Masi Barbecue (Main Branch)
马思烧烤
A long-established Muslim barbecue in Zhaotong that featured in Episode 1 of Season 1 of the documentary Life in a Skewer. Its signature beef skewers are ordered in lots of 50 or 100.
A leading Zhaotong small-skewer restaurant. It is Muslim-run and appeared in Episode 1, Meat Is a Must, of Season 1 of Life in a Skewer. The restaurant is named after its owner, Ma Si. The signature is small beef skewers made from beef from cattle about three years old. Each skewer holds only a few thin slices of meat and is meant to be eaten in one bite. Locals order in lots of 50 or 100 skewers, and the skewers are dipped in dried chili powder after grilling. The main branch is at No. 57 Tongmao Street in Zhaotong's Zhaoyang District, a few dozen meters northwest of the intersection with Hailou Road. There is also a branch in the Fenghuang Food Court. It only serves evening food and is crowded at night, so expect to wait. The average spend is about RMB 42–51 per person. A taxi from the city center takes about ten minutes.
Opening hours
About 18:00 to 03:00 the next day. This source is older, so confirm before visiting.