Shanghai's #1 Luosifen: Is it really that good?

Yang Nai Lao Luosifen
Authentic Guangxi Luosifen in Shanghai

Address: 501 Liyuan Road

Hours: Mon-Sun, 10:00 - 22:00

Tucked under an old colonial-style building, this 4-month-old luosifen spot is run entirely by a Guangxi team. It’s already ranked #1 on Shanghai’s Luosifen popularity list—all thanks to word-of-mouth.

The shop is small and relaxed, with a cozy backyard seating area for nice weather.

By the window, you’ll see delicious toppings like fried pork knuckle, chicken feet, duck webs, and spicy pork skin. Once you order, a friendly auntie will hand you a steaming bowl through the pick-up window.

Must-Try Dishes

• Signature Luosifen
• Fried Egg Topping
• Sweet Corn Dessert

The soup is brewed for over 4 hours with fresh snails—cooked daily from 7 AM. Once it’s sold out, that’s it for the day!

The bowl comes with real snails, bamboo shoots, wood ear fungus, and lily flowers. Everything is freshly cooked. The taste is authentic but less stinky than what many people expect.

The spice level and noodle texture are adjusted for local taste—less oily but still flavorful. Don’t miss the fried egg—it soaks up the soup perfectly!

Summer Special: Sweet Corn Dessert

A classic Guangxi summer treat made with sweet white corn and osmanthus syrup, lightly sweetened with brown and crystal sugar. Soft, fragrant, and very refreshing.