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    Impression of Lanzhou

    4.2 (50 reviews)
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    Tomato Scrambled Egg Noodles
    Yan X.

    I was craving for tomato egg over fresh noodle so I went here. The noodle was very good. The tomato with egg didn't taste fresh. I understand the prep process was usually to prepare a large amount of toppings first and set aside and cook noodle when the order comes in. But the one I had seemed to have stayed in fridge for too long.

    Wonton Noodle Soup
    Elaine C.

    I've been waiting for a good authentic Chinese noodle spot to open up (bc Noodle Dynasty is mid), and Impression of Lanzhou did not miss. The noodle soups are so warm and comforting but do not skimp on flavor. Judging from the broth alone, this place knows what they're doing!! I tried the braised beef noodle soup and wonton noodle soup. The chunks of beef were incredibly tender, and I loved the bite of the wontons. Reminds me of the noodle shops on the street in China. You even get to pick which type of noodle you want. Great place for Berkeley students to grab a quick bite with their prime location on north side.

    Brian S.

    Great portion sizes and amazing food--if you order a medium or large, you're definitely going to be full. I grabbed the beef noodles and another dish, and honestly, everything across the board was solid and super filling. It's the kind of spot you want to hit up for a celebration because the vibe is right and the service is quick, so you're not just sitting around waiting. The atmosphere has a great energy to it that makes the whole experience better. Definitely a go-to when you want a massive, high-quality meal that actually hits.

    Inside seating
    Victor G.

    Impression of Lanzhou opened recently where Cabanas Cafe/Northside Cafe once was. This is their 3rd. Location. Others in Concord & Fremont. Interior doesn't have fancy decor, just windows & seating. Open Kitchen in the far corner. Soft music in background. Unisex restrooms. Metered parking nearby. Arrived early, got seat by window, after being greeted. Ordered. Food came in 10ish minutes. Place full by noon. Offerings (Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China): stir fry, house made pastry/dry noodles, soup noodles, Deep fried, extras, drinks. All noodles, pastries made in house. Slurps: Pickled Cabbage Fish Noodle Soup (15.99) -choose thin noodles. Others: angel hair, small flat, thick round, general wide. -fish fillets thinly sliced, had blackish skin indicating fresh fish utilized or fresh frozen fish.. -soup had savoryness from fish, tartness from preserved mustard green, spiciness from chili pieces. Yummy broth! 4.5 stars Worthy! Quality: lots of noodles. No veggies. Reasonable. Quantity: noodles/pastries made in house. Everything tasted fresh. Repeatable.

    Cold tofu skin
    Tasha H.

    This is a great new spot that opened up that specializes in hand pulled noodles. The cold tofu skin was uniquely, flavored and perfectly seasoned, enjoyed this a lot Lamb "burger" was really perfect. They have the exact right vegetables and taste. The bun is also toasted really nicely on the outside and very soft on the inside. You can't go wrong with any of their noodles, but they do have five shapes to choose from. They're all hand pulled and have amazing texture! Lamb nutritious soup was nice and light, the broth is not too salty and there are many big chunks of juicy lamb. Beef noodle soup has a clean and clear broth, the meat was pretty standard. Don't sleep on their chili oil - it has tons of flavor and isn't too spicy, it makes everything taste even better

    Noodle chart
    Emily X.

    Since it's been so cold recently me and my friend went to this place for a warm bowl of noodle soup! We saw that they have hand pulled noodles made in house so we were really excited. We came here on a Tuesday evening and we were seated right away. There is a QR code on the table that you use to place your order or you can request a physical menu and order with the staff. The inside is spacious and clean. It's also cool that you can see the chef making the noodles right behind the counter. I ordered the LanZhou Beef Noodle Soup spicy with round thick noodles. The noodles were bouncy and the broth tasted clean. I wish that that the broth was a bit more spicy. I also thought that the portion size was generous. I also shared an order of the pork XLB with my friend and these were also good. The soup inside of them was tasty and had a rich flavor. Overall, this is a solid place for noodles and the food comes out quick. I would be interested in coming back to try some of their cold noodle dishes!

