The Erlong Funeral Home in Guizhou has experienced a surge of visitors eager to try its popular noodle dishes, leading to changes in its service policies to accommodate the growing foodie interest while respecting the grieving families.
**Noodle Craze in China: Foodies Flock to Funeral Home for Viral Dish**
**Noodle Craze in China: Foodies Flock to Funeral Home for Viral Dish**
Food enthusiasts in China are increasingly visiting a funeral home canteen known for its viral noodle dish, posing as mourners to sample the delicacy.
In a surprising culinary twist, food enthusiasts in China are flocking to the Erlong Funeral Home in Guizhou, drawn by a popular noodle dish that has taken social media by storm. Originally intended to serve bereaved families and visitors, the canteen has become a hotspot for adventurous foodies, some of whom have reportedly posed as mourners to get a taste.
The beloved dish, a flavorful bowl of noodles topped with minced pork and peanuts, typically costs a mere 10 yuan (approximately $1.38). As word spread about the delicious offering, crowds began to gather, often leading to lengthy wait times of up to two hours. Erlong staff have noted that distinguishing between genuine mourners and food seekers has become increasingly difficult during peak hours, complicating their service efforts.
In response to the unexpected gourmand influx, the funeral home has decided to provide 50 complimentary bowls of noodles daily to the public, with the caveat that diners must not disrupt the mourning process. A chef from Erlong shared with local media that while the noodle dish enjoyed local popularity prior, the recent social media buzz amplified interest significantly.
The sensation began when a user on Xiaohongshu (RedNote) described their visit to a friend in Guizhou and highlighted the exceptional food at the funeral home's canteen, sparking widespread curiosity. Following this, numerous social media users documented their experiences, with many sharing images of the bustling queues for noodles on Douyin, China's TikTok counterpart.
As noodle enthusiasts continue to savor the flavors within Erlong, they reflect on moments of life and death—a rather fitting yet ironic juxtaposition encapsulated in the growing trend of enjoying gourmet bites in a funeral home setting.
The beloved dish, a flavorful bowl of noodles topped with minced pork and peanuts, typically costs a mere 10 yuan (approximately $1.38). As word spread about the delicious offering, crowds began to gather, often leading to lengthy wait times of up to two hours. Erlong staff have noted that distinguishing between genuine mourners and food seekers has become increasingly difficult during peak hours, complicating their service efforts.
In response to the unexpected gourmand influx, the funeral home has decided to provide 50 complimentary bowls of noodles daily to the public, with the caveat that diners must not disrupt the mourning process. A chef from Erlong shared with local media that while the noodle dish enjoyed local popularity prior, the recent social media buzz amplified interest significantly.
The sensation began when a user on Xiaohongshu (RedNote) described their visit to a friend in Guizhou and highlighted the exceptional food at the funeral home's canteen, sparking widespread curiosity. Following this, numerous social media users documented their experiences, with many sharing images of the bustling queues for noodles on Douyin, China's TikTok counterpart.
As noodle enthusiasts continue to savor the flavors within Erlong, they reflect on moments of life and death—a rather fitting yet ironic juxtaposition encapsulated in the growing trend of enjoying gourmet bites in a funeral home setting.
