Really exciting place focused on Northwest Chinese cuisine. The signature dish, the hand-pulled beef noodle soup, had a fairly light, but subtle, flavor. The noodles themselves I wish were chewier (got the 'flat' but probably should have gone for 'extra wide'), and perhaps it'd been nice to have some different textures inside the soup (e.g. something crunchy). The scallions in the soup were also too wide, and needed to be sliced more thinly. The beef pancake was quite decent, though the edges didn't have enough beef and the middles had too much beef. The beef was tender, though I might have liked it more flaky. The sauce inside the pancake was somewhat unevenly applied, and a bit too sweet. I wonder if a dipping sauce (maybe a vinegar?) would have helped. The blueberry with mashed yams was fascinating. It was listed under appetizers, and wondered why the dish came out last. But the dish was a bit sweet (naturally!) and so it actually worked as a light modest dessert! The wait staff was spot on after all in putting out the dish last. The stir-fried cabbage dish was beautiful! It was appropriately crunch, yet using good wok hey. The salt level was a bit high, but the spice level was good. Their spice ratings were a bit timid to what I encounter in Szechuan restaurants (the 'regular' level seemed to be more 'mild-regular'). The stir-fried cumin potato was delicious; nicely flavored, nicely charred. Some bits were a bit oily but the cook on the potato was really neat. Will revisit!!! read more

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Hm, we had high hopes for this Lanzhou noodle place because we saw customizable noodle type and all the photos looked amazing, but our tries here have only been ok. We've ordered several of their noodle soups and noodle dishes with regular, thick, and wide noodles that have been fine but not great. I think the textures of their noodles across the board have been too soft, not chewy enough. We've tried some of their other dishes, which have been better: my fav is the cold okra appetizer. Also, the potato balls in the beef brisket with potato are a sleeper hit. Unfortunately, the dish was mostly beef and not potato haha unusual gripe. Service is normal, efficient, on the attentive side for a chinese place. Interior is nice and new and clean. After our second try, I'm not super pressed to come back, but if we're in the area, I might try some of their other non-noodle dishes! read more

I'd go here if you really like hand pulled noodles, a calmer ambiance, and slightly hands off service experience. I got the wide hand pulled noodles here (chili oil hand pulled, to be specific) and they were super chewy and dense. I like that they include bean sprouts and bok choy; this dish is vegetarian! One of my friends says this is the best place to get hand pulled noodles in Boston. I would say this is probably top 5 for me, but that might be because I got a non-broth based noodle dish instead of my usual soupy/broth noodles. I didn't find the noodles to be super spicy, but they have soy sauce and chili oil at each seating area. I will say you should be aware that you're supposed to order online! No one came over and told us this so we sat there for ~15min a little confused but then we looked around and noticed the QR code. I think this is very reasonably priced especially for the quality. Flavors are super authentic and I love this place! read more

Lan Feast - Chili Oil Hand-Pulled Noodles (Spicy.vegan) () - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Probably best Lanzhou style cuisine / noodles in the area. It's a cute little spot tucked behind the Trader Joe's in Brookline and if you know that area parking is somewhat manageable as there are various parking lots and usually a good amount of street parking too. We got their signature noodle soup at regular width and regular spicy with cilantro and leek (and extra noodles heheh), also got their spicy dry style noodle at their maximum spicy level. The noodle soup is peak. You can really taste that hand pulled quality that shines in its chewiness and freshness. I also appreciate how it's one long noodle true to their cultural roots. Spicy level is on point even though it looked really red. IMO what really brings it together is the broth. It honestly reminds me of a pho-like broth where it's been cooked and simmer for a really long time. We went during a cold winter afternoon so this really hit the spot. Delicious noodles, it's a real treat to be able to find an authentic place like this as there are several in the city area but this takes the crown for now. The dry noodles were also delicious. Same wonderful hand pulled noodle but in a different variation. This one hits much closer to Uyghur style lahgman noodles. Lots of cumin, it was pretty spicy (we asked for it) with some onion, bell pepper, and beef all stir fried together. tldr; go here for your hand pulled noodle fix. The soup noodles is hands down one of the best in the area read more

