Less than two weeks remain until the River BBQ Fest, set to take place at Langyuan Station's Riverside Cultural Plaza from September 19 to 21. To build your excitement just as much as ours, we’re presenting our second vendor post! If you missed the initial vendor post, you can find it here.
Now, let’s take a preview at what awaits…
**HUNGER DOG 饿狗**
HUNGER DOG specializes in Texas-style barbecue, employing fruitwood and low-and-slow techniques, with most meats cooked for 12 to 18 hours. All their meats are sourced from top-notch suppliers in the US, and they'll have some signature items at the festival.
**Menu Highlights:**
- Slow-Smoked Beef Brisket – featuring a crispy, peppery exterior and tender, juicy, smoke-infused interior.
- Classic Beef Ribs – chosen for their ample marbling, these ribs are slow-smoked until the fat is fully rendered, resulting in rich beef aroma and incredible tenderness.
- American Pork Ribs – brushed with their secret sauce, perfectly balancing sweet and savory, cooked until the meat effortlessly pulls from the bone, bursting with juice.
- House-Made Pork Sausage – crafted daily from fresh pork shoulder, providing a distinct meaty texture, juicy snap, and robust smoky flavor.
**Tandoor Indian Restaurant 天都里印度餐厅**
Tandoor Indian Restaurant has been refining their tandoori cuisine since 1994, when they first opened in Shanghai. They will present some of their renowned tandoori dishes at the festival.
**Menu Highlights:**
- Tandoori Chicken – a twist on the traditional; Hainan Wenchang Chicken infused with their secret masala spices, creating a perfect combination of Chinese and Indian flavors.
- Tandoori Mackerel – a house specialty; fresh Norwegian mackerel marinated with masala spices that enhance its savory taste.
- Mango Yogurt – homemade yogurt, hand-fermented and blended with Thai mango pulp, ideal alongside their tandoori dishes.
**SinJu Smokehouse 薪玖烤坊**
SinJu Smokehouse excels in Texas BBQ, particularly focusing on beef, especially brisket, which they'll bring to the festival.
**Menu Highlights:**
- Texas-Style Smoked Brisket – USDA choice beef brisket smoked with date wood for 12 hours, lightly seasoned to enhance the beef's natural flavors and smoky aroma.
**Drinks:**
- Weissbier – a traditional German wheat beer with a refreshing taste.
- American West Coast-style Session IPA – a classic beer that pairs well with American BBQ.
**XI TANG 熹棠**
Offering tastes of home, XI TANG will feature Beijing barbecue at the festival. Their barbecue is prepared using traditional marinades and cooking methods for an authentic experience.
**Menu Highlights:**
- Roast Lamb – slow-roasted lamb cubes cooked at a low temperature, seasoned with chili and cumin.
**Drinks:**
- Youth – rum mixed with lime, green grape, and basil.
- Grandpa in Summer – Nordes Gin combined with basil, cucumber, and may flower.
**LA PLATEA 兰蒂地中海餐吧**
Mediterranean restaurant La Platea will showcase Italian flavors at the fest.
**Menu Highlights:**
- Grilled Thick-Cut Steak – perfectly grilled with a crispy exterior and tender inside, lightly sprinkled with Fleur de Sel de Guérande, served with grilled Mediterranean vegetables.
**Drinks:**
- Craft beer
- Cocktails
**The T Restaurant 酷车潮玩美式餐厅**
American diner The T Restaurant will showcase various styles of American BBQ at the fest.
**Menu Highlights:**
- Kansas-Style Pork Ribs
- Chicago-Style Pork Ribs
- Steak – USDA Prime grade sirloin from IBP
**Drinks:**
- White Beer
- Passion Fruit-Flavored Wheat Beer
**Rosy Bistro 燃喜Bistro**
Rosy Bistro will present a multitude of barbecue flavors at the festival.
**Menu Highlights:**
- Middle Eastern Spiced Roast Chicken Legs with Buttered Naan – chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, roasted to a crisp while remaining tender, served with soft naan bread.
- Crazy Beef Roll with Roasted Potatoes – a beef roulade filled with mushroom puree and mozzarella, accompanied by roasted potatoes.
- Fresh-Grilled Sausage
- Pineapple Mixed with Lime
**Drinks:**
- Black Plum Golden Pineapple Soda
- Bulgarian Rose Sparkler
**NBEER CRAFT BREWING 牛啤堂精酿啤酒**
Craft brewpub NBEER will be featuring various fusion barbecue dishes at the fest.
**Menu Highlights:**
- Qiannan-style Sour Mango and Chicken
Let’s get a glimpse of even more vendors for the festival!
