1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles & Dumplings

I’ve seen this place all over TikTok and had been wanting to try it for so long , and it absolutely did not disappoint. The line is definitely slow, especially on weekends, but honestly the food is worth the wait. The noodles are incredibly fresh , you can taste it in every bite , and the broth is rich, flavorful, and a dream for any broth lover. The beef melts in your mouth instantly. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Food was delicious and very hot which was extremely nice for a low 40s weather night. Must order the traditional buns. Amazing hand made noodles, I enjoyed a very spicy dish exploding with flavor. Spicy rating’s high if you’re looking for something with an extra kick. After the first few bites spicy levels receded. If you are not accustomed to spicy foods maybe be a little more reserved and skip the spicy dish. A must try on your next visit to china town.

Me and my boyfriend came to NY for a visit and came upon this cozy restaurant. It was small, but MIGHTY in flavors! The pork and basil wontons were DELICIOUS! I’ve never tasted a better dumpling before. I initially just ordered the dumplings, but I saw a line form down the sidewalk to get in, so I thought I must have been missing out, so I ordered the beef braised noodles,…. OMG…..they were phenomenal!!! My boyfriend isn’t usually a fan of noodles, but he cleaned his bowl!!! That beef was braised to PERFECTION!!!! Idk how we found this place, but I’m pinning it in google maps for our next visit!!! The service was amazing also. I love how they pay attention to the guests .Must visit….you won’t be disappointed!

Efficient and friendly service. Love that they serve basil-lemon water. Tables are slightly crowded but the atmosphere and lighting is great. Food is delicious and the spice level was hitting the spot! They have a tea pot of vinegar if you like a more sour taste which I really appreciated!

Tasty food for fair prices. The pork and leak dumplings are tasty and I highly recommend the pork "hamburger". It was spicy and the pork was so tender. The braised beef soup was just okay, the beef was fatty and the broth could've had more flavor but the hand pulled noodles are the star, fresh and delicious, you watch them get pulled right in front of you. There's limited seating so when it's busy you will get seated next to others at the same table. Overall I liked it but not sure how quickly I'll be rushing back here.

Came here for an early dinner on Halloween 🎃 2025. The place is small. The seating is tight. The hand pulled noodles at the star ⭐️. Some of the flavors fell a little short for me. But this place has been around since 1915. So it is a must try. Reasonably priced. Card payments are accepted. Always a line. Give it a try and you decide.

This was good food but not great. I was hoping for spicier and for stronger flavors. I ordered the beef stew. It is just paper thin cuts of meat with paper thin cuts of some white root vegetable and noodles. Boiled egg, bok choy, tofu, etc are all extra. That would make this a bit expensive. The pork dumplings are amazing. They are open sided, which I have never seen before and they give you a lot. The restaurant decor is adorable!

The noodles were chewy fresh and tasted great. The soup was so flavorful and even dried noodles were great, full of spicy beef and veggies. The wide noodles were so yummy but as well. We waited for 15 - 20 mins in the line on a Thursday afternoon, the place was packed but they bring the food fast. The service can be a little better but the guy at the cashier was so nice and welcoming. Great experience.

I'm an avid noodle soup connoisseur and this place just hits the spot on a cold day. I waited less than 10 minutes on a rainy day and it was pretty much a full house. The inside had a glass wall where you can actually see the chefs making the noodles. I ordered the braised beef noodle soup (Wider noodle) and the 1915 original beef noodle soup(thick noodle). The original beef noodle soup was standard and had a light broth taste. But the braised beef noodles was so flavorful and the beef was tender. I would recommend trying the wide style noodles to really get the most of the chewy texture of the noodle.

Maybe more for a 3.5 after all the hype it's given. #3 Braised Beef Soup - better than #1, pretty good, tender beef, flavorful soup. Enjoyed the wide noodle. #1 Lanzou Noodle Soup - flavor was good. Meat was meh not tender but dry. Wood Ear was pretty good but tiny portion. Lamb Hambergur was not great, the lamb was super dry so was the bun... We were very thirsty after the meal probably msg overloaded.

It's a popular spot where a line can easily form and get long. Inside is packed, going as a small party will help get you seated. I got the Signature Lanzhou Beef noodles with regular noodles. Despite the chili oil, it's not spicy and more like aromatic. I also liked the thickness of the regular noodle, which I would say is on the thinner side. The soup is deep and refreshing and the beef slices are easy to chew. It's very good but also very salty, even after the meal, I still felt the saltiness of the dish. Unfortunately, they forgot one of our orders, and didn't say anything it until we asked. It seems that ordering a noodle dish that isn't one of the most popular ones means that it will be forgotten. The food is good albeit salty, just be aware that it can get busy.

