In Chongqing, Xiaomian (noodles) is irreplaceable. Here are some recommended noodle restaurants along CRT Line 1 route, and let’s have a look.

Xiaolongkan Station: Guapiao Noodle

Gourd ladle, a container for water, is called“Guapiao” in Chongqing. But in Shapingba Xiaolongkan, a new connation is attached to the gourd ladle, because you can taste the flavors of life in a bowl of noodles. The most popular food in the restaurant is the authentic Chongqing simple noodles. One bowl of noodles, coupled with fire-like red pepper, sesame and Sichuan pepper, can bring you an indescribable peppery and lasting taste.

Average price per person: 10 yuan

Address: No. 198, Xiaolongkan Center Street, Shapingba District

Shapingba Station: Dongxiaomian

It’s a time-honored restaurant with a history of a dozen years, located at the shabby turn of Shapingba’s underground passage. Without a fancy environment, it is a must-visit place in Three Gorges Square. The noodles with pig’s intestines and beef are the specialty of the restaurant. The quantity is generous and the intestine is elastic and tender.

Average price per person: 13 yuan

Address: Store 5, Underground Passage, Zhengsheng Ziyou Kangdu, Sanjiaobei, Xiaolongkan New Street, Shapingba District

Lieshimu Station: Liu’s Beef Noodle

The restaurant is small but clean. The essence of beef noodle lies in beef. Nowadays, it is not expensive at a price of 18 yuan. With a surprising flavor, and every beef piece with tendons as big as a mahjong, the noodles themselves are also tasty. In the restaurant, there are many regular customers, including students from Sichuan International Studies University and taxi drivers.

Average price per person: 10 yuan

Address: Store 37, Floor 1, No. 43, Zhuangzhi Road, Lieshimu, Shapingba District

Ciqikou Station: Maoermian

It is the simple noodle that successfully combines the sticky peas and tender marinara sauce. The unique taste can place it among the best simple noodles in Chongqing. Here I’d like to recommend the legendary combination of the braised beef, pig’s intestines and spicy chicken giblets, with three flavors combined together harmoniously.

Average price per person: 28 yuan

Address: No. 5-13, Ciqikou South Street, Shapingba District

One bowl of simple and ordinary noodles displays the life philosophy of Chongqing people. Do you want to visit these noodle restaurants along Line 1? (Translated by Zhou Tuo, Fathom Language Limited)

Editor:Jiang Yiwei