I've always been drawn to family-style restaurants with a sense of warmth and intimacy.

The food there not only tastes wonderful, but also soothes the soul, making me feel like I have returned to the embrace of home.

In this article, I will share how I discovered those delicious Chaoshan family-style restaurants and get the warm taste of home.

1. Recommendation from a friend One time, I was chatting with my buddy Xiaojie, and suddenly the topic of Chaoshan cuisine came up.

Without saying a word, he recommended a family-style restaurant to me that he frequented.

That place is called "Chaoweifang", and the name sounds a bit like it, so of course I want to try it.

True to my word, I soon stepped into "Chaowei Fang".

Although the signboard at the door is not big, there is a tangy fragrance wafting from it.

I ordered the signature dish recommended by Jie, which was pork knuckle rice. Anyway, it looked quite special.

When it was served, I could smell something from the aroma.

When I took my first bite, the taste was really familiar and new.

The savory pork trotters paired with rice are a perfect match.

I was thinking at that time, if Xiaojie had not recommended this restaurant to me, it would be a pity that I would have to miss this delicious food.

This trip to "Chaoweifang" really opened my eyes and filled my stomach.

There are some things that you really only know through your friends. If anyone mentions Chaoshan delicacies to me again in the future, I will have to tell them to try it at "Chaoweifang".

After all, delicious food must be shared by everyone.

2. Exploring the streets and alleys On the way to find Chaoshan family restaurants, I walked through many streets and alleys, and every exploration was like an interesting adventure.

Once, I was wandering aimlessly in the alleys of the city when I suddenly smelled a fragrance, like warmth coming from afar.

I followed the scent and finally found it, a small Chaoshan restaurant.

Although the sign in front of the door is not eye-catching, the light homely atmosphere makes me feel particularly friendly.

I walked in. The decoration in the store was simple and warm.

I ordered a Teochew Beef Kuey Teow Soup, and the moment it was served on the table, I was almost amazed by how delicious it was.

The beef is tender, the soup is mellow, and the kway teow melts in your mouth.

I felt like I was taken back to the dining table at home when I was a child, and that sense of warmth arose spontaneously.

In this small restaurant, I found a corner away from the hustle and bustle, enjoying good food and tranquility.

Exploring the streets always brings me unexpected surprises.

Every time I eat such authentic home-cooked food, it is a small blessing in life.

I like this simple and warm experience, it makes me understand that sometimes, the best things are waiting for us to discover in the corners around us.

3. Observe the door curtains and decoration. Once I was walking on the street and suddenly smelled a fragrance, which really made me salivate.

I followed the scent and walked to a restaurant.

The door curtain is a bit old and even tattered, but there are people coming in and out of the door all the time, so business is really booming.

I was attracted by this scene and felt that there must be something special about this restaurant.

I pushed the door open and walked in. Wow, it's really simple.

The tables and chairs are simply arranged, and there are no fancy decorations. It feels like walking into someone's kitchen.

I sat down and looked at the menu.

As soon as I saw the Chaoshan-style delicacies inside, I just couldn't help it.

I ordered a Chaoshan casserole porridge, and while I was waiting, I was so greedy.

Finally, the porridge arrived.

The moment you open the lid of the casserole, a rich aroma will hit your face and make your breath stop for a moment.

Inside, the thin porridge base is slowly steaming, and it is covered with a variety of carefully selected ingredients. They are like little treasures, waiting for you to discover.

Every bite is a treat.

First there is the porridge base, which has a rich texture and a smooth taste, as if it melts on the tip of the tongue.

Then, you will find that there are various seafood, meat, and vegetables hidden in the casserole. Their flavors blend with each other during the stewing process, forming a unique compound taste.

The freshness and sweetness of seafood, the mellow aroma of meat, and the freshness of vegetables, each taste interweaves a delicious picture in your mouth.

What’s even more amazing is that Chaoshan casserole porridge has a wide selection of ingredients. You can choose different combinations according to your personal tastes to create your own unique combination.

Whether it's salty, spicy, sour, or light, you can find a combination that satisfies you, and every taste is a new adventure.

I ate there for a while, and when I saw the satisfied faces of the diners coming and going, I became even more convinced that this restaurant really attracts so many people because of its delicious food.

Therefore, although some authentic family restaurants may have a plain appearance and old curtains, the food inside is absolutely attractive.

Just like my experience, decoration and publicity are not important, what is important is the delicious and satisfying feeling.