Hubert H.

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!!!

Hanna G.

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.

Iris L.

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!

Dickson L.

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

Vincent C.

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.

Victoria W.

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!

Chris T.

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.

Gary G.

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.

Joshua C.

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.

Alice D.

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!

Lizzie Y.

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

Chirag P.

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.

Annie C.

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.