Majiapu's half-day pig ear noodles can be said to have accompanied China's reform and opening up process, this small shop was opened by the current owner's great-grandfather in 1978 and has been passed down to the third generation. In the first two generations, it was only open for half a day a day, and the surrounding neighbors gave the noodle restaurant the name "Open Half a Day", but now it is open for half a day and has been open all day.

As the name suggests, the characteristic of the pig ear noodles is the pig ears. It is made of lightly marinated red oil, the color is orange and translucent, and each piece of pig ear is cut very lightly, which not only helps to absorb the flavor, but also enhances the taste. The red oil condiment is fresh, spicy and fragrant, mixed with a hint of sweetness. The taste of the pig ears is rich, the white crispy bones are crispy, and the translucent collagen is soft. Compared with pig ears, the small noodles in the store are much inferior in terms of production, and its spicy seeds are slightly lacking in numb, spicy, and fresh dimensions, and the noodles are less chewy. The pea sauce, which is a classic accompaniment to small noodles, is also mediocre, the peas are too crispy, and the mixed sauce is not flavorful enough. In addition to the above, there are also beef and fat sausages that can be served with noodles, but they do not have a high order rate.

There are two branches of pig ear noodles in half a day, which are located in Yuanjiagang and Xiejiawan, of which Yuanjiagang has a history of 40 years and is more popular. It opens to the street and consists of two storefronts, with faded signage and a dilapidated canopy that show its age. The interior of the store is small and slightly dark, and when the weather is nice, the owner will set up tables, chairs and benches at the door to serve customers. Its service is warm and thoughtful, if you have a soft spot for pig ears, you can also buy it by express, and the boss will be intimate for plastic sealing.