Guilin Rice Noodle Pilgrimage — The Classic Bowl of Mifen
The soul food of Guilin, a city straight out of a landscape painting, is undoubtedly Guilin Mifen (rice noodles). The authentic Lu Cai Fen style involves mixing the noodles without broth and then pouring the stock over them at the end. Since Mifen shops mainly do business from breakfast to lunch, it is best to visit in the morning. Dongxixiang and Zhengyanglou are located next to each other, so combining them for an evening snack makes for a neat itinerary.
Chongshan Mifen
충산 미펀 (崇善米粉)
Shiji Mifen
스지 미펀 (石记米粉)
Dong Shixiang (东西巷)
둥시샹 (东西巷)
Jeongyang-ro Pedestrian Street
정양루 보행가 (正阳路步行街)
Chunji Saoeo (椿记烧鹅)
춘지 사오어 (椿记烧鹅)
Chongshan Mifen
충산 미펀 (崇善米粉)
The leading representative of the old Guilin Mifen shops. It is eaten by topping the Lu Cai Fen (mixed style) generously with fried peanuts and pickled vegetables.
Shiji Mifen
스지 미펀 (石记米粉)
A rice noodle shop famous for locals lining up in the morning. The sauce is rich, so the regular size is recommended over the large.
Dong Shixiang (东西巷)
둥시샹 (东西巷)
A food street that restores alleys from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Connected to Zhengyanglou, it is a great spot for a tour of osmanthus desserts and skewered snacks.
Jeongyang-ro Pedestrian Street
정양루 보행가 (正阳路步行街)
A pedestrian street in the center of Guilin. It is lined with restaurants serving Guangxi cuisine, such as beer fish and salt chicken, as well as snack stalls.
Chunji Saoeo (椿记烧鹅)
춘지 사오어 (椿记烧鹅)
A famous roast goose restaurant that originated in Guilin. You can enjoy crispy-skinned shao geese and Guangxi-style dim sum together.
