Guangdong Specialty Wonton Noodles
Seeing a bowl of vegetarian noodles, there is something inside it
People who eat wonton noodles for the first time will be surprised. Why are there no wontons in the noodles? But at first glance, the wonton noodles, which look like vegetarian noodles, are the most authentic.
There is a strict set of standards for the "assembly" of traditional wonton noodles -
Place the soup spoon at the bottom of the bowl, sprinkle with a pinch of chives, and place the wontons on the soup spoon , spread the noodles on top of the wontons and pour the soup. There shouldn't be too much soup, just half of the noodles sticking out of the soup surface is enough.
The soup spoon and wontons slightly elevate the noodles so that they are not completely immersed in the soup. Even if the noodles are soaked for a long time, they can maintain their chewy texture.
Li's Noodle Shop
The hundreds of years old wonton noodles have been passed down from generation to generation, and many new variations have been derived. "Li's Noodle House" in Duobao Road makes ginger, scallion and shrimp wonton noodles. I have eaten ginger and scallion chicken a lot, but this is the first time I have paired it with ginger, scallion and shrimp.
The lard mixed with the noodles absorbs the aroma of ginger and green onions and blends into the whole bowl of wonton noodles. You can vaguely smell the noodles before eating. It is rich in umami, oily but not greasy, and quite delicious. Cantonese style.
In addition, whether it is the Three Treasures Wonton Noodles with fresh shrimps, crab roe, and scallops, or the original abalone wonton noodles, every innovation is inseparable from the word "fresh" .
Address: No. 296-298 Duobao Road, Liwan District
Wu Caiji
Wu Caiji is hidden in an old Guangzhou alley surrounded by houses that are decades old. Selected as a Michelin Plate restaurant in Guangzhou for two consecutive years!
The walls of the store are covered with various "History of Weishui", recording the glory of Wu Caiji's "star" store. There’s also the store’s origin story and the ups and downs along the way.
The store has the representative Cantonese wonton and bamboo noodles. The filling of the wontons is made of semi-fatty lean pork cut into fine pieces, which gives it a tender and smooth texture. The noodles are chewy and smooth~
Address: No. 84, Datong Road, Liwan District, No. 20, Longli
Enning Liu Fuji
In the 1940s, Liu Fuji started selling wonton noodles under the arcade on Enning Road. A load carries a stove for making soup, a pot for cooking noodles, and a small table, and sells goods along the street.
Now located on Donghua East Road, Yuexiu District, it is a time-honored wonton noodle brand. There is a big sign in the store that says "Focus on a bowl of nostalgic wonton noodles."
A bowl of wonton noodles contains 8 wontons. The soup base is fragrant and delicious. When you bite into the paper-thin wonton skin, you will find a lot of pink shrimp and pork fillings inside, which is uniquely smooth. And fresh and sweet. It’s the same old taste in my memory!
Address: No. 547, Donghua East Road, Yuexiu District
Baohua Noodle Shop
Baohua Noodle Shop located on Baohua Road is definitely a restaurant with strong Guangzhou flavor. A time-honored restaurant with more than 20 years of history.
The signature shrimp wontons with thin skin and rich fillings are smooth and delicious. Come here to have a bowl when you are hungry, accompanied by wooden tables and round stools, sauce, vinegar, and pepper bottles, and listen to the people around you. The friendly and simple feeling of the old Xiguan store came to my face.
Address: No. 117 Baohua Road, Liwan District
Xiguan Mother-in-law Noodles
My mother-in-law’s wonton noodles are made by them since they were young girls. A noodle-making career of more than 60 years. Her noodles are chewy and don't have a strong alkaline smell. They specialize in wonton noodles, which are delicious and full of sentimental flavor.
Address: No. 244, Dezheng Middle Road/No. 212, Wenchang North Road, Yuexiu District