Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls

Cheung Fun is the ultimate Guangzhou breakfast. A thin layer of rice slurry is spread on a cloth, steamed for seconds until it sets into a silky sheet, then rolled up with fillings like shrimp, beef, or char siu. The texture is the star — smooth, slippery, and impossibly tender. It's served drizzled with a sweet soy sauce and often paired with congee. The best versions come from shops that still use the traditional cloth-steaming method.

📖 History

Cheung fun originated in the West River region of Guangdong and became a Guangzhou breakfast staple in the early 20th century. Street vendors perfected the technique of steaming on cloth over bubbling cauldrons.