Came on a Tuesday night and it was pretty busy. We were told to sit at a table in the back by one host and then another host made us get up and move to another table because she thought we sat ourselves. They dropped off water and didn't come back for about 15mins. After taking our order the server comes back and tells us the grill is closed and couldn't serve us any of the BBQ items. This wouldn't have been an issue but the fact that she took 15mins to even come check on us is what made it a horrible experience. If she checked in on us sooner, we might have been able to order BBQ. Overall the spicy beef noodle soup was amazing, food is very good but the service was not. I'll definitely come back but just not going to expect the greatest service. read more

鸡肉炒面 火候控制出色，不管是菜还是肉都是糊与不糊之间，慢一点就糊锅了。 鸡肉顺丝切片，处理时使用了蛋清，生粉水，油，非常标准。 用于改善口感的配菜有：卷心菜，洋葱，西蓝花，芽菜，菜椒。 下午3点到5点的炒面师傅，做的棒。建议其他的师傅不要省略SOP哦。 唯一的缺点是油太多了，不知道是不是追求成品率的代价呢？ read more

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A very nice classic 兰州牛肉面 restaurant, with very friendly staff. The wait time was long, but honestly, was expected with how busy it was and the kindness and helpfulness of the staff made it worth the wait. I had the Traditional Lanzhou hand pulled noodles, that had good texture and very authentic. I also like that they separated the soup from the noodles for takeout order so it was convenient that the noodles weren't mushy. The BBQ potato and BBQ sausage skewers were also very tasty. a little bit over-seasoned on the potato, but overall great. sausage skewers were sweet and spicy, the potato was perfectly crispy and thin. Then, the spicy cucumbers were quite refreshing. Highly recommend this place to anyone in Waterloo. read more

I tried the chefs recommendation and I expected it to be spicy but sadly it was just red in colour. The noodles had good texture and the bowl was a good deal for the amount you pay but I just wish there was some spice and more flavour. Otherwise, we also got the dry chili oil noodles and those were had a good flavour and I loved the texture of the noodles. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice and we got seated quick and our food came out in a good time. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Was a frequent visitor during my university days, and returning to eat a massive bowl of hand pulled noods was very nostalgic for me. I ordered the traditional Lanzhou hand pulled noodle, requested size 3 (from 9 different noodle size options) and ordered lamb skewers as an appetizer. The noodles were what I remembered them to be; large portion, chewy, spicy, and with tender meat slices. Each bite of noodles coated with the chili oil and meat warmed up my soul as it's been years since I've had a bowl of noodles at gols. The lamb skewers were also very flavourful (slightly spicy), juicy, and cooked to order. They also had a cash discount of 5% so remember to bring your cash! Will definitely return to eat noods if I'm back in Waterloo, and to also try the other Gols locations! read more

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Hard to get a seat even in off hours. But food is great and portion sizes are huge especially for lunch. (Two people we just split one bowl it was enough.) read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - The bowls are huge. - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

This restaurant has delicious noodles. The food is delicious and the beef ( I had the reg beef with an egg ) is tender and the broth is flavourful. The only bad thing is the wait. We waited for a long time and eventually got a table that was actually two tables next each other. We were a party of two and sat a table for four like what !! We were not the only ones too. But any ways the service was fast I just don't get why there were so many extra spots and still a line. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Regular beef size 8 noodles - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Hadn't been to Gol's Lanzhou Noodles for a few years and so when I was back in the area I stopped in for a bite. Was disappointed in the limited selections offered. there was pretty much only one option for the noodle soup on the menu with the other option being offered on different days or otherwise not available. As well many of the grilled skewer appetizers were also not available, no pork belly, no shrimp, no frogs legs. Kind of a let down. Ordered the only beef noodle option available. The beef broth didn't have much flavor other than for chili oil. Not likely to return due to the lackluster flavour and limited options available. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Flavorless beef noodle soup floating in chili oil. - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

