Forgive the chain-store decor and endure the long queues (always a good sign) and you'll soon be in noodle heaven at this popular local chain. Steaming bowls of the humble Shanxi speciality xiāo miàn (削面) are the stars here; have the noodles with pork (¥8), beef or lamb (each ¥10) and pair them with a variety of side dishes such as spicy cucumbers. A beer will help top it all off.
Dōngfāng Xiāo Miàn
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