Lao huai cheng Monopterus albus noodles (xin huai branch)

A restaurant recommended by locals. I ordered noodles and steamed buns. They were very unique and I was quite satisfied with the food.

A local noodle restaurant highly recommended online, and also highly recommended by locals. I had too high expectations, but it felt average... It's an old chain store, with many stores, so I came to try it when I passed by. I still order at the front desk, and someone will deliver it to my seat after I buy it. There are many people, and they all share tables to eat, so there is no environment to speak of. The special soft-shell noodles, the form is more important than the content, the so-called three-way meal, first a bowl of ordinary green tea, then noodles and soft-shell. The noodles are not handmade noodles, and ordinary clear soup noodles are not as delicious as Suzhou noodles. The soft-shell is the spine of the eel, and there are not many in a small portion. It mainly relies on the side dish onion to support the plate. It is fried very oily, the color is beautiful, and the taste is very ordinary. There is a lot of pepper, and the fresh fragrance of the long eel cannot be tasted. The kidney flower I ordered is also cooked in the same way, but fortunately it is not smelly, so it is still okay. I also ordered the local crab roe soup dumplings, but this one is not bad, and it is worth the price. Although there is not much crab roe, the soup is still very delicious, and the skin is thin. After trying it, only this recommendation is edible. There is no need to come here specially, it is better to go to his small shop at the street corner. The toppings in each shop are also freshly fried, and they all have a wok flavor.

This is a long-established noodle shop. The soft-serve fish noodles are quite famous. Before eating, they will serve a cup of tea to cleanse the mouth, which is quite a ritual.

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Want to explore all the Jiangnan water towns with your kids? Hexia Ancient Town is a true hidden gem! ✨Free ancient street tours, cultural heritage demonstrations, and authentic food—the ultimate choice for a quality day out with kids! 🚗 [Transportation and Accommodation: Luxurious and Easy-to-Wear for Moms] 📍Transportation Guide - 🚄High-speed Rail Travelers: Get off at Huai'an East Station and take a 15-minute taxi (approximately 20 yuan). A great choice for traveling with kids! 🚇 Save money: Take Tram Line 1 for a direct 30-minute ride. - 🚘 Drive: Navigate to "Hexia Ancient Town North Entrance," a 2-hour drive from Nanjing. Parking is 3-8 yuan/hour. 🏨 Highly Recommended Accommodation: Pai Hotel (3-minute walk to the ancient town). ✅ Includes breakfast for two and free parking. ✅ Walking distance to late-night snack stalls. ✅ Family-friendly rooms. 🎎 [Family Cultural Slow Tour - Unleash the Journey to the West] 🕘 Morning (Cultural Immersion) ❶ Wu Cheng'en's Former Residence (Tickets 30 yuan) - Journey to the West Artifacts Exhibition + Interactive Replica of Ancient Architecture - Must-see: China's only main temple dedicated to the Monkey King! ❷ Shen Kun's Mansion - An immersive and fun imperial examination experience - Kids instantly transform into "little champions"—photos are incredible! 🕜 Afternoon (Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience) ➤ Guiyi Street: - Porcelain engraving/pottery making experience for 20 yuan (super value!) - Any photo of the bluestone pavement creates a stunning ancient masterpiece ➤ Huaxiang Shuilongju: - A check-in at the century-old firefighting monument 🌅 Evening (Stunning Light and Shadow) ✦ Photographing reflections at Chenggong Bridge ✦ Watching the sunset on the Xiaohu Canal ✦ The lanterns light up at 6:00 PM, so dreamy 🌃 Night Tour - Hearing legends on a Wupeng boat (30 yuan/person) - "Dreaming of the River" immersive performance - AR historical scene reconstruction (available on the official WeChat account) 🍜 [Food Guide: Authentic and Unforgettable] 💯 Must-try time-honored restaurants ☑️ Century-old Sunshine Hotel - Intangible Cultural Heritage Crab Roe Soup Dumplings (Suck it up first!) - Soft-shelled Long Fish Set Meal for 138 RMB, Great Value 📍Address: No. 86, Guyi Lane 🔥Street King ► Laohuaicheng Long Fish Noodles (The toppings are amazing) ► Cattail Dumplings (A kid could eat 10) ► Alley-Entrance Chasan (Chasan) 5 RMB/portion (Crispy to the touch) ⚠️ [Tips for Saving Money] ❌Haggling on rickshaws is capped at 15 RMB ✅Must bring mosquito repellent! 🦟Super aggressive 👟Wear flat shoes! The cobblestones are rough on your feet. 🍪Buy Chasan from the grandmother in the alley No need to rush to the market; eat, play, and learn while you go. Enjoy the Journey to the West experience and a fun family time! Save this post!💕 #HexiaAncientTown #JiangsuZhejiangShanghaiParentingTour #GoodPlaces for Kids #AncientTownWandering #IntangibleCulturalHeritageExperience