Shunji Traditional Cold Noodles (顺姬冷面)

Shunji Traditional Cold Noodles (顺姬冷面) is a cold noodle restaurant at the intersection of Gongyuan Road and Jiankang Road in Yanji, the capital of the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin province, China. It is recommended by locals for Korean-style dishes, and the menu centres on lengmian (冷面), the chilled noodles that define the food of the ethnic Korean community in this part of northeast China. The noodles come in a cold, slightly sweet and sour broth, usually topped with sliced beef, pickled vegetables and a boiled egg, and are eaten with vinegar and mustard added to taste. Beyond the noodles the kitchen serves Korean-style side dishes (banchan) and stone pot dishes (石锅), which provide hot options for diners who want a warmer meal alongside the cold noodles. The restaurant operates in the style of a neighbourhood eatery: plain tables, quick service, Korean-language signage and a mix of local families and visitors, with no dress code and a moderate noise level. Beverages include tea, soft drinks and beer, and there is no wine programme. A meal costs about CNY 20-40 (USD 3-6) per person, so it is inexpensive even by Yanji standards. The location on Gongyuan Road puts it near the city's park area, a short ride from the main shopping streets. Reservations are not usually taken; it is walk-in, and queues form at weekend lunch and holiday periods. Hours are listed as roughly 10:00AM-9:00PM daily, and visitors should confirm times on Dianping. Visitors comparing Yanji's cold noodle shops can use this one alongside Jindalai on Hailan Road to taste differences in broth sweetness and noodle chew.