Dan Dan Noodles
Best wine varietals
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer's aromatic spice complements the bold, spicy flavors of Dan Dan noodles.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the heat and richness of the dish.
Gamay
Gamay's light body and bright fruitiness refresh the palate between bites.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity and versatility to match the layered flavors of the noodles.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — smoky mezcal and bright lemon cut sesame richness and play with Sichuan heat
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — bright lime and salt cut sesame oil and fat, refreshes palate
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
spice/acid/sweet — ginger’s warmth complements chili and numbing spice; lemon lifts the dish
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/herbal — mint + lime cools heat and lifts spicy, herbal contrast
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
spice/acid/sweet/bubbles — ginger beer’s spice and effervescence refresh the palate and balance fat
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/fruit/ herbal — tart hibiscus and lime add floral brightness to offset oily, spicy noodles
Collins glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — citrus and soda cut richness and cleanse spice
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
cool/herbal — cucumber provides cooling, cleanses numbing spice
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — sparkling, citrus-forward profile cleanses and lightens rich sesame sauce
Highball • Medium • 10 min
herbal/acid/sweet — basil’s aromatic lift and lemon brightness complement savory, nutty flavors
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/heat/ginger — ginger beer spice and lime echo Sichuan heat while adding brightness
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter/bubbles/sweet — Aperol bitterness and fizz cut through richness and refresh between bites
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/herbal — bright citrus and soda refresh the palate and tame lingering heat