth noting that the restaurant has a long-term cooperation with local hairy crab processing units. Customers can purchase hairy crabs in a separate gift box here. Each gift box comes with crab vinegar and ginger tea, which is very suitable for home consumption or gifts for relatives and friends.
The environment of the restaurant is also very much in line with the farmhouse style. The rural style outside the open window allows customers to relax; The dining environment of the wood-walled round table is also dark and rugged, giving people the feeling of being in a farmhouse. The warm and positive service of the boss and staff is commendable for escorting a pleasant dining experience. It should be noted that the restaurant location is about 1.5 hours away from the city center by car, and public transportation is relatively inconvenient, so it is recommended to arrive by car. Navigate and locate to Xiangshi Road, Yangcheng Lake Town, and you can park your vehicle. In addition, due to the popularity of the restaurant, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance with the owner of the restaurant.
