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Luo Si Fen (螺蛳粉) — River Snail Noodles

Over the past few weeks and months, I’ve continuously heard this term bandied about on the Internet. It carries with it a certain connotation; not unlike durian fruit or stinky tofu, it reputedly has a pungent odor that people either adore or abhor. I’d never tried it, so I had a go, bracing for the worst...

And it was pretty good! I will admit that it does have a bit of a distinctive smell that I can understand some people disliking, but overall, I thought it was a fairly solid meal. I’d refrain from directly eating the pickled bamboo shoots — STRONG flavor, just push them aside — but overall, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I didn’t hate this at all the way many friends had warned me I would. It’s a hodgepodge of flavors and colors in the bowl with an assortment of ingredients that add complex flavors. Even the snail meat is a bit crunchy but not too tough in texture. I would say that this one isn’t for the faintest of heart, but if you’re feeling bold, give it a go!




 

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