First, let me share some minor updates. To start with, I’ve finally got the WeChat Official Account API working.
The following features have been implemented, and everyone is welcome to give them a try:
- You can search for related articles by replying with keywords; 5 articles will be returned at random each time.
- A bottom menu has been added, making it convenient to access relevant information.
- Articles on the blog can now be directly synced to WeChat, so there’s no need to manually copy and paste into WeChat every time after publishing an article anymore.
However, I have to complain that the WeChat API documentation is truly terrible. It’s extremely brief, lacks examples, and doesn’t even provide an SDK—not to mention all kinds of errors throughout. I originally thought the Advanced Mass Messaging interface would allow me to directly send out uploaded graphic content in bulk, but it turned out not to work. The Advanced Mass Messaging interface requires graphic materials uploaded via an outdated graphic upload endpoint, which in turn relies on an old image upload endpoint. That old image upload endpoint is no longer functional, rendering the graphic upload endpoint unusable as well, which consequently makes the mass messaging interface unusable too…
Why keep non-functional interfaces listed in the documentation?… I tried many times and failed repeatedly before finally realizing that all graphic uploads have been migrated to the Material Management interface. So now, all I can do is automatically sync articles to WeChat as graphic materials, then log into the WeChat Official Account backend to manually send them out in bulk. Moreover, since this interface requires WeChat verification to use, very few people discuss it online. There’s neither customer service nor feedback channels or technical support from the official side. Later on, I also integrated Alipay, which offers both customer service and technical support—and it’s free! WeChat’s service simply can’t compare to Alipay’s at all.
Now back to the main topic: let me introduce Shokudo, located in Gubei. This restaurant currently has two branches—one on Gubei Golden Street and another near Jing’an Temple.
The salad features crispy and delicious fried lotus root slices on top, while the rest of the dish is neither particularly good nor bad—just fairly average.
The sashimi platter includes seven varieties, all of excellent quality. I must especially highlight the sweet shrimp—it was absolutely exquisite and truly memorable.
The sushi is of outstanding quality and comes highly recommended.
The sea urchin is fresh and generously portioned—about half of what’s underneath is pure sea urchin. One bite delivers incredible satisfaction.
As for the beef hot pot, the beef itself is quite good, though unfortunately it overcooks almost instantly—you have to take it out very quickly. The broth is flavorful yet light, but personally I still prefer the sweeter broth of sukiyaki.
The grilled mackerel features tender, flavorful flesh, and most importantly, the skin is grilled to perfection—crispy and absolutely delicious.
The shrimp tempura boasts plump shrimp meat infused with a rich, creamy aroma.
Lastly, I must mention that every piece of tableware here is unique—and each one is beautifully designed.
In summary, this restaurant offers exceptionally high-quality Japanese cuisine. Although it may not deliver the same overwhelming satisfaction as Shuton or Hachimori Sake Cellar with their thick-cut sashimi slices, every ingredient used here is top-notch, and the culinary skills are equally impressive. Personally, I’d recommend their sushi even more than their sashimi—it offers great value for money, and the sea urchin sushi is simply exquisite. The restaurant isn’t very large, with only a few private rooms and just a small bar counter, so if you plan to visit, be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Photos taken with a Sony A5100 + 35mm f/1.8 lens, post-processed in Lightroom.
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