Biang Biang Noodles in Amsterdam
Noodles pulled by hand, wide as a belt and bathed in roasted chilli oil. Pulled fresh to order, in our kitchens in Buitenveldert and on the Zuidas.
Biang biang noodles may well be the most spectacular noodles in China: stretched by hand and slapped against the counter until they are as wide and flat as a belt. At China Supreme we pull them fresh, the moment you order.
The dough is kneaded, rested and then pulled out by hand. That slapping against the counter, the sound the dish is named after, gives the noodle its characteristic texture: a firm bite with a slightly uneven edge that holds the sauce perfectly. A machine simply cannot do that.
Over the top goes roasted chilli oil with garlic and spring onion, plus a splash of black vinegar poured over the sizzling hot oil at the last moment. The result is spicy, savoury and seriously addictive.
Pulled by hand, every single day
Pulling noodles is technique and feel. Too little resting and the dough tears, too much and it turns tough. Our cooks have been doing this for years and pull every portion separately, the moment you order. No pre-cooked tray sitting around.
That is exactly what real street food is: food made in front of you, quick and fresh. Want to know what else comes out of our street kitchen? Read about our Chinese street food or our jian bing.
The character nobody can type
Biang biang noodles are named after the sound the dough makes as it is slapped against the counter while being pulled. The Chinese character for biang is one of the most complex in existence, with more than fifty strokes, and it appears in almost no standard dictionary. On most keyboards you cannot even type it.
The dish comes from Xi'an, the ancient capital at the start of the Silk Road, where it has been sold on the street for generations. We make them the way they are made there, without adapting them to Dutch tastes.
Biang biang noodles to eat in or take away in Amsterdam Zuid
You will find our hand-pulled noodles at two spots in Amsterdam Zuid. In Buitenveldert, at Buitenveldertselaan 114, we are open daily from 12:00 to 21:00 (closed Tuesday). On the Zuidas you will find us in Market 33 at Claude Debussylaan 33, on weekdays from 11:30 to 21:00.
Prefer to eat at home or at the office? Order through Thuisbezorgd or Uber Eats, or drop by to take away.
Frequently asked questions
What are biang biang noodles?
Biang biang noodles are wide, flat noodles from Xi'an that are pulled by hand rather than cut or machine-made. They are usually served with roasted chilli oil, garlic, spring onion and black vinegar.
Why are they called biang biang?
The name comes from the sound the dough makes when it is slapped against the counter while being pulled. The matching Chinese character is famously complex, with more than fifty strokes.
Are the noodles really pulled by hand?
Yes. We pull every portion separately, to order, in our own kitchen. You taste that difference in the bite and the texture.
Are biang biang noodles very spicy?
They are spicy, but balanced by the vinegar and garlic. Just let us know how hot you like it when you order and we will take that into account.
Can I get biang biang noodles to take away or delivered?
Absolutely. Take-away is possible at both kitchens in Amsterdam Zuid, and delivery goes through Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats.