Zhajiang Mein (炸酱面) is a beloved Northern Chinese noodle dish, and Dancing Noodle brings it to Winnipeg with the same authenticity that defines everything we make. Fresh hand-pulled noodles topped with a rich, umami-packed soybean paste and minced pork sauce.
Zhajiang Mein is one of Northern China's most iconic noodle dishes — a hearty, deeply savoury preparation of hand-pulled noodles topped with a rich sauce of fermented soybean paste, minced pork, and aromatic seasonings. At Dancing Noodle, we follow the traditional preparation that has made this dish a staple of Northern Chinese home cooking for generations.
The sauce is thick, umami-rich, and gently sweet — a beautiful contrast to the toothsome, springy texture of fresh la mian. As a dry-style noodle dish, the sauce is stirred in by the diner, coating every strand evenly. This is comfort food at its most satisfying, and a must-try for anyone who loves authentic Northern Chinese cuisine in Winnipeg.
TripAdvisor Reviewer
"Home-made noodles and fresh ingredients. Absolutely delicious food — a tiny strip-mall gem that punches way above its weight."
July 2019
TripAdvisor Reviewer
"The noodles were fresh and had a wonderful texture. The service was friendly and incredibly fast. A rare authentic experience."
January 2016
TripAdvisor Reviewer
"Homemade noodles, excellent sauce, delicious meat — exactly what I was craving!"
December 2017
1393 Pembina Hwy (Unit A), Winnipeg, MB R3T 2B8