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Chef Yu Lei and his wife took a 14-day course to learn how to make reganmian, or hot dry noodles.

After passing a strict exam on creating the dish－a favorite in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province－the couple opened a restaurant in Yunmeng county, a two-hour drive from the city.

Each morning, they arrive at 5 am and prepare to serve the noodles before 6 am. Income from the breakfast dish comprises 70 percent of their daily revenue.