Foodies Sneak into Funeral Home for Viral Noodles

Tue Oct 21 2025 02:29:55 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Hungry diners pose as mourners in China just to get their hands on delicious noodles at a funeral home.

As a noodle dish from Erlong Funeral Home in Guizhou goes viral, food enthusiasts are flocking there, with some pretending to be mourners. The funeral home is now allowing limited public access to its famed noodles, causing quite a stir.

In a surprising culinary twist, food lovers in China have been queuing up at Erlong Funeral Home in Guizhou for a viral noodle dish that has turned their canteen into a must-visit spot. Initially catering to mourners, the funeral home’s delicious and affordable noodles—especially those topped with minced pork and peanuts—have captured the attention of social media users, leading to a rush of inquiries from the public.

Reports indicate that some diners have gone so far as to pose as relatives of the deceased to get a taste of the noodles, often resulting in long waits. Erlong, acknowledging the growing interest, has decided to accommodate 50 patrons daily, provided they remain respectful of the ongoing mourning services.

The noodle craze began circulating online when a social media user highlighted the dish while visiting a friend in the area. As word spread on platforms like Douyin (the Chinese equivalent of TikTok), the fascination only intensified. With a mix of spicy and sour flavors, these noodles have suddenly turned a somber place into the latest foodie hotspot!