Been looking for authentic hand pulled noodles besides my go to spot Xi'an famous foods! Came across this spot on IG and their menu looks delicious and affordable, upon arrival around 2pm, it was extremely full of people (everyone had the same idea I guess) Took around 15-20mins to get seated, line wasn't too long. Inside was pretty loud (not because of music but from all the conversations going on and very snug seating area. The food was delicious, many different menu options, I tried both dry and soup noodles and both were perfectly cooked, definitely recommend the tripe.

Waited in line just about 7-10 minutes and got seated at the bar which was actually quite fun. You could see the noodles being pulled and formed and shaped and it's chaos because he just throws it in the giant pot and the woman in the back is able to time and keep filling bowls and keeping the same size and cluster of noodles together. We had the classic noodle soup with thick noodles (turned out to be the pyramid shape ones) and probably would have been better to do a thinner noodle for the soup. Then we had the spicy oil spill wide noodle with the braised beef. This was very good and the addition of the black vinegar was helpful to cut a bit of the fattiness from the beef and spice. Very bustling place. We enjoyed the bar seating.

If you like extreme spicy then this noodle spot will deliver! I am not a big spicy fan, which was why I took a bite of this dish and said no way. However my hubby loves spicy, and this was right up his alley. He did acknowledge that it was very spicy! I did a takeout from the restaurant and it was about 15 minutes wait. The restaurant is extremely small, tables are literally next to each other. It feels like a dine in and out kind of spot. Overall, I would not get this, however my husband liked it and that's all that matters. Takeout was seamless, just a long wait.

Love this place. I got take out the first time and thought while it was expensive for hand pulled noodles, it was very good and nowadays, nothing is cheap. On another trip out to Chinatown I decided to dine in and eat. This place is always packed. No matter what time! Most are tourists and the locals that come are usually the younger crowds. It has a modern cool vibe while also a little nostalgic Chinese with the dinnerware, waiter uniforms and workers making the noodles behind the glass. The space is tight, but if you can get a table in the back corner it's pretty comfortable. I got the beef noodle (not the signature one). It was sooooo flavorful. I love the generous amount of cilantro and the broth was well done. Noodles were cooked a little more than al dente but not mushy. Beef were chewy but not overdone. I'd eat it again in a heartbeat. When you eat solo, just be aware you may sit with a stranger but they are kind to ask if it is okay first. A lady joined me shortly after I sat down and we had a nice conversation about New York City. Of course if you want the peace, you can always say no.

Finally made it here one weekday during off-lunch hours (I think it was ~3pm). Even then, the place was packed--I think my friend waited 10 min to be seated. My Spicy Oil Spill Noodle with extra wide noodles was perfectly al dente, but the house special chili oil was pretty bland. My friend's noodz were similarly good quality, but the seasoning was lacking. Where 1915 disappointed me was in cleanliness and service. I don't expect Michelin-star service in Chinatown, but I do expect efficiency. They were so busy that we waited nearly 15 min to get menus, and even then, we had to ask for them first. It was similarly difficult to flag anyone down just to clear our bowls or get the check. And they were too busy to clear any of the nearby vacated tables, resulting in, well, flies buzzing around us all meal. Ugh.

Good but pretty oily! I made the mistake of adding more chili oil... Beef was my favorite! One of the best well-seasoned beef I've had. Would come back to try the other dishes.

Big fan of the noodles itself (tried the thick and the wide). I've tried the pickled cabbage beef noodles - some pieces of beef noticeably more tender than others. Would've liked more pickled cabbage flavor but the soup was good and I'd find myself craving this on a winter day for sure. The spicy oil wide noodles are probably what I'll order more - it's super garlicky but does get salty after a while. It's not as thick as Xi'ans which I like, since their noodles gets really heavy after a few bites. Should probably skip the spicy beef and tripe appetizer though, there was barely any meat and the cilantro stems were sticking out everywhere. I did like the spice level for this though, would be good to mix with regular noodles. Seating is very tight :/