    Braised Pork Belly Dry Noodle
    Aashrith B.

    The pork belly here is cooked amazingly, and the meat was the most tender I had. I definetly recommend trying the dry noodle pork belly, with the small flat noodles too. Wish there was a little more spice, but they had plenty of dishes with pork belly that I might try soon(that are spicier)

    Numbing minced pork dry noodles
    Alex M.

    My friends and I wanted to try Impression of Lanzhou, which had soft-opened in Berkeley and was located right next to campus. Even though the restaurant was new, we saw it as a promising sign that all of the tables were full, and there was a waiting list to get a table. Fortunately, we only had to wait about ten minutes for a table to clear. We ordered via QR code, where we made the difficult decision between noodle soup or dry noodles. I opted for the "numbing" minced pork dry noodles because I was craving wide, flat noodles coated with spicy sauce. While we waited for our food, we watched in awe as the chefs hand-pulled noodles for each order. We received our steaming bowls of noodles in less than ten minutes, and the portions were quite generous. We all instantly remarked how the noodles had the perfect chewy texture, and the wide noodles held their own against the minced pork. The "numbing" minced pork was not at all spicy - it tasted more sweet than anything. While the minced pork had good flavor, I was expecting it to pack more heat and spice. These noodles hit the spot, and my friends and I agreed that we'd come back to try the other noodle dishes.

    Chongwei C.

    I recently tried the newly opened Impression of Lanzhou in Berkeley. It's been getting pretty popular lately, so I decided to stop by and check it out. Overall, if you're going there specifically for Lanzhou beef noodles, you probably won't be disappointed. The menu focuses mainly on Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles, and there are a lot of noodle options to choose from--different thicknesses and shapes. It almost gives you decision paralysis when ordering. I went with the classic Lanzhou beef noodle soup. The noodles were clearly freshly pulled, very chewy with a nice bounce. The broth was on the lighter side--not overly oily--but still flavorful. With slices of beef, cilantro, and radish, the whole bowl felt balanced and comforting. One very important tip: do NOT order extra noodles. The portion is already huge. I ordered the regular size and was already very full by the end. While sitting there, I noticed several tables around me had ordered the extra noodles option, and a lot of them couldn't finish their bowls. One table even left almost half a bowl behind, which was honestly kind of funny to watch. The regular portion is definitely more than enough. I also tried the roujiamo (Chinese burger). It was just okay--nothing particularly memorable. The bread and meat were decent, but it didn't have that wow factor. It feels like this place really puts most of its effort into the noodles, while the side items are more average. The restaurant itself has a simple, clean new-restaurant vibe. Bright interior, fairly busy, and people were constantly coming in and out. The location is convenient for Berkeley--students and locals looking for a satisfying bowl of noodles will probably enjoy it. Overall, if you're looking for a solid bowl of Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles with very generous portions, this new spot is worth trying. The noodles are great and there are plenty of options--just remember: don't get the extra noodles.

    tomato beef noodle soup
    Sabrina M.

    Overall a pretty solid Chinese noodle restaurant in a busy intersection (though there have been a couple restaurant turnovers in the exact store corner, so .. who knows?) The restaurant is still fairly new (?) so the waitlist is an in-person sign up sheet. I would prefer a kiosk or a mobile check in of some sort so we don't have to wait outside and block that sidewalk corner. You order from a QR code. But you have to pay with one of the staff. I think it would be nice to do something similar to other restaurants nearby and order (and pay) altogether at the beginning. Food wise // I always order a tomato-based broth at these types of restaurants. So I opted for the tomato and beef noodle soup. The tomato broth was good but not great. I'd like more sesame seeds, green onions and cilantro as a garnish. My friend ordered the large plate of chicken and it felt like more than half of the chicken pieces were actually just bone with very little meat. I can't help but compare this to Noodle Dynasty, which felt much more polished and smooth even when starting out years ago. I also can't help but compare my soup to their version of the tomato beef/lamb noodle soup - I think Noodle Dynasty has more of a flavor profile. Like you can tell the beef has been stewing for hours in a rich broth. Whereas with this restaurant it's harder to tell. I understand they're different styles of cuisine but still, I felt a little underwhelmed given the hype I saw online.

