1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles & Dumplings

I checked in for the very first time a little while ago. I was really surprised by how good the food was. I ordered handmade braised beef noodles and a plate of potstickers. The noodle soup was extremely healing. The potstickers were clean and nice yet flavorful. The shop is small but the servers are helpful with keeping the place neat. I highly recommend this place if you don’t mind a little wait in a line:P

Best noodles I have ever had. Perfectly aldente. Texture unmatched in all honesty. At first I was like oh should I have gotten a soup? Don't get me wrong the soups are great, but to really appreciate the noodles you don't need any broth. Very flavorful decent spice level. 👌 Will be back.

Arguably one of the hardest spots to get a seat at in Chinatown, Lanzhou definitely lives up to the hype. They open at 11 am, and we tried to get inside at 10:45 but were told to wait until 11, probably to keep everyone in line. The place quickly filled up after they opened the doors, but the staff was diligent and served us quickly. For a mini appetizer (but more so just cause I wanted to try it) we had the Chinese burger, which was great and super tasty. If I was to come back the burger would definitely be something I’d get again. For our noodles, we did pretty much one spicy version and one traditional version. I loved the flavor of the spice, and I found the balance with the broth to be perfect. The portions were great too, with more than enough to fill you up. The noodles had great texture, and you could taste the freshness in the rest of the ingredients. While coming back here is tricky with the crowds, I’d recommend it for someone trying to determine whether it’s worth it or not.

I can definitely see why this place is a favorite. If you come around rush hour, expect a long line outside because it’s very popular. The food was so good and full of flavor. I ordered the signature Lanzhou beef noodle soup, and it was delicious with a very big portion, I couldn’t even finish it. The Langya fried potato strips were amazing and very tasty. The traditional pan pork fried buns were also delicious. I also tried the beef Chinese hamburger and it was good. The sliced beef with chili sauce was very flavorful, and the meat was cooked perfectly. They also have beer, sake, and soju if you want something to drink with your meal. The service was great even when pack and busy. I can see why this place is always packed and busy. I will definitely come back the next time I’m in Chinatown.

Walking around aimlessly in Chinatown was fun but I was looking for some grub when out of the corner of my eye 👁️ I spied this place and knew it was time.. Entered the establishment, it was very small but packed, not an empty seat in the house and a few people standing in the doorway, and sitting in the 5 chairs they have for incoming guests. Was blown away by the vibe, the busy restaurant , the lively kitchen, the master noodle puller, the sight and smells were overwhelming.. I couldn’t wait to eat.. I wanted everything. Food was hot and fresh, dumplings were stellar, pork filled buns were to die for, and that hot chili oil was slappin. Very impressed, would definitely go here again..