jyu4 daan2 ho2魚蛋河鱼蛋河

Jyutpingjyu4 daan2 ho2
Yaleyùh dáan hó

Definition

Flat rice noodles served with fish balls in soup.

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How it's used

Ordering this dish is a quintessential Hong Kong experience, often found in casual noodle shops known as cha chaan teng or fish ball stalls. It is common to specify the type of noodle, such as swapping the flat rice noodles for thin egg noodles or rice vermicelli, depending on your preference. The dish is typically served in a clear, savory fish-based broth that highlights the texture of the bouncy fish balls.

Measure word

wun2wún

Examples

I want to eat a bowl of fish ball flat rice noodles, how about you?
The fish ball flat rice noodles at this shop are very famous.

Common phrases

fish ball flat rice noodles with extra noodles
piping hot fish ball flat rice noodles

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 魚蛋粉, which typically includes a wider variety of fish-based toppings like fish cakes or fried fish skin, whereas 魚蛋河 specifically focuses on the fish balls.

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