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Lan Feast is definitely worth a try to experience really good quality hand-pulled noodles, especially when it's cold out! The spicy warming broth really melts away winter shivers. Food: The noodles are the star! They had a cook bite to them and really grabbed onto the spices in each bowl. I would definitely recommend the extra wide noodles! Also the spice levels felt accurate, but I recommend getting it at least medium as you start to miss out on some flavor milder. Service: Things were calmer around 5pm when we arrived so staff were able to be extra attentive but once dinner rush came it took a little to get the attention of staff for the check. Atmosphere: The interior is nice and clean. It's well lit but the wood furniture keeps it cozy. read more

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Overall great experience for the two times I visited! First time was during their soft open so understand they were still working out for a new restaurant back in December 2024 and most recently in October. The hand pulled beef noodles are a must try! You can customize your noodle thickness. First time I went I tried the wide noodles and the second time I went all in for the extra wide noodles available with the regular spice level. I added on the tea egg and they brought it on the side for you to add into the broth. We tried the lamb skewers and those were flavorful to whet the appetite for share in group of 5. We capped off the meal with their jelly vanilla ice cream dessert too which was the perfect way to wash the delicious spices from the noodle soup earlier. I would definitely come again as each time the noodles, soup and the beef were equally tasty. read more

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Good seating choices. When I went there was wait times to be seated. Servers are nice. Food was good overall, thought the broth could have more flavor but I enjoyed the noodles overall. Music plays while you eat. read more

Lan Feast - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

This place is amazing! Probably one of the best Chinese restaurants I have been to in the Boston area. We loved everything we ordered including the Lanzhou hand pulled beef noodles (with wide noodles and mildly spicy), the thick chili oil noodles, the lamb skewers, and the stir fried tofu dish (with an extra bowl of white rice). My only recommendation for improvement is that the beef in the beef noodles was a little bit chewy but other than that, all of the food was spectacular! Even the pot of black tea we ordered was amazing and made with super high quality and aromatic black tea! read more

Lan Feast - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. Service was quick; we came at the right time. Plenty of space, tables and clean restroom facilities. Our server seated us and gave us the menus and brought out water. They were really good about refilling the water for us too! We ordered the Lan Zhou beef noodles in spicy and extra spicy. Noodles had nice texture, the mixture of beef brisket, daikon, cilantro, chili oil. The spice level seems like it was just controlled by adding more or less chili oil so it didn't seem different to us. Overall i would say it's not that spicy so give it a go and don't be scared haha. The meat was tender, i would bring the proteins to the surface so they don't overcook too fast. The popcorn spicy chicken bites were very tasty, i wish the red peppers were more crispy to be able to eat like chips almost, but the flavor was very addicting and the chicken was thigh meat so it was juicy! The breading was fried perfectly, seasoned well, had a great chili spice / salty flavor. Give me another order please! Would come back again for more on a rainy day or dinner with the family. read more