Overall: 5/5 Food: 5/5 - We got the signature beef noodle soup and the spicy oil noodles and both dishes were delicious ! We did think the chili oil noodles had a bit too much garlic but the spices, meat and flavor were delicious and savory in both dishes. I liked the soup a little bit more but both were definitely great ! Service: 5/5 - I came here with my sister at around 2:15pm on a Saturday and were pretty quickly seated. We quickly put in our orders and our food came out pretty fast and there were plenty of servers to ask for water/napkins. Value: 4/5 - Our total came out to around $40 (with tip). I have been wanting to try out this place for a while and it did not disappoint ! I would definitely come back and recommend.

my friend and i came here for dinner around ~7pm on a monday evening and had to wait about ~20 minutes in line to get seated, which i think was maybe irregular because there were several passerby who seemed shocked at the line for this place (maybe it's not usually like this?). obviously the place was packed and the employees were quick to move guests into and out of seats to accommodate the line that had accumulated. the tables were a bit cramped but we were grateful to be sat. we ordered the cold sesame noodles and the spicy oil spill noodles, both of which came out within 5 minutes of us ordering. i didn't love either of the dishes. i appreciated the noodle texture, bouncy and chewy. it's cool that you get to watch them make the noodles in house! but for the spicy oil spill noodles, i personally didn't love the chili oil that it came with, i thought it was a bit gritty and i didn't love the flavor. the sesame noodles were lukewarm (im not sure if they're actually meant to be cold cold) and they were okay. overall this was an okay experience and i am sure that i probably would've enjoyed the beef noodle dishes more, but as my friend was vegetarian, we opted to not get those. the service was speedy and the workers were very friendly. i would try this place again despite not LOVING the noodle dishes we had tried. really can't complain about the portion size, the prices, and the speed of service.

When they say fresh noodles, they mean FRESH noodles. In the store, there's a window where you can see the chef hand pull the noodles himself, and you can really see the craftsmanship in his work. But, while we were there, the chef had put up a sign saying he'd be on break for 30 minutes. What we didn't know, was that for those 30 minutes, they don't have any extra noodles prepared, so no noodles get served for 30 minutes. We were unfortunately in a rush that day, but at least you know the noodles really are fresh. :D Otherwise, the food was really good! They have many noodle type options and a variety of soup noodles, dry noodles, or dumplings. I particularly enjoyed the chongqing hot & spicy noodles, and as an Asian, I can certify their food is actually spicy and it's a very good spice. The restaurant is pretty small and cramped and located in a busy area of Chinatown, so it can get a bit chaotic. Expect a little bit of a wait if you come during rush hour. The staff did their best to seat and serve everyone as quickly as possible, even with the noodle delay. They have another location in Kips Bay, so I'd recommend trying one of the locations!

Came here for one thing and one thing only. PAN FRIED PORK BUNS! Oh man were they great! The best pan fried pork buns I've ever had. After mapping my way through Chinatown, it was time to finally enter this gem. I was super intrigued just by walking down the steps to enter. Such a cool spot. Small eatery with BIG FLAVORS. Once you enter you're smacked with aroma in the air. Once they figure out if you're a sit down or to go type of person. That's when the menu is given! And man do I regret not ordering more haha. But I was on a mission for the best pan fried pork buns. And this was the place for it. In the back you can see the chefs/cooks pulling noodles, steaming buns, and whipping up food fit for Gods. B2 please! Pan fried buns! Came with a side of some amazing sauce. Also don't forget to ask for some of their chili oil! They take pride in sourcing the best ingredients for the ultimate flavor enhancer. These were a real treat, and I can't get over the fact that I will possibly never find anything as close to what I experienced in NYC here in LA. If you know someone bomb hollar fam! Super packed with meat, filled with juices, perfect texture. Everything was just right. Can't ask for more. Make sure to try them out my NYC YELP friends and travelers! You won't be let down. Best pan fried pork buns!

I was craving some good noodles and Asian food and this restaurant satisfied my craving. You can get a mix of thick hot noodle soup and some cold noodles. The place gets pretty busy but they work quickly so you just have to wait a little bit. The best dishes we ordered were the noodle entrees. We ordered the Handmade Braised Beef Noodles ($13.95) and the Scallion Oil Noodles ($8.95). Both were delicious in different ways. It was nice to have one wide noodle and one thin noodle to get both. We ordered the Beef Chinese Hamburger ($5.50) and the Pan Fried Dumplings ($10.95) which we said we would probably skip next time. The hamburger was our least favorite and the dumplings were good but nothing compared to the noodles. Definitely a great spot in Chinatown to eat some good noodles whether you want some cold or hot noodles on a cold or hot day.

