阿茂麵攤

The signature is dry noodles — plain noodles tossed with fried shallots, eaten alongside a plate of cold cuts, a regular's standard order. The sesame paste noodles are tossed with a black sesame sauce that comes across lighter and less heavy than the usual version. One Google reviewer wrote, "The sesame paste noodles here are a hidden gem — the flavor is completely different from what you get elsewhere. The black sesame aroma is fantastic, and it eats fresh rather than heavy. You just keep going bite after bite." The chicken and winter melon soup simmers out a mild sweetness from the chicken thigh, and the wonton soup has thin skins packed with filling in a light, clean broth.

An old noodle stall on Dongxing Street in Toucheng; the sign reads "Established 1961," putting it past the 60-year mark. Open from 9:30am to 6pm, closed Wednesdays — an everyday noodle stall familiar to locals in Toucheng.