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
Chongshan Rice Noodles
Shiji Mifen
Shiji Rice Noodles
Dong Shixiang (东西巷)
Dongxi Alley
Jeongyang-ro Pedestrian Street
Zhengyang Road Pedestrian Street
Chunji Saoeo (椿记烧鹅)
Chunji Roast Goose
Chongshan Mifen
Chongshan Rice Noodles
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
Shiji Rice Noodles
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)
Dongxi Alley
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
Zhengyang Road Pedestrian Street
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)
Chunji Roast Goose
A famous roast goose restaurant that originated in Guilin. You can enjoy crispy-skinned shao geese and Guangxi-style dim sum together.