In NYC for a brief visit, and back to my old Chinatown stomping grounds where my siblings and I used to ride the B train from BKLYN to the Grand Street stop, in order to do our weekly grocery shopping. Although, I don't miss carrying five plastic shopping bags in each hand for hours, only to have them dig and leave marks in my fingers. IFYKYK While I'm usually not one to visit a place based upon buzz garnered on social media, I made an exception for 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles because well...hand pulled noodles, right? 1915 has been featured on a few IG reels as well as YT shorts and I must admit, the food looked amazing. As is common in Manhattan Chinatown, the restaurant below ground, so after walking a few steps down, you immediately walk into a teeny-tiny "waiting area." About 3-4 ppl can stand, while another 3-5 can sit on the wooden bench next to the window. Don't be surprised, if after checking in someone at the register to place your name on the waiting list, if you need to step outside since... The main "dining room" is also a shoebox sized space. Diners are crammed into tables, and also don't be surprised if you need to share a long table with stranger(s). But these are small inconveniences, since I think I thought the food at 1915 was VERY good. If you must, wander up to the window looking into the kitchen, and snap the obligatory pic or 10-15 sec video of the chefs kneading and twisting balls of dough into strands of hand pulled noodles...hence the name of the place. No matter how many times I observe it, it is cool to see how in skilled hands, the transformation happens from dough to noodles. From the menu, there are a few choices of the types of noodles the kitchen can prepare. They're all good, but one of the specialities is the "prism" variety. There is a slight gap in the noodles which creates a bit of "hallowness" when you chew. it is quite unique and soaks up the sauce and soup with each bite. I ordered the classic Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles, which contained slices of slow roasted beef, thinly sliced radish, noodles, and a spicy-ish (but not too hot) deep broth. For $15, it's a bargain. The broth had a rich flavor, but admittedly, needed additional spoons of the chili oil on the table. The beef was tender and I really enjoyed the textural crunch from the radish. I always have a bias towards noodle soups, but was particulary happy with this bowl. Service was fine. Water glasses stayed full and napkins arrived when requested. Keep in mind, this is a small space so it gets HOT when the dining room is full - which is often. I was definitely sweating and wiping my face a few times during the meal. Since this place is still new, expect long lines and wait times; but IMHO, it's worth it.

First time ever that a trending video of a place did not disappoint. The wait isn't that bad even if it looks long. The food pretty good. It reminds me of dun huang noodles in flushing. At least now I have a place if I'm craving those hand pulled noodles.

great service overall; all the servers were kind. I thought the noods were perfectly chewy but i was expecting more flavor from the soup. I find it a bit blend.

This place is the best when it comes to decor and design. If you do dine in, you get to experience the nice tables and the blue and white porcelain plates and bowls that they use. Also it is very cozy with a nice ceiling that is painted of a sky and clouds. Everything in the restaurant is blue and white. The kitchen is an open window concept where they show you how they hand pull the noodles. Lots of staff working inside and outside the kitchen. There was busy traffic all over the place. There was a line to the bathroom and a waitlist too when I went inside. However I did takeout because I needed to go back to work. Just came here for lunch. What I love most about the place was the nice bowl of hand pulled noodles sitting outside of the restaurant that moves up and down like a ghost is holding chopsticks. Wonder how they do that automation because you cannot see anyone holding the chopsticks up and down. Noodles are really good. There were many types of noodles you can choose from ranging from thin, regular, wide, and extra wide! I opted for regular size hand pulled noodles for "Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles"! I got another set of noodles for $4 more on top of the bowl. When I opened the packaged noodles, I was amazed at how organized and clean they packed the soup, noodles, hot chili oil, onions, and beef slices. Nothing was spilled and disorderly. There was a lot of noodles and not enough soup though for the extra noodles I got on the side. The chili oil did make the soup mildly spicy. Beef was very tender and wish they added more beef slices. You can chew and taste the tendon that the beef slices contain. The onions were very flagrant and added flavor to the noodles and soup. Very fresh and tasty. I would definitely come here again.

Right in the heart of Chinatown, this place serves incredibly fresh noodle and dumpling dishes. So fresh that I watched them make my dumplings in the kitchens window in front of me. Pork and chive dumplings were great. Wish they had cheaper dumpling options for partial plates so I could mix and match though.

