Hidden 10‑Seat Curry Spot in Huaxi Ba – Used Like New Life Café (旧物新生)

Huaxi Ba is mostly known for its fly restaurants (苍蝇馆子)—hole‑in‑the‑wall eateries with fluorescent lights and booming voices. But hidden between aging walls and narrow turns is Used Like New Life, a one‑table café where vintage décor meets soft curry heat.

The shop’s name isn’t just a gimmick: the interior is filled with repurposed relics—wooden radios, ceramic ashtrays, amber‑toned lamps that flicker like dusk. It feels like sitting in a forgotten uncle’s den.

With just 10 seats, the place gets crowded fast, and all dishes are made to order. Best visited between 14:00–16:30 or after 20:00.

Menu Highlight:
🍛 The 黄油馕 (huángyóu náng, butter naan) is the showstopper. Unlike crisp northern Xinjiang naan, this version is soft, pillow‑like, and glistening with ghee. One whole naan with a side of yellow curry chicken or spicy potato beef curry is more than enough for one person—but you’ll probably finish it all.

The flavor leans toward Nepalese home cooking, with cumin and ginger‑forward bases, no overpowering dairy. It's a warm and balanced dish—perfect for lighter post‑procedure meals.