Cheapest to Most Expensive Noodles in Town
There are more noodle dishes in Shanghai than you could even imagine. From bullfrog noodles to spicy meat noodles, scallion with noodles, the list goes on forever. We've compiled just a glimpse of some of the best, ranging from RMB 1-100. Happy slurping!
RMB 1 – 10 PER BOWL
Racoon Crispy Noodles
RMB 1
That’s right, an RMB 1 per bowl of noodles does exist in the city. A childhood favorite for many, it is often eaten as a snack with the seasoning sprinkled onto the crispy noodles.
Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles
RMB 8
Near Shanghai South Railway Stop, and despite the tiny storefront, this place attracts a huge crowds with their affordable Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles with thick sesame sauce, complimented with the springy noodles.
Address: 834 Shilong Lu
Cai Ji Authentic Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles (Changli Lu Branch)
RMB 8
Hidden in Changli Lu, expect a long queue when dining at Cai Ji, but you'll be greatly rewarded with an unbelievably aromatic bowl of Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles.
Address: 223 Changli Lu
The Time We Met – Er Si Noodles
RMB 10
For just RMB 10, get a bowl of the piping hot rice-based Er Si Noodles, which havea rich rice flavor and aroma.
Address: 10 Baoqing Lu
RMB 11 – 20 PER BOWL
Dongtaixiang Shengjian Noodle Stall – Scallion with Noodles
RMB 12
A Shanghainese old store, Dongtaixiang is known for its pot stickers as well as mini wonton and scallion noodles that come in hefty portions.
Address: 188 Chongqing Bei Lu
Bamanzi Gege Noodles Chongqing Cuisine – Pork Rib Gege Noodles
RMB 15
Well-loved among the Chongqing community, their hit pork rib noodles goes well with a Chongqing twist, which adds an additional crunch to the dish.
Address: 2/F, 200 Guonan Lu
Wei Xiang Zhai – Spicy Meat Noodles
RMB 15
One of our favorite spicy meat noodles, Wei Xiang Zhai’s noodles have a savory and aromatic broth complimented with springy noodles.
Address: 14 Yadang Lu
Chang Shun Noodle House – Pig Intestine Noodles
RMB 15
Chang Shun’s pig intestine noodles come with a large serving of green peppers that go well with the savory intestine.
Address: 14 Yadang Lu
Zhuquemen Xi’an Delights – Oil Splashed Noodles
RMB 18
These popular oil-splashed noodles carry the authentic flavors of Xi’an chili.
Address: 101 Zhenping Lu
RMB 21 – 30 PER BOWL
Amoy Restaurant – Family Shacha Noodles
RMB 25
With a fresh serving of seafood, Amoy’s Shacha noodles live up to their name.
Address: 128 Kunshan Lu
Jia Lan – Lanzhou Beef Noodles
RMB 25
If you’re craving Lanzhou Beef Noodles, hit up this store which serves an authentic and spicy bowl, along with large amounts of beef.
Address: N1 – 52, 1/F, North Building, Dalu Mall, 528 Nanquan Bei Lu
Uncle Restaurant – Fresh Prawn Wonton Noodles
RMB 29
This classic Hong Kong restaurant sells fresh, thin-skinned wonton, complimented with springy noodles and sauce.
Address: B2/F, Hopson One, 1099 Xiang Yin Lu | B2/F, Block A, Cloud Nine, 388 Xijiang Wan Lu
Lao Ban Zhai – Saury Noodles
RMB 30
Only sold for 3 months of the year, join the queue for a bowl of Lao Ban Zhai’s saury noodles that contain fresh saury and a sweet broth.
Address: 600 Fuzhou Lu
RMB 31 – 40 PER BOWL
Haling Noodle House – Bullfrog Noodles
RMB 31
The popular bullfrog noodles here are served in a black pepper pork broth and have hefty portions of bullfrog meat.
Address: 221 Zhejiang Zhong Lu | Zhongshan Park, 790 Dingxi Lu and more branches
Xinle Soup Noodle Restaurant – Large Sausage Noodles
RMB 35
Try out their famous large sausage noodles here, which has a slightly sweet side.
Address: 120 Jinxian Lu | Room 07, 2/F, Dingxiang International Commercial Mall, 858 Dingxiang Lu
Jingang Wonton Haiyoumian – Chicken Bone Sauce with Noodles
RMB 35
Known to have one of Shanghai’s best wonton and noodles, try out their specialty chicken bone sauce with noodles dish, which uses quality ingredients has authentic flavors.
Address: Room 001A, Building 11, 207 Mengzi Lu | 8/F, Joy City, 166 Xicang Bei Lu and other branches
Yu Jian Mian – Shacha Noodles
RMB 38
Yu Jian Mian on Daxue Lu serves a great bowl of Shacha noodles with sweet and spicy flavors.
