Dongguan Street snack restaurant best known for lotus-root balls.
Cu Cha Dan Fan (the name means plain tea and simple meals) is a casual Dongguan Street branch rated 4.7 on Ctrip, with an average spend of about CNY 25 and lotus-root balls as the highlight. Typical spend is CNY 25 (~$3.5) average per person per person, and the signature order is Lotus-root balls (藕圆), Light home-style dishes. The address is Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区东关街 粗茶淡饭). Opening hours: Daily morning to evening; confirm on Dianping. Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay in practice; foreign visitors can link an international card inside either app before the trip. A printed card with the Chinese name lets a taxi or Didi driver find the door, and the same name pastes straight into Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) for a walking route.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily morning to evening; confirm on Dianping |
| Reservations | Walk-in is normal; search the Chinese name on Dianping (大众点评) or Meituan for current queues, vouchers and table booking |
| Address | Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区东关街 粗茶淡饭) |
Signature dishes
- Lotus-root balls (藕圆)
- Light home-style dishes
Good to know
- Known for
- Light snacks
Location
Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区东关街 粗茶淡饭)
32.3946, 119.4358 View on map
Highlights
- Dongguan Street snack restaurant best known for lotus-root balls
- Signature order: Lotus-root balls (藕圆)
- Located at Dongguan Street historic district
Tips for visiting
- Good lunch stop mid-walk on Dongguan Street.
- Orders are cheap enough to try several.
- Check which branch you are at; there are others.
- Search the Chinese name on Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) to confirm the exact branch before leaving the hotel.
- Order one dish per person plus rice or noodles, and say 少放糖 (shǎo fàng táng) for less sugar if Huaiyang sweetness is too much.
When to visit
Lunch
Accessibility
The venue is in the old-town district of Yangzhou, where lanes are paved but uneven and some historic buildings have steps or thresholds; step-free access is not guaranteed, so wheelchair users should phone ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cu Cha Dan Fan?
It is at Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou.
How much does a meal at Cu Cha Dan Fan cost?
About CNY 25 (~$3.5) per person.
How does a solo traveler pay at Cu Cha Dan Fan?
Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code is standard; cash is accepted at most counters but some small shops prefer QR.