PuR’aisin is a wine bar in Changning serving Yunnan bites alongside natural and organic wines. It’s from the same people behind Purus, also a wine bar that serves Chinese bites.
The Space
I’m going to assume the name “PuR’aisin” is borrowed from a series of natural wines by producer Domaine Einhart; otherwise in French, “raisin pur” means pure grape. It’s nerdy, which is expected of most natural wine folks.
It’s located on the ground floor of a mixed use building on Xuanhua Lu. You’d think the wide road would be busy and noisy, but from where PuR’aisin is perched, it’s quiet and rather private.
The Food
Their Yunnan-native chef has repackaged a number of classic Yunnan dishes into bite-sized snacks to pair with wine and comforting bowls like goose fat rice. It’s easy-going, tasty, and inexpensive. I wouldn’t say it’s a dinner place, but they do have larger plates and dishes like whole roasted fish for that purpose. It’s more of a “wine with bites” spot that’s great for hanging out. Plus, the space is dog-friendly, both in and out.
I don’t know much about wine, and even less about the natural stuff. Thankfully, they have staff on hand who are keen to recommend. Otherwise, wines by the glass range from ¥69 to ¥119, bottles from ¥300. It’s very accessible, just like the food.
PuR’aisin
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