Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant Beijing Style Noodles in Fried Dark Bean Paste Price

The Beijing Style Noodles in Fried Dark Bean Paste at Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant is a signature Northern Chinese entree. This dish, properly known as Zha Jiang Mian, is considered Beijing’s most loved noodle dish. It is a mixed noodle entree that features thick, chewy, hand-rolled noodles topped with a savory, sticky sauce made from fermented soybean paste that has been fried with meat (in this halal version, likely beef or lamb instead of the traditional pork belly). It is served with a mountain of various fresh toppings, such as shredded cucumber and bean sprouts. The price for this dish ranges from $16.95 to $19.50.

The flavor of this dish is a deeply savory, salty, and umami-rich experience. The dark bean paste sauce is the star, providing an intense flavor that coats every strand of the chewy noodles. The fresh, crunchy vegetable toppings provide a crucial contrast, adding a refreshing element that balances the richness of the sauce, making it a hearty and satisfying one-bowl meal.

Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant has been serving a fully halal menu of authentic Northern Chinese food in San Francisco since 2001. The Beijing Style Noodles at Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant has often been compared to the Zha Jiang Mian at other top Northern Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area. It competes with the versions at establishments like House of Nanking and Kingdom of Dumpling. Old Mandarin's version is distinguished by its adherence to halal preparation and its classic, homestyle Beijing flavor profile.