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Modern eatery in Coolidge Corner specializing in hand-pulled noodles in 5 different shapes, plus grilled skewers and spicy Sichuan fare. Long bar with stools on the side, plus a U-shaped bar for eating-- with individual spaces "walled off" for semi-privacy. Helpful servers. Chili Oil Hand-Pulled Noodles: Splashed with chili oil and served with perfectly cooked bok choi. Medium thickness (halfway between Home Taste on the thin end of the spectrum and Gene's on the thick end) and very long (with cutting necessary to avoid a mess). No carrots and sprouts a la Gene's (no big loss) and no barrage of garlic (ditto). Great fresh and chewy texture. Simplicity at its finest, with the hot oil and vegetable all you really need. My wife wanted them mild, so I added extra chile oil to mine from the handy condiment bowl on the table. Elite. Boiled Spicy Fish: A huge bowl with black fish filet (skin on, but edible) under a barrage of red chili peppers and herbal greenery. Further underneath, a spicy, oily broth, with soybean sprouts, thin wiggly rice noodles, cabbage, numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and probably a few more goodies. Very nicely done. Fish quality was elite. Fish quantity, a little below average. Flavor, near-elite. Szechuan Fried Chicken Bites: This Sichuan joint staple that goes by several names distinguished itself from similar ones with jumbo pieces (as big as fried clams), great crispness, and tender, juicy interiors. I chose the highest spice setting and enjoyed complexity as well as intensity. Numbing Sichuan peppercorns, red Sichuan chili peppers, chili powder, green peppers, scallions, and I think even garlic were in the mix. Elite. Lan Feast Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef: Went with the second highest spice option and thick noodles. Another tingly dish, thanks to the spices clinging to the firm and flavorful noodles. Onions and peppers, cooked but still slightly crisp, brought some faint sweetness in a natural and understated way. Last but not least, the beef chunks were large and tender. Spice and texture prevailed. This rivaled Jahunger's noodles, which I respect highly. Elite. Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles: Ordered with extra wide noodles and level 3 (out of 4) spiciness, this dish presented thin-sliced beef in a peppery, spicy, red-oil-tinted broth. Delicious. Noodles not as chewy as hoped, but still very good. Daikon and cilantro rounded out the texture and flavor. Hard to "score" since I usually go broth free, but really good stuff. Sizzling Cumin Lamb: A definite head turner with the crackling, smoking arrival. Tender, pepper-powdered lamb in a treatment similar to how they do skewers, only spicier and with some saucing too. Plenty of herbs and vegetables, led by red onion that was still somewhat crisp and raw. The cumin was in there, but this was predominantly pepper and very pleasurable. I prefer less busy versions, but this was impressive. Near-elite. Pepper Beef Topped Noodles: Chunks of very tender beef, longhorn (I think) peppers of medium spiciness, and hand-pulled noodles. A very bright pepperiness, and moist enough, but no sauce per se. I prefer the deeper, more intense spiciness of the Lan Feast Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef (previous review here), but this was a very good dish. Chicken Wings: Two skewers with two flats each. Heavily seasoned with chili powder (similar to the increasingly popular lamb skewers), crisp of skin, and moist (not fully juicy) inside. Enjoyable for sure, but nothing special. Scallion Pancake: Very thin, bready, and more floppy than crisp (don't tell Portnoy), but intentionally a different style from what you've been having for the last 30 years. Topped with crisp fried shallots, not at all greasy, and a delicious flavor with hints of grilling, like Indian naan. Black vinegar sauce and chili oil were already on the table to use. I wouldn't want every scallion pancake to be like this, but very, very enjoyable. Spicy Cabbage: Cooked to combine wilting and crispness. It had the promised spiciness, plus a little bit of sour and a lot of fermented black beans. Intriguing flavor. Well above average to near-elite. String Beans with Garlic: Different from most counterparts elsewhere. A thin, clingy, clear/white sauce delivered garlic flavor and welcome saltiness. Larger half-cloves of garlic lurked as well. Vegetables cooked to hit the sweet spot that has bend with a little crunch. Delightful. Ma Po Tofu: My wife wanted this mild and without the optional meat, so I didn't get the full effect, but a solid rendition, with very tender tofu. Even as constituted, well above average. Lamb Skewers: Trio of skewers, typical presentation, tasty/spicy red powder seasoning, but too many of the pieces were dry. Below average. Stir-fried String Beans: So much better than the garlic version. This one has fermented mustard greens, some very faint pepper heat, some saltiness, and just enough char and oil. Dark green, crisp, and tender. Near-elite to elite. read more

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Fabulous service and really friendly staff. Menu incredibly interesting and it was hard to pick just a few things because we all wanted to try everything. Noodle dishes are what they are famous for - and they were good. Chili oil noodles were the fave at the table. The broccoli with garlic and the cauliflower vegetable dishes were both. The mushroom dish was so so and just too heavy on the black pepper for us. It's yours were good but not great. Would recommend sticking to the veggies and noodle dishes. read more

Came here for dinner on a weekend with a reservation and were seated quite quickly. The spot was super busy when we went so if you have the ability to plan ahead, I'd book a table! The place felt modern and clean with super packed tables so not a lot of space in the booth we got, but that didn't deter from the experience too much. Menu had a good variety of dishes and we got a few to share. Most things we got skewed on the spicier side and it was all delicious. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time and everything was good - my favorite was the fish and the noodles were good as well. Overall, I had a great time and would be happy to come back if in the area again. Thanks, Lan Feast! read more

