Expats and locals alike flock to Guyi for reliably satisfying Hunan at reasonable prices, and this is a great place to take guests who might want to try good Chinese cuisine but are scared of anything too spicy or strange. There’s nothing remarkable about the ambience— cloth-covered round and square tables are crammed into a single room— but it’s the food you’re coming for. The cumin-crusted ribs, spicy La Zi Chicken, and the eggplant and long beans are specialties for good reason; they're fresh and perfectly seasoned. (If you're a meat lover definitely order the ribs, which can be ordered by the piece). The restaurant's official stance is that it doesn't take reservations, and you’ll find a scrum of people crowding the doorways at dinnertime waiting for a table. (Although staff will usually take your name if you call ahead for a reservation before 6 p.m.) What you can reserve is one of the restuaurant's two private dining rooms, which have a 1,500 rmb minimum on food and beverage. That's very easily met if you have at least a table of 10.
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Guyi Hunan
87 Fumin Rd, Jing'an, Shanghai
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Neighborhood
Fumin Road at Julu Road
Hours
Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Transportation
Metro: Changshu Road
Phone
021-6249-5628
Prices
100-200 rmb
Cuisine Type
Hunan
Web site
Guyi Hunan
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87 Fumin Rd, Jing'an, Shanghai ShanghaiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.