Text/Tang Linyi

Octopus balls must be the best in food, especially those from Impression Hui and Mi Tang, which taste the best.

As soon as I arrived at the door of Hemitang, a mouth-watering fragrance hit my nostrils. I took a deep breath, as if I was enjoying the happiest thing in the world.

He Mi Tang’s chef is busy. The small meatballs were being cooked sizzling on the iron plate. The chef poured the milky white flour paste into the round grooves on the iron plate, then put on gloves and quickly sprinkled in various vegetable scraps such as carrots and cabbage, and then Smooth them out with a gentle swipe. The iron plate suddenly became like a randomly applied paint painting, with red carrots and light green cabbage covered with a layer of milky white mist. The chef picked up the diced octopus and sprinkled it lightly into every groove. He moved very skillfully, flying with one hand, like a dancing butterfly.

Soon, the fragrant octopus balls will be freshly baked! I solemnly took the carton containing the meatballs, as if I was holding a family heirloom. Before I even opened the carton, the strong aroma hit my nostrils.

I opened the carton, and the aroma was filled with mist, which fascinated my glasses. Ignoring the blur in front of me, I picked up the fork, took out one of the small balls, and then opened my "big mouth" to bite it. "Ah! It's so hot!" I yelled, and the half-bitten meatball fell into the carton.

I reluctantly picked up the fork again, learned the lesson just now, put the small meatball in front of my mouth, blew on it, and then quickly brought it to my mouth. "Ah-" I yelled again, but this time it was not because of the heat, but because of the taste, it was so delicious! The outside is crispy and the inside is glutinous. The combination of crispness and softness rolled in my mouth, and it kept rolling around, bringing with it the chewiness of octopus and the freshness of vegetables. It made me chew again and again. After tasting it again and again, I couldn't bear to swallow it. While eating, I didn't want to let go. I was still not satisfied, and I finished one piece after another. When there is nothing in the mouth, the fragrant, fresh and sweet taste lingers for a long time.

Friends, have you already drooled after listening to what I said? Then go to Impression Hui and try this exquisite delicacy!