Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen Yantai Review 2026: Authentic Potato Noodles

Tudoufen is a Chinese noodle dish made from potato starch, celebrated for its wonderfully chewy and bouncy texture.

It's recently gained buzz, especially among those who love spicy Chinese cuisine like Malatang, becoming a must-try for adventurous foodies.

Curious about the trendy Tudoufen potato noodles, I recently visited Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen in Yantai!

I'll share a detailed review, including its location, Gaode Map details, and operating hours.

Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen: Location & Hours

📌Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen Address:

三仙胡同土豆粉(南洪街店)

📌Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen on Gaode Map:

⏰Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen Operating Hours:

09:00 AM - 02:00 AM (the next day)

You'll spot this Yantai Tudoufen gem right after turning into a small alley off the Nanhong Street Night Market!

Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen: The Menu

Ordering is easy: just scan the QR code on your table and pre-pay using Alipay.

Scanning the QR code with Alipay brings up the full menu.

While there are many options, as this is a Tudoufen specialty spot, I went with their signature original potato noodles.

Garu (가루) = Potato Noodles / Myeon (면) = Wheat Noodles

You need to select 'Garu' to get the authentic Tudoufen.

Choose your spice level and any extra toppings, and your Tudoufen order is complete!

I ordered the medium spicy potato noodles for 22 CNY, adding a beef topping for 10 CNY, bringing my total to 32 CNY (approximately ~$5 USD).

They also have some tempting side dishes. I was curious about the Cheese Shaomai, so I added that to my order!

Inside Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen

Even though it's a local eatery, the place was surprisingly clean and well-maintained.

The dining area was filled with locals, and the owner quickly showed me to a window seat perfect for solo diners.

The restaurant was larger than I expected, and the open kitchen gave a sense of cleanliness and good management.

My Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen Review

My Yantai Tudoufen arrived surprisingly fast!

The basic ingredients included bok choy, dried tofu, quail eggs, and what seemed to be kelp.

Even though I ordered medium spicy, it was quite a kick for my palate! I definitely needed a drink to go with it.

My friend, who has a higher spice tolerance, said it felt spicier than a popular instant ramen like Shin Ramyun.

The potato noodles were delightfully thick and chewy – absolutely delicious!

I personally love starch noodles that are cooked through, becoming translucent and incredibly springy, and Tudoufen nailed that texture perfectly!

The portion was incredibly generous, leaving me completely full and satisfied.

For a side, I tried the Cheese Dumplings! The filling wasn't quite what I expected; it felt more like sticky rice with minced cheese, vegetables, and meat, rather than a traditional dumpling filling. While the wrapper was deliciously chewy, the filling wasn't quite to my personal taste.

It just goes to show why their Tudoufen is the real star here!

My experience with Tudoufen in China was fantastic! Personally, I enjoyed it even more than Malatang.

If you're visiting the Nanhong Street Night Market, while the street food is great, I highly recommend trying Sanxian Hutong Tudoufen!

Open from 9:00 AM until the early hours of 2:00 AM, the spicy, invigorating broth and noodles make for an absolutely perfect hangover cure!