A small Chinese eatery with only two tables offers a bowl of noodles priced at an astonishing 2,188 yuan (US$300). The owner reported that nearly a dozen customers have bought the dish, igniting fervent discussions online.
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Located in Hangzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, the restaurant features a compact space, yet its prices rival those of Michelin-starred establishments.
Since August, the restaurant has been selling various dishes, including the local speciality, Ban Chuan stir-fried noodles, as well as stir-fried rice and soup noodles, all priced above 2,000 yuan.
According to the menu, the 2,188-yuan dish includes 120g of onion, 130g of egg or 10g of fresh caviar, 270g of swamp eel, 400g of red prawn, and 210g of small abalone.
Additionally, the restaurant charges an extra 20 yuan for an additional 20g of tomatoes, should a customer request them.
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