*reviewing for us picky Americans traveling abroad* Fantastic Lanzhou noodle bar, actually got recommended this place after visiting the Chinese pharmacist for my back. I googled most of the restaurants in Chinatown and it looked like my high school GPA (not even a 4.0) so this place coming directly from the mouth of my pharmacist. Great broth, meat quality is superb, noodles were okay. Chili oil 8/10. Small bistro style, so prepare to share a table. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Back again - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

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After 10 days in the UK, we were ready for a break from pub food and stumbled upon Lanzhou Noodle Bar in Covent Garden -- such a great find! It's a tiny spot with just two communal tables inside (seating about six each) and a few outdoor tables. Definitely not the place for a long, lingering dinner -- this is quick, tasty, and casual dining. The noodles are made fresh on-site, and you can actually watch them being pulled, which is really fun to see. I ordered the chicken and peanut noodle soup -- it was flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. The staff was friendly, though you can tell they like to keep things moving since there's usually a line out the door (and sometimes down the street!). If you're in the area and want something fresh, fast, and different from the usual London fare, this place is absolutely worth a stop. read more

This place offer TRADITIONAL CHINESE NOODLE SOUP and a few extra. Tiny place in Soho. Service was ok, but you can tell they are over work. Only a tiny area upstairs and downstairs to seat. The beef noodle soup was so good. Lots of flavor with lots of beef. The dumpling are handmade so the skin is thick. Lamb skew is a must order!!! Will definitely come back again!!! read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Outside - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

London has the calling card for Asian food! The noodles here are amazing. They came out fast and delicious. The dumplings here are about the same. It was reassuring to see the noodles being hand pulled. That is the way to do it! All the stops are pulled out here. There is not much else to say if you want a quick noodle dish that brings tons of flavor. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

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Wanted to get some noodles as it was raining and cold today . Saw this spot and it was moderately priced . The service was fast and the ambiance amazing as there was a guy pulling dough to make noodles in an open kitchen . read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Front of shop - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

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Very good food option, particularly given the location at the heart of the tourist district. I was able to slip in on a busy night and try their Lamian noodles, which were about as good as other variants of this dish that I have had. The crowd is mostly students, and the service was quick and easy. read more

If you're out late at night and looking for quick and authentic Chinese food this is your spot. The main floor seating area is small, with three 6-person (if they're skinny) picnic bench-style tables so you WILL be seated with strangers. In the wintertime they keep the front door open so everyone eats with their coats on (besides, there's no place to hang them). But the noodles and soup are delicious, the service is fast, and you're in and out in minutes. You know the place is authentic when all the diners are Chinese except for a few bewildered-looking Caucasians. Definitely worth the stop. read more

I saw way too many positive reviews of this place and knew we had to go there. Its quite a small place and turns out they had more seating below. My girlfriend wasn't thrilled that we had to share a table, but once she saw the dishes coming by, that thankfully faded away. We took a shot at their chicken fried rice which had snowpeas mini corns and chunks of carrots in it. The next dish was a beautiful chicken chow mein which freshly made noodles that we witnessed made as you walked in. We also ordered pan fried dumplings which was crispy perfect and amazingly delicious. The beef dish we ordered was the green garlic fried beef that was out of this world amazing. We took the rest home and definitely recommend this place, which isn't officially in Chinatown, but close. It honestly takes the prize as numero uno in my opinion of any restaurant in London. This place needs a Michelin star. read more

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By far the WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD. Was rudely yelled at by the lady about what I want. Once sat was given NO WATER, yelled at some more, told them to cancel the soup and they yelled at us about the soup. Did I forget, they were yelling at us? I have heard good reviews but wow was I disappointed. Avoid this place at all cost please. They were beyond rude, i felt like i was in a hostile environment and lastly we felt discriminated and disrespected. I would never EVER GO HERE AGAIN. If I could give this place a zero, I most certainly would. Service beyond awful and place next door have rats... uncertain of this place but horrible experience. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - fried rice- no flavor and boiled - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

