Chinese ‘smelly’ snail noodles go slow and steady to win popularity race across Asia

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: More on Chinese cuisine: Once obscure to anyone outside China’s southern Liuzhou city, pungent noodles known as luosifen exploded in popularity among young Chinese diners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Served in a broth made with river snails, the noodles have a strong flavour that often draws comparisons to another local favourite dish, durian fruit. Luosifen is now even starting to attract fans in nearby countries. Related story: The smell of this dish has led to calls to the police — why is it so popular? Support us: Follow us on: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Linkedin: #scmp #Asia #AsianCuisine