It's dinner and a dough show at 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles - Review - New York - The Infatuation

"If you visit the Chinatown location of 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles & Dumplings with someone else, make sure to let them have the street-facing seat. That way, when you sit across from them, you'll have the best view of the noodle pulling in the open kitchen at the back. A chef rhythmically slaps and stretches dough and two giant pots of beef broth bubble away—for eight hours, until the broth is rich and cloudy. photo credit: Willa Moore photo credit: Willa Moore photo credit: Willa Moore Pause Unmute Taste that broth in the signature beef noodle soup, which has fall-apart meat and a glittery red pool of smoky chili oil. You'll choose between seven options of varying noodle thickness, so get the regular to start, then come back six times to try the rest, including the thickest, prism-shaped noodles. There’s usually a short line out front, but it moves quickly. Food Rundown Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles This is a bowl of soup you almost want to eat alone, just so you can fully focus on it. The noodles are chewy, the slivers of beef fall apart with a chopstick push, and the broth has more depth than many humans do. (No offense.) Don’t be misled by all the sesame seed-heavy chili oil on top—it’s more for flavor than for spice—and never ignore the translucent circles of daikon radish hiding in there. PlayMute video credit: Willa Moore Chongqing Hot & Spicy Noodles If you come here with someone else (and make them sit facing the street so you can see the noodle show), get this and the signature beef noodle soup to share. This one is spicy, with a Sichuan peppercorn-heavy broth, super savory ground pork, and lots of peanut and cilantro for crunch against all those soft crumbles of meat. Traditional Pan Fried Buns These soupy, pork-filled buns have the 1:1 ratio of meat to bun and a lacy skirt that travels well. Pregame your noodles with an order. Wontons In Chili Oil Slippery wontons submerged in a chili oil and pork fat broth. As far as dumplings go, we prefer the pan-fried buns. But if you’re here with a group, why not both? PlayMute video credit: Willa Moore Stewed Pork Burger This is an excellent bite—all that juicy pork studded with green chilis soaks into the bun, but the outside stays crackly and crisp. Get it to start your meal, or grab one to-go as a snack while walking through Chinatown." - Willa Moore