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LAN Noodle

4.2 (922 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Noodles
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Yvonne C.

They make their hand pulled noodles fresh in house and it tastes bouncy and delish. But what's up w the uncooked spinach thrown on top of the noodle soup??? It wasn't busy when we first got there but slowly people started walking in. Feels like a homey, no frills restaurant. Parking is available right outside but can get pretty busy.

Karl K.

What a great place! The noodles are incredibly flavorful and well done. I ordered the L1 LAN Signature Noodles the house special and it did not disappoint. One thing I really loved is the variety of noodle types you can choose from. I went with the wide flat noodles, which were perfect. The dish was packed with flavor, and the noodles themselves were exceptional. Also not to be missed are the smashed cucumbers they're light, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the meal. Some if you are in the neighborhood do yourself a favor and check out LAN. If you want, I can punch it up with more personality or make it shorter for Yelp-style impact.

Noodke types
Amy L.

I thought it was okay. Felt a little rushed because we just sat down and server kept coming to ask what we wanted. I thought the broth was a little on the plain side and the noodle, although super fresh (saw the guy actually pulling the noodles and throwing them into the pot) it wasnt that flavorful. Tea egg was good though. The wide flat noodle is maybe 3 large noodles in the bowl. Also, if you dine in, itll be better to get nonspicy and add your own as the spicy chilli sauce is the same as the one on the table.

Spicy Beef Noodle/麻辣牛肉面
Chinsin S.

LAN Noodle is a no-frills, you know what you're getting into, homey restaurant. Prices also felt more than reasonable for what you get. I was initially skeptical, but we were quickly seated by a very accommodating server and host who constantly checked on us and took care of us from start to finish, quite well. I got the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup with Wide Flat Noodles and it was quite good! Better than expected too. I know, I know, the reluctance is showing, ha. The flavor of the soup wasn't groundbreaking, but it was quite pleasant, light, and I couldn't help but keep sipping, one mouthful after the other. Candidly, I can see myself craving this during a rainy day or when I get sick. The noodles were also chewy, wide, and just hit the spot. Disclaimer: I'm a huge fan of wide flat noodles, and they did a really good job here! Our table also ordered XLB and pan-fried dumplings to share. Both were above average and hit the spot. Overall, if I'm in the area again, I would totally come back again.

Tendons.
Jose H.

Satisfied the craving for longevity noodle on this Chinese New Year's day. Came to visit from DTLB, their name kept popping up when searching for Longevity noodles so we went on a little road trip. The noodles are delicious and chewy, the meat tender and the radishes tasty. You can customize the spice level, asked for medium and it hit the spot. The tendon appetizer was good, but probably would like it better at room temperature or slightly warm as opposed to cold. The soup dumplings were OK. Very friendly staff in a no frills fast service restaurant. I would definitely pop in when near by and craving a yummy bowl of beer noodle soup.

Spicy Beef Noodle/麻辣牛肉面
Jenna C.

Delicious!! Food was great, fast service. Lots of locals eating there. I got the spicy beef level 2 and it was hot

Braised Beef w/ wide flat noodles
Lily W.

*** 2025 review #44 *** When the noodles craving hit and I've had LAN Noodle bookmarked forever... gotta make the drive out. #cravingssatisfied

Marvin Q.

Should you check this place out? Yes! Let me say upfront if you want authentic handmade noodles, Lan Noodle is the place to go. I walked in and immediately saw the cook pulling noodles like he's training for an arm-wrestling tournament. Thirty years of noodle mastery in one pair of forearms. You can smell the dough, hear the slap of noodles hitting the counter, it's got this alive feeling, like the kitchen is mid-performance and you just walked in on the good part. Braised Beef Noodle Soup The broth is clear, light, and clean, simmered for hours with beef bones and aromatics. It's not aggressively salty, not heavy, not greasy. Think soothing rather than punch-you-in-the-face. This is the kind of broth where you take a sip first before touching the noodles. The beef is slow-braised until it's fork-tender, but it still holds shape. Not shredded, not dry, just soft enough to pull apart with chopsticks. Very classic, very traditional. Then you've got cilantro, green onions, daikon, all there to keep things fresh and balanced. Nothing feels random. Every element has a job. Lan Noodle's noodles are hand-pulled Lanzhou-style wheat noodles from Northwestern China, and the big thing is texture. These aren't soft, floppy noodles that disappear the second they hit hot broth. They're springy, elastic, and chewy in a deliberate way. They also offer multiple shapes. Thin, medium, thick, and wide. Each one changes the experience. Thicker noodles soak up more broth and oil, thinner ones feel lighter and faster. Same dough, different personalities. Also in many restaurants that use lesser quality noodles, that stick together, LAN noodle's noodles don't. They really feel fresh and high-quality. The server is super nice and efficient. You're in and out in a jiffy! Date Spot? Not for a first date. The server leaves you alone unless you flag him down to get something. But you're in and out too fast to really talk and get to know your date. So, this one's for family, friend or significant other. Group Spot? The spot is a little small, though they have some seating outside. I'd say 10 max at this place, so they have room to serve others. Final Verdict Lan Noodle is one of those places that doesn't need hype. The food does the talking. If you love hand-pulled noodles, just go. You'll get it.

