knife-cut noodles

Hand-sliced pasta strips

Knife-cut noodles are a style of Chinese noodle made by slicing strips directly from a block of dough into boiling water, rather than rolling and cutting on a surface.

The technique produces irregular, thick noodles with rough edges that grip sauce well.

Traditional preparation involves holding the dough against the forearm and shaving pieces off with a curved blade: The restaurant is known for its hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles.

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