    Chili oil noods with shrimp & green beans
    Laura E.

    We were initially planning to have lunch closer to Vine Street but spontaneously decided to come here for lunch when we saw "hand pulled noodles" on the banner above the door. We shared the chili oil noodles (less spicy, added shrimp) and green beans. Both were tasty! Portions are generous; we finished the noods but took home the green beans. I wish that they had more veggie and seafood options. Even the seafood dumplings/xlb have pork. There's a QR code for the menu but you can ask questions with/order from. Restaurant was a little noisy but still able to talk at a normal volume. Worth checking out, especially if you're a meat eater and/or want to try hand pulled noodles!

    Spicy Big Plate Chicken Over Flat Noodles and Braised Beef Noodle Soup
    Patricia C.

    Came here with the Hubs. This spot was yummy. I loved the "Big Plate of Chicken", with your choice of noodles, I went with the small flat noodles, which paired perfectly, 11/10! Big portion, can feed 2-4 ppl. The first bite gave me an Anton Ego moment, IYKYK -- definitely reminded me of a dish similar to my mama's. Be sure to order a side of rice. Location was good, plenty of seating. Service was quick and easy, thanks to the QR code ordering method. Dinner selections: Big Plate with Chicken, Small Flat Noodles: 11/10 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup: 6/10 Shredded Potato Salad: 10/10

    LanZhou Beef Noodle Soup
    Emma N.

    The LanZhou beef noodle soup was very tasty! The beef was very tender, flavorful, and absorbed the broth well. The chili oil tasted so good with the noodles, although I felt that the broth wasn't as flavorful--it was more so the chili oil. I also liked how the chili oil tasted with the thinly sliced radishes. It was also really cool that you can watch the noodles being hand pulled. The food came out super quickly--only a couple minutes after ordering.

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    Dalian - Da lu noodles ($12.95) - the noodles are good.

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    3.9(487 reviews)
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    I like this spot and I'm from Dalian…read more The walnut shrimp is good and worth revisiting. My dad (who incidentally is also from Dalian) and I celebrated an early Thanksgiving here, and the staff was courteous and welcoming. I very much enjoyed our visit and the other guests gave the space a mild and peaceful atmosphere. Will be back.

    The previous time we came to Da Lian was 20 years ago! Chatted with the waitress about how long…read morethey've been in business and they've had the same owner for about 20 years. Cool to see a restaurant stick around for that long. We got to the restaurant right when it opened for lunch at 11:30 on Sunday. Free street parking on Sunday! I thought everything was solid top to bottom, but here is my ranking in descending order: Braised Eggplant Tofu Clay Pot - I generally like this dish everywhere and they have a good version on this here - seasoned well, tender eggplant, and nice texture on the tofu Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings - non-traditional "salt & pepper" - thick coating of tempura-like batter, very peppery (black pepper), and wings set on a bed of sauteed onions. Sesame Bread with Green Onion - tasty, but unlike other "da bing" I've had. This was on the thin side, meaning you have a lot more crispy outside compared fluffy inside. This was also lighter on the green onion. Classic Shrimp & Chive Dumpling - can't go wrong with dumplings - an order comes with 12 dumplings, each filled with big pieces of shrimp. I liked the texture but it is a little different - looser filling instead of a solid meat/veg ball on the inside. Original Braised Pork Noodle Soup - I liked the flavor of the soup and noodles. There was a ton of meat (diced) but they were on the tough side.

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    Dalian - Da lu noodles ($12.95) - yum. Broth is eggy and seafood-y and great. Lots of clams on top.

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    Noodle Dynasty - Lamb and Tomato Lo Mein 番茄羊捞面 ($14.99) - I found the sauce too sweet.

