Best Scallion Oil Noodles in Shanghai

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Hu Xi Lao Nong Tang is known for hearty Shanghai noodles where scallion oil can be paired with pork ribs, beef, or other toppings. Order dry noodles if you want the scallion oil to stay front and center. — Dingxi Road

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10:30-11:30 or 14:00-16:00; Zhongshan Park metro plus a short walk works.

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Ding Te Le is a useful old-school stop for mixed noodles, congee, and inexpensive Shanghai breakfasts. Order scallion oil noodles when you want the simplest benchmark before adding heavier toppings. — Huaihai Middle Road

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08:00-10:30 or 14:00-16:00; South Huangpi Road metro keeps the walk short.

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Cang Lang Ting is a convenient Huaihai Road noodle stop for dry noodles, soup noodles, and quick Shanghai lunch energy. Choose scallion oil when you want a clean baseline before heavier braised toppings. — Huaihai Middle Road

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08:00-10:30 or 14:00-16:00; avoid peak lunch.

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Bao Tai gives the Hongkou side of Shanghai noodle culture, with simple dry noodles and toppings at neighborhood prices. It is useful if your day already includes the north-bank historic streets. — Hongkou

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07:30-10:30; Hongkou morning visits are calmer than central Huangpu.

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Wei Xiang Zhai is better known for sesame noodles, but it belongs in a Shanghai noodle crawl because the old-shop format explains how simple mixed noodles should move. Add scallion oil or compare dry noodle styles if available. — Yandang Road

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07:30-10:30; South Huangpi Road metro is nearby.

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A Niang is famous for yellow-croaker noodles, but the scallion-oil base and dry noodle orders make it relevant for understanding Shanghai noodle technique. Go early and avoid treating it as a quiet cafe. — Sinan Road

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10:30-11:30; lines build around lunch and toppings can sell out.

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Lao Di Fang Mian Guan is a classic Shanghai noodle stop for scallion oil noodles and fried toppings cooked to order. It is best as a quick bowl, not a lingering lunch. — Huangpu

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07:30-10:30 or 13:30-15:00; People's Square is the closest broad metro anchor.

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It is richer and sweeter than the plain Shanghai breakfast version. — Yanping Road

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11:00-12:00 or 14:00-16:00; Changping Road or Jing'an Temple metro works.

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