There is an old saying in Suzhou that goes something like, "what soup is to noodles, is what singing is to opera." There are three basic components, soup, noodles and toppings in the unique Suzhou style noodles. The soup is the soul, the noodle is the flesh and the toppings are the beautiful clothes.
Soup: Suzhou-style noodles have specific standards for the soup. The soup must be clear and not oily. Each noodle shop has its own secret soup recipe.
Noodles: Suzhou noodles are made by machine and are relatively soft and smooth.
Toppings: Suzhou people are most concerned about seasons and therefore each season has its most suitable toppings.
The most expensive Suzhou noodles are undoubtedly the 1,880 yuan ($286.3) Australian lobster noodles, with Australian lobster as the toppings. A bowl of Australian lobster noodles can be shared by a few people. In addition to a whole Australian lobster, there are abalone and pigeon eggs. The soup is made with chicken soup and Australian lobster. It is necessary to reserve two days in advance to enjoy a bowl of Australian lobster noodles.
