Among Hainan-style rice noodles, the mixed rice noodles, locally known as "cured rice noodles", are commonest. When making them, the brine is the most important seasoning. Near Yong'anli, there is a Hainan-style rice noodles restaurant called Gangjianer. Growing from a rice noodles diner near Haikou Meilan International Airport, it newly opened one at China World Mall recently. A bowl of Hainan-style rice noodles matches a bowl of sea lettuce soup perfectly. Though insipid by look, the sea lettuce soup, made from clam, is a perfect refreshment after the spicy and heavy rice noodles.

Recommended spot: Gangjianer (Yong'anli)

Address: on the southwest of the ground-floor storefront, Building 16, Jianwai SOHO, Jingheng Street 景恒街建外soho16号楼一层底商西南侧

Tel.: 18513851973

Average spend: 36 yuan per person