I’m a full on noodle fanatic, and these 20 Chinese noodle recipes let me skip the takeout line and get slurping in my own kitchen. Every single one is ridiculously easy, wonderfully hearty, and just packed with flavor. Let’s dig into all that cozy, savory goodness together.
1. Ultra Crispy Chinese Noodles
This dish flips the script on the soft, chewy noodles I’m used to. Egg noodles take a quick hot oil bath and come out shatteringly crispy and golden. They’re wildly addictive and completely impossible to stop munching.
2. Dan Dan Style Noodles
Okay, I’ll be honest: these dan dan noodles take some love and patience. But once that steaming bowl’s in front of me, all the effort just melts away.
Noodles, rich sauce, fiery chili oil, and savory meat come together in a beautiful four part harmony. Every single slurp is pure reward.
3. My Go-To Homemade Lo Mein
I could eat lo mein every single week and never ever get tired of it. That glossy, sweet and salty sauce with its deep savory punch makes my eyes close after every single bite.
Making it right at home feels like pulling off the simplest magic trick. Pure happiness in a bowl.
4. Wat Tan Hor Fun
Wat tan hor fun translates to silky, smooth eggs in Cantonese, and after one bite, you'll understand why. Flat, tender hor fun noodles are smothered in a luscious egg gravy that's so wonderfully silky and rich. Throw any kind of seafood into this dish to complete this amazing recipe.
5. Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup
Making homemade wonton noodle soup is easier than you might think. All you have to do is assemble the dumplings, heat up the broth, then cook it all together. Can you think of a better way to spend a snowed-in afternoon?
6. Zha Jing Mian
If you're not familiar with zha jiang mian, let me introduce you to your new favorite dish. Rich ground pork, tender noodles, and crunchy cukes mingle together with a savory brown sauce that ties it all together. It's a sweet, savory, noodle delight that's so simple to make and tastes absolutely divine.
7. Handmade Egg Noodles
Fresh homemade Chinese egg noodles are an absolute revelation. That springy, chewy bite?
Totally worth the extra bit of effort. I pull out my pasta maker and a batch is ready in less than an hour. So, so worth it.
8. Chow Fun with Beef
I love beef chow fun, but restaurant versions can leave me feeling a bit weighed down. My homemade take is lighter and every bit as delicious.
Flat rice noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, and paper thin beef are all it takes. Simple, clean, and totally satisfying.
9. Szechuan Style Spicy Noodles
I’m not talking about a little dash of hot sauce here. I mean the kind of spice that tingles, numbs, and clears your sinuses in the most glorious way.
If that sounds like your kind of heaven, you absolutely need these Szechuan noodles in your life. That garlic chili oil is everything.
10. Lanzhou Beef and Noodle Soup
Noodle soups just hit different when the weather turns chilly, don’t they? This Lanzhou beef noodle soup is my answer, with its deeply savory, aromatic broth.
Thin slices of rich beef, tender noodles, and that steaming fragrant warmth. It’s a giant bowl of pure, soul hugging comfort.
11. Speedy Garlic Noodles
These garlic noodles come together in 15 minutes flat. A weeknight miracle, honestly.
On days when I can’t even think about cooking but I’m craving something incredible, this is the one I turn to. Garlic, soy sauce, scallions, and whatever noodles are hiding in my pantry are all it takes. Dinner’s on the table and I’m so very happy.
12. 10-Minute Sesame Noodles
With a 10-minute cooking time, there’s really no excuse not to make this incredible recipe. Start by boiling some noodles, then stir together a few condiments to create a tasty sauce. Combine everything together and dig in!
13. Ho Fun with Veggies
Twenty minutes is all you need for these legendary ho fun noodles. I sauté a mountain of veggies in a glossy blend of soy sauce and sesame oil, plus vegetarian oyster sauce.
The beauty is you can toss in whatever protein or stray vegetables are hanging around. It always works.
14. Fried Rice Vermicelli
This recipe for fried rice vermicelli is cheap and easy enough for a broke college student's diet. But it's tasty enough to serve at a top-rated restaurant. Twenty minutes and a handful of simple ingredients create this dish that's big on flavor.
15. Biang Biang Noodles
This hand-pulled noodle dish from Xi'an, China creates the ultimate flavor explosion in your mouth, thanks to the mouthwatering sauce. And what is in that sauce, you ask?
You’ll find lots of garlic, chili oil, Chinese black vinegar, and more. It's fragrant, garlicky, spicy, and tangy all at once.
16. Mei Fun with Chicken
Chicken mei fun is the ultimate fridge clean out hero. It’s my go to when I want dinner fast and need to use up odds and ends.
Bell peppers? In they go. A lonely carrot.
17. Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles
These saucy ramen noodles are hard to beat! You only need a few basic ingredients and just 20 minutes to make this recipe. There’s no need to stress about cooking up a complicated meal after a long day of work.
18. Chinese Scallion Oil Noodles
Chinese scallion oil noodles are a humble dish, but the flavors will rock your world. Start by cooking down scallions or green onions in oil until they release all their aroma and flavors.
Add in the sauces and noodles, and voila! You have an award-worthy meal fit for a king.
19. Chow Mein with Chicken
Chicken chow mein is my absolute safety order, but making it at home? Even better.
My heart and taste buds both love this lighter, fresher spin. I toss chicken, crisp veggies, and noodles in a glossy, savory sweet sauce that I whisk up myself. Boom, dinner perfection.
20. Savory Soy Sauce Noodles
Just 15 minutes and I have a steaming, ultra cozy bowl of pan fried noodles waiting for me. Some days I eat them straight up for a quick carb hug; other times I toss on a fried egg or some leftover chicken. However you dig in, it’s a ridiculously satisfying meal with almost zero fuss.