This place has been all over my social media and I knew that I wanted to try this place out. They do not take reservations and I will say there will likely be a wait especially if you come on the weekend. We waited about 15-20 mins when we came for lunch at around 1 pm on Sunday and it moves fairly quickly. The space inside is fairly small but it's one of those places were you order quickly, eat and leave. They have a good variety of noodles and dumplings and wontons. We decided to get -Spicy Oil Wontons: Honestly would pass on this, nothing too special and I think that it isn't worth $13. -Original Beef Noodle Soup: This was really good, the soup base was too flavorful without being too salty. You can really taste how rich the soup base with this dish. -Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles: This was also pretty good, not too spicy actually but I feel like you can't really taste how flavorful the broth is with this since you taste more spice when you are drinking it. It is really flavorful in it's own way though. I like that you are able to choose which noodle type you liked and that they had both broth and dry noodle dishes. Overall worth a try especially if you see a short line!

I stopped by LanZhou Hand Pulled Noodles and tried their prism noodles. One of the coolest parts of the experience is being able to watch the chefs hand-pull the noodles right behind a glass window, it really adds to the atmosphere. The noodles themselves were excellent chewy, springy, and cooked perfectly al dente. Definitely some of the best texture I've had in a bowl of noodles. That said, the space is very small and I found it a bit claustrophobic while eating. If you don't mind tight quarters, though, it's absolutely worth it for the food. On top of that, the service could use some improvement. The staff were a little slow and not very attentive, and it seemed like most of them were new to the job. Maybe one server knew the ropes, but otherwise it felt a bit unorganized. Overall, delicious hand-pulled noodles and a unique experience watching them being made. I'd go back, maybe just for takeout next time.

After having tried their Chelsea location I was very disappointed in their Chinatown branch. The food did not taste as good as their original spot. The noodles were over sauced and too salty to finish and the buns were dry. They were also constantly overwhelmed by tour groups coming in for tastings. Definitely not at good at the original spot by Baruch College.

We came here for dinner during primetime on a Friday evening and they were able to seat me and my friend immediately while we wait for our other friend to arrive. We ordered a variety of dishes including a hand pulled beef noodle soup, dry beef noodles, dumplings, wonton in chili oil and wontons in soup. The food came fast and was delicious but I knocked off one star because the broth was lukewarm and could have been warmer (in terms of temperate, not spice). It was also really cool watching the noodles being made right behind you in the kitchen with a glass window between the dining room. I love that there were so many noodle options to choose from but also made ordering a little overwhelming. All in all, I would recommend for a comfort meal in Chinatown!

As far as Lanzhou noodles in NYC goes, this is the best I've had! The noodles soaked up the broth and flavor nicely. The broth is well seasoned. The meat is tender. Some of the radish was a bit bitter, but I'm not a big fan of radish so I didn't eat it anyways. We also ordered the marinated egg, expecting it to be peeled and added to the soup. They gave it to us unpeeled and it lost all flavor when it went into the soup. The pork & chive dumplings were juicy and good! The sauce that came with it was also good.

10000/10 dining experience. Not only was the food amazinggggg, but the service was exceptional. The staff was bending over backwards and going out of their way to accommodate us. Despite having closed the line for the day, they accommodated me and my whole party of 9 people. I'm pregnant and had spent the whole day walking and was so exhausted and hungry and they were so sweet to me. Would love to come back any time because it was just great vibes all around.

After a long walk in the rain across the Brooklyn bridge, my honey and I wandered into Chinatown, looking for something delicious and warm. We were drawn to this cute basement level noodle house, because of the line out the door and because of the bustle/semi chaos inside. Surprisingly, we were seated immediately at a community style table arrangement, next to this massive window that looked into the room where their famous hand pulled noodles were being made. Their menu was extensive, but incredibly affordable for the big portion sizes. We opted for the classic beef noodle soup with "thick" noodles (there are 7 thicknesses to choose from) and wontons in chili oil. Service was pretty fast, and the aesthetic was equal parts Chinese restaurant bustle, and moderately trendy, drawing a mixed crowd. Would absolutely return!

The food here is delicious and authentic! I loved the original beef noodle soup. The soup is so flavorful, savory, and slightly sweet. I wanted to drink it all up immediately. The beef is sliced thinly, making it easier to chew which I greatly appreciated. Good amount of green onions which I love. Radish slices are included as well. I like that you can choose what type of noodles you want. I got the wide ones and was impressed by how wide they were and