Dan Dan Noodles
$12.95Authentic Sichuan-style noodles with spicy chili oil, minced pork, peanuts, and preserved vegetables.
Spicy
Noodles
Chef's Specialties
Flavored Smashed Cucumber
Fresh cucumbers smashed to release their natural juices, then tossed in our house-made garlic-chili sauce with sesame oil and cilantro. A classic Chinese cold appetizer.
$5.95
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Calories
85 kcal
Dietary
Vegan, Gluten-Free
Rating
4.8 / 5 (89 reviews)
Chef's Specialties
Flavored Smashed Cucumber
Our Flavored Smashed Cucumber (拍黄瓜, pài huáng guā) is a beloved Chinese cold dish that showcases the art of simplicity. Each cucumber is hand-smashed to create irregular, craggy pieces that soak up our house-made sauce — a fragrant blend of minced garlic, dried chili flakes, premium sesame oil, light soy sauce, and rice vinegar, finished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Info
85
Calories
2g
Protein
5g
Fat
8g
Carbs
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Behind the Dish
How It's Made
Our Flavored Smashed Cucumber is prepared fresh to order using a traditional Chinese technique that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary.
Step 01
Select Fresh Cucumbers
We choose firm, seedless Persian cucumbers for their crisp texture and mild, sweet flavor — never watery or bitter.
Step 02
Smash by Hand
Each cucumber is smashed with a flat blade to create irregular pieces with craggy edges — maximizing surface area for flavor absorption.
Step 03
Prepare Sauce
Our house sauce combines sizzling garlic, dried chili flakes, sesame oil, light soy sauce, and aged rice vinegar — balanced to perfection.
Step 04
Toss & Garnish
Smashed cucumbers are tossed in the sauce, topped with fresh cilantro and a final drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Served chilled.
Quality Ingredients
Simple Ingredients, Bold Flavor
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Persian Cucumbers — Crisp, seedless, and naturally sweet
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Fresh Garlic — Minced and sizzled for aromatic depth
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Dried Chili Flakes — For a gentle, lingering heat
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Premium Sesame Oil — Toasted for nutty, rich aroma
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Fresh Cilantro — Garnished just before serving
No preservatives, no artificial flavors. Every batch is made fresh to order, ensuring you get the most vibrant, refreshing taste possible.
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Visit Us
Five Grains Noodle House
2995 N Bend Rd
Hebron, KY 41048
Hours
Mon – Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Takeout & Delivery
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