In the Ming Dynasty 1498, my restaurant connects two worlds.

In the year 1498 of the Ming Dynasty, a small, unassuming restaurant stands as a nexus between two worlds. Song Xiaoyi's establishment, nestled in a staggered layout, seamlessly blends the ancient with the modern, connecting the 15th century with the year 2018. The restaurant's fortunes took a dramatic turn when its owner sold his first bowl of instant noodles through the central kitchen, attracting a diverse clientele from both eras. As a result, the business has been thriving, with the Song family's ancestral restaurant earning a reputation as a leader in the culinary delights of the Ming Dynasty. Every day, diners flock to the restaurant, forming long queues that stretch for hundreds of meters, an unprecedented spectacle in the historic town of Taoye Ferry, Yingtian Prefecture, Southern Zhili. The exotic aromas of the restaurant's dishes waft along the Qinhuai River, enticing customers and mooring painted boats that line the river, waiting to serve the eager patrons.