About this place

The originator of Ciqikou's most famous export — deep-fried twisted dough sticks — with the entire main street now hosting competing shops all claiming to be the original.

Drifter says

"Find the shop with the sign reading 陈建平麻花 and the longest queue of locals. Around 15 to 20 RMB per bag. Get the Ma La flavor — Sichuan peppercorn and chili compressed into crispy fried dough is a strange combination that makes complete sense once you try it. Also grab some hand-p..."

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