1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles

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"Located just off Third Avenue on East 26th Street, this bustling spot lets you watch chefs hand-pull noodles while Mandopop plays. Noodles are offered six ways (from very thin to wide flat) across a menu of 14 bowls; the signature comes with beef slices, thick rounds of daikon and a heavy splash of chile oil, while the pickled cabbage beef noodles—with finely chopped pickled mustard greens and tender brisket—are a standout. Skip the lamb burger and opt for pan-fried buns or the langya fried potato strips; the crinkle-cut fries are stained with chile and slightly salty but addictive." - Edward Hart