Outdoor Eating

Some shao kao from the weekend. I was looking forward to the fish so much I didn't notice that it was being grilled over an old chemical bucket.



The grill people were very good at their trade.



Much beer is being drunk. First time I've seen pitchers and straws...

Gan'sTripe Noodles

"Great noodles, but they are a little stingy with the intestine", grouses one online review of this locally famed noodle shop. I was finally in the area to try the place last weekend.



I would agree with the reviewer on both points. I was disappointed not to be there when the noodles were being made because it's very interesting to watch.



Menu board - you can get plain beef if your tastes don't run to offal, but the broth will be made from tripe anyway. The 15 rmb 'jie zi' is a highly prized knotlike section of intestine.