Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Chinese PhD Graduates Make a Fortune Selling Spicy Noodles in Belgium
A Chinese couple in Belgium, Ding and Wang, are earning over Rs 1 lakh a day by selling spicy pea noodles.
Ding, a PhD graduate, couldn't find stable work, so they started a food stall.
They sell noodles, a popular street food from Wang's hometown, twice a week.
The noodles, adapted to local tastes, have become a hit.
Their story has gone viral, with many people praising the food and their entrepreneurial spirit.
Customers love the taste, and the couple has gained a large following online.
A Chinese couple in Belgium is earning over $1,200 a day selling spicy pea noodles.
Ding, a PhD graduate, and his wife Wang launched the noodle stall.
The noodles are a popular street food from Wang's hometown, Chongqing.
The couple sells the noodles at local markets, priced between 7 and 9 euros per bowl.
Their success has gone viral on social media, gaining over 78,000 followers.
- Who
- Ding and his wife, Wang
- What
- Sold spicy Chongqing-style pea noodles
- When
- Started selling in May
- Where
- Belgium
- Why
- To support their family after struggling to find work in research.
- People Involved
- Ding and his wife, Wang
- Business Type
- Noodle Stall
- Product
- Spicy Chongqing-style pea noodles
- Daily Earnings
- Over US$1,200 (Rs 105,388)
- Location
- Belgium
- Stall Operation
- Twice a week
- Pricing
- 7 to 9 euros per bowl