Da Tian Lotus Restaurant Introduction
Recommended dishes for the 2016 certified restaurant of Haishe City: Lotus Leaf Steamed Fish, Lotus Leaf Eight-Treasure Rice. The story of Datie Lotus Flower Restaurant can be described as a beautiful accident. In 1998, the owner, Mr. Zhuang, who was originally a head chef, planned to enjoy a leisurely rural life after retirement. At that time, serving as the executive director of the Dapu Creek Ecological Conservation Association, he discovered a hidden water pollution crisis in his environment. Therefore, he, along with a few friends, converted his rice field into a lotus flower plantation for testing purposes. This endeavor was not only effective but also attracted tourists from all over due to the blooming lotuses. With the integration of lotus into cuisine, the family of Mr. Zhuang founded Datie Lotus Flower Restaurant and began to study the ecology of lotus flowers. Through explanations, DIY activities, and the development of dishes, they aimed to help customers better understand this land. It is worth mentioning that Mr. Zhuang, who grew up helping his father with catering, is also a well-known head chef in the Taoyuan area. He has assisted in hosting many year-end parties for technology companies and has served as the local district chief for two terms. Thus, from a cup of fragrant lotus tea to fried lotus seeds that taste like pistachios, or...
