He Lei Restaurant(和磊酒家)

Kong Yiji Restaurant (Hongqiao Road Branch) is a renowned Chinese restaurant specializing in Shaoxing cuisine and rice wine, currently temporarily closed but fondly remembered. Named after a classic literary character, the restaurant recreates the rustic elegance of an ancient Jiangnan tavern with wooden tables, long benches, blue-and-white porcelain, and bamboo wine pots. Signature dishes include fennel beans, preserved vegetable braised pork, braised fish fillet in fermented rice sauce, and drunken chicken aged in Huadiao wine – all paired with the house-brewed yellow wine for a rich, layered flavor. The staff provides warm service, and the restaurant offers English menus, international card payment, free WiFi, and wheelchair-accessible access to accommodate all guests. A true gem for exploring authentic Shaoxing flavors and literary culture, it remains a cherished memory for many food lovers.