What Scallion oil noodles is
Spring-onion oil noodles with soy sauce, a simple Shanghai staple.
Scallion oil noodles is listed as a dish in the China guide, where the index tags it noodles and vegetarian. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Scallion oil noodles
Our index links Scallion oil noodles to Shanghai. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The China guide also covers 7 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Scallion oil noodles sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 9 food entries we track for China, 7 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 7 | Jiaozi, Dan dan noodles, Mapo tofu |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Xiaolongbao, Steamed fish with ginger |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Scallion oil noodles is one of 7 dish entries and 7 budget items; 2 items share the noodles tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- Slurping is normal in noodle cultures. Ask for a spoon or fork if chopsticks are not your thing.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the China items that make most sense alongside Scallion oil noodles, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These China items share the most tags with Scallion oil noodles, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Scallion oil noodles: common questions
What is Scallion oil noodles?
Spring-onion oil noodles with soy sauce, a simple Shanghai staple. It is listed in the TasteBridge China guide as a dish.
How much does Scallion oil noodles cost in China?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Scallion oil noodles vegetarian?
Scallion oil noodles is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Scallion oil noodles?
Our index links it to Shanghai. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for China. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.