Su Shi (also known as Su Dongpo) is a famous historical poet and scholar from Meizhou. In the story, he visits Wu Ji Chuan Restaurant with his brother Su Zhe to eat. He is described as having a long face and wearing elegant scholar’s clothing. He appreciates the fish‑fragrant shredded pork rice and praises its flavor, noting the absence of fish yet the presence of fish taste. He worries about the cost because the Su family has limited funds, but he later thanks the shopkeeper for the free meal. He is knowledgeable about Sichuan cuisine and identifies Baoning vinegar by its aroma. He is spontaneous and confident, in contrast to his cautious brother. His father Su Xun tests him on Confucian texts, and he recites the Analects from memory. He is a central figure in the narrative’s connection to the Song dynasty literati.