Love finding a hole in the wall! Chinatown is full of hidden gems. I really loved how efficient the service was! They're known for their hand pulled noodles. I got the beef stew with thin noodles, but definitely wish I got the thicker flat noodles! My friends got the seafood and a vegetarian peanut dish. I would definitely come back for the peanut dish to give that a try read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

The noodles here were absolutely delicious! The inside seating is tiny but they move people in and out quickly. We waited outside for a few minutes before coming in but they took our order while we were standing and got the food to us almost immediately after we sat down. Perfect for a quick bite read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

We were near the Chinatown area of London. We had walked by this restaurant the day before and I wanted to eat here. The food looked good. The next day we were walking in Chinatown and the food and restaurants were pretty busy. So, I remembered this restaurant which actually has Chinese letters for the business name, so I am happy to understand what the name is here on Yelp. Anyway, I ordered a two entree plate with an egg roll. It was lo mein with chicken and black bean sauce and chicken and mushrooms. We each ordered the same meal. I thought it was very good. The food was served hot and stayed that way despite us sitting outside in the chilly air. They have inside seating but it was very crowded. The egg roll was pretty good. Prices were reasonable. I liked this restaurant quite a bit. read more

Great food! Very fast service, with good seasoning. Definitely packed in tight with the people around you, but for the price, I can't complain! Definitely worth going to on a day in London (we went just before going to the west end, and it was a perfect night). read more

They do not, I repeat, do not do the stretching noodles and fresh hand cut noodles in front of you. This place is very easy to get to, very clean, very neat, very accommodating with any menu item you would like, even if it's not on the menu. The people here are extremely gracious, but the place is extremely extremely small. Definitely not a place for large groups. Over all food was outstanding and I would definitely go again :) read more

Es muy buen lugar ya que tienen un servicio muy agradable e interesante aparte de que tratan con mucha amabilidad y su comida es muy buena es un sabor increíble muy inusual para mi fue genial read more

Great little late night spot! I flew in from a different country and due to plane delays I had to miss my birthday dinner reservation, this was the spot that saved the night. It's cool that they have hot food ready to go in the front for quick take out options but they also have dine in seating. We didn't have to wait long at all but shared a bench area with another person (not a big deal but just letting you know they make you share tables). I love that there are tones of options and you can customize your order. You can pick what type of noodles and if you want soup or stir fry. They hand make all the noodles there! Food came out fast and everything was delicious! read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Wonton noodle soup with hand pulled wide noodles - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

The hand pulled beef noodle soup tasted amazing, and was perfect in the cold weather. This place is truly a hole in the wall and the noodles are soft and chewy. At the front you can see the workers prepping the food. There was indoor seating and there was a short wait to enter. However, our food came out smoothly and it was the perfect warm, light bowl of noodle soup. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Beef Noodle Soup with hand pulled noodles - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

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I dream of this place when I think about fresh hand pulled noodles. Talk about literal hole in the wall with quality. Their flavor profile is on point and the simplicity is unwavering. The dishes that I ordered had lots of depth and the spiciness level was something I was able to control with the satay chili on the table. It's been a year since I have been here but it left such an impression that I had to write a review. Highly recommend if you're in the area read more

Quick, affordable, and crowded option in Covent Garden. It's a hodge podge of soup noodle options and less Lanzhou Lamian and more standard Chinese noodle soups with clear broths, minimal heat and muted flavors. We opted for three noodle types and the service was quick but minimal. Hit the spot and the queue shows it's a popular option. Credit cards accepted and dining is indoor only. read more

