Suan La Fen: Chongqing's Addictive Hot & Sour Noodle Soup
Suan La Fen: Chongqing's Addictive Hot & Sour Noodle Soup
Chongqing hot and sour noodles are one of the most representative street foods in the local area, with sweet potato flour as the main ingredient, accompanied by hot and sour soup base, crushed peanuts, mustard, chopped green onions, etc., the taste is smooth, hot and sour appetizing.
Must-try store recommendation：
1. Hao You Lai Hot and Sour Rice Noodles (Hongyadong Store)
The hottest hot and sour noodle stall in Hongya Cave is cooked and sold, with a strong sour and hot taste.
2. Lei Jia Lao Nong Min Hot and Sour Rice Noodles (Jiefangbei store)
A time-honored brand, the vermicelli is strong, and the soup base is moderately sour and spicy, suitable for first-time tryers.
3. Delicious street vendors on Bayi Road
The most lively snack street in Chongqing, a number of hot and sour rice noodle stalls compete, which can be compared and tasted.
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Tips:
Chongqing hot and sour rice noodles are spicy by default, and you can say "slightly spicy" or "less spicy" when ordering.
Some long-established shops only accept cash, so it is recommended to keep change.
The price of hot and sour noodles in Hongya Cave, Ciqikou and other scenic spots is slightly higher, and Jiefangbei Snack Street is more affordable.
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Hot and sour rice noodles are the soul of Chongqing's street food, don't miss it when visiting the Liberation Monument and Hongya Cave!
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