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A friend's birthday party. At the request of a friend who wanted something healthy, I visited this place for the first time. As soon as I entered the underground restaurant, I was enveloped in the aroma of Chinese herbal medicine, already feeling invigorated. The entire place had private rooms (semi-private), creating the perfect atmosphere for deepening conversations about life among adult women.
[Supreme Course]
- Chilled Soup Jelly: A champagne glass filled with layers of paitan, Chinese herbal medicine, egg custard, topped with plum crystal and vegetables. You mix everything together and it's absolutely delicious! The jelly has a complex Chinese broth flavor with a crunchy texture of plum crystal. The portion is satisfying, and I almost wanted to ask for seconds!
- Assorted Appetizers: Three types of appetizers including shrimp with Sichuan pepper oil, soft-boiled egg with dried tofu, and braised pork belly. The balance between the warm and cold dishes, along with the different condiments, created a delightful ensemble.
- Hot Pot: The red soup is a spicy hot pot with Sichuan pepper, cloves, garlic, and ginger for a numbing spiciness. It's excellent for detoxifying and warming the body in traditional Chinese medicine. The white soup contains Korean ginseng, jujube, longan fruit, and wolfberry, known for nourishing qi and blood. The gentle sweetness is comforting. The hot pot ingredients include plenty of vegetables, mushrooms, pork belly, beef tongue, fish balls, and glass noodles, with the Supreme Course also including lobster and abalone. Be careful not to miss the abalone in the pot, as it can easily get lost. Adding the lobster to the soup enhances the depth of flavors. I thoroughly enjoyed separating and savoring the red and white ingredients.
- Noodles: I chose the shrimp noodles for the finale. The dry noodles absorb the rich flavors of the soup and are delightful to slurp up.
- Dessert: When we mentioned it was a birthday celebration upon arrival, the staff kindly surprised us with a dessert platter adorned with fireworks. Normally, you can choose from almond jelly, sorbet, or three other options. Despite the unexpectedly cold weather in spring, the nourishing herbal flavors and warmth of the people made for a wonderful birthday celebration. I'm thinking about how to use the herbal sprinkle souvenir I received. Thank you for the delicious meal! ⭐️