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Totally rad hole-in-the-wall restaurant. They've got genuine food (served by genuine people) at a very reasonable price point. Servings are very generous. I typically order the stewed beef noodle soup with dao xiao mian noodles, and they have chili oil/crisp at the table that you can add to give it a kick. Their noodles are hand-pulled/hand-made/hand-cut, and you can SEE the staff making your noodles/dish after you order it. Wok fired goodness as well; if you don't want soup they've got wok noodles, fried rice, all of it. THE MENU IS ABSOLUTELY GINORMOUS- if you're confused ask someone in line or the staff for a recommendation. All around 10/5 stars, I highly recommend that you avoid nearby tourist trap Chinatown if you're in the mood for some good noodles and head here. Don't be afraid if you see a line- it goes by fast and they get you your food in a flash. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

This is a quick spot to eat at! The workers really hustle, and your food arrives 1 minute after ordering. I had the sliced beef soup with the hand pulled flat noodles. It was good, but I liked my better half's beef stew version better. The workers are pretty friendly despite how busy it is here. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Sliced beef with flat noodles - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

Came here after watching YouTube food influencer Mike Chen's review. I must say Mike Chen's review was on the spot. Good dumplings, good noodle. The only downside is the place is small. read more

No frills, fast service. The restaurant was cramped but they sat us down quickly in the basement. I was a tourist in London and wanted some late night authentic Chinese food. The noodles did tasted hand pulled (had the al dente chewy texture) and the broth wasn't bad. Good enough for last minute find in a foreign city for me. read more

Fresh hand pulled noodles! Before your eyes, the noodle chef "ci-fu" makes long, delicious noodles before your eyes! Incredible thanks work incredible taste. FRESH! Fried Pork Chop with fresh noodles and soup 4 stars Spicy Sour Soup 4 stars Dan Dan Noodles 4 stars Dumplings 4 stars Egg Rolls 3 stars read more

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legit. I liked the knife cut noodles more than hand pulled but can't go wrong with either. sliced pork broth was so good. stewed beef was mega soft. pig ear with cucumber, first time I had it this way (as opposed to with chili oil) and was very good. will probably share tables with strangers. service was great, mayb cuz we spoke Chinese lol read more

Tiny shop with huge portions. Do yourself a favor and go here asap. I got the Kung Pao chicken with noodles and my husband got sliced beef over broth (reminded us of pho). Also got two spring rolls. Delicious. Fast service, helpful, and will be back without a doubt! read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Kung Pao Chicken over noodles - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

Great, fast service. (They want you in and out quickly, as it is a popular place.) Cramoed, crowded seating. Dined here with my husband and two teen daughters and had to sit apart, not a bid deal. I must warm you: the servings are HUGE. The teens loved their food (Dan Dan noodles, which was a soup dish, not just noodles) and red oil wontons. The spring rolls are LARGE and very bland; the steamed dumplings were just "porky" to me, also bland. My chicken with garlic sauce was fine but husband's prawns were also bland, with very little flavor. Like others have said, it must be pretty authentic because most of the customers were Asian, but if you are used to more savory, seasoned and spiced "Westernized" Chinese food, this is not the place for you. read more

Do you want real Asian food? Go here for the best. Just be careful, the place is very small with limited seating inside( upstairs and downstairs or outside) . The service is very practical and will move you quickly to your seat. The food is as good as it gets. Real food that tastes great. read more

This place was so good, but very small. I liked the food, but I didn't enjoy the seating next to complete strangers. It wasn't horrible, but it's a little awkward. I understand it's a business though, so more seats-mo' money. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Hot and sour soup - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

This is your typical hole in the wall Chinese joint. Zero service, aunties yelling at everyone, nothing is clean..but the noodles are darn good. We sat in the basement on stools next to the employee coat closet (lol). Open late, the noodle soups are hot yet noodles are chewy and delicious. If you can brave the atmosphere, give this a try for authentic quality dao xiao mian or la mian. read more

