This is way overdue. I have been patronizing this place for a long while. My family and I both love…read morethis; and I use the word *love*... that is how much we enjoy a meal there.
Why haven't I written anything about this? Because we were too busy enjoying every slurp of broth, wrestling with every strand of slippery slurp-worthy noodles, and savoring every bite of melt-in-your-mouth tender meat. By the time I'm done, I'm typically in a food coma. Writing a review is the last thing on my mind.
Once you sit at your table, look for a QR code. Use your brand-spanking-new phone, turn on the camera, and poof! You'll be directed to the menu, where you can order from there. Or you can use your brand-new iDuo (you know what I mean... hehehe).
Ok, ok, I understand; some of us prefer the human touch, and with fading eyesight like mine, some of us prefer a physical menu. Just ask the staff; they'd be glad to hand you a huge menu board. You can also order directly from the staff.
Personally, I love to poke around on my phone and browse until I find the noodles that will make my stomach growl. It's like online shopping, except the reward is a bowl of delicious noodles instead of another package arriving at your doorstep.
My kids' go-to order is the braised pork rib noodle soup with thin noodles. The aroma of the rich, savory broth is complemented by five-spice seasoning and a hint of spiciness.
Wonder how my kids handle the heat? They're 7 and 10 years old. It's not that spicy, but here's a tip: just note in your order that you'd like it *not too spicy*. The broth is already spicy, so they can't make it completely non-spicy, ok? Promise you won't be *that person*? Please?
As for my wife, since she's trying to cut down on carbs a bit... just a bit, mind you... she typically opts for the wonton soup. A delicious bowl of savory, meat-filled dumplings swimming in a hot sea of seaweed broth. It's comforting, flavorful, and has more than enough dumplings to deliver a satisfying dose of protein and carbs to fill the stomach. See? Even when we're trying to eat a little healthier, we don't have to sacrifice good food. We're cutting down on carbs, not on happiness! Hehehe.
I would typically order the Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup with thick, broad noodles. The clear, savory broth comes with green onions, chives, and cilantro (you can opt out of the cilantro if that's not your thing). Personally, I'd kill for that hot broth and the chewiness of those thick, broad noodles. Just thinking about it makes me hungry, especially with the fall weather we're having now.
You can also add a splash of black vinegar and chili oil at the very end, right before I slurp up the broth faster than my wife can finish her boba milk tea. And trust me, that's saying something!
As for the sides or appetizers, here are my recommendations:
- **Braised Pork Pita Burger** -- A must-try if you want something delicious to go with your noodles.
- **Mixed Salad (one piece)** -- A nice little something to balance out all that rich, savory goodness.
- **House Special Numbing & Spicy Chicken** -- For those who enjoy a little kick and a little tingle on the tongue.
- **Spicy Cold-Cut Beef** -- Yes, there's a lot of oil, but the flavor and aroma are ughhh... GOOD! You know that moment when you take a bite and your brain just goes, "Ohhh, yeah!"? That's the one.
- **Chili Oil on Cold Mung Bean Jelly** -- It's a whole texture experience. Think of a firm, nutty jelly with a savory, spicy sauce. Don't knock it till you've tried it!
You know what... I'll just keep going and going until there's not enough space left to write this review. At this rate, I'll end up writing a whole food memoir instead of a restaurant review.
Just stop reading now and go. Seriously. GO!
Don't worry, I won't stop you. I won't be offended either if you didn't read all my words. After all, you should be spending that time eating noodles, not reading about them.
You're welcome. Now go slurp something delicious!