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On Dongmen Road in San Chong, this duck soup shop delivers an authentic Southern flavor: the duck meat is first sautéed before being turned into a rich, fragrant soup. With every bite, it eases the homesickness of friends who work outside the city. The shop never stops serving customers once it opens each day, and during peak dining hours people must exercise patience and wait in line for a seat. By around six in the evening, it sells out and the owner closes the shop; if you’re slow to finish, you won’t get a chance. The thin slices of duck are fried just right, avoiding the usual hardness that comes from overcooking, and the boss’s added chili powder makes the flavor even better.