Nánchāng Bànfěn is Nanchang's iconic street food. Thin rice noodles are tossed with a savory sauce of soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and peanuts, then topped with minced pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh scallions. Every Nanchang local starts their day with a bowl.
Banfen is the quintessential Nanchang breakfast. The dish represents Jiangxi cuisine's love for bold, spicy flavors. Unlike other Chinese noodle dishes, the sauce is the star — it must be perfectly balanced between salty, spicy, and nutty. Nanchang has countless banfen shops, each with a loyal following.