Cute little hole-in-the wall with a large parking lot! Came here on a weekday and was immediately seated. Food came out quick! I ordered the house special beef noodle soup with a side of cucumbers and green onion pancake. You can choose your noodle style with the soups, the noodles are freshly hand pulled!! Prices are very affordable, would definitely recommend! read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - House Special Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Food was delicious. Their House Special had a very authentic flavor and the noodle is nice and chewy. 10/10 Scallion pancake was nicely fried and great amount of crunch. 10/10 Service was abysmal. Our server that day (short lady) was very rude. I had the scallion pancake while my wife had the noodles and she gave her water but not me. She wouldn't even look my way when she was giving water to my wife. I thought maybe she assumed because I'm not eating that I didn't need water? Until another couple came in, and looks like they ordered about the same things a noodle a side dish, but they were each given water. My appetite for the good food was soured because of her but I still want to be fair in rating just their food. read more

This is by far my most highly recommended spot to friends who ask what's good Chinese food in Arcadia. And I could be wrong as someone who is not Chinese, but this is a very popular spot even for solo diners (all Chinese btw). Their sliced potato and pig ears have the PERFECT mala buzz spice. I would not recommend their cucumber dish as it's pretty bland and devoid of punchy garlic notes especially juxtaposed with two fantastic sides. Their spicy beef noodle soup is fantastic. Get the wide noodles. They're chewy, uber long, perfect texture, and my mouth is watering just typing this out and thinking about it. Bring your friends, even your Chinese friends. You won't be disappointed. read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Not much to say other than I should have come here sooner. This place is such a hidden gem tucked into a corner. Good prices. Delicious hand made noodles. Especially the Vegetable Cold Noodle. I have been on a fiber kick lately and this dish meets all the marks. Delicious tangy sauce, perfectly chewy noodles and lots of crunchy fresh vegetables. That sauce reminds me of my childhood somehow. Super refreshing. The beef noodle is just classic also, you can't go wrong with it. We also got some pork belly buns too. I definitely want to come back and try the other noodle dishes and sides. That vegetable cold noodle is going to be my go to though. Absolutely delicious, glad I finally tried this place. Looking forward to coming back already. read more

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Something about the noodles being hand-pulled fresh in front of you, it has that nice chewy texture. You can't go wrong with any dish here, it's all good! Even the beef pancake rolls just melt in your mouth and burst with flavor, something I didn't expect (usually they're hard to bite through). It may look like a hole in the wall, but that's what it is - an open secret! read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Spring 15% off offer - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Flavorful hand pulled beef noodle. This small noodle shop in the heart of Arcadia is a reminder of the wonder that is SGV... it reminds you that the 626 is a treasure-trove of authentic Asian cuisine, it's almost humbling... how lucky are we that we're minutes away from such deliciousness. It's much more than a bowl of noodles... it's years of practice, techniques and culture all wrapped up in an affordable meal. In all seriousness, this place is small and humble, take out is probably your best option... but if you must dine in... there's limited space so if you want to eat alone and just enjoy yourself this is the spot. The service does the job, you come, you order, they serve you and give you whatever you need to enjoy your 20 minutes of bliss. Now, I obviously got their beef noodle dish, a must! We also ordered the cold noodle slathered in a creamy and delicious sesame sauce perfectly balanced with Julienned veggies. Don't sleep on their bao... that was also fluffy and flavorful... I'll be back to humble my taste buds 5/5 stars. Well done. read more

