Hunkering over a steaming bowl of broth and noodles is one of life’s simple pleasures—and Dagu Rice Noodle on Jasper Avenue does it right.
Two Ways to Enjoy Soup
Traditional: A bowl of bubbling hot broth with vegetables and your choice of protein—braised beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, or fish. Rice noodles come on the side for you to add yourself.
Crossing the Bridge: A tray of fresh ingredients you assemble in your hot broth—interactive and fun!
The Story Behind the Soup
This style comes from a legendary love story in Yunnan, China. A husband traveled across a bridge to study, and his wife brought him soup. To prevent soggy noodles, she kept the ingredients separate so he could assemble them when she arrived.
Why It Works
This clever fix for soggy noodles spread across Yunnan and became one of the region’s most famous dishes. At Dagu, all soups are freshly prepared, but Crossing-the-Bridge style adds a hands-on experience—watch your ingredients cook right before your eyes.
Crossing the Bridge Options
Choose from six soups, each with beef or lamb slices. Add ingredients in any order: ham, fish tofu, imitation crab, black fungus, lettuce, pickled vegetables, bamboo shoots, minced pork, quail egg. Proteins go in first; noodles and corn cook to your preferred texture.
Quick Bites or Full Meal
Short on time? Grab a salty crispy chicken, crispy pork fillet, or veggie spring rolls. Pair them with a milk tea or the popular strawberry panna cotta for a satisfying snack or dessert.