Kong Yiji Restaurant (Shaoxing)

Kong Yiji Restaurant on Jiefang North Road in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, is named after the title character of a famous short story by Lu Xun, and the restaurant leans into that literary theme with decor and menu framing that reference the author's Shaoxing-set fiction. As with other Lu Xun-themed venues in the city, the appeal rests on cultural association rather than a chef's individual reputation. The menu centers on fennel beans (huixiang dou), the exact snack referenced in the Kong Yiji story, alongside stinky tofu and Shaoxing-style dried radish, all classic Shaoxing bar-snack and huangjiu-pairing dishes. The dining room is designed with old Shaoxing tavern styling, wooden furnishings, and framed literary references, giving it a themed but still casual atmosphere; noise levels are moderate and rise with group bookings. Its beverage focus is Shaoxing huangjiu, generally served warm, in keeping with the traditional pairing culture referenced in the source material. Reservations are recommended for groups, since the restaurant is a common choice for larger parties visiting Shaoxing's old town, while smaller groups can typically be seated without booking. Prices are moderate, positioned between a casual tavern and a full sit-down restaurant. Visitors following Shaoxing's Lu Xun-related sites often combine a visit here with the nearby Lu Xun Memorial Hall, using the restaurant both as a meal stop and as a tangible link to the author's literary depiction of the city.