Best Noodle Soup I have eaten so far! The portions are quite large for someone with a small appetite like me! Noodles are soft but not sloppy. Lots of meat in the bowl and just the right mix of salty, spicy, and sweet. Beef rolls are also good! A must-try place. Service is quick and the place has a bathroom. Good for a simple dine out but quality! read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Service was quick. Food was delicious. Small unassuming store tucked in the corner of the plaza. Beef Roll Pancake (4/5): not bad! I've been reading reviews here saying it's too salty, but I was pleasantly surprised. It had good flavor and the outside bing was crisp. On the smaller side, but overall delicious. Spicy Sliced Pork Ear (3.5/5): it's what you expect. Chewy with a nice kick from the chili oil. House Special Lamb Soup (2.5/5): now this dish was reaaaally salty. The lamb itself was delicious and the flavor of the soup had lamb prevailing throughout it. They just gotta water it down a bit. Braised Beef Noodle Soup (4/5): nice light but deep flavor in the soup. Beef was cooked well and tender. Star of the show were the prisma noodles. Had some texture through it from the shape, and it had a nice chew! Noodle with Fried Bean Sauce (4/5): flavor was lighter for this dish. We got wide noodles with it that helped soak up the flavor well. Overall if you like hand pulled noodles, def come here! read more

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Time and time again, this place always hits the spot. Their hand pulled noodles can not be rivaled. I love ordering the wide thick noodles in my braised beef noodle soup. The soup is fragrant and made in house. Noodles are prepared right in front of you and a time is to be had! I always love adjusting the spice level to medium and trying their appetizers. Honestly all of the appetizers are my favorites. You can't go wrong with chili pig ears or a classic beef roll. read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

4.5 stars. Came here for dinner on New Year's Day and it was relatively busy. It's a really small restaurant with around 6-8 tables, so the wait was a bit long. There was also only one waitress at the time balancing all the tables so it was understandable. The service was good given the circumstance. The food was comforting and flavorful. The flavor of the broth was excellent and noodles were made well. There is a large selection of noodle types that you can choose from. The ambiance of this place and the size makes this place a hole in the wall restaurant. Overall, I think it's a great option if you're in the area and you can always get 626 hospitality ice cream after. read more

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An unassuming Chinese restaurant with LOTS of great flavors! There's lot of different noodles dishes and types of noodles you can choose from. I really enjoyed how al dente the fresh noodles are and the braised beef broth was sooo delicious! It's a large bowl so I got a small bowl to share. I was really happy with the combo cold dish, you can pick 3 options in one dish so I got to try a variety of tasty sides. The service is really considerate and kind! I didn't even need to ask for the extra bowl and they even brought out a set of scissors to make sharing easier. Pig ear - 4/5, good taste but I like it with more chili, soy sauce, and cilantro. Potato salad - 100/5, unexpected favorite! So refreshing and addicting with the Szechuan peppercorn oil, it wasn't too strong but mild enough that I kept wanting to eat more! Bean curd - 3/5, more mild in flavor and chewy! Not bad, but not my favorite. Braised beef noodles - 5/5, very solid bowl of noodles! Loved how clean the broth tasted and the braised beef was so tender. The chili oil tastes homemade and is incredible too! Chinese pork burger - 4/5, very tasty and I enjoyed the spices but still heavy (oily) even with the chopped onions. I finished it at home with more onions and found it less greasy! read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I always order the Chef Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup with regular noodles. It has such a hearty flavor and I love the slight numbing spice. I've never received overcooked or undercooked noodles, and the texture has consistently been amazing. It's not that spicy for me personally, but I would say I have a higher spice tolerance than the average person. I highly recommend this soup! Service is always decent for an Asian restaurant especially. The girls working there have always been polite and attentive. The times I've gone, the restaurant has been somewhat busy. Not a line outside of the door type of vibe or one where you have to wait to be seated, but the tables have customers sitting down. There are like 6-7 tables and some window "bar" seating. read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Chef Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Comfort in a bowl! I wasn't feeling great and was really craving something warm and comforting. I ordered the beef noodle soup to go, but the inside of the restaurant looked spacious and clean with plenty of seating (you can see it in the video I posted!). The staff was friendly and got my order out quickly. The real standout? The flat noodles- so chewy and fresh, they soaked up the broth perfectly. There's shared complex parking available, which makes pickup easy, though it might get a little busy depending on the time. read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - House Special Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Located in a pretty spacious plaza with the Dollar Tree, there was plenty of parking. Came back for their house special beef noodle soup after a while cause the TC location closed. We got the thin noodles and not spicy. The noodles were chewy and the broth was light but savory. We also got the beef rolls which had four pieces, enough for 2 people to split and share. The size was a bit small but the beef and sauce was on point (kind of salty for some bites). Staff was pretty quick with taking our order and bringing the food out. They didn't offer us water cups so we had to ask. Other than that, it was all good. read more

