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    1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle

    4.5 (541 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    House House Special Beef Noodle Soup with hand cut noodles
    Elaine L.

    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.

    Spring 15% off offer
    Iris K.

    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!

    Kia A.

    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!

    Menu 01
    Laura L.

    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!

    Yvonne B.

    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.

    House Special Beef Noodle Soup
    Richard C.

    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.

    Tanya W.

    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!

    Chef Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
    Lillie K.

    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.

    House Special Beef Noodle Soup
    Neethu I.

    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.

    House Special Beef Noodle Soup
    Selene S.

    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.

    Edgar V.

    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

    Pickled Cabbage Beef Noodle Soup
    Channary V.

    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.

    Smells so good!
    Rita C H.

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

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    1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle

    Is this halal?

    No it's not Halal.

    Can one order rice noodles in the Beef Noodle soup?

    No. This place specializes in for the significant hand kneaded dough, pulled noodle with variations of angel hair to wide cut (and stock) by one craftsman. No substitute noodles, e.g. rice noodle.

    Are you open for dine in as of Jan 2 2022?

    yes

    Are there any gluten free noodle options? Any other dishes gluten-free?

    No. This restaurant is specialized for the craftsman's hand kneaded flour dough only and his masterfully skilled pulled noodle. To control gluten is a part of his skills; and the gluten is necessary for conducting its significant texture and flavor.

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