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Biáng Biáng noodles (梆梆麵)

黄河水陕西小吃：梆梆麵和羊肉泡馍 Yellow River Noodle

On July 9, 2010 By

梆梆麵很宽，有两英尺多长，很筋道，是最让人觉得吃后满足的面条了。我在加州长大，喜欢的面食是炒河粉，但是从来没吃过比这宽 、比这有意思的的面。

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Peikwen pulls the belts of noodles while the bowl tugs them back.

Restaurant: Yellow River Noodles 黄河水陕西小吃

On July 7, 2010 By

Beijing, China – Wide, chewy, and over two feet long; there’s never been a more satiating noodle. I grew up in California thinking my favorite noodles were Chow Fun, but alas, there are wider and funner noodles to be had. Fun.

Biáng biáng noodles (梆梆麵) are a type of noodle found in  Continue Reading →

The best Yang Rou Pao Mo (羊肉泡馍, Mutton and Chopped Mantou Noodle Soup), I ever had

Yáng Ròu Pào Mó 羊肉泡馍 and Pickled Garlic

On June 11, 2009 By

Walking east along Guanghua Lu, I spot a shop with people seated at five small tables outside, slurping soup. I look inside the shop and see a poster featuring the same dish everyone is eating. My nephew, friend, and I sit at a table and order three of whatever they’re having.

First, the server brings [...]

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