Roast chicken, a prominent part of Chinese culinary culture, is a delectable dish made primarily from chicken, seasoned with various spices and complementary ingredients. Its history dates back to ancient times, and in the Luozhuang district, Song San Roast Chicken represents the heritage and promotion of this traditional delicacy. With a history spanning over a century, Song San Roast Chicken is a well-known local specialty in Linyi City.
The History of Song San Roast Chicken
The origins of Song San Roast Chicken can be traced back to the late 19th century when Mr. Song Jiahong, the founder, operated a restaurant and roast chicken shop on Lanshan Road in the Lanshan district of Linyi City in 1895.
Roast chicken emphasizes “color,” “fragrance,” “taste,” and “presentation.” Song San Roast Chicken boasts a long-lasting reddish-brown color and a glossy appearance. Its fragrance is rich, deep, and lingers pleasantly. The texture is firm and chewy, providing a satisfying bite and an enduring aftertaste. The overall appearance is pleasing and full, bursting with flavors in every dimension.
The unique process of “hanging the soup” for Song San Old Soup Chicken is the essence of inheriting ancestral craftsmanship. Unlike other roast chickens on the market that may be air-dried or lack soup, Song San Roast Chicken stands out with its distinctive hanging soup process. They use traditional iron pots for stewing and processing, employing traditional cast iron pots for smoking and roasting, following the most authentic crafting techniques. Particularly notable is the production of “cold basin meat,” one of their most representative features. This involves placing the cooked roast chicken meat into a basin, pouring in the old soup, and letting it set overnight. The result is a beautiful, crystal-clear, slightly trembling dish with thoroughly infused flavors, offering a delightful and smooth taste that is truly delicious.