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We decided to try Lan Feast in Brookline the other day and it was not bad! I believe they're pretty new-ish, opened some time this year? Lan Feast offers hand pulled noodles from the Northwest region of China, Lanzhou, along with other non-noodle dishes like cumin lamb, golden fish fillet, skewers, and dessert. We went for lunch and we decided to get the spicy chicken bites appetizer & opted for the weekday lunch special (11:30-3pm):Lanzhou hand pulled beef noodles, one extra hot & the other regular spicy. It comes with a tea egg & a "side dish"--pickled daikon/white radish + cabbage (w/ vinegar). For noodles, you can choose from 5 different noodle thickness types and the spice level (no spicy, mild, regular, & extra hot). Service is kind of slow. Came on a not busy day and time & still slow. Switch of servers luckily and had much better experience. The normal price for the Lanzhou hand pulled noodles is $16 so for an extra egg + side dish of pickled veggies is a dollar. Meh, I'd say not worth it to pay the extra dollar. The egg was over done & egg was chalky; ended up just mixing the egg yolk into the broth and just eating the egg white. I did enjoy the noodles though! They had a nice chew & soup warmed my soul! Simple but flavorful. I also liked that it was not overly oil because sometimes at other places, the oil is overpowering & makes for an undrinkable soup. NOTE: the only difference in the spice levels is that they just add more chili oil to increase spiciness but honestly, it's not that spicy at all. Did not taste much of a difference between the regular spicy & the spicy hot (spiciest option). The spicy chicken bites were the star of the show, for us! Very similar to popcorn chicken, BUT BETTER. OOOUUU perfectly seasoned & super juicy! They were addicting to eat... we couldn't stop eating them, highly recommend trying this dish specifically !! I would definitely come back to get the spicy chicken bites ;) Parking: meter street parking read more

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So glad I wandered into this place, looks like newly opened. Service and Ambiance of this place is great! Musics playing but not too loud, I like the layout of the bar in the middle and tables at the side. They provide these minty saltfish fruity mints with the bill which is a nice, unique touch. Food: Excellent balance in the beef broth, not too overpowering, with some cilantro and leeks I added. The noodles are fresh pulled, I got the thin noodles which was great. There's chili oil at the table this want more spice. I also got wood ear and cucumber salad, which also tasted great! Highly recommend this place. read more

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Cute little restaurant with amazing authentic dishes. The hand pulled noodles are absolutely fantastic! One of the best dishes I've ever had. Do not miss this place. Be sure to get it thick and spicy. read more

Lan Feast - Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Super tasty new addition to Coolidge Corner. The hand pulled chili noodles are so good and flavorful. My only gripe is that there is only 2 or 3 tiny bunches of bok choy. Their specialty lamb is perfect with delicate and delicious flavors. The hand made dumplings were delicious, but the crowd favorite was really the crispy fried oyster mushrooms. The desserts of mochi cake and osmanrhus jelly/ice cream were delicious! On a second visit the salt and pepper chicken with Chinese tea was a umami bomb, and the steamed and fried buns with condensed milk were amazing. We also tried the Mapo tofu (this came out before the beer after 5 min of ordering so I think it's quite popular/super rapid service), string beans. Definitely make a reservation as it's been full every week day and weekend night we've been. It doesn't get too loud and is casual enough for family gatherings. read more

Lan Feast - Osmanthus jelly and ice cream dessert - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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We went back again and tried more things, everything is amazingly tasty! Especially the boiled lamb, so juicy, tender, and flavorful. The flavor is not from over spice, it's from the high quality lamb and very simple but skillful cooking. Cumin lamb, absolutely delicious, with rice just perfect. Stew lamb, so good, and the sauce is fantastic on rice or noodles. Tomato and egg noodles, the best of best. Of course, the staple beef soup with hand pulled noodles, always delicious. The lady there is always so sweet and friendly. We got a table next the window, lovely ambiance. Definitely go back again and again! read more

