[FOOD] 20141220 Ba Ge Sour Spicy Noodles 八哥酸辣粉 @ Dongmen, Shenzhen

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I came across this Sichuan Sour Spicy Noodle in Mong Kok, HK when I was buying the "ngau lai sou" at Hoi Keng Congee Shop. There was this small little stall next to it selling this tempting sour and spicy noodles. I gave it a pass when I was in HK because it was not the local speciality and it's a Chinese food.

After my snack at Kiyomi, I stumble across this noodle again and noticed that there are many other similar stalls in Shenzhen, each having their own variants.

The noodle is prepared with the sour and spicy soup base. The spiciness came from chillies and the kick came from that Sichuan peppers. Glass noodles, thin or thick, are commonly used. It is then garnished with coriander and ground nuts to add aroma and texture.


This particular stall in Dongmen seems popular among the locals as you may see many of them enjoying this bowl of noodles by the roadside, which creates quite a scene (this is just one side of the road). Ba Ge Sour Spicy Noodle shop has many outlets around Shenzhen and the one in Dongmen is their HQ.

Pedestrian Street, Dongmen, Luohu, Shenzhen
深圳罗湖区东门步行街二横路
Nearest Metro Station: Laojie Station, Exit A or G
Telephone: N/A
Opening Hours: N/A

TO GO


Disclaimer: Google services are barred in China. You need to either bypass the "Great Wall" or use a VPN. Alternatively, you may use their domestic sites such as Baidu Map.

Travelling in Shenzhen is not as convenient as Hong Kong, with destination distanced away from Metro stations. I would recommend taking cab or public buses if you somewhat able to communicate in Mandarin as it will be the most convenient way to commute. The cab and buses are fast and reliable in comparison to our lousy Malaysian buses. If you are taking bus, just drop off at Dongmen 3 (东门3) stop or Dongmen Pedestrian Bridge (东门天桥) stop in front of MOI Department Store. Each bus ride is about RMB2 (RM1.20) or max RMB3 (RM1.80). 

However, if language is a barrier, then your only option will be taking the Metro. Take the Longgang Line (Blue) or Luobao Line (Green), and drop off at Laojie station, you may take Exit A or G, and then walk your way along the streets as there are much to offer.





SPECIALITY



Similar to Kiyomi, you may need to purchase a coupon from a guy sitting right in front of the stall. You then use the coupon to collect from the stall. Each bowl will cost you RMB8 (RM4.80).


Ba Ge Sour Spicy Noodles 八哥酸辣粉 - RMB8 (RM4.80)

The noodle seems very spicy (it is spicy!!) but the aroma and looks definitely is appealing. Generally I don't drink the soup as it will be seemed as suicidal. The noodles on the other hand will absorb the soup, along with the spices within.

Honestly, I didn't really enjoy the noodle until the end because of the spiciness. It was good for the first half; flavourful soup with tangy noodles, the spices and coriander add aroma to the soup and the sour prickled vege and ground nut adds texture. The ground nut in China tastes different from the ground nuts in Malaysia. It has a more earthy and nutty flavour in comparison.

SUMMARY


Taste
☆☆☆☆
Tasty noodle but too much to finish it.
Value
☆☆☆
considered expensive
Service
☆☆☆
Cleanliness
☆☆☆☆ 
You are eating at the roadside, what do you expect?
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Wifi
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Parking
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farscope

Malaysian lad, engineer by background, banker by profession whom passionate in photography, food and travelling.

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