Lucky number Eight
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Lucky number Eight
(China Daily)
Updated: 2007-09-21 08:08
The Middle-8th Restaurant has pioneered new territory with the decoration
of its new Zhongguancun branch, but the food is as good as ever. With a
spacious interior divided by simple glass shelves, the place is a prime
specimen of minimalist milieu.
The establishment's dim lighting, stark-grey interior and high ceilings
create a sense of mystery. The effect is enhanced by the jars lining the
stairs leading to the 2nd-floor restaurant, and diners get the feeling
that they shouldn't be too surprised to bump into Lara Croft en route to
the restroom.
The restaurant claims to transport all of the ingredients it uses from
Yunnan. The matsutake, for example, is supposed to come fresh from Diqing.
The dishes are of the same modern-fusion style as the decor. Most meals
are served according to the ideals of modern aesthetics, except for
several traditional dishes, such as steamed pigeon soup with matsutake in
a porcelain pot (汽锅松茸乳鸽), Jiangchuan steamed rice served in a
bronze pot (江川铜锅焖饭) and pork ribs in spicy soup
(罐罐排骨).
Diners can also sample a myriad of other Yunnan classics, such as spicy
yellow rice vermicelli (丽江凉煎豆粉), cold rice noodles with
assorted vegetables (什锦凉米线) and lemon-scented unshelled shrimp
with fresh mint (榄柠虾). For those who aren't afraid to splash some
cash for fine dining, there is also the option of feasting on rice
noodles with matsutake and shark fin - a pricey but tasty take on the
classic dish. The more adventurous might want to sample a serving of
bamboo worms with vegetables (虫吃菜) - a perhaps unorthodox but rich
source of protein.
Meals here can be washed down with the establishment's herbal tea or with
a rice wine with a low alcohol content. For dessert, diners can mow down
on mango rolls ( 情侣开心芒), "smooth ice choice"(梅里的雪) or a
sweet soup with diced fruit and small Chinese dates (阿卜阿力).
Average spending is 100 yuan per person. The restaurant offers a 40
percent discount before September 26. The menu is in both Chinese and
English.
Ye Jun
11am-10pm. R17 Pedestrian's Street, Zhongguancun Square, Haidian
District. 5172-1728. 海淀区中关村广场步行街R17
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