Suzhou laozihao (‘time-honoured brand’) noodle shop has opened a location in downtown Shanghai. Arguably the most famous of the city’s noodles spots, the brand claims its origins in the 1600s. Fast forward to today and what Yuxingji is best known for are its shrimp noodles and liang mian huang, a fried noodle dish with tiny peeled shrimp and jelly-like pork tendon. Suzhou’s only a fast train away, but even still Shanghai seems thrilled at Yuxingji’s arrival. Go early or risk items being sold out – and prepare yourself for a queue.
