Overall, reviews praise Nouilles de Lan Zhou for fresh hand pulled noodles and flavorful broths, the show of noodles being made at the front, and generous portions at a fair price, with many finding the line moving quickly and the atmosphere lively in Chinatown; some diners report rude or pushy service and a tipping expectation, occasional miscommunications about the bill, and a few dishes that lack vegetables or spice, but the noodles and broths are consistently described as delicious and comforting, making it a reliable go to for noodle lovers, especially for Dan Dan and beef Lanzhou noodles.
The line was long as usual so we thought the place would be amazing. However, it's just a cheap ramen place for students. The food is nice but nothing special & the waitress told us to get out the moment we had finished, which we found rude. Finally, there's a chef's special that is only avaliable from Friday to Sunday but they don't tell you unless you try & order it. It is a shame because, in my opinion, it is the best looking dish on the menu.
We ordered the Beef Dan Dan noodles & Vegetable Noodles. I had the Beef Dan Dan with the thinnest noodles, while my husband opted for the thicker number three noodles. We also enjoyed some edamame & cucumber salad. The Beef Dan Dan reminded me of Persian spaghetti but without the tomato sauce, which I absolutely loved! It had just a hint of broth, & I asked for it to be mild spicy-delicious! We both really enjoyed the edamame with the pickles; it was flavorful & satisfying. The service was quick, & the food was excellent. Overall, the high ratings reflect the restaurant's commitment to quality & service. Plus, the chairs were adorable & petite!
Sep 21, 2024
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It took awhile for us to get anyones attention to be seated. The server got our food quickly & the noodles were very good. We stood at the register for about 5 minutes while numerous staff walked past us before someone came over to collect payment.
Overall the noodles are OK. You get to choose your noodle size & the broth. The wait is a bit annoying because the location is small, but once you're in they are really speedy & efficient. I ordered the vegetable broth & a side of cucumber salad. The cucumber salad was no good in my opinion but the noodles were OK. You get a big portion for a moderate price which was really nice. & again the service is excellent. Not sure this place is worth waiting in line. Best to go when there isn't a crowd for a filling & affordable lunch
The place was busy, you can see the staff making the noodles. Service was fast. The beef broth was delicious but needs a bit more richness. Every order we got was really good & serving size was huge. Our only comment would be the spiciness, it was not as spicy as we expected, it lacks szechuan. Especially with the dan dan noodles.
Dan Dan noodles were seasoned just right & seemed like no msg. Appreciated some greens in dish, too. Chum said broth for Lanzhou noodles was rather salty, but he liked the dish overall. Seated in ac section so very happy about that. Servers were efficient rather than warm, though they were polite.
J'ai emmené mes grands-parents dans ce restaurant &, bien qu'ils ne mangent pas souvent des nouilles, ils ont adoré. La même chose pour moi ! Le service était super (il faut savoir se débrouiller en anglais), nous avons été servis très rapidement & le prix est plus qu'abordable pour la quantité & la qualité du repas 😋 Une adresse à ne pas manquer ! Ps : veillez à ne pas y aller trop tard car il peut y avoir la queue. À partir de 18h, c'était plein !
Ce n'est pas exactement ce lieu que j'ai visité mais l'épicerie Asiatique qui se trouve au sous-sol !!! Cependant les gens font la quête tout les jours pour ce resto!!! C'est pourquoi je leur ai accordé 5 étoiles !!!
Everything was delicious, service was fast & very kind. The only bad thing is that the flavor of my dish lacks of power & it has more noodles than sauce & vegetables & you end up feeling like you were just eating cooked noodles. I had to order a side of meat which was a cold without being cooked.
The line was long, but it moved quickly. & noodles were delicious🍜 I chose level 3 for the thickest noodles but i think level 2 might have been better🤔
This is one of the best Chinese restaurants I've eaten in my life, the broth is tasty & the meat is tender, I took a giant bowl but the service needs to be improved
The texture of noodles was good, but the soup was quite plain. The restaurant was small & crowded, had to put the coat on my laps while eating. The waitress's poker face made me don't wanna go again.