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The beef braised noodle soup was great. Excellent broth and noodles were delicious. You can pick your spicy level and type of noodles. The cucumbers were ok and pig ears average as well. Service was good. Small place. About 7 tables read more

Love this place!! Been here a handful of times. I live down in Hacienda Heights which isn't close to this place but the drive is worth it, because the food here is so good! Service is quick! Even on a busy day. This place is a nice little hole in the wall so when it's busy expect a wait. Nothing too crazy though. I highly recommend this place! 10/10 read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

This is such a good fine for hand pulled fresh noodles in the area. It's convenient and it's service is quick, with also delicious noodles. The pickle cabbage soup is appetizing and that beef spicy noodle is on point. And there are many sizes of noodles to choose from. The server speaks both w flush and Chinese, she gives off the authentic Chinese restaurant vibes. read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Pickled Cabbage Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Ordered the braised beef noodle with the thick noodle and was so comforting after a cold day. Wished there was more meat though. Solid choice for 626 but not my favorite beef noodle unfortunately. read more

Food is good but just can't understand why you can't pick the same 3 items for the 3-item appetizer. read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Smells so good! - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I love beef noodle soups and beef rolls. This spot is amazing. Very tender beef and flavorful soup. A must try spot. read more

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Very small little restaurant in a strip mall. There is a person hand pulling noodles fresh to order. I tried the pickled cabbage beef noodle soup and it was good, but I ordered it medium spicy and I thought the oiliness of the chili oil overwhelmed the dish. We also tried the potato cold dish and the tofu skin cold dish; both were good and very flavorful. The beef roll was good too. I felt pretty swollen the next day so I think the food is a little heavy on salt and MSG, but very comforting on a cold and rainy day. No issues with service. Small restaurant and servers were attentive. read more

Wow the dishes here are amazing! There aren't that many restaurants that serve Lanzhou noodles made in house so glad I found this place. The Lanzhou beef noodle soup had a variety of noodle options and I chose flat noodles which were very bouncy and tender. The beef noodle soup came with a generous amount of thinly sliced beef which I appreciated! We also got two sides, thinly sliced beef shank and kelp salad which were both delicious. This place is a no frills restaurant that serves great food. read more

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Alright I am not exactly an expert on lanzhou noodles and beef noodle soup but I do know a good soup base when I taste it and a good texture on noodles when I bite them. I am also a if it ain't broken don't fix it kind of person and, because of that, this is my go to spot for beef noodle soup in the 626. The service is quick and they get the job done here between constant take out and the in and out nature of a soup joint like this. The space is small but clean and well lit and the bathroom is clean too so there's that. I am a big fan of their combo which is like a drink and and small side and a bowl of their beef noodle soup. The clear and the the braised broth are both standouts and the onion, cilantro and the chili oil help round everything out. Haven't tried out the lamb broth yet but will do soon. As the winter months come on, this will be back in the rotation again for the coming months. read more

