This is the typical order from a particular Xinjiang (Place in China with a high Muslim population) La Mian (Noodles) that some friends and I frequent late at night. The best part is that it is open 24 hours a day. And...only *8RMB (which is actually an increase in price since I first got to Shanghai) for the Chow Mian (pictured above). *8RMB is roughly 1USD

It doesn't burn your mouth with flavor like some places in Shanghai, but that's a good thing. I think what really makes it so great is the texture of the noodles. They are hand made right in front of you and have a nice thickness to them so that you can really taste the noodles themselves. I'm a fan of firmer, chewier noodles and this is exactly that. Add in avacado, tomato, onions, and some meat, and it really becomes a perfect blend of meat and vegetable, while maintaining high quality taste. The combination of speed, taste, and price make it a good option any time you're hungry. And especially after you've been drinking.

Labels: la mian, noodles