Noodles · Stir-fried · Beef
Wok-fried noodles with slow-cooked shredded beef. The same tender beef as the Shredded Beef & Shishito Peppers and the Shredded Beef Fried Rice, here served over stir-fried noodles for $13.
The shredded beef used across Ugly Dumpling's menu is a slow-braised preparation — beef cooked until it pulls apart into long, tender strands with some retained braising flavor. In the wok it behaves differently from raw beef: it does not shrink or toughen, it simply heats through and absorbs the stir-fry sauce while maintaining its fibrous, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Against egg noodles and house stir-fry sauce, this shredded beef creates a richer and more complex result than chicken. The braising depth in the meat adds a layer of flavor that raw proteins cannot produce — each strand carries residual spice and umami from the braise, which compounds with the soy-sesame stir-fry sauce.
At 600 calories and 34g protein, this is the most filling of the four stir-fried noodle options. If you're ordering a single noodle dish as a full meal, this is the one most likely to satisfy through dinner. The vegetable version is lighter at 480 calories; the chicken is 580; the shrimp is 560.
Per full plate. Estimates based on standard recipe; actual values may vary.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 600 |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sodium | 1060 mg |
Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Beef, Egg. No shellfish, dairy, or tree nuts.
Ugly Dumpling uses the same slow-braised shredded beef across three dishes: the Shredded Beef & Shishito Peppers wok dish, the Shredded Beef Fried Rice, and these noodles. Ordering all three at a group table is a study in how the same ingredient behaves across very different preparations.
Shredded beef in stir-fried noodles distributes more evenly than sliced — every forkful of noodles picks up some beef rather than having it sit in clumps. The texture is also more compatible with egg noodles: both are slightly yielding, whereas firm-sliced beef can feel mismatched.
At 34g protein per portion, this is the highest-protein stir-fried noodle option — 4g more than chicken, 6g more than shrimp. For high-protein ordering, this and the chicken option both deliver; the shredded beef does it with more flavor complexity.
Same price as the shrimp version, same price as the Fried Pork Chop Noodle Soup. Among the stir-fried noodles, shredded beef is the most satisfying single-portion meal by calorie count and protein. The right pick for dinner over a light lunch.