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Went here to try the Lanzhou hand pulled noodles after seeing it on instagram. There was still a crowd at 1:30pm on a Sunday, but we (a party of four) got seated right away. I got their classic hand-pulled beef noodles with extra wide noodles and medium spicy. I like how the noodles are made fresh. My noodles were really soft and have good consistency. They might be a little too wide for my liking - they filled me up fast. I will opt for the wide noodles next time. There were so much noodles in the big bowl and also decent amount of meat which I can't complain. The broth is flavorful and the spicy is a good kick. You can also add extra spice if you want. We also got the pan fried dumplings (not picture) and I really enjoyed the hand made fresh wrapper! Our server was really attentive as well. I would definitely come back to try their other dishes. -7.8/10 read more

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Ok wow I went in expecting it to be a regular restaurant, and came out feeling like that was one of the best Chinese food places I've had in America!!!! Service is fast - they served our dishes very quickly, and our server was friendly. The decor is cute, Chinese inspired with the cutest traditional plates! First off - they're known for their Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles, we got the wide version with medium spice. It wasn't that spicy more like a mild, the broth was nice but on the lighter side, and they gave a smaller portion of beef and radishes. Good! What came next was seriously so impressive. The tangy and spicy stir fried potatoes had a very interesting texture - a bit crunchy but a bit soft. Sooo fascinating and soo addicting! The chilis added a nice kick of spice, and the tanginess really pulled through. The sautéed cauliflower with garlic chives was acrually like crack. The hot oil infused with garlic chives and a tiny bit of fermented black soy beans - ugh I literally could've drank the dish. Finally, the marinated beef brisket with potato ball - a GENEROUS portion of beef with soft potato balls that melted in your mouth. Definitely order rice to drink up the sauce. I don't love repeating restaurants so I'm saying this with all my heart - I WOULD come back again to try everything else!!! read more

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Seated quickly, despite being the lively Sat evening ambiance. Loved the beef brisket with the beautifully chewy extra wide noodles that came in an anise-fragrant broth. The sautéed noodles were also quite good (especially delicious with the chili oil and crunch at the table), though we thought the thicker, chewier noodles were the star of the show. Actually, the dumplings were very much up there too--flavorful, juicy, crisp on bottom, and just a little funky (fish sauce?). Would also be curious about the skewers, lamb dishes, and dessert next time. read more

Lan Feast - Sautéed noodles - beef - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Boston is a really tough town to stand out if you are a new Chinese restaurant. There are so many good choices in Allston, Chinatown, and Brighton. Lan Feast is definitely special. The noodles are handmade and hand pulled. You can definitely taste the quality. The other dishes that we ordered were also very special: the fried mushroom and the spicy cauliflower were both very good. Their skewers are very tasty as well. We tried the potato as well as the lamb. Finally, the other main dishes are also quite special. The kung pao chicken was well prepared. The yam and the fried mochi were the two dessert dishes that we ordered. To top it all off, the beef, brisket, scallion, pancake wrap was delicious. We washed it all down with some date and chrysanthemum tea! Looking forward to our next trip here. Our server, Tingwei, was knowledgeable and friendly. read more

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Back again with a group of six. Success again. Three noodle dishes, greeted and devoured by those three. Cumin lamb and sautéed green beans were both really excellent. Beans were cooked, crunchy and spiced well with chili. The fried oyster mushrooms also a delicious must-order Excellent chinese food, specific to a locale. Superb noodles read more

Lan Feast - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Officially opened! Meaning they had their grand opening. Great place to get Chinese soup noodle dishes. They spicy and non-spicy versions. And honestly, a wonderful fried rice dish that I highly recommend. It's got that nice wok hei essence that you know it's for real. Most items are served family style (obviously?), but if you want to be that table to order single dishes for yourself, you might get some looks. The hype still might be here, so ideally make a reservation if you don't want to wait for seating. If you come early enough with kids or toddlers, there is usually seating. read more