This place deserve more than a 5 star rating! We went to Bingemans Big Splash water park in Kitchener and was looking for something to eat for dinner. Thanks to the yelp reviews we found Gol's Lanzhou Noodle! This is really a hidden gem! Ambiance: Very modern look with lots of wood! I love it! There's a window where you can watch them make hand made noodles fresh from scratch. It was awesome! That kept my daughters busy while we waited in line. Only downside is it only has 1 unisex washroom in the whole restaurant. Seems a bit strange. Service: We only waited in line for 15 mins but when we left the line up it was out the door way. Since this restaurant is located near Waterloo university it was packed with university students. The service was excellent. Our server was so knowledgeable and explain how the noodles work and what was in each dish. He also kept refilling our water. Our food came really quick. Food: Ok the best part of the review is definitely the food. There was a variety of bbq items on the menu. We got the bbq pork belly skewers and the bbq lamb skewers. The pork belly was so crispy, moist and coated with this sweet sauce that was so yummy! The lamb skewers had some cumin and chilli flakes. Also so tasty! The soup was so amazing! We each order the beef noodle soup. You get your choice of 9 different noodle with different thickness. My daughters had the thinner noodles and I had the super thick ones. The beef was tender, noodles was chewy and the broth was so flavourful and not too spicy, even my kids was able to handle it. Tip: we ordered 3 regular size soup but for $2 more You can the large, which is a huge bowl and you can share that. $12.99 vs $14.99. The price is fair. Amazing meal! Would definitely come back again. There's another location in North York which my sisters been to and it's just as good! read more

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Delicious noodles and quick efficient service. Nicely appointed decor, pretty interior that was unexpected. The hand pulled noodles were legit and broth flavorful. Dan Dan noodles were also really tasty, but a bit salty for my taste. Always get the tea egg :). Also super convenient across from the university and light rail station! read more

This place is located in the One Zo plaza by Laurier/Waterloo. I'm always trying to try new places whenever I'm in the area to visit someone! We were asked to sanitize our hands upon entering and then to write down our personal info before ordering (for covid). We got the beef hand pulled noodle (type #3) soup and beef chow mein. We got the noodle soup in mild and it was just perfect and tasted great. The chow mein on the other hand...looked much better in the picture. It lacked colour and flavour...and although it wasn't a bad choice, I would've preferred the noodle soup. We also wanted to other two other dishes (not sure what it's called but it looked like clear jelly noodle) but they didn't have it. Also note that their portions are quite large! The tables were spaced out, however the waiting area for dine in and take out (both are separate areas) were crowded affff. Everyone was pretty much shoulder to shoulder. I'm just glad it wasn't like that when I got there or else I would've just left. read more

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100% don't order delivery. It's a lot more value (and cheaper by quite a bit) to just go to the restaurant. Service is kind of bad (the layout of the restaurant makes it hard for you to be seen by the staff) so go to the counter to pay/ask for to go containers bc you'll probably need a container. The pro about this place is that you get a lot of food for what you pay, and the food is always consistently good. It's not the kind of place that you absolutely have to try if you're in the area, but if you live around here it's a good staple place to grab a good meal. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Dan Dan noodles - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

I'd been to the Lanzhou noodle shop in Montreal years ago and that place has lived rent-free in my head since then (as attested in a past Yelp rating). I was skeptical that their offshoots would be as good, but somehow, this actually is. (And unlike the Montreal location, you can actually have room to sit comfortably.) The noodles are still hand-pulled in full display, and the flavors of all the ingredients are great too. The lamb skewer was deliciously cuminy. I had the "tomato beef noodle" this time (not on the older menu!), and in addition to the noodles being super flavorful and chewy, the vegetables were all fresh and crunchy, and the beef was cooked perfectly. Salad side dishes were also nice and fresh. Can't fault the place at all. read more

This is located near the Burger King plaza by the University of Waterloo. There can be a wait during the evenings but it's worth it! The quality of the food is unreal. Hand pulled noodles is exactly what you need during the cold winter months. For about $10-$12 you can get flavourful noodle soup! On Fridays - Sundays they serve the Beef Tendon, which I ordered in the regular size. The traditional is seen in the photo but was upgraded to a large aka MASSIVE. We also ordered the baked oysters. They were very flavourful and large in size, for about $6-$7. Service was decent, but could improve with checking on customers. I would definitely come back to get more noodles!!! read more

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Arrived right before noon and beat the rush hour! This is is so busy! Known for their noodles made in house, it did not disappoint! Love the chewy el dante noodles. U can choose ur own thickness and shape of noodles from the front page. The broth was a little greasy but overall everything was delicious! read more

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Outstanding Noodles. Portions are on the large size. Love the fact you can pick the noodle size. Quick service Just remember your table since you pay up front. read more