Pork Belly w/ Garlic Sauce
Vincent G.

My girlfriend and I were craving noodles after an event in Pasadena and this place happened to be within walking distance from our hotel, which took around ten minutes. There was no wait when we first arrived and the staff seated us immediately. We wanted an appetizer, so we started off with the pork belly with garlic sauce. The pork belly was cooked very well and the garlic complemented each bite perfectly where it wasn't too strong. My main dish was the dry noodles with chicken. I was able to customize my noodles to be wide flat noodles which I haven't had before. The noodles were chewy, the chicken was made very well, although the spice level was a little higher than I expected. I would definitely want to try out the Lanzhou Beef Chow Mein if I ever came back to this area. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving any noodle dishes!

Beef Braised Noodles- Flat Chewy Noodles
Janet K.

LOVE the noodles here! The hand-made noodles are FRESH and you can see the staff making them. You can choose what noodle texture you want like if you want thin, chewier, an in-between. I recommend the Beef Braised Noodle Soup and I personally like my noodles chewy so I got their Flat Style Noodles. The broth is super flavorful, and the beef is very tender and soft. Ambiance is fine. The interior and tables were clean. Service was attentive and the food was served RIGHT AWAY. I was actually suspicious considering how fast the food came out haha. But I can't complain because it was tasty. I've eaten here twice and I would come back again to enjoy more noodle soup!

Menu Nov 2025
Ka C.

OMG! I don't know why I didn't try this place sooner! Their noodles are just WOW. The texture is so amazing, fresh and chewy! I still haven't found a place with that texture of noodles in SoCal yet. I ordered the thinnest noodles, I loved it! I felt like they're understaffed but staff always trying their best to serve people. You couldn't tell it's a couple running the restaurant which reminds me a lot of my parents. I came here on a weekday past 8pm, it was still PACKED. I will definitely come back!

Dan Dan Noodle
Linda K.

Great place to experience great noodles! The place offers quite minimalist/ simple decor yet, that does not mean food is not good! Dan Dan Noodles came out as I expected, added with my preferred flat noodles makes it super enjoyable, while my husband got Mixed Dry Noodles. This noodle has quite strong taste and quite spicy too! So alert for anyone cannot take spices to avoid this menu. Service was super swift. There is open counter where you see the gentleman shaping & pull the noodle, so cool to me!

Signature LAN Noodle with thin noodles
Edward S.

Lan Noodle has the best beef noodle soup in SGV. This makes sense since beef noodles originated in Lanzhou, China. In Lanzhou, they even have a color coded system for distinguishing a top bowl of beef noodle soup. The soup should be clear, the radishes crystal white, with bright red chili, jade green cilantro, and yellow noodles. Signature LAN Noodle: The beef is prepared two ways: sliced thin and in little chunks. Either way, the meat is tender and well marbled. You can choose among three round noodles of varying thickness, two flat noodles of different widths, and even a triangular noodle. The hand pulled noodles have a satisfying and springy chew. The broth is well balanced, beefy, and delicious. Dining Area: The dining room has 10 tables and there are two tales outside. Parking: The mini mall has a giant lot.

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Ask the Community - LAN Noodle

How late does it open?

Yelp Page says they close at 9 pm.

This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / April 10, 2023

Not heated but yes covered, like sidewalk seating for three tables outside so you'd be by parked cars

Review on signature lan noodle?

Simply Delicious

As of August 14, 2021, does LAN Noodle still have tables outside?

