Dan Dan & Sichuan Noodles
in Falls Church, VA
Hong Kong Palace serves the Chengdu dry Dan Dan Noodle with sesame paste, house chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn, and fermented ya cai, no broth. The street-food original, at 6387 Leesburg Pike, Seven Corners.
Dine in or order pickup · Open daily 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Why Dan Dan Noodles at Hong Kong Palace Are Different
Most restaurants in Northern Virginia serve Dan Dan Noodles with a peanut butter base and broth, closer to peanut noodles than the original dish. The Chengdu preparation is dry: a concentrated sauce of sesame paste, house-made chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorn coats thin wheat noodles, topped with ground pork and fermented ya cai (Yibin preserved mustard greens). No broth. High heat. Significant ma la numbing.
Hong Kong Palace has served this preparation since 2010 using family recipes from Sichuan province. Dan Dan Noodles are currently $10.95. Read the story behind Dan Dan Noodles.
Tyler Cowen's Ethnic Dining Guide, Washingtonian Magazine, and DCDining.com have all recognized Hong Kong Palace specifically for its authentic Sichuan preparations with the noodle dishes central to that reputation.
Noodle Dishes on the Menu
Browse available noodle dishes and current prices, then choose a dish to order.
Dan Dan Noodle
$10.95Named after the shoulder pole (dan dan) 19th-century Chengdu street vendors used to carry noodles and sauce through city streets. Thin wheat noodles with ground pork, fermented ya cai (preserved vegetables), sesame paste, and Szechuan peppercorn-infused chili oil. Toss before eating for authentic Chengdu dry-style preparation.
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Chengdu Spicy Cold Noodles
$10.95凉面. Hot and spicy
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Braised Beef Noodle Soup
$13.95红烧牛腩面. Hot and spicy
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Singapore Style Rice Noodles
$16.95星洲米粉. Hot and spicy
SpicyOrder this dish →Sichuan Noodles vs. Other Regional Styles
Chinese noodle cuisine has eight distinct regional traditions. Sichuan noodles are defined by one thing.
| Style | Region | Defining flavor |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Dan Noodles | Sichuan (Chengdu) | Ma la: chili plus Sichuan peppercorn numbing |
| Wonton Noodles | Cantonese | Clear pork-shrimp broth, delicate |
| Zha Jiang Mian | Beijing | Fermented soybean paste, savory-sweet |
| Lanzhou Beef Noodles | Gansu | Clear beef bone broth, hand-pulled |
| Crossing the Bridge | Yunnan | Hot oil-sealed broth, add-at-table |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find authentic Sichuan noodles in Falls Church, VA?
Hong Kong Palace at 6387 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church serves authentic Sichuan noodle dishes including Dan Dan Noodles (the Chengdu dry preparation), cold sesame noodles, and beef noodle soup. The kitchen uses house-made chili oil and fermented ya cai (Yibin preserved vegetables), key ingredients in the original Chengdu recipes.
What are Dan Dan Noodles and how are they different from other noodle dishes?
Dan Dan Noodles originated in Chengdu, Sichuan, sold by street vendors (dan dan means "carrying pole"). The Chengdu preparation is dry, with no broth, and a sauce of sesame paste, house-made chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn, and fermented ya cai topped with ground pork. Most American Chinese restaurants serve a soupy or peanut-butter-heavy version that bears little resemblance to the original.
What Sichuan noodle dishes does Hong Kong Palace serve?
Hong Kong Palace serves Dan Dan Noodle, Chengdu Spicy Cold Noodles, Braised Beef Noodle Soup, and Singapore Style Rice Noodles. Check the menu for current prices and availability.
Are the noodles at Hong Kong Palace hand-pulled?
Hong Kong Palace uses traditional Chinese noodle preparations. The Dan Dan Noodles use thin wheat noodles consistent with the Chengdu street-food preparation. The restaurant has been serving these recipes since 2010 using family techniques from Sichuan province.
How spicy are the Dan Dan Noodles at Hong Kong Palace?
Dan Dan Noodles carry moderate to high heat from both dried chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn. The peppercorn adds a numbing sensation (ma) alongside the chili heat (la), the defining ma la flavor of Sichuan cooking. Spice level can be adjusted when ordering.
Can I order Sichuan noodles for delivery in Falls Church?
Yes. Hong Kong Palace delivers within a 3-mile radius of 6387 Leesburg Pike, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Order at hk-palace.com. Delivery is free on orders of $15 or more, and pickup is available every day. For noodle dishes, the Dan Dan Noodles travel well when the sauce is kept separate. Note this preference in the online ordering system.
What is the difference between Sichuan noodles and other regional Chinese noodles?
Sichuan noodles are built around the ma la flavor profile: numbing Sichuan peppercorn and chili heat. Cantonese wonton noodles use a clear pork-shrimp broth. Northern Chinese noodles (zha jiang mian) use fermented soybean paste. Lanzhou beef noodles use a beef bone broth and hand-pulled noodles. Sichuan noodles are distinct for their chili oil, doubanjiang, and the ma (numbing) element that comes only from Sichuan peppercorn.
Enjoy Sichuan Noodles in Falls Church
Free delivery on orders $15+, Fri/Sat/Sun 4–9 PM. Restaurant open daily 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM. Last pickup order 9:00 PM.
Hong Kong Palace · 6387 Leesburg Pike, Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA 22044
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