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Noodles from Wuxi. 【Repost】On the Shanghai-Nanjing line, Wuxi people are particularly particular when it comes to eating noodles – and the reason for this is… 2016-04-03, ygl58. Taken from Jintoutiao. Reads: 308; Shares: 2. Save to my library. Share on WeChat: Wuxi people aren’t used to the noodles in Nanjing, and they think the noodles in Shanghai are just average as well; only the noodles from Wuxi are the best. Why is this? Three words: Great flour! In the past, Wuxi was a well-known rice-producing area along the Shanghai-Nanjing route; there were many noodle shops there, and the people of Wuxi were very particular when it came to eating noodles, able to discern subtle differences in their taste. People from Wuxi are not used to the noodles from Nanjing and think that the noodles from Shanghai are also just average; only the noodles from Wuxi are the best. Why is that? http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_1 It turns out that the flour industry in Wuxi has a long history; whether it’s the Maoxin Flour Factory owned by the Rong family, the Jiufeng Flour Factory owned by the Tang family, or the Guangfeng Flour Factory owned by the Yang family, they all have a tradition: every morning, all employees in the factories eat noodles. They use the flour that was processed the previous day to make noodles, cook them, and then taste them themselves to see how they taste, whether they are delicious, and what aspects can be improved. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_2 Old photos of Wuxi Maoxin Flour Factory: Noodles should be tough, not falling apart after long cooking, and have a smooth texture; they also need to have certain pores so that the soup can penetrate them for better taste. This was the standard for judging the quality of noodles that was in use at that time. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_3 In Wuxi, attention is also paid to the combination of different types of wheat used for flour production; this is referred to as “mixing wheat.” For example, the proportions of wheat from northern Jiangsu and that from Henan vary, and different types of wheat such as white wheat and red wheat require different levels of processing. Whether more or less bran is left behind ultimately affects the texture of the noodles served. The flour industry in Wuxi strives for perfection in the details of flour production, aiming to create noodles that are extremely tasty and delicious, which reflects the high standards that the people of Wuxi have regarding product manufacturing and quality. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_4 Some of the recommendations for noodle shops in Wuxi come from “What to Do on the Weekend”. The address of Laoximen Noodle Shop is No. 156 Fuxing Road (at the intersection with Jiefang West Road). There are many options for toppings, and the portions are generous. A calligraphy piece in the shop that reads “Be a good person, do good deeds, speak kind words, and prepare excellent noodles” reflects the owner’s business philosophy. This shop has been awarded the title of “One of the Top 10 Best Yangchun Noodle Shops with Authentic Wuxi Flavor”. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_5http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_6Address of the Suzhou-style noodle restaurant: No. 159, Nanchang Street (at Yongle Road intersection). The biggest feature of this restaurant is that it offers free toppings (in limited quantities). The quality also remains at a consistent high standard: Old Wuxi’s thin noodles come with a sweet red broth, and the toppings as well as the steamed buns are of good quality at reasonable prices, with quick service. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_7http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_8The address of Bu Yan Noodle House is No. 36-18, Xueqian Street (inside the alley next to the China Construction Bank). It is a noodle shop highly regarded by regular customers for its authentic Wuxi-style cuisine; braised fish is one of the must-order dishes there. The shop has been awarded the title of “One of the Top Ten Best Shops for Authentic Wuxi-style Yangchun Noodles”. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_9 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_10 A unique dining spot: No. 24, Xihui Lane, Wuai Square, rooms 102-104 (located in the alley between the Mobile Phone Service Center and CITIC Bank). The restaurant specializes in Suzhou-style noodles, with a wide variety of toppings such as pork strips, mixed seafood, kidney meat, large intestine, shrimp, meat-filled gluten, stir-fried eel slices, and more. I recommend the pan-fried pork ribs – they are thin and crispy, with a slight sweetness that suits the taste of people from Wuxi. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_11 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_12 Lu Zhenxing’s restaurant is located at No. 108, Mianhua Lane, Xixin Street – it’s an old-established noodle shop in Suzhou. The prices of the noodles are reasonable, and the restaurant also serves dishes and rice. The noodles are quite chewy, and the braised meat tastes great – rich but not greasy. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_13 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_14 The address of Meihua Lou Restaurant is No. 116 Ronghan South Road (near the back door of Phase I of Xiangxie Garden). It was originally a state-owned dim sum shop; later it became privately owned and moved to this location, changing its name to Pinxin Lou and then Meihua Lou. I recommend the mixed noodles – the noodles are smooth and chewy, with a rich oily sauce; it clearly has the distinct flavor of Wuxi. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_15 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_16 The address of Lao Qing Yuan Noodles Restaurant is No. 69-1, Xingyuan North Road (near the Lao Qing Yuan residential complex). The yellow croaker noodles and borscht noodles are highly recommended; the yellow croaker gives a crispy texture, and the soup has a delicious fish flavor – it’s truly outstanding in taste. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_17 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_18 The address of Dairong Shijia is 365 Zhongnan Road (near Zhongqiao Market). It is definitely one of the best noodle restaurants in Wuxi; the special large-intestine noodles there are worth trying. It’s affordable, and most of the customers are local neighbors who have been eating it for many years. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_19 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_20 Address of Kuan De Xing: 2nd floor of Jiale 88 Lifestyle Center on Yongle Road (near Carrefour). It’s a popular noodle restaurant in Zhejiang, known for serving each bowl of noodles cooked just once. The noodles are extremely chewy; the red soup is rich and flavorful, with a substantial amount of toppings that almost equal the amount of noodles themselves. I recommend the black fish noodle dish and the pig liver and kidney noodle dish. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_21 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_22 Address of Qing San Snacks: Near the Qinyuan New Village market on Qingyang Road. It is a traditional Wuxi noodle shop hidden within that market; they also serve sour and spicy soup as well as wontons. Its strength lies in its affordable prices, making it a very popular breakfast spot. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_23 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_24 Address of Dongwu Noodle House: No. 188-2, Guangnan Road (near Guangyijia Yuan Phase II). It is the one with the best taste among the several Dongwu Noodle Houses in Wuxi. The noodle soup has a strong onion oil flavor typical of Suzhou-style noodles – it’s very fragrant! I recommend the braised meat noodles – the braised meat melts in your mouth as soon as you bite into it. http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_25 http://image96.360doc.com/DownloadImg/2016/04/0306/69047622_26 We invite all food lovers to share their favorite noodle shops in the comments!