Which Wuhan noodle dish is known in English as hot dry noodles?

Reganmian is the Wuhan noodle dish known in English as hot dry noodles.

The dish is a signature food of Wuhan in Hubei Province, central China. It uses alkaline wheat noodles that are cooked, coated with sesame oil, and later reheated before serving. Common toppings include sesame paste, scallions, pickled vegetables, soy sauce, and chili oil, although recipes differ among vendors.

Unlike many noodle soups, reganmian is generally served without a large quantity of broth. Its name refers to the noodles being dry in presentation and hot when served. This distinguishes it from chilled noodle dishes and from soup-based Wuhan specialties.

Hot dry noodles became closely linked with Wuhan’s street-food culture during the twentieth century. The dish is often compared with other famous Chinese noodles, but its sesame-rich sauce and reheating method give it a distinct identity. English sources may translate the name as “hot dry noodles,” while Chinese romanization commonly appears as reganmian or re gan mian.