In the interior of an old‑Beijing dining hall near Chongwen Gate, Beijing, red‑wood folding screens, hanging lanterns, warm yellow lighting, vintage wooden tables. On a dark polished wooden table a carved‑pattern porcelain plate holds thinly sliced beef drizzled with red chili oil, sprinkled with Sichuan pepper powder, white sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Side dishes: roast duck sliced platter, shredded pork in Beijing sauce, garlic‑steamed fish. Tableware: blue‑and‑white porcelain bowls, zisha teapot, copper chopstick rests. Scene is classically elegant, colours rich, composition refined, focus on the plate’s texture and pattern.
