At the table
Mix thoroughly from the bottom before eating. Add chili oil gradually if wanted; ask whether extras are included.
Contains wheat. Ask about sauce ingredients and cooking fat if avoiding animal ingredients or allergens.
Bean sprouts are part of the base; exact type and dressing vary by shop.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Seasonings vary; egg can be ordered as an extra rather than assumed included.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Garlicky and savory; chili oil is an optional addition.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Firm springy noodles and crisp-tender sprouts.
- How it’s made
- Noodles are boiled and drained, then tipped onto the ingredients in the bowl.
Seasonings vary; egg can be ordered as an extra rather than assumed included.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Anhui.
About this regional connection
Anhui: Guoyang breakfast dry noodles.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有涡阳干扣面吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
The topping is underneath
Guoyang’s breakfast noodles take their name from draining the noodles and turning them over the ingredients at the bottom of the bowl.
