Owner argues that his culinary skills justify the high pricing, despite shop’s limited space and seating
A small Chinese eatery with only two tables offers a bowl of noodles priced at an astonishing 2,188 yuan (US$300). The owner reported that nearly a dozen customers have bought the dish, igniting fervent discussions online.
Located in Hangzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, the restaurant features a compact space, yet its prices rival those of Michelin-starred establishments.
Since August, the restaurant has been selling various dishes, including the local speciality, Ban Chuan stir-fried noodles, as well as stir-fried rice and soup noodles, all priced above 2,000 yuan.
According to the menu, the 2,188-yuan dish includes 120g of onion, 130g of egg or 10g of fresh caviar, 270g of swamp eel, 400g of red prawn, and 210g of small abalone.
