PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a texture modifier for Chinese noodles capable of imparting well balanced elasticity and viscosity to Chinese noodles, Chinese noodles, and a manufacturing method of Chinese noodles.SOLUTION: The texture modifier for Chinese noodles includes wheat gluten, wheat dietary fiber, and alginates. The alginates include sodium alginate and calcium alginate. The content of the calcium alginate is in the range from 10 parts by weight to 90 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the alginates.