文和友 (wén hé yǒu) - the most unique eatery in Changsha

Want to try local Hunan delicacies and at the same time experience the most unique eatery in Changsha (or maybe the whole China)? Look no further, 文和友 (wén hé yǒu) is exactly the place you want to see!

About the restaurant

I can guarantee that this restaurant will blow your mind - if you just see the pictures, you would think that it is an old Chinese neighbourhood with plenty of little small shops.

It is not - it is just one restaurant that had an ambition to recreate look and feel of old Changsha.

The place comes to life at night, so you need to balance your readiness to queue with the desire to soak up the atmosphere.

In the restaurant you can either have a whole seated meal that includes traditional Hunan dishes, or simply take a walk around and grab a few snacks along the way.

And make sure to take plenty of photos!

Practical Information

• Opening Hours:
  • Monday to Sunday: 11:00AM-03:00AM
  • Peak hours: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Kitchen's last order: 1:30 AM
• Admission:
  • Free entry
  • Average cost per person: 100-150 CNY
  • Minimum charge may apply during peak hours
• Location:

255 Pozi Street, Tianxin District, Changsha

• Inside Hisense Plaza
• Located in the historic Pozi Street area
• Near Huangxing Road Walking Street
• Multiple branches across China (check official WeChat for latest locations)
• Getting There:
  • By Metro:
    • Line 2: Get off at Huangxing Road Walking Street Station (黄兴广场站), Exit C
    • Walk approximately 10 minutes
  • By Bus:
    • Routes 1, 9, 112, 131, 132
    • Stop at Pozi Street (坡子街站)
  • By Taxi:
    • Show address: 湘江中路海信廣場1-6樓
    • Major landmark: Tell driver "Pozi Street" or "near Huangxing Road"
• Suggested Visit Time:
  • Recommended duration: 1.5-2 hours
  • The place is kind of empty during the day (except for the weekends
  • Best times to visit:
    • Dinner: Arrive before 5:30 PM
    • Late night: After 9:00 PM for shorter wait times
  • Expect 1-2 hour wait times during peak hours
  • Weekday afternoons typically have shorter queues
  • To experience the atmosphere of the place visit late afternoon or evening

Pro Tips:

• There is air conditioning inside
• Entrance is free, so you can just take a look around
• You don't need to take a seat - just walk around and grab snacks like stinky tofu or shaomai.