It was a cold and rainy day when my boyfriend suggested 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle. They are in the same plaza as 626 Ice Cream. Surprised I never noticed them before. The store had a decent amount of tables and a high top ledge. Staff operated very quick and efficiently. But maybe not thoroughly... I say this because the minute I pull out my chair there was like chopstick wrapper trash, but I wouldn't mind too much but it made me more aware and I saw chili oil stain. Ahhh it would have messed up my pants if I sat down on that. The lady saw me react and move to the other chair but she seemed really unphased by the lacking cleanliness of their establishment. After reviewing their menu, my boyfriend and I both got their Braised Beef Noodle Soup Combo ($20.99), his with the thin noodles and me with my wife noodles. The combo comes with a fried egg or tea egg, a cold dish, and a canned soft drink. We both opted for the tea egg and coke. For the cold dish we got different ones for variety and ended up sharing the cucumber salad and the celery with bean curd. So I really like that they have a cold side dish to provide a contrasting cooling sensation in between the warm soup. At the table we sat at I was able to see the noodle chef hand pulling the noodles. He was making them fresh to order. I was impressed about how quick they were. The noodle was chewy and made to my preference The broth was average, nothing special. The beef was soft and tender, but too much tendon pieces for my liking. The tea egg was sad and basic like a hard boiled egg. It had no tea notes and you can tell from the lacking color it hadn't been soaked too long. The sides were good. I liked the crunchiness of the cucumbers for texture. My boyfriend enjoyed the bean curd since he doesn't often see it being offered. Mixed feelings overall but I really didn't like the dirty chair. It turned me off from the start. I would be reluctant to come back. read more

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Fast noodles and service! You can be in and out in less than 30 minutes. I thought the portions are reasonably sized but perhaps on the smaller side. I really liked that you could customize the noodles, but to be honest, I am not sure I care so much? Broth was really good - in fact, I was ready to order a second bowl but stopped myself, ha! Love that there's barstools for bar eating so single parties don't have to take up a whole table. It's a shame this place is so tucked away... hard to see. And I wouldn't expect to find it in that plaza. read more

I ordered the pickled cabbage beef noodle soup combo which came with the cucumber salad and tea egg. The beef noodle soup was super flavorful and had the perfect amount of salt. The broth had a good beef flavor and was well seasoned. The tea egg was yummy and the cucumber salad was well seasoned and refreshing. I also ordered the pancake beef wrap. The pancake beef wrap is decent, but I've had better at Mama Lu's. The beef wrap portion sizes were also on the smaller end so I would recommend skipping since there are other places that do it better. Service was fast and the servers were nice. They spoke Cantonese and mandarin. The restaurant is a bit small so it can get packed quickly. Additionally, from now until April 30th, they are offering 15% off your entire check. I would come back if I was craving beef noodle soup! Worth trying if you're craving beef noodle soup! read more

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We went to this place pretty last minute. There was no wait time to be seated. The waiter was really nice and attentive. The menu was easy to read and order. The food came out sooooo fast. All of our 3 orders came out within 5 minutes. The food tasted amazing too! I would definitely come again and I totally recommend it. The ambiance was really clean and nice. read more

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One of the best noodles I have ever had, also don't skip on the beef pancake! Friendly service and food came pretty quickly. Clean and pleasant seating area. I can't believe it took me this long to try this place! read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - House Special Beef Noodle Soup With beef pancake roll - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I love the beef noodle soup here! It's so comforting, and the noodles are absolutely perfect - fresh, bouncy, and chewy. They hand-pull the noodles to order, and you can really tell. We had the House Special Beef Noodle Soup and the Pickled Cabbage Beef Noodle Soup. The beef was nice and tender, and everything just came together so well. I can't explain how delicious it is. This is my new favorite spot for beef noodle soup! I'll definitely be back for more. read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

First time here, requested "mild" for soup but was still spicy, love the pork in the sandwich, enjoyed the potato salad more than the cucumber salad. Service was good. read more

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Really love the noodles here! It's all made in house, in fact, there's a clear glass window where you can watch the noodles being pulled by the chef! There's so many different options for the shapes, my favorite is the prism shape. The soups are so flavorful as well, perfect for the cold winter weather. I also tried the stir fried option and they are very generous in their portion size. Cold dishes are good as well. Basically a hidden spot in the old 99 cent store plaza, but very worth trying. Plenty of parking. You can get 626 ice cream afterwards for dessert too, it's in the same plaza! read more

