New in numbing noodles: The appearance of this stall's namesake bowl ($7) is not unlike that of similar dishes from Guizhou province, Chongqing's neighbor to the south. Note the scallions and peanuts especially; expect sesame seeds and roasted soybeans, too. But the deeper you dig though the wispy wheat noodles, the more you'll taste the mala seasoning of Sichuan province, to the west. (Indeed, the municipality of Chongqing was part of Sichuan until a decade ago, when it was granted independent administration.)
The signage in the food court, also shown here, is in Chinese only. Though my receipt cited Chong Qing Noodle (singular), I've chosen to use Chongqing Little Noodles, a translation that is both more fluid and more direct. "Little," in this instance, is not a measure of size but — as with the youngest Cartwright brother — a mark of affection. In Chongqing, they love their noodles.
Chongqing Little Noodles
New World Mall food court, stall 19
136-20 Roosevelt Ave. (Main-Union Sts.), Flushing, Queens
718-888-1113