I was craving some spicy noodles and starting scouring the internet for a good, local spot. I found a Reddit thread that mentioned Gol's Lanzhou Noodle a few times so I figured it was worth checking out. It's located in the Mel's plaza and is sandwiched between to other restaurants but it's really worth checking out! The building itself is really nice. The tables are neat and spaced well, allowing diners to see the chefs hand-pulling the noodles while they enjoy their meals. We came in to place a takeout order and the staff were very polite and answered my question with lots of helpful information. The wait time was pretty minimal which we didn't even notice because we were watching the chefs at work. I had the Dan Dan noodles at medium spice but I really should have opted for hot. They were delicious, had a nice level of chew, and the meat itself was so flavourful. I also had an order of the spicy cucumber which was delicious! It's not very spicy so don't be scared to try it. My boyfriend had the traditional hand-pulled noodle beef soup which he loved. I tried a spoonful and I liked that the thinner noodles were a bit softer. The broth was very tasty! He also had the edamame which was good. I'm not a big fan of edamame so I can't really judge. As a takeout option, it was really great. The speed of service was well managed and since I paid cash, I received a small discount. They also had a sign up for a special, but we didn't try it. I'm excited to return once the covid lockdown has lifted, especially for the BBQ options. read more

This place serves fairly decent noodles in a fairly beautifully decorated store! They specialize predominantly in beef noodles (as stated in the name, the Lanzhou type), and even their bathroom sinks draw inspiration from these noodle soups (the sink basin resembles the bowl in which the noodles are served). Our group of five ordered three beef tendon noodles with the thicker hand pulled ramen, and my mom and sister shared the large bowl beef noodles (+ $2 for more noodles) with skinny ramen. The sizes are very fair for their price points; my mom and sister couldn't finish their portion and neither could I! The ramen texture was also excellent - I loved that the slightly thicker type was so al dente. The ramen strands remained chewy and springy even as I neared the end of my bowl. Although the thinner ramen strands became soggier earlier, they were more effective at soaking up the sauce and broth due to the greater surface area. I did enjoy the broth, but unfortunately, found myself to be very thirsty and dehydrated for the remainder of the day. I suspect that there's a pinch too much MSG or salt in the broths... Also, my main complaint is that my beef tendon noodles had only one piece of tendon. The remaining pieces were all beef brisket. Although brisket is typically more expensive than the beef shank used in their beef noodle soup, I found this advertising to be a little misleading... I paid for tendons and expect such, not a brisket replacement! There were also signs on the table that if you gave them a 5 star review on Yelp or TripAdvisor, they'd offer 10% off. That didn't sit quite well with me - ratings shouldn't and can't be bought! I wish I took a picture... Overall, this place serves hearty, student budget friendly noodles. Definitely come here if you're looking for some soupy goodness! read more

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Pretty legit when you have a craving for authentic Dan Dan noodles. Flavour was there and the noodles were nice, long and chewy. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Dan Dan noodles - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Good authentic Asian noodle dishes; they offer a large bowl if you're feeling hungry and want to upsize. Menu is simple with a few different dishes and styles to choose from. (Would help if they had some descriptions/pictures for the clueless like me lol). Otherwise it was a good hearty bowl of spicy soup with noodles and garnishes, the noodles are handmade in house and you can tell by the chewy texture. A bit on the pricier side and otherwise nothing outstanding. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Beef noodle with spicy, reg size - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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I came here for dinner with a friend and we dodged the dinner rush. We got seated right away and right after, there was a 25 minute wait time. I decided to go with the basic beef tenderloin bowl while my friend got the vegetarian stir fry. Their soup and noodles is easily the best in Waterloo. The beef was incredibly tender and the broth had a lot of flavour. The noodles are a bit chewy but that's how I like them. I was even struggling to finish the bowl as the portions were so big. If you want a cheap, tasty and filling meal you should definitely check this place out. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - N2, Beef tenderloin - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Gol's is the noodle of noodle houses in Waterloo. And I say that because the noodles are actually really good. They're hand pulled in house and has a very good chew to them. This is a place with two entrances; one beside the premium dumpling place and the other side of the building near bk. It gets busy. Their main dish is a beef shank spicy noodle soup. Very different from the Shanghai beef noodle soup. They're not the same. The broth lacks flavor, but they give you lots of vinegar and chili oil to add to your soup. The best thing about this place is the value. The large noodles soup is $12 and can serve two people comfortably unless you're really hungry. It comes with a few slices of shank that's nicely cooked - tender and breaks apart in your mouth and a few slices of daikon. The place has no a/c. It gets hot and be prepared to share tables with others. They speak very little English, the menu is very picturesque. I'd highly recommend looking at the other tables to see what they've ordered. The menu does very little to tell you what they are. Overall. It's a noodle shop. You eat it for the noodles. Add lots of vinegar. That's the only flavor you'll get. read more

