Tiepeng Xiaoguo Mixian (Tangzixiang Main Branch)
铁朋小锅米线（塘子巷总店）
A budget-friendly local small-pot rice noodle joint named after its humble beginnings in a small iron shed, located right next to Tangzixiang Metro Station.
The name of Tiepeng Xiaoguo Mixian comes from its early days operating out of a small iron shed (tiepeng), which led diners to say they were going to "eat at the iron shed," a phrase that eventually became the brand's name. The main branch is located on the 1st floor of No. 131 Wujing Road, close to Exit D of Tangzixiang Metro Station. The signature dish is the small-pot rice noodles with stinky tofu, which can be upgraded with a meat patty or paired with deep-fried dough sticks (youtiao). They also serve traditional Kunming cold rice cakes and rose papaya water. Order at the front counter, find your own seat, and pick up your food when your number is called. Portions are generous, though some diners find the flavor on the lighter side. Expect to spend about CNY 17–19 per person.
Opening hours
07:30-24:00 (some older sources list 09:00-21:00)
Nearby sights
- Zhenqing Taoist Temple
- Kunming City Museum
- East and West Pagodas
- Nanqiang Street
- Jinma & Biji Archways / Nanping Street
- Kunming Old Street (Wenming Street)
- Jingxing Flower and Bird Market
- Yuantong Hill (Kunming Zoo)
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- Yunping Fengweiyuan (Huguo Road)
- Jianxinyuan (Baoshan Street)
- Eight Wild Mushrooms Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hotpot (Kunming Railway Station Branch)
- Zhao Laoguan Handmade Juanfen (Guanghua Street)
- Fuzhaolou Steam Pot Chicken (Victory Hall National Southwest Associated University Theme Restaurant)
- Xilou (Green Lake)