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Xiaomian (small noodles) are Chongqing's most beloved everyday dish — thin wheat noodles served in a intensely flavored broth of chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn, sesame paste, pickled vegetables, and scallions. A bowl costs ¥8-15 and Chongqing residents eat it for breakfast, lunch, and late-night meals. Liu Yi Shou is one of the city's most popular xiaomian chains with consistently excellent quality.
Xiaomian stalls open from 6am — the breakfast rush (7-9am) is when the broth is freshest. Order extra chili oil (多辣) if you can handle heat. The dry-mixed version (干拌) lets you taste the noodle flavors more clearly.
Chongqing xiaomian is one of the most-featured local foods in Chongqing travel content — a must-try for every visitor
Address (English): Jiefangbei Area, Yuzhong District, Chongqing (multiple branches)
Address (Chinese): 渝中区解放碑附近（多处）
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