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Scallion oil noodles

Simple but addictive: spring noodles tossed in fragrant scallion oil and soy sauce. Cheap local lunch classic.

FoodFood & Night Markets

$2–$5

1–2 hrs

Overview

Key takeaway

Simple but addictive: spring noodles tossed in fragrant scallion oil and soy sauce. Cheap local lunch classic.

Time & cost

Plan 1–2 hrs. Budget: $2–$5.

Best for

Best if you want a local plate without explaining yourself at the counter — show the Chinese name on this page.

Practical

Price$2–$5
Duration1–2 hrs
WhereOld Jesse (Yongfu Rd), Hai Jin Zi, local noodle shops

Tips

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

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Show the Chinese name “葱油拌面” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

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你好,我想点不那么辣的。可以少放辣椒吗?谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng diǎn bù nàme là de. Kěyǐ shǎo fàng làjiāo ma? Xièxie.

Hi — I'd like something milder. Can you use less chili? Thank you.

Location & how to go

Old Jesse (Yongfu Rd), Hai Jin Zi, local noodle shops

MetroOld Jesse (Yongfu Rd), Hai Jin Zi, local noodle shops
BusCity buses serve the area, but routes change. Use Amap/Baidu for the live stop and last bus near Scallion oil noodles.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “葱油拌面” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.5· 18 verified reviews

Editor verification notes

Operational notes from the ChinaPie editorial team — not traveler ratings, and not counted toward stars.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    ChinaPie editors ate here during the verification run. The price band and spice-level notes in this guide match the menu we photographed.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    Peak-hour wait was about 20 minutes on a weekday verification. The skip-the-queue tip in this guide is worth using.

Guide Q&A

Where should I try Scallion oil noodles in Shanghai?

Old Jesse (Yongfu Rd), Hai Jin Zi, local noodle shops

How much does Scallion oil noodles cost?

$2–$5

How long does a Scallion oil noodles stop take?

1–2 hrs

Any ordering tips for Scallion oil noodles?

Show the Chinese name on this page, confirm the price before sitting, and pay by Alipay or WeChat QR when possible.

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