Lan Feast - Soft opening menu - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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It feels like a lot of Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle restaurants have recently popped up in the Greater Boston Area. After trying the other spots in the South End and in Cambridge, I was curious to see how Lan Feast would compare. At first glance, the menu has a sizable selection of large entrees that can be shared family-style. Although I was curious about some of the entrees, I decided to go for the classic beef hand-pulled noodles to use as a point of comparison with the other restaurants that I already tried. At $16, you can choose between 5 different noodle widths, 4 different spice levels, and whether to include cilantro or leeks. I went for the widest noodle size, highest spice level, and added both cilantro and leeks to my noodles. Despite all of these additions, my noodle soup ended up being pretty mild. The soup itself has a very mild flavor (the competitors nearby have a much stronger meat flavor and/or daikon sweetness in their broth). Considering that we had the option of adding cilantro or leeks, I was expecting a much larger portion of both. They did add both cilantro and leeks but they mostly served as garnish rather than for flavor. The highest spice level was not spicy at all, which I assume is due to their very mild chili oil. I ended up adding extra chili oil from the container provided at each table, but at most it just added some smokiness to the broth instead of spiciness. They gave a decently-sized portion of beef in the noodle soup that also had a very mild flavor. Even though I asked for the widest noodle width, the noodles were about 3/4-inch at their widest. The second-widest noodles were about the width of fettuccine. This was fine, but what I found to be more disappointing was that the noodles themselves were stretched very thinly. This caused the noodles to have a very soft texture as opposed to being more chewy and glutinous if they had been thicker. I generally look for thicker, chewier noodles when I get hand-pulled noodles, but this is just a personal preference. In addition to the noodles, I tried some of their lamb skewers ($13). Each skewer was sprinkled with seasoning that was mostly just salty. The skewers had a mix of lean and fatty pieces of meat. While the fatty pieces were very tender, the lean pieces were pretty dry. If the skewers were cooked at a higher temperature for less time, then the lean pieces might retain more moisture and the fatty pieces could develop a crispier surface. Overall, I thought that the dishes I tried were underwhelming in terms of flavor. Everything was fresh, but I was hoping to taste more spices. If I were to come back I would probably try their entrees. read more

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Came back here for a second try with a reservation for four on a Wednesday evening. We didn't have to wait at all for our table, which had a little "reserved" plaque. There are some things I noticed this time around that could use improvement: 1. We were seated at the tables in the front, which are awkwardly arranged so that you might end up back to back with someone at the table over. This is what happened to me, with the person's chair bumping into mine and our jackets right on top of each other's. 2. The decor here is beautiful, but there's nothing to absorb sound. The restaurant was pretty busy, but it was hard to hear the person right next to me. Sounds of dishes and tables being cleaned up echoed way too loudly. I think there was music playing, but it was hard to tell over the cacophony of noises. The food itself is good. I got the Lan Zhou Beef Noodles, and we got green beans and lamb skewers to share. The noodles were super filling and came out before the appetizers. Overall, the food is good but the actual dining experience still needs fine tuning. read more

Lan Feast - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

My partner and I got the Lanzhou hand-pulled beef noodles (thick noodles, mild spiciness), chili oil hand-pulled noodles (regular spiciness), and scallion pancake - TASTE: 4/5 - I really loved the simplicity of the chili oil in my noodles. The scallion pancake was a bit plain, could've used more scallions TEXTURE: 5/5 - the chewy, hand-pulled noodles were fire! Would come back to try more of their noodle types. Appreciate that my chili oil noodles didn't come w soup, so I could focus on my noodle craving PRICE: 4/5 - was honestly expecting higher price points. Most noodle dishes were $15-16, and our total was $49 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - came very hungry and left satisfied SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 12:30pm on a Sunday and waited 5-10min for seats at the middle counter. Our waitress was attentive and food started coming out 10min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - modern and chic space! Multiple seating options from the bar and counter to tables for larger groups PARKING: 4/5 - got a street spot near Harvard St x Foster St read more

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yum yum yum! came here to try the Lanzhou hand pulled noodles. I loved that you could have a bit of customization (the size of the noodles, cilantro, leeks, and spice level). I opted for the regular spice, thick noodles, no cilantro, and yes to leeks. The noodles were delicious, hand a great chew to them although I expected the thick noodles to be a bit bigger. The beef was soft. The regular was also not super spicy in my opinion. The flavor is simple, savory, and delicious. I was impressed by the inside ambiance - a modern asian feel, super cute. Service was very nice and food was quick even on a busy night! read more

