Dish Explainer
What Is Wonton Noodle Soup?
Wonton noodle soup is a Cantonese noodle-shop standard built around broth clarity, noodle snap, and wonton filling.
Quick answer
Wonton noodle soup is a Cantonese noodle soup with thin egg noodles, wontons, clear broth, and often shrimp, pork, or both in the filling.
| Chinese name | Pinyin | Cuisine or format | Usual heat level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 云吞面 | yún tūn miàn | Cantonese noodle soup | Mild |
What it tastes like
It should be savory, clean, light, and aromatic, with springy noodles and delicate wontons.
Common variations
- Shrimp wonton noodle soup
- Pork-and-shrimp wonton noodle soup
- Dry wonton noodles with soup on the side
- Wonton soup without noodles
Dietary issues
Common issues include wheat noodles, egg noodles, pork, shrimp, fish or seafood broth, soy sauce, and shared boiling baskets.
What to order with it
Order with Chinese greens, roast meat, congee, or a small appetizer.