I recently found out that there was an authentic Lanzhou beef noodle restaurant in the area, so I had to try it! The restaurant was pretty clean and the service was good. I got the Braised Beef while my friend got the House Special. Safe to say, it's one of the more authentic beef noodle soup places in SGV, which very hard to find nowadays. The beef is super tender and mix so well with the soup. The noodles were also freshly made. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Good food, but my favorite beef noodle soup will always be the one my mom made. This one is good though. Thick noodle was nice and chewy. I enjoyed it with the beef noodle soup. Also ordered the lamb soup with thin noodles. I'm not a big lamb person but this was good too. Soup broth had a nice flavor. Also got a scallion pancake which is always a win. Light, crispy, fried goodness. And a beef roll for later. Staff is nice though we had a weird moment when we asked for bowls and the woman gave us the black plastic take out containers to use as bowls even though we were dining in. Huh?? My dad was like, uh, no, can we have actual bowls? Lady then gave us regular bowls. Located in a shopping area with generally easy parking. Kind of tucked in a nook. I enjoyed it but probably would try other places before going back. My dad would probably give it a 3.5. read more

Finally got the chance to try 1919 Lanzhou in Arcadia today. It was empty when I got there when they opened at 11. The interior is small w a few tables, but by the time I had left, the place was packed and a few people were waiting outside. I ordered the Chef Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup w "Wide" as my noodle of choice. They make your noodles from scratch, after you place your order and you can even watch them make it right in front of you! When they brought the bowl out, I can immediately smell the tantalizing scent of Sichuan peppers. The broth was very comforting w its bold, spicy, and numbing flavor profile. The heat level of the soup is legit spicy and numbing, so if you (yes, you!!) can't tolerate a lot of spice, get the regular beef soup. My mouth was pleasantly on fire which made every bite even more enjoyable because of the heat. The scratch-made wide noodles were soooo good and went well w the soup. YES... the size & shape of the noodle MATTERS!!! The beef slices were very tender. What made this soup interesting was the peanuts!! It had peanuts in it!!! I've never had soup w peanuts, but I very much enjoyed it!! I left extremely happy and can't wait to go back for more!! Highly recommend this soup if you're into spicy and numbing food!! read more

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We had just left the Arboretum at Arcadia and my brother chose this restaurant nearby. My brother loved his beef soup and my sister-in-law noodles with bean curd. The waitress was very nice. They have a 15 percent discount for new customers. I ordered noodles with eggs to share with my Mom. Portions are huge. The noodles were just ok. You can order the noodles in different shapes. You can see the chef pulling the noodle dough behind the glass in the kitchen. This isn't my type of restaurant. But they have great reviews. Perhaps it's because I couldn't find much for pescetarians on the menu. read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Noodles with tomatoes and egg - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Food is great. They are very fast for service. It is always very clean. Lots of noodle choices.

Nov 2024 Update! Had a very late lunch so decided to try the kid's meal in place of a normal noodle dish. It's smaller than the other soup noodles but filling enough to satisfy my hunger. Added some vinegar to add more flavor to the soup as well! If you order the kid's meal you can't change the type of noodle - it's just the thin one. Overall, it's good!! read more

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Saw all the food reviews online and decided to try it for myself while visiting LA. Came in on a cold rainy night and this place absolutely delivered on the hype. The beef roll pancake was one of the best bites of food I've had all year. Had the house noodles and they were fantastic - fresh noodles made in front of you. Skip the kelp app as it was mostly flavorless and oily but I understand that it's an acquired taste. Quaint and quiet little shop that I think could feel a bit cleaner than it is. Prompt and friendly service. read more

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I was seriously craving some lanzhou beef noodles and saw this place with the good reviews and decided to try it out. Loved their freshly hand pulled noodles and the soup tasted great too, def recommend! We also got an order of the lamb but it was a little flavorless and oily to me, my parents enjoyed it though. I would come! Parking was easy too with the plazas parking lot and you can stroll around the dollar store after stuffing yourself with noodles read more

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle - Flat noodles - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

The short lady that is the server is extremely rude. No customer service at all.. very rude on the phone. Does not know how to do business. Food is decent though. Get rid of this girl read more