saa1 ho4 fan2沙河粉
Jyutpingsaa1 ho4 fan2
Yalesā hòh fán
Definition
Flat rice noodles.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively refer to this noodle type simply as 河粉 in daily conversation. Using the full name 沙河粉 sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, often used on restaurant menus to specify the exact type of noodle being served. It is a staple of Cantonese cuisine, particularly famous in dishes like 乾炒牛河.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
I want to order a bowl of stir-fried beef noodles, with extra flat rice noodles.
Do you prefer eating flat rice noodles in soup or tossed?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 腸粉, which is a steamed rice noodle roll often served with soy sauce or as dim sum. While both are made from rice flour, their texture and preparation methods are completely different.
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