Henan chow mein has a deep historical connection with Xi'an steamed bun. The Xi'an steamed bun was introduced to Henan during the Qing Dynasty, and the people of Henan preferred noodles, so the steamed bun evolved into chow mein. The evolution of steamed buns into braised noodles not only preserved the delicious soup base of steamed buns, but also added the staple food noodles, making braised noodles both soup and noodles, rich in nutrients and with a unique taste.

Henan braised noodles are evolved on the basis of Xi'an steamed buns, "passed on from Xi'an steamed buns, through the evolution of." Both summarize the historical origin of braised noodles, but also reveals the close connection between Henan braised noodles and Xi'an steamed buns.