Time-Honored Xidou Fen Shop
老字号稀豆粉店
A century-old xidou fen shop at the entrance of Dongzhi Street in Huize's old town. It uses hand-ground peas from a stone mill, served with qiaosi buckwheat noodles or fried dough sticks, and is a favorite breakfast for locals.
The shop stands at the entrance of Dongzhi Street in Huize's old town, its sign reading 'Time-Honored Xidou Fen Shop.' The owner says it has a history of over 70 years and has been handed down to the fourth generation. Xidou fen is made entirely by hand: peas are shelled, soaked, stone-milled into a batter and cooked, with no additives, for a rich taste with no beany flavor. It is poured over qiaosi buckwheat noodles or fried dough sticks, and diners season it with ginger paste, garlic paste, chili powder, scallions, Sichuan peppercorn oil and sesame oil. The shop also sells soy milk and congee. The interior is simple, but reviews are excellent and locals fill it in the morning. It is a budget snack, a short walk from the old town.
Opening hours
Mainly breakfast; exact hours are not published, so check with the shop