Lan Feast - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I enjoyed the flavor of the beef hand pulled noodles, but wish there was more beef with the dish. And I'd get the extra wide noodles next time as a personal preference. The fried oysters mushrooms was enjoyable too, but felt that it was more breading than I would've liked. For me, the standouts was the cauliflower with garlic chives. Really enjoyed everything about it, including the black beans that it had. The experience was mixed for me. Our seat in the restaurant wasn't great: it was at the one of the ends of the middle counter that curves in a long U-shape. They have movable partitions to separate parties a bit (which isn't a bad idea at all), but our area was more like a space for 1.5 people rather than 2 people. And we didn't want to bother our neighbors by moving the partition towards them (until they left, at least) and even it out a bit. The other part of the experience that was a bit off was the timing of when the food came out. I got my dish before my partner, so they had to wait a bit longer than expected for theirs. I also wish the other dishes that we got could've come out a little sooner into the meal, but it was a busy night. Overall, I'd come back for the food and hope for a better seating experience the next time around. read more

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I like the thick noodles! Good customization and clean restaurant. The food was a little expensive, the extra beef was $5. Food came out in 5 mins and it was tasty! Definitely willing to come back. I asked for no cilantro but they did give me a single leaf sitting on a radish ‍ The service was fine, no complaints. read more

Lan Feast - LAN zhou Hand pulled noodles - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I had high hopes based on the rave reviews, but I left really disappointed. - We ordered lamb skewers, chicken skewers, noodle soup (thin "hand‑pulled" noodles), and "traditional" Kung Pao chicken. - The noodle soup arrived in under five minutes, but the broth tasted flat--missing freshness and salt. The noodles had no chew and didn't resemble true hand‑pulled. - The lamb and chicken skewers seemed fried rather than grilled--greasy, no char, and lacking flavor. I'm a meat lover and almost never leave meat unfinished; I did here. - The Kung Pao chicken was cloyingly sweet despite the "traditional" label, with none of the expected balance or heat. Nothing about this felt authentic or well‑executed. I hope they revisit seasoning, actually grill the skewers, and make sure the menu descriptions match what's served. read more

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Didn't have to wait long and extremely friendly! Delicious handle pulled noodle and flavorful broth. I tried the regular spice level so I could taste everything without being overwhelmed by the spices and it was a good call as the chili oil does have a good kick! Homey, comforting, perfect for a cold day. Next time I will try other items besides their signature noodle soup! read more

Lan Feast - Hand pulled beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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On the rainy day like we went, the broth and noodles really hit the spot! It was nice to be able to pick the type of noodle you get in your dish and level of spice. The restaurant was busy and we got seated at the bar. The service wasn't great as our waitress didn't notice that we hadn't received our side dishes. The waitress checked and realized she hadn't put the order in right, so we ended up taking the dishes home as they didn't come out until after we'd paid the check. Even so, 10/10 on the stir fried string beans and lotus pond moonlight which was a mix of wood ear, lotus, and snow peas. read more

We stopped by Lan Feast near Coolidge corner because we were craving a spicy and hearty dinner. The interior of the restaurant looked modern and exquisite. We ordered two of the signature beef noodles, and you can choose the size of the noodles, cilantro, leek, and spice level. We also ordered the chicken skewers which were sooo tender and had the spicy dry seasoning on top. The noodles and broth were also delicious. I preferred the thick noodles compared to the thin noodles. Also, I got spicy broth which was actually very mild. I will say the service felt a bit awkward. Our host and waitress didn't feel very welcoming, but they filled our waters which was nice. A good spot for some hearty Chinese food!! read more

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Great little hand pulled noodle place. Everybody enjoyed their noodle dishes, but they didn't blow us out of the water. The appetizers were all very delicious though. If I were to go back, I'd share a noodle bowl with somebody and get a couple appetizers to share. read more

