From the outside, Leshan Beef looks plain, marked only by a bright red “Open” sign and a matching sign in Chinese. However, the moment I stepped inside the restaurant, my impression shifted. The rich aroma of beef broth filled the air, diners chatted over Chinese pop songs playing in the background and a large poster detailed the history of the restaurant’s signature Qiao Jiao Beef Soup, originating from the Leshan province of China.