Yes. One table for 2. One table for 4.

Does this restaurant use Sichuan peppercorns that cause tingling and numbing of the tongue? Thank you!

I had the Lan Original Noodles - Spicy, and there were no numbing peppers in the dish.

Do they still offer outdoor seating? Edit: they have 3 tables outside for outdoor seating!

As of last week they had 3 tables outside and limited tables inside (like 3-4 tables).

Are you still able to see up close when they make the noodles during these covid times?

As of last week you are able to go inside and see the noodle maker behind the plexi glass.

Are any of the noodle choices gluten free?

No they don't

Do you guys accept cash now or credit only?

cash and credit ok.

Do they offer take out during COVID 19?

Yes

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Menya Hanabi - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba - Our Deluxe Nagoya Mazesoba is made with chashu, ajitama and nori, plus spicy ground pork and a poached egg.

Menya Hanabi - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba

(1.5k reviews)

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Came here on a Thursday night after gym. Easy parking. No wait. Small store. My fiancé and I…read moreordered only one bowl and shared it between us. For him he thinks that was a good enough portion because it tasted a bit too creamy for him. For me it wasn't enough! It was soooo deliciousssss. Dry noodles here for the win! Worth the $18! Service was okay, we didn't needed too much this time around but they have enough people that you can wave down. And they have the whole water for yourself to refill. Would definitely come back. Already craving for another as I am writing this review.

Didn't want to cook dinner so decided to order some takeout from Menya to eat at home. It was my…read morefirst time ordering takeout from here but I dined in before and enjoyed their ramen noodles. I placed my order through their website and ordered the original Nagoya Mazesoba non-spicy with poached egg (15.29). I selected the earliest pick up time and then headed to the restaurant a few minutes before. However, to my surprise, the staff told me that my order wasn't ready yet and would need another 10 to 15 minutes. This is already after the 15 minutes of the promised due time when I placed my order, so I had no choice but to wait outside the store. This made my experience annoying because now I waited a total 25 minutes for my food. They should not have put an asap ordering with a due time if their kitchen wouldn't be able to meet the time. It seemed to me that their kitchen forgot to cook my order until I arrived at the store and they noticed the order, because my order was ready 10 minutes after I arrived and waited outside. The only good thing is the staff was nice enough to bring out my food instead of letting me go inside to get it after the time they told me passed. This is why I had to drop a star in my review. As for the noodles, it is similar to my memory of how it tasted. The sauce is very flavorful and a bit greasy as you get to the last couple bites. But the portion is still a bit small and also the noodle texture seemed not as chewy and soft. It might be because it is takeout or the kitchen was in a rush to cook it. But overall it was just alright and not as good as I remembered. If I do come again, I will dine in to see if the noodles taste any better. Because of this, I definitely would just recommend dining in. Dining in also gets the free bowl of rice.

Xi'an Foodie

Xi'an Foodie

(161 reviews)

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This is truly one of those places that keeps you coming back again and again. The kind of…read morerestaurant you still crave and can't wait to revisit. XiAn Foodie 李老三 serves food that is not only delicious, but authentic and full of soul. The handmade noodles were impressive. perfectly chewy and springy, soaking up the rich sauce. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying! The lamb skewers, beef skewers, beef shank noodles, lamb & carrot dumplings, and oil-splashed noodles are all highly recommended. Everything was tender, aromatic, and clearly prepared with great care and attention to flavor and ingredients. Spice lovers will definitely be happy here, but even if you normally don't eat spicy food, you'll still find yourself going back for bite after bite. The restaurant itself is simple yet elegant, clean, and comfortable, with the warm feeling of a beloved local spot. The service is friendly, and the food comes out quickly, creating a relaxed and welcoming dining experience. Especially after a long day, having a hot bowl of their oil-splashed noodles feels genuinely comforting. If you enjoy unique Xi'an cuisine, I highly recommend giving this place a try. You can taste that the flavors have not been overly adjusted just to appeal to the masses. Instead, the restaurant preserves the authentic spirit, warmth, and bold flavors of traditional Xi'an cooking.