We went during off hours around 3:30pm on a Saturday, and it was still busy. We drove by on a Friday night around 7:30pm and it was fully packed with a wait. Staff is friendly and the place is fairly clean. The menu is via a QR code. The food is delicious and clean tasting. We got spicy noodle dishes but it didn't seem too spicy. Perhaps we'll try extra spicy next time. Lots of good flavors in the herbal tea as well as all of our dishes. Best dish we had was the cauliflower. Can't wait to go back to try more dishes. read more

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I loved how authentic the flavors were here! The noodles were perfectly chewy and thick and the beef was unbelievably tender. I didn't love the lab zhou noodles. We also got the garlic green beans and those were really good. Overall great addition to Brookline! read more

Lan Feast - Braised beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Food was quite average and wasn't worth the hype. It was surprisingly slow to finally get the standard dishes--many of which should've been easy to make and usually served quickly at every other Lan Zhou noodle place but here. Here are some key points to modify: - Food should be served a lot faster. - The many counter seats could benefit a great deal from having some hooks for diners to hang their backpacks, purses, and the like. - The restaurant could use some pictures to help guide the menu--unless, of course, their targeted customers are only those who are already well versed in such vocabularies, which appears to be unlikely the case here. - The extra side Sautéed Tea Egg ($3) that is added to the main noodle dish AWKWARDLY got served to us 20 minutes before the main noodle dish. Not a big deal, we could wait to eat it once the noodle bowl comes out, but thought that was weird and quite a lack of common sense. Though, if there's a new etiquette to eat such egg that is an extra portion added to the noodle dish, I welcome the owner to let me know--to my knowledge, the egg is still meant to be eaten with the noodle bowl, so serving it 20 minutes separately by itself before the arrival of the noodle bowl was nothing more than a mishap by the store. read more

Lan Feast - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I love noodle soup and this didn't disappoint. It's nice and clean inside with a mix of bar and table seating. We came in at 6pm on a Tuesday night and most tables were reserved, luckily we were able to snag a table vs sitting at their bar. The bar seating is more of a high top seating area to eat in the middle of the restaurant, not necessarily a traditional bar. Parking is only street or public parking lots, but parking is pretty easy in Coolidge corner as long as you don't mind walking a block or two at most. They have QR code menu's which was nice and convenient but their menu was a little disorganized focusing on aesthetics than practicality. We ordered the lan zhou pulled noodles (wide) regular spice level and it was great! The wide noodle is slightly wider than fettuccine so next time I'll get extra wide. For me the wider the noodle, the better. The regular spice level was easy to manage (I like spice), wifey got mild and really enjoyed it. She could've used a little more spice even though she doesn't handle spice too well). The broth is simple and clean with slices of beef and daikon. If you've never had lan zhou style noodles, this is a great spot for you. The servers speak English so it's less intimidating. We also ordered the beef brisket scallion pancake sandwich (based on other reviews) and the fried oyster mushrooms. The beef brisket scallion pancake was underwhelming. It didn't have enough hoisin sauce and was missing fresh scallions (had lettuce instead). The fried oyster mushrooms were delicious and a must order! The downside of ordering it was that it came last even though it is an appetizer. Wifey was full off the noodles so she didn't get to enjoy the mushrooms as much. If you like lamb, they had plenty of lamb dishes. We didn't get to try any but I'll give it a shot and report back. read more

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Ordered the lamb rib noodle, and it was very very authentic. The flavors really reminded me of true Chinese cuisine. The chili oil was also spot on, rich and fragrant. The only downside was that the soup was a bit too salty for my taste, so I ended up adding quite a bit of water to balance it out. Overall, though, it was a solid experience. read more

Lan Feast - Chinese Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Great hand pulled noodle with deep and complex flavored soup! My noodle was a bit overcooked so it was soft and swelled, but my friend's was perfectly chewy and bouncy. The cold chicken we ordered was also full of Szechuan peppercorn's numbing and spicy flavor. Very good. The inner decoration was clean, clear, and neat. The service was great too. They came check on us now and then. During dinner time it might be a 20 min waiting (we had for a Sunday dinner), but it's worthy I'd say. read more

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