Dandan Mein is a Northern Chinese street food classic, and Dancing Noodle's version is Winnipeg's finest. Freshly pulled noodles are tossed in a bold sauce of minced pork, aromatic peanut paste, and house chilli — a perfect balance of savoury, nutty, and spicy.
Dandan Mein (担担面) is one of China's most iconic noodle dishes, originating from the street food culture of Sichuan and Northern China. At Dancing Noodle, our version features fresh hand-pulled la mian tossed in a rich sauce of seasoned minced pork, house peanut paste, aromatic sesame, and our signature chilli oil — all brought together at the moment of serving.
This is a dry-style noodle dish (no soup broth), letting the complex sauce coat every strand. The spice level is medium-high but balanced by the nuttiness of the peanut sauce. It is one of the most-ordered dishes at Dancing Noodle and a must-try for anyone exploring Northern Chinese cuisine in Winnipeg.
DancingNoodleWinnipeg.com
"The curry Dandan noodles are flawless. Fresh made noodles. I really like this little gem."
April 2025
TripAdvisor Reviewer
"Absolutely delicious food — home-made noodles and fresh ingredients. Their home-made hot sauce is to die for. The dandan noodles are a must-order."
July 2019
Local Regular
"This has to be one of the best noodle places in the city! The Dandan Mein is one of my favourites."
September 2024
1393 Pembina Hwy (Unit A), Winnipeg, MB R3T 2B8