Shiyuan Live Fish Restaurant Introduction
Recommended dishes: Jade Live Fish Roll, Ginger Shredded Fish Soup, Ginger Shredded Pork Intestines, Grass Carp, Pineapple Shrimp Balls. Located on Longtan Cultural Road Live Fish Street, "Shiyuan Live Fish" features a striking red Chinese palace-style exterior. The founder, Chen Huiqing, is a key figure in the Shimen live fish industry. In the 1970s, when Shimen Reservoir became a popular tourist attraction, 48-year-old Chen Huiqing resolutely entered the live fish industry. The name Shiyuan comes from the Institute of Atomic Energy's Shiyuan Dormitory, which inspired Chen Huiqing to name his restaurant after the beautiful environment. To remain resilient, he believes that "innovation" is one of the necessary conditions for a business. Based on the concept of three ways to eat live fish, he continuously developed new dishes, leading to a trend of diverse ways to enjoy live fish, with over 170 different preparations now. To enhance ordering efficiency, he customized a POS system in 1990, reducing ordering times and increasing accuracy. At that time, Chen Huiqing also purchased a parking lot larger than his restaurant, which raised questions from various parties, but today, with parking shortages, everyone recognizes his foresight. The signature dish at Shiyuan Live Fish is "Dad's Fish," a recipe originally created by the founder for his daughter, featuring authentic Hakka pickled vegetables finely chopped and slow-cooked to give the fish a sweet, savory, and tangy flavor. The Ginger Shredded Fish Soup evolved from the Ginger Shredded Pork Intestines...
