Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Wuhan locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Hot Dry Noodles? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Wuhan.
Breakfast: Hot Dry Noodles is Wuhan locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 江汉, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Hot Dry Noodles and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Hot Dry Noodles veteran near 武昌, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 汉口, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 江汉 old Hot Dry Noodles (20-year veteran); ② 武昌 trendy Hot Dry Noodles (good ambiance); ③ 汉口 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 黄鹤楼; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 东湖; ⑥ 楚文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.