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    4.5(453 reviews)
    0.6 miTelegraph Ave
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    One of the best spots for noodle soup in the Bay Area. I've tried coming here on 3 different…read moreaccounts and the line was always too long to fit my agenda. After the long anticipation, I was able block off my calendar and finally try this place on a Friday night. We had a part of 7 and it was more challenging to find a table to fit all of us. Especially with the wait, I would recommend coming here with parties of 4-5 max. The restaurant was mainly filled with students from the nearby college so it's very lively and packed. Usually when my anticipation is high, my expectations are higher and I'm usually disappointed but this did not disappoint!! The broth was so flavorful and the noodles had the perfect consistency of bounce and chew. The meats were tender and on top of that, the portions are huge and very reasonably priced! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but highly recommend the House Special Beef Rib Noodle Soup if it's your first time.

    Noodle Dynasty opened 3 years ago where Thai Noodle 2 was. Infrastructure, seating similar with a…read moreslight change of decorations. They opened 15 minutes early on Mother's Day. Inside seating only. Waited to be seated per notice. Given a tablet to order on. I didn't know how to turn it on. Associate did so. Staff spoke Mandarin, Cantonese & English. Ordered on tablet, paid. Got water soon without a cup. It arrived minutes later. Soup came within 10 minutes. After soup came, no check-ins. Offerings (Chinese): appetizers, lo mein, noodle soup, specialty stir fries, soup, stir fries... Slurps: lamb noodle soup in 8-hour broth (16.99) - boiling hot broth had savory unami. - overcooked, slightly mushy thin noodles mixed with boiled radish slices, sesame seeds, cilantro, green onions. No veggies Semi-tasty lamb slices. -pretty good. Not wowed. Many new Chinese noodle shops have opened in Berkeley in the past year. 4 ish stars. Service: wham bam! Thank U ma'am/man. None after bringing entree. Quality: reasonable. Quantity: ingredients skimpy. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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    Noodle Dynasty - Lamb Brisket Noodle Soup 羊腩面 with Thick Noodles ($13.99) - lamb brisket is better on rice than on noodles. Soup is too sweet.

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    Easterly Berkeley - Beans and preserved vegetables

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    4.0(205 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown Berkeley
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    Stopped by here for dinner on our way back from Tahoe, and had a good meal…read more The restaurant is huge, with super high ceilings, a second floor and big doors that were open to keep the place fresh. Service was what you've expected from any Chinese restaurants, effective, but not attentive, which is fine by me. Here are the items we ordered: Spicy fried chicken with chillis: 5/5 one of the best ones in the Bay Area! Definitely a must order dish if you're into this dish. Boiled fish soup with Zi su leaves: 4/5 broth is very flavorful. The fish is a bit fishy. It's spicy and numbing and yummy! Steamed egg: 3/5 standard steamed egg, tasted fine but very expensive for what it is. We ordered it since we have people in our party who don't eat spicy food, and this was one of the few options available. Scallion pancakes: 4/5 very crispy, oily ( I'm not complaining), and also a bit spicy. Stinky tofu: 3/5 the tofu itself doesn't have flavor. You need to dip it in the sauce. The sauce was ok. Wouldn't order again. Fried sweet rice flour sticks with peanut powder and brown sugar: 3/5 this tasted like store bought frozen stuff. I can get this for much cheaper and make it at home. Bing fen: 1/5 this is not the real deal. It tasted like jello with brown sugar. The real Bing Fen is supposed to be chewy, and should come with lots of toppings. Definitely won't get this again.

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    Easterly Berkeley - Frog legs! Softer than chicken and delicious! Pretty spicy though!

