Chow Mein
Of course! who could forget about noodles? In Chinese cuisine, the name “chow mein” came from the Mandarin pronunciation of “Chao Mian,” which translates to “fried noodles.” There is no doubt that noodles are best eaten when fried and dripping with oil. Thankfully, these are very common throughout China. So if you’d be visiting China, make sure to have a bowl of these!
Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles
As we’re talking about noodles, the Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles are certainly famous around China. It started in the western Chinese city of Lanzhou and has spread to the whole country since then. It is a boiling hot soup served with fresh noodles, paired with soft, thin pieces of beef and veggies. Not only is this dish easy to prepare, but it’s also very delicious! If you’d visit china and would want to have a taste of this noodle, keep a lookout for nearby Muslim restaurants or in Muslim districts in the country.