Don’t Miss Out! Grandma’s Authentic Ruifang Kitchen – Call Ahead to Reserve

Step 1: Check Opening Status

If you’d like to visit Grandma’s Kitchen, the very first thing to do is call ahead to confirm whether they’re open that day. From my conversation with the owner, it turns out that opening relies entirely on her mood and health—so they don’t necessarily operate every single day.

Step 2: Pre‑Order Dishes

Assuming they are open, you should reserve specific dishes in advance. They prepare only a limited amount of ingredients each day, so pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee you’ll get the dishes you want. If you wait to order on site, it’s purely a matter of luck—many items may already be sold out by the time you arrive, and you’ll watch other tables enjoy the dishes you were hoping for but can’t order anymore.

Getting There: Navigation Tips

For GPS, search for “Jinguashi Quanji Temple.” There’s parking available right in front, and from there it’s the quickest route to Grandma’s Kitchen. If you instead search directly for “Grandma’s Kitchen,” you’ll likely get lost—it’s extremely hard to find unless someone has introduced you to it or you’ve seen a video.

Sample Menu (Reference Only)

This example menu is for reference; calling is still the fastest way to check availability.

• White‑Cut Chicken is a must‑try—the chicken is excellent. (When I visited, I was lucky enough to snag one of the last two portions.)

• The Two Seafood Dishes were just average, but with no alternatives available, they were all we could order. On my visit, another group had reserved for a gathering, so they’d already set aside most of their typical specialties. Even though we’d called ahead to confirm, some signature items were already gone—namely the Traditional Braised Pork Knuckle and Taro Chicken Rolls, which are very famous. Such a pity!

• The Stir‑Fried Rice Vermicelli was extremely fragrant. Though it’s on the heavier side in flavor, it’s quite satisfying to eat.