The rotten meat noodles mentioned in Lao She's "Teahouse" are very common in Beijing, so I think you can taste them everywhere in Beijing.

First, let’s introduce the following rotten meat noodles. Rotten Pork Noodles originated in the late Qing Dynasty. The specific location in Beijing is near the Sun Temple of Chaoyang Gate. Because the water transport workers at that time had some leisure time, they would drink wild tea and eat some cheap food, such as rotten meat noodles, which were convenient foods prepared for these people. Although rotten pork noodles are similar to braised noodles, the marinade is very thin, with minced meat on top and rotten garlic on the side of the bowl. This kind of rotten meat noodles is only sold in big teahouses or meat shops, not in mid-to-high-end restaurants. "Rotten meat" refers to the deboned meat that has been boiled and removed from the bones. It is neither shredded nor sliced, so it is called "rotten meat". After the noodles are cooked, the stew containing "rotten meat" is poured over them, which is called rotten pork noodles.

Secondly, Lao She’s books show many customs, customs and delicacies of old Beijing. Among them, "rotten meat noodles" have appeared more than once in Lao She's books. In "Teahouse", Yutai Teahouse sells "rotten meat noodles". What kind of delicacy is this rotten meat noodles? It is worthy of Mr. Lao She's many times. Mention it? However, for some old Beijingers, "rotten pork noodles" symbolize unforgettable memories. Although they are not made of good things, they are full of delicious food in their memories, but it is difficult to eat them now. There used to be a restaurant in Dongcheng Gan Noodle Alley called Lu Lao Lao. They made excellent rotten pork noodles and mutton braised noodles. The noodle shop was small, but many people came here to eat it. Later, the alley was renovated and holes were dug in the wall and it closed.

Finally, "Rotten Pork Noodles" can be made by yourself at home. If you have any leftovers from fried pork in the future, you might as well use them to make a bowl of fragrant Rotten Pork Noodles. ?咂Mo? is a small restaurant located in Nanluogu Lane, Beijing, specializing in rotten pork noodles. This kind of noodles used to be eaten more by poor people, but now it is almost lost. The shop owner restored this kind of noodles after asking the elderly several times. ?Rotten meat? Includes five types of meat. It is soft and tender in the mouth, and customers have praised it very much.

You can enjoy delicious rotten meat noodles by making them at home.