October 04, 2023

Strolling Around Yongkang Street | Lunch at a Delicatessen, a Hidden City Cafe in the Street

I loved the atmosphere of Qingtian street that I visited a few days ago, so today I came to Da’an District again. I plan to take a stroll through the Kang Qing Long area, which consists of Yongkang street, Longquan Street and Qingtian street.

Enjoy multiethnic food at TAKE FIVE

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First, I visited this store for lunch. The staff gave me an explanation about the menu. I selected two side dishes from the display window, and ordered a risotto using squid ink for a main dish. You can order for takeout as well.

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All the dishes were delicious, which enhanced the original taste of local ingredients. For a risotto, a whole fried squid was placed on top, and it was quite filling for one person.

Yongkang Stairs, a hidden city cafe in the street

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After the lunch, I took a break at the cafe that I had found before. The cafe was located in a normal street, so you rarely seemed to get lost. However, I passed by one time since the appearance of the building was inconspicuous.

The wall of the building was surrounded by plants. I was greeted by the retro door of the entrance.

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I expected the interior to be retro, but it was a normal interior inside. When I was looking at the menu, the herb-flavored latte caught my eye. You can choose one from several herbs, and I ordered the lavender one. The aroma made me feel relaxed.

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Under the sunlight shining through the leaves of trees, I enjoyed reading in the floating time.

Chilling at the park in the city

I felt like coffee hopping, but I was full, so I decided to go to Daan Forest Park near here. The park was huge, located in the central of the city.

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The ones walking their dogs, ones sitting on benches, and ones jogging, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, had peaceful moments in their daily lives.

Looking around local convenience stores

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I returned to the hotel at a little past six. I bought some snacks and drinks at a convenience store. I was in love with this sparkling tea so much.

Even when I visited Japanese convenience stores abroad, there were various local products, which gave me fun.