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Came here with my friends and family pretty often. One of the best place for Chinese noodles in Waterloo. Service is decent and food comes pretty fast. Also 10% when paying with cash. The noodles are pretty good and the price was good for the quality too. I've tried the Dan Dan Mein and it's very good but kinda salty, would recommend for dry noodles. Traditional Laozhou Noodle the bowl was huge and can be shared between people. The noodles were my favourite and it's really yummy when you're craving for soup noodles. Lamb Skewers tasted like every other lamb skewers, nothing too special read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

PRO Saturday beef soup special was very good. They have washrooms. CONS I know it's a hot summer, but it was DRIPPING hot inside, they have AC, turn it up, turn it on...!? Music is loud and awful, adds zero to dining experience. read more

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Tried their beef tendon noodle and it hit the spot on a cold winter night. They give you two bok choi so you can get your greens and then a fair amount of beef tendons. Good for people who like a mild spiciness and the noodles were freshly handmade just the way as advertised. Place was busy and packed with students however wait time is less than 10 minutes for us. The dish did feel slightly salty so make sure you drink a lot of water after! read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Having been gone from Waterloo for almost two years, I was happy to see that there were a lot more choices in the University Plaza areas, especially one that served Lanzhou noodles. Getting seated didn't take too long, though we did go at around 9:30 pm. The restaurant itself was decently clean, with modern enough decor. Makes sense, seeing as they opened probably pretty recently. The prices are pretty amazing for how good the food is, and for how much food you get. I ordered the traditional noodle soup, as well as the Lanzhou style cold skin (which basically ended up being another serving of cold noodles). The broth was not super salty, and the noodles had good chew. Basically everything you could want from a bowl of Lanzhou pulled noodles. Would I come back? Definitely. The price-to-quality ratio is pretty hard to beat here. Make sure to pay with cash to get a 5% discount. read more

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Yeah this is an easy 4.5 from me Price, quality, taste, cleanliness, efficiency, high marks for all of this. 1 star for the service as you could literally strangle yourself in a noose made from their noodles and they still wouldn't ask if you're okay I love this place read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Zha Jiang Mian - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Noodles were fresh and loved how you can choose ur preferred noodle thickness. The hot soup was good as well. Portion size was also big. A good place to go to especially on colder days. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Food is consistently excellent and portion sizes very generous! Noodles are spicy, perfect for a cold winter dinner.

For around $10, you'll get a big bowl of steaming noodles, or in my case a broad dish of lazy farfalle swimming in plenty of tomatoey sauce served with a fork. The beef was good and vegetables fresh, but the dish in its entirety is confusing. Is it supposed to be Chinese or Western? Why not use hand-pulled noodles as opposed to the prepackaged too-small noodle bits? Why is a fried noodle dish drowning in sauce? So many questions! Stars for portion size, environment and service. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Fried noodles with beef in tomato sauce - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

I was super excited to try this new place, because I looooove hand-pulled noodles. It absolutely did not disappoint! I got takeout this time, but I was very impressed by the transformative and cozy atmosphere of the interior. I can't wait to dine in sometime. I got the dan dan noodles -- one of the spicier options available. It's noodles topped with ground meat, peanuts, green onions (and a couple pieces of bok choy for posterity). You mix it all together and it is divine. I added more chilli oil to mine because I am hardcore. But it's quite delicious as is! Can't wait to return here soon! read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Good food but a bit pricey for students. I ordered the beef noodle dish with the edamame side. The edamame was delicious. The noodles were good too. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Beef noodles with edamame salad on the side. - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

I am beyond thrilled to have a delicious Hand-pulled noodle place close to the UW campus! When you first walk in, you are hit SMACK with an incredible aroma. I don't know what it is about the place, but even the smell penetrating throughout the restaurant seems authentic. The food tastes great too. I've had the classic lanzhou beef soup noodles, Stir fry lamb square noodles, stir fry beef noodles, tea egg, and the potato seaweed salad appetizer. Potato Seaweed Salad Appetizer: 5/5 I am actually so surprised I liked this dish. Just imagine if the seaweed salad you usually get in your poke had a baby with julienned brined potatoes in some really weird but in a cool way vinaigrette. It was both familiar and new! Classic Beef noodles - 4.5/5 BE WARNED. THE LARGE SIZE IS HUMONGOUS. Even though it's $2 more expensive than the regular (which isn't relatively that much), the portion size is HAYUGE. I remember when the waiter carried out the bowl my entire table started laughing in nervousness because there is no way the average human being could finish a large. The noodles are really chewy and are not too soggy. The thickness is just right. The broth isn't overly salty. Note that the soup defaults with spicy chili oil so if you don't like spiciness, tell them in advance that you don't want it (you can add more later). The beef was also flavourful and tender. My only complaint is that the ratio of noodles to toppings is wayyyyyyy off. They only give you two slivers of radish too and no egg. Egg: 3.5/5 The egg is an extra $1 and comes cold. It's marinated very well though! Note that this isn't ramen so the yolk will be cooked. Lamb: 3.5/5 This was such a fun dish to eat. Like who knew square noodles could be a thing? The veggies were also sauteed nicely with a slight char to them. My issue is that the lamb was underseasoned and overcooked :( It would be a lot better if the lamb chunks were 1) bigger 2) seasoned with some cumin/additional spices. Service was also fast and friendly :) No complaints there! Thank you Gol's for saving the lives of many hungry college students. read more

