Foodies Flock to Funeral Home for Viral Noodles

Tue Oct 21 2025 02:25:21 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a surprising twist, a funeral home in China has become a food destination as locals line up for its popular noodle dish.

Amidst mourning and tradition, Erlong Funeral Home in Guizhou has found itself overwhelmed with food enthusiasts eager to taste its viral noodle special. To manage the growing crowd, the funeral home has started offering select dishes to the public - but with a caution to maintain the respectful atmosphere for those grieving.

In a heartwarming yet unusual trend, food lovers have started to flock to the Erlong Funeral Home in Guizhou, seeking a taste of its famous noodles. Originally a canteen for mourners, the establishment has seen a wave of curious diners trying to sneak a taste after a social media post highlighted its delicious dishes. The Erlong Funeral Home is known for its rich, spicy noodle options, particularly the beloved bowl featuring minced pork and peanuts.

As the queues for the savory noodles grew longer than those for condolences, the staff found themselves in a challenging situation, with some patrons even pretending to be mourners. In response, Erlong has decided to set aside 50 bowls of noodles for daily distribution to the public—free of charge—provided that it doesn't disrupt the mourning process.

The culinary excitement began earlier this month when a user on Xiaohongshu, a popular Chinese social platform, shared their experience at the funeral home. Since then, countless others have posted about their quest for the scrumptious noodles, adding to Erlong's reputation as an unexpected food haven in the heart of grieving.