classic and must-try Chinese noodle dishes

Biang Biang Noodles

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Lanzhou Lamian

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Chow Mein

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Dan Dan Noodles

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Beef Noodle Soup

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Chongqing Xiao Mian

Yunnan Cross-Bridge Noodles

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Knife-Cut Noodles

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Liang pi

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Lo Mein

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Zha Jiang Mian

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Sesame paste-coated noodles with vinegar, soy sauce, and pickled vegetables.

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Suan La Fen

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classic and must-try Chinese noodle dishes

By cooldesichinese

Biang Biang Noodles

Thick, wide hand-pulled noodles with chili oil, garlic, vinegar, meat or veggies.

Lanzhou Lamian

Hand-pulled noodles in a clear beef broth with radish, chili oil, and cilantro.

Chow Mein

Stir-fried egg noodles with soy sauce, vegetables, and protein (shrimp, beef, chicken)

Dan Dan Noodles

Spicy, numbing noodles with minced pork, pickled vegetables, and Sichuan peppercorns.

Beef Noodle Soup

Braised beef in a rich, savory broth with wheat noodles and greens.

Chongqing Xiao Mian

Fiery street-style noodles with chili oil, garlic, scallions, and ground meat.

Yunnan Cross-Bridge Noodles

Rice noodles served with meats and vegetables in a hot, aromatic broth.

Knife-Cut Noodles

Thick, chewy ribbons of dough shaved directly into boiling water, served in brothy or stir-fried dishes.

Liang pi

Cold skin noodles served with chili oil, garlic water, and vinegar

Lo Mein

Softer wheat noodles tossed with sauce, vegetables, and protein

Zha Jiang Mian

Thick wheat noodles with savory fermented soybean paste and minced pork.

Sesame paste-coated noodles with vinegar, soy sauce, and pickled vegetables.

Hot Dry Noodles

Suan La Fen

Sweet potato noodles in a tangy, spicy broth with peanuts and pickled veggies.