Yiye Yuan - New Chinese Food

Yiye Yuan provides an example of novel and modern Chinese food.  Their modern cuisine stands out from that of other Chinese restaurants. At Yiye Yuan cooking techniques are characterized by less oil and a variety of creative dishes.

 

At the time of writing, Yiye Yuan remained virtually unknown by the foreign crowd.  If you choose to try it out, pat yourself on the back for going where trendy locals would go… that is, if you can work your way around the outdated English menus.

 

Despite a rather noisy and often smoky atmosphere, Yiye Yuan is still small and cozy. In a break from the Chinese norm, most of the seating consists of 2 or 4 person booths. During supper time the restaurant often fills up quickly, so it is advisable to call ahead for reservations.

 

 

Three types of mushrooms mixed with broccoli and other greens.

 

 

Pear soaked in red wine.

 

 

Sweet shrimp balls with... yellow stuff.

 

 

 

Yiye Yuan is located closer to the south end of the 1912 bar area (1912街区).  See the 1912 article for more information.