Chongqing Xiaomian is the soul breakfast of the mountain city: a bowl of spicy and fresh alkaline water surface awakens the entire city.
Types
- Plain noodles: Only spicy sauce and noodles are the most challenging ingredients.
- Mixed sauce noodles/beef noodles/pea mixed noodles: Add seasoning to make it more satisfying.
Price
Two liang (small portion) about 8-12 yuan, can be added with fried eggs or dumplings; The prices in the scenic area are relatively high.
How to order
- The boss often asks "how many liang", "spicy", and "hard" (yellowing).
- It can be said that 'two liang, less spicy/normal spicy, lifted yellow (slightly hard)/soft'.
Where to eat
The old noodle shop hidden under the residential building is the most authentic, and it's definitely the shop where locals line up; Chain brands are more stable.
Tips and Avoiding Pitfalls
- Going in the morning is the most fragrant, and many noodle shops close around noon.
- The spiciness can be adjusted, don't order extra spiciness for the first time.
- Served with soybean milk or fried eggs, it can relieve the hot and fill the tube.
