Guilin Char Siu Noodle Soup

Guilin Char Siu Noodle Soup is a "savory star" among rice noodles, with secret char siu (barbecued pork) and bone broth as its soul—fresh and flavorful. To make it, rich bone broth is simmered 4 hours with pork bones and chicken frames. Cooked rice noodles are placed in a bowl, topped with sliced char siu (pork tenderloin marinated in honey, soy sauce, rice wine, then roasted golden), poured with broth, and sprinkled with scallions, cilantro. The highlight is the char siu: crispy outside, tender inside, sweet from honey and salty from soy sauce—blending perfectly with the broth. The noodles soak up the soup, smooth and tender, paired with char siu's richness—memorable. A classic at Guilin noodle shops, some add braised eggs or tofu puffs. Served hot, the char siu aroma entices—popular for breakfast. Foreigners will be impressed by the char siu, finding it like "soup with barbecued pork rice" but with slippery noodles adding unique Guilin flair.