As a traditional Chinese delicacy, noodles have a variety of recipes and flavors. Local specialty noodles can be eaten all over the country. The noodles are made from steamed noodles, braised noodles, cold noodles, There are slurry noodles, braised noodles, mixed noodles, etc., and Henan people’s favorite is noodles. The noodles have different tastes depending on whether they are hot or cold and whether they are meat or vegetable. Generally speaking, the noodles are soft and the soup is fragrant, suitable for all kinds of people. The method of making noodles is very simple. After cooking the noodles in water, you can scoop them up without the noodles. Just pour the prepared toppings on them. There are no special regulations on the width of the noodles and the toppings, but the best thing to eat is stir-fried with tomatoes. Egg noodles, the tomato soup is blended into the noodles, it really becomes more and more delicious the more you eat it.
There is a very shabby little noodle shop in Zhengzhou, Henan, which is too hidden for most people to find. It is run by a local old couple. They make noodles at home without a store. What they make is Zhengzhou The most homely noodle taste that ordinary people can eat, you can feel at home. This is an old community. There is a signboard outside the door with the address written on it. Because it is an old building, the lighting is not good and the corridor is very narrow. Be careful not to hit your head when entering or exiting. The door to their house is open, you can just go in. The small suite has been converted into a noodle shop. It looks very shabby but is very clean. The first thing you see when you enter the door are several large basins of toppings and a refrigerator next to it, which contains drinks and cold dishes. The palm-sized area is clearly visible.
The price list is posted on the wall. There are only five types of noodles. The cheapest hot dry noodles are 7 yuan for a small bowl and 8 yuan for a large bowl. There are also beef noodles, dandan noodles, fried noodles and tomato egg noodles. , you can have fried soybean noodles and tomato and egg noodles as a pair. Spending the same money to eat two kinds of toppings makes you feel like you are making money. If you want to add meat, it is five yuan a portion, which will satisfy the needs of meat lovers.
The boss is an uncle with gray hair. He is very enthusiastic and often chats with the regular customers in the store. The kitchen is very old, with mottled marks on the walls. The soy sauce jars look like they were in childhood. , making people feel nostalgic. Despite the small place, there are many types of noodles, including thin noodles and wide noodles in different sizes. A big bowl is quite filling. Pick up the cooked noodles and vegetables, and then add the toppings. The tomatoes and eggs are fried very well. The pot is heavy, the tomatoes are soft and delicious, the eggs are very fragrant, and the miscellaneous sauce is completely like meat. Just give it to a big bowl. The portion is filled with bowls of noodles, and it’s so affordable that a girl can’t finish it.
The boss is really generous. There are more tomato scrambled eggs than tomatoes. The dandan noodles are full of meat. The beef is also very fresh and very tasty. There are no complicated seasonings, it is simple and salty. It's light enough that even a child can eat half a bowl, and it's even better when paired with garlic. One bite of garlic and one mouthful of noodles makes you want to bury your whole head in the bowl of noodles and keep slurping. The chili made by the boss himself is also good, suitable for customers with stronger tastes.
This shop has been popular in Zhengzhou for more than 20 years with these five bowls of noodles. If you don’t mind the environment, I recommend you give it a try!