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    Yin Ji Chang Fen - Berkeley - Chicken and mushroom cheung fun

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    3.9(351 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown Berkeley
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    Pros: - those fried buns with condensed milk are one of the…read morebest desserts you can get in Berkeley - the Chinese donut rice roll is unique and tasty - plenty of seating - clean bathroom - quick service Cons: - they basically only have one vegetarian roll and it's not good. The flavor is not enjoyable, even though I like all the vegetables that went into it. That being said, the texture of the rice roll is great - the custard buns have such a gritty filling that it totally eclipses how delicious the bao dough is. The filling flavor and sweetness is good. Idk why they keep sabotaging themselves with these almost-good dishes - they will bring out dishes as they're ready, which meant I was served desserts before savory dishes - you'll need to request a spoon for certain rice roll dishes; the fillings poured out when you tried to eat them

    I decided to have dinner with a friend at Yin Ji Chang Fen, as the variety on the menu looked…read moreamazing. It is a small restaurant with indoor seating and I did notice that there were a lot of DoorDash / to go orders going out. As we were one of the few people dining in, we were seated right away and put in our orders. It only took a few minutes for the food to come out hot and fresh. I decided to try the shrimp wonton soup as it looked very comforting for a chilly day. Starting with the broth, it has a nice, richly seasoned chicken flavor. The noodles here are very long but maintain a chew which is perfect for slurping. The greens were a little on the tough side as my personal preference would be for it to be a bit tender to bite into and eat. The soup have a good quantity of both the shrimp and the wontons. The shrimp was cooked to perfection, while the wontons were soft and packed with flavor. Overall, I would love to come here again and try different items on the menu!

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    3.5(1k reviews)
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    Heading here during Lunar New Year maybe not the best idea, but also so refreshing to see China…read moreVillage full of such a great crowd. This is hands down one of my favorite spots to grab Chinese food on Solano Ave. and in the area. They also now have some special dim sum items if it's been a minute since the last time you've dined here! Did I mention also a full bar? That was a pleasant surprise! China Village was the first meal I had delivered after I came home post-birth, so it will forever have a special place in my heart :) Favorite items? Pork bao buns, Sesame Chicken Breast (always), Homemade Chowmein with any protein, and there's a dish that I've been thinking about since we've ordered it..Shredded Pork Sautéed with Dry Bean Curd. Delicious! The fried rice, the soup(s), the potstickers..there's not one item here I haven't enjoyed. This is a big restaurant and service is fast, or at least what we've experienced. Would love to actually try the Chicken Breast with Honey Glazed Walnuts, the Cauliflower with Shredded Pork, and more from the dim sum menu. Fair pricing. Metered parking on Solano, but may take a few additional minutes to secure.

    It is our tradition to place food orders on Christmas Eve, and while our orders are usually timely,…read morewe anticipate a delay on this particular evening. Upon arrival, a substantial queue had formed, and we joined the line to await our turn. Several individuals approached the front desk, informing the staff that they had pre-arranged orders and inquiring about the expected wait time. However, they were met with an unresponsive stare, prompting many to leave. After an hour and a half, we finally received our food, which unfortunately very cold. The person at the front was rude and unresponsive. We will not be going back and do not recommend this place

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    4.4(254 reviews)
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    I work just down the street at AIMC Acupuncture School, and Noodles Fresh has become a favorite for…read moreme and many of the students and staff. It's one of those spots that keeps us nourished during busy clinic and class days. They have a great lunch special and honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I was stuck on the Dan Dan noodles and the Beef Tendon Stew for a while, but the Chen Pi Beef and the scallion pancakes are also standouts. The tea selection is wonderful too. I even brought my parents here when they were visiting from New York, and they still talk about it. That's saying something considering how many Chinese takeout spots there are in NY--this place is another level: fresh, thoughtful, and truly feels gourmet. What also makes this place special is the community feeling. When we hosted our Lunar New Year celebration at the school, they hung our flyer in their window and even came by with a tray of egg rolls for the event. The owner is so sweet, and I love that Blue Moon is on the menu because it's her favorite. The space is open and inviting but still cozy, and the service is always great--intuitive and warm. Even the younger staff I've seen seem genuinely grateful to work there. We're lucky to have such a lovely neighborhood restaurant nearby.

    This place is so lovely, delicious, and affordable! Highly recommend, and it's a family-owned…read morerestaurant. I had been meaning to dine in for a while and only regret not visiting sooner. I enjoyed the Hunan Hot and Sour Soup on a cold, rainy day and it was an incredible meal. The service was excellent!

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