Cantonese
Beef chow fun
干炒牛河
Gān chǎo niú hé
Wide rice noodles wok-fried with beef, bean sprouts and scallions.
Regional starting pointCantonese
On the menuNoodles
Typical heatMild
Flavor & textureSmoky · Savory · Silky
Get to know the dish
Dry-fried beef chow fun is a Cantonese noodle classic. Broad rice noodles meet sliced beef, soy sauce and crisp vegetables in the wok. “Dry-fried” distinguishes this style from versions finished with a wetter sauce.
What to look for
Supple, separate noodles with a little char, tender beef and fresh crunch from the sprouts. The appeal is in the texture as much as the seasoning.
Every kitchen has its version
Rice noodles do not guarantee a gluten-free dish: soy sauce and other seasonings can contain wheat. Ask the kitchen rather than inferring from the noodles.
Sources & further reading
Background and preparation references. Our descriptions are editorial summaries, not restaurant reviews.
