Which Chinese noodle dish consists of broad, belt-like noodles traditionally associated with Shaanxi?

Biangbiang noodles are broad, belt-like Chinese noodles traditionally associated with Shaanxi Province.

The noodles are made by repeatedly stretching and slapping dough until it becomes unusually wide and thick. They are commonly served with chili oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other savory seasonings, although recipes vary across the region.

The dish’s name is famous for its exceptionally complicated Chinese character, which has multiple disputed forms and is not part of standard modern Chinese writing. That unusual character has helped biangbiang noodles become a popular example of the connection between food, language, and regional identity.

Biangbiang noodles are sometimes grouped with hand-pulled noodles, but their defining feature is their wide, ribbon-like shape rather than the thin strands associated with many lamian preparations.