Dish Explainer
What Are Biang Biang Noodles?
Biang biang noodles are a Shaanxi-style noodle dish built around broad wheat noodles and hot-oil dressing.
Quick answer
Biang biang noodles is wide hand-pulled wheat noodles often dressed with hot oil, chile, vinegar, garlic, and aromatics.
| Chinese name | Pinyin | Cuisine or format | Usual heat level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 油泼扯面 | yóu pō chě miàn | Shaanxi and northwestern Chinese noodles | Mild to medium |
What it tastes like
They are chewy, oily, aromatic, chile-fragrant, and often vinegar-bright.
Common variations
- Hot-oil biang biang noodles
- Tomato-and-egg versions
- Cumin lamb versions
- Dry mixed noodle versions
Dietary issues
They are wheat noodles and often include garlic, chile oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sometimes meat toppings.
What to order with it
Pair with liangpi, roujiamo, cucumber, or a mild vegetable dish.