Kiki noodles suits China's diners to a tea

After garnering hundreds of posts from celebrities and fans over the past year, diners in Shanghai can finally enjoy Kiki noodles and Kiki tea.

In 1991, the first Kiki restaurant was founded in Taipei, specializing in combining Taiwan flavors and cooking techniques with Sichuan cuisine. Last March, the first Kiki Noodle Bar opened in Taipei, and six months later, Kiki Tea opened in Hong Kong.

Finally, in June, people on the Chinese mainland were able to get their first taste of the popular food phenomenon when Kiki Noodle Bar and Kiki Tea opened in Hong Kong Plaza, in the heart of Shanghai. Three new noodle dishes were specially created by Hong Kong chef Howard Cai and Japanese two Michelin-starred chef Mitsuru Konishi to celebrate the opening.