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Worst experience of my life. The staff yelled at my table of friends and scammed us, stole our credit card information, and charged us for things we didn't even ask for. When I told them we didn't order them, they yelled at us more and everyone in the restaurant was looking at us. The lady in the pink hat shoved my friend, never said excuse me or, sorry. The food was bland beyond compare. We all got food poisoning. We were yelled at before we even sat down because we hadn't decided everything we wanted to order. DO NOT COME HERE!!!! read more

The food is fantastic and fresh. The service isn't the friendliest, but that is expected due to foot traffic and them wanting to get orders out quickly. I would highly suggest this restaurant as orders are quick and it's near Leicester Square Station which makes take away convenient. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Curry chicken and BBQ Pork. - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

Great noodles! Come hungry because the portions are generous, way more than I could finish. The space is really small so be ready to share a table with another group. Easier to get a spot if you're solo or just two. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Dan dan noodle soup, lai man - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

5/5. Everyone here is ordering noodle. But man. Let me tell you the skewers and sichuan boil beef. The chicken gizzards skewers are so tender inside, no weird artificial flavoring. For the sichuan boil beef, I believe the soup is freshly made. Because if they just use some prepackaged seasoning bags, i would usually have stomach problems after eating it. For this particular place, the beef are pretty fresh and the taste was on point! Again, it's a gem in the hole kind of place. So glad we just ran into it. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Sichuan boil beef and chicken gizzards - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

I thoroughly enjoyed! It's open really late which is convenient, and I thought the beef noodle soup was a little more plain than ones I traditionally like but the subtle flavor was quite nice. Good noodles as well. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

Fast service! Gets really crowded tho during the dinner rush and you sit elbow to elbow with fellow diners. It was cool seeing them pull the noodles in front of you too! The beef noodle soup was delish and if you like pho you'll love this read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

Quick noodle place if you're at Rio. I love their hot sauce located by the self service sauce bar. I usually love oxtail, but found it quite hard and overcooked here. My favorite is the tendon knife cut noodles soup. Tendon always melts in your mouth and I love the chewiness of the noodle. The broth is perfect too. It doesn't make me thirsty afterwards (unlike some noodle soups at other establishments) and feels light and not oily at all yet packed with flavor. The noodles are quickly delivered right after your order so you may have to eat fast or your soup will get cold. I wish the bowls were more insulating. I appreciate the outdoor seating available as well. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Outdoor seating (4 chairs total) - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

My first meal in London and it was so amazing we back two more times! Stick to noodle dishes and you'll be happy with food here We've tried both types of noodles (la mian and dou xiao mian) in soup or stir fried. Get the stir fried version! Soup was flavorful but not rich enough. Dumplings: boiled I think, they're 7/10. Like the flavor but not the bigger meat chunks Skewers: beef one was 10/10; lamb 8/10 Be aware, dine in is extremely cramped and you may share a bench style table with strangers if your party is less than 6 people read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Stir fried sliced beef la mian (10/10!) - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

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This was so freaking unbelievably good. I was really craving something AUTHENTIC. A hole in the wall place that did not have a lot of tourists going out and about into. When I saw this place I knew it was it!!! They had all the sauces on the tables like I like it! I ordered the Dan Dan noodle- which in Taiwanese kitchens is a dry noodle and not with soup like they prepared it. It was very different than I expected but still delicious. I had to add lots of spicy sauce for flavor. The soup was excellent. A great place for a good meal at a good price. You can watch them making the noodles too and choose your type of noodle!!! read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Dan Dan Noodle - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL

Lanzhou Noodle is a no frills, reasonably priced Chinese noodle joint located near but not in London's Chinatown. While it may not have much room, the community tables will have you getting acquainted with strangers fast as you all slurp your way through a body warming beef noodle soup during a chilly London night. The soup itself is quite large and also simple - a clear broth for nicely portioned bits of sliced beef, bok choy, and thin noodles. Be prepared to be funneled into a seat as the staff is friendly but as direct and to the point as their food is. read more

Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinese Near Me - London, XGL