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Breakfast like Zhaotong: a bowl of steamed ersi

Breakfast shops, Zhaotong city

Instead of soup noodles, Zhaotong steams its rice-cake strands and serves them in a bowl with savory toppings and chili. It's chewier and more filling than a Kunming noodle breakfast.

What locals sayTravelers point to it as the local breakfast to try instead of soup noodles.
Time
20 min · 7–10 a.m.
In Chinese
昭通 蒸饵丝

Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.