What it is
Chopstick-thick noodles pinched into firecracker-length pieces and stir-fried with meat and vegetable sauce.
How to order it
Named for the firecracker shape; a heartier, drier alternative to the soup bowls.
Price band
¥12-20
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chao pao
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