Yan Qu Lao Huimian

Yan Qu Lao Huimian (宴渠老烩面) is a Henan noodle chain in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province in central China, with a branch at Zhengzhou Railway Station (郑州站店) and other outlets around the city. The branch list is published on the chain's website, zzyqlhm.com. The chain serves huimian, the region's signature dish of wide, hand-pulled wheat noodles in a milky mutton-bone broth with lamb slices, wood-ear fungus, kelp, tofu skin and vermicelli. The mutton huimian is the signature order, and it comes in a large bowl that works as a complete meal. Because the station branch sits by the city's main rail hub, it is a practical option for travellers who arrive or depart by train and want to eat a proper local dish rather than station snacks. That convenience is the main reason to include it: it is an easy way to try huimian in the first or last hour of a visit, though enthusiasts who want a time-honoured shop may prefer the older names in Erqi District. The dining room is a casual, chain-style hall with clear menus, quick service and a moderate noise level, filled with commuters, families and travellers carrying luggage. Dress is casual, and the beverages are tea, soft drinks and beer without any special programme. There is no chef narrative, and the dish is prepared to a consistent template across branches. Reservations are not needed; the venue is walk-in, and queues at the station branch can build at meal times and around holidays when rail traffic is heavy. Prices are about ¥20-35 (roughly $3-5.20) per person. Opening hours differ by branch and should be verified, particularly for the station outlet, whose hours may follow train schedules. Travellers with luggage should allow time to find the branch within or near the station complex and should ask station staff for directions if the signs are difficult to follow. As a mutton-based dish, huimian is not suitable for vegetarians, although some branches offer variations.