Miaoling Suantangyu 苗岭酸汤鱼

Specializing in the sour fish soup (suantangyu, 酸汤鱼) that defines the cuisine of southeastern Guizhou province, Miaoling’s down-to-earth, noisy atmosphere is a top draw for diners kicking back on weekend evenings. Straw sheet curtains and private rooms delineated by vertical stalks of bamboo add further character to the restaurant’s two floors. Similar to eating hot pot, tables are equipped with burners, and the fish boils away in the sour, tomato-based soup before your eyes. Mix a spoonful of soup with the ground nuts, herbs and spices supplied to create a tasty dip, add vegetables to the pot as you see fit, then get eating! Expect to pay around RMB 150-200 for two.