Address: Room 202, 302 Daxue Lu
RMB 41 – 50 PER BOWL
Chang Jiao Tang Mian – Shredded Chicken Noodles
RMB 40
For RMB 40 per bowl, the seemingly ordinary shredded chicken noodles are a popular choice when dining here.
Address: Long Tang Li, 166 Zhaozhou Lu
A’Niang Noodles – Yellow Croaker Noodles
RMB 45
Their specialty yellow croaker noodles fit the Shanghainese palette with tender fish slices complimented with salted vegetables.
Address: 36 Sinan Lu
Mo Yi An – Pickled Bullfrog Noodles
RMB 48
Well-received and popular pickled bullfrog noodles at Mo Yi An uses pickled chillis freshly flown from Sichuan and fresh bullfrog for a savory treat.
Address: 421 Dagu Lu
Fushan Noodle House – Champion Black Sauce Noodles
RMB 48
Fushan Noodle House’s Champion Black Sauce Noodles previously clinched the top award at the “Tokyo Ramen Show.” The broth is made from chicken bone, fish sauce and a secret black soy sauce.
Address: Room 5 – 01, 5 – 02, 5/F, 68 Yuyuan Lu
Mendo – Specialty Tomato and Beef Noodles
RMB 48
Mendo’s specialty tomato and beef noodles is a must-have when dining here, and is great because of the fresh ingredients used and thick broth.
Address: Room 206, 2/F, Shanghai Global Financial Hub, 100 Century Ave
Yi Mian Chun Feng – Clam Ramen
RMB 49
With no added MSG, Yi Mian Chun Feng uses a mushroom-based broth for their clam ramen, topping it off with fresh clams and fried onions.
Address: 26 Wuxing Lu, Room 08, B1/F, Nanfeng Cheng, 100 Zunyi Lu
RMB 51 – 60 PER BOWL
Chunshu Ramen – Hokkaido Sweet Prawn and Rib Noodles
RMB 52
With 121 branches in Japan alone, Chunshu Ramen is known for its handmade noodles
and rich broth that is made from dozens of fresh, sweet prawns.
Address: B1 – 17, Raffles City, 1193 Changning Lu
Naji Ramen – King Dolphin Ramen
RMB 60
Apart from their seasonal selection, Naji Ramen has four classic types of ramen with authentic Japanese flavors.
Address: 3/F, K11 Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu
RMB 61 – 70 PER BOWL
Han Mama Taiwan Noodle House – Beef Noodles
RMB 62
Averaging around RMB 60 per bowl, the owner spends up to 8 hours daily cooking the beef noodle broth, and does great research to ensure that the udon noodles in the dish compliment and enhance the rich flavors.
Address: 123 Nanyang Lu
King Dolphin – King Dolphin Noodles
RMB 62
King Dolphin only sells four types of noodles – King Dolphin, Black King, King Chi and Tsui King. Each bowl is filled with a hearty ramen broth and has an optional add on of Ajitsuke Tamago.
Address: 88 Tongren Lu, Nanjing Xi Lu Residential District
RMB 81 – 90 PER BOWL
A Xin Noodle House – Prawn Noodles
RMB 88
Shooting to fame with its RMB 168 bowl of crab roe noodles, the shop offers a more pocket-friendly option of prawn noodles at RMB 88 per bowl. Made from freshly peeled prawns, it has a thick prawn broth and flavor that will satisfy any prawn noodle craving.
Address: 21 Yadang Lu
Nan De Yi Mian – Triple Treasure Noodles with Onsen Egg
RMB 90
The triple specialty noodles here are filled with different cuts of beef, and drizzled with beef sauce and an onsen egg for a mouth-wateringly good treat.
Address: D – 1, 56 Maoming Nan Lu
RMB 91 – 100 PER BOWL
Xiangpu Cat Noodle House – Xiangpu Cat Original Ramen
RMB 95
Xiangpu Cat Original Ramen is definitely for those with a big appetite. It has different types of broth to choose from, and the spring noodles are layered with meat and cheese to produce this signature dish.
Address: 318 Julu Lu
A Xin Noodle House – Crab Roe Noodles
RMB 168
Known for their crab roe noodles, this aromatic bowl is definitely worth the RMB 168 price tag.
Address: 21 Yadang Lu
So what is the most expensive noodle place and dish?
Xiejia Courtyard – Crab Roe Noodles
RMB 360
Topping the list as the most expensive noodle in the city is none other than Xiejia Courtyard’s Crab Roe Noodles. At RMB 360 a bowl, each bowl is made from six male and female crabs, topped with a huge serving of crab roe.
Address: 1266 Kaixuan Lu
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