This was my first time trying Xi'an-style cuisine, and it turned out to be a great introduction. A…read morefriend suggested the spot after our pickleball game, and we ended up ordering a wide variety of dishes to share: shrimp fried rice, beef dumplings, lamb and beef skewers, smashed cucumbers, garlic bok choy, wide hand-pulled noodles with a mix of meats, and a large chicken and potato dish, among others. Overall, most of the dishes were solid. The only one I could have skipped was the chicken and potato dish...it just didn't stand out compared to everything else. I think this was the dish that we took leftovers since everyone else also felt a similar way regarding that dish. The skewers were well-cooked, but the cumin flavor was a bit overpowering for my taste, and it lingered longer than I would've liked. With that said, there were definitely some highlights. I really loved the shrimp fried rice and the beef dumplings, but my favorite was the wide noodle dish with mixed meats. It was incredibly flavorful and hit all the right notes. I actually ordered it after noticing another table enjoying the same dish. Honestly, their reactions said everything and it absolutely lived up to the expectation. The owner was warm and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. The restaurant itself is very clean, with bright lighting and a modern aesthetic that makes it feel inviting. Parking is also convenient, with plenty of space available in the back garage. All in all, it's a spot I'd recommend for anyone looking to try authentic flavors from the Xi'an region.

Macky Express - Combo with egg plant, orange chicken and string beans

Macky Express

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Macky was in my frequent visit list as its Monrovia location was tasty, affordable, and the menu is…read morevast. This new location is unfortunately lacking in many regards. Food: Ordered the house noodle soup with thick yellow noodles and rice noodles. Unfortunately, the flavors do not taste the same as they did in their old location. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. Service: The staff is nice. This is a very small operation compared to their old site so there is just one person handling everything outside. Environment: The store location is horrible in that if you're coming from the East it is hard to access. The parking lot is horrible and with very limited space. The restaurant's bathroom is outside the restaurant....This site is a complete hole in the wall and not in a good way... Price: Still very affordable. Food: 3 Service: 4 Environment: 2 Price: 4

New location, same yummy food! I had gone to the original Macky's in Monrovia for years, so I was…read moredefinitely happy to hear they were back. I always order the Pork Kidney & Shrimp with either rice vermicelli (A) or flat rice noodles (C). The kidney is fresh with generous portions, pairing nicely with the light broth. It's a very comforting dish, and I find myself craving it quite often. Small note, but if you get it for takeout like I usually do, be careful when transporting it since the soup has leaked a few times for me. Their Taiwanese Beef Noodle is also worth trying. The broth is on the thicker, rich side, with a flavorful spice and large cuts of tender beef. The noodles are wide and chewy, which are my personal favorite for beef noodle soups. The shop itself may look small and unassuming, but their food is consistently delicious and reasonably priced. Please come and support this mom and pop shop, you won't be disappointed!

Xiang Ji Arcadia 祥記傳家

Xiang Ji Arcadia 祥記傳家

(193 reviews)

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This place is highly recommended by a church sister so decided to give it a try. And now it's my…read morefavorite beef noodles place beside my mom's kitchen. The lady at the cashier was so sweet and friendly. She patiently introduced me to their menu and food, made recommendations. I'm very pleased by her customer service. It is a small to medium restaurant, nice and clean throughout. Very welcoming like a family restaurant. It was a to-go order and they packed the food pretty well so the noodles don't get soggy. The flavor is so rich with layers, beef is braised so tender and the portion is super generous. My family and I enjoyed everything very much. I can't wait to go back and try more.

This place is located between LAN noodle and Pho Ha so there's a lot of noodle competition!…read more Plenty of parking available in shared lot. Came here for the first time since we always go to LAN noodles next story so decided to give this place a try. Wasn't busy for it being 6pm so plenty of seats here available. We ended ordering: Pork and Cabbage Dumpling - good portion for the price you're paying. Stuffy is good but is on the salty side. Best when eaten hot. (They sell frozen dumplings if you want to take some home) Traditional Minced Pork with Dry Noodles - recommend this dish here if you like dry noodles; only $10 and it's filling! Although the egg was warm on the outside but a tad cold in the inside so maybe warm it up a bit more. Premium Braised Beef Noodles - friend had this and she found nothing special about it. Their menu doesn't include drink options but they sell bottled beverages behind the counter. Owner should think about getting it added. Sauces are served community style; they're not at your table. Big turn off were the water cups that were provided. They looked old and should be replaced. Overall, a simple establishment if you want both noodles and dumplings.

LAN Noodle - chinese - Updated May 2026

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