Tianshui Noodle Shop
×Tianshui mian (thick sweet-hot noodles)
Why you must eat itChopstick-thick noodles tossed dry with the sweetness of fuzhi soy, chili oil, garlic and crushed peanuts. True to the name "sweet water," sweetness comes first and heat and numbness follow a beat behind. The noodles are thick, chewy and substantial, the portion modest. Sweet and hot together — a plate that is unmistakably Chengdu.
Tianshui mian is a snack particular to Chengdu, its thick noodles and sweet-hot dressing setting it apart from other Sichuan noodles. Found at specialist stalls and snack shops, the heat varies by house. Being a small portion, many pair it with dandan or wontons. The strong sweetness makes it approachable even for those wary of spice.
- Nearest
- Tonghuimen Stn
- Hours
- 10:00-20:30
- Price
- 10–16 CNY a bowl