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Zha Jiang Noodle . Taste : 8/10 Price : $9.99 + tax Service ‍: 8/10 Worth it: 7/10 . Ever wondered what bibimbap would taste like but with NOODLES instead? You can find that right here at Gol's Noodle- by trying their Zha Jiang Mein. The noodles are hand pulled and the vegetable ingredients taste fresh. All of this being said, it was definitely a nice dining experience but the taste was a little bland. Next time, I'll put a lot more spicy sauce to my noodles read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Zha Jiang Mein - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Writing this review as a vegetarian, having only tried their one vegetarian noodle dish (veggie chow mien). The dish was pretty bland. We ordered "Regular Spicy" level and it had no spice at all. The veggies were minimal and had no flavor. The noodles themselves were really good (thick and chewy) but they really need to add some seasoning/flavor for it to be dish I would return to. read more

Came here for dinner today because I had been hearing nothing but good things about this restaurant since it opened a few weeks ago. It was packed and there was a small lineup forming when we got there (this was around 7PM on a Friday night), but my friend and I were seated after around 5 minutes of waiting. The staff were friendly, service was super quick (we were in and out of there in like 35 minutes??), and the noodles were supercalifragilisticexpoalidocious. I ordered the beef tendon noodles ($10.99)- an item that is only available Friday through Sunday. Portions were generous, noodle texture was good (very clearly hand-pulled), broth was flavourful, and (my) stomach was happy. My friend ordered the large bowl of traditional lanzhou beef noodles ($11.99), and to say that the bowl was huge would be an understatement. Two people could easily split a large bowl and be very satisfied. This was also tasty. The interior of the restaurant was nicely decorated, with lanterns hanging from the ceiling and other traditional Chinese accents here and there. The only "negative" part of my experience here was that I was seated in front of and facing the entrance, so people waiting were just standing there watching me eat. There isn't much of a waiting area, so this is just the way the cookie crumbles. I would definitely come back again. + P.S. if you pay with cash, you get 5% off. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Beef tendon noodles. 5/5 would recommend - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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You cannot go wrong with traditional Chinese lamien at Gol's! The portion sizes are HUGE and so budget friendly. A regular noodle soup is $9, and for $2 more you can upgrade to a large which gives you at least two pounds of noodles. The noodles themselves are hand-pulled and authentic. You have the option between thin noodles or thick noodles, or flat noodles. All of them are very yummy, but my favorite is definitely the flat noodles. The stir fry here is good as well! I will mention that service wise this is a pretty traditional Chinese-American place so servers won't bother you unless you wave them over. read more

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It was quite busy on a Thursday night, waited about 20 minutes to be seated but the staff was very friendly and addressed us immediately regarding the wait. Once seated, my friend and I both ordered a regular sized Lanzhou noodle ($9.99 each). The noodles came super quick - probably within 10 minutes the noodles were served to our table. The broth was nice and warm, I ordered mild and it was quite spicy but tolerable. The flavour was similar to a broth you would taste in Pho. The noodles I chose were the thickest ones and they were so yummy, you could tell they were house made, they stuck to each other but I didn't mind. Overall, it was a good experience. The food tastes good - nothing out of the ordinary though. I will come back if I ever crave thick flat noodles again. read more

Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Lanzhou soup with thickest noodles - Noodles Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Wow, the reviews are right, the portions are huge. I didn't know what to expect but came here cause Yelp reviews were strong and I agreed. We had the traditional Lanzhou noodles and they were very well made. The broth was very good and the beef tendon was good also. They could have given a little bit more beef. Overall, it was a filling delicious meal! read more

I ordered hand pulled beef noodles and chicken chowmein,found the taste of normal spicy a little bland for my Indian palate, may be thats authentic Chinese. The quantity and quality of the food was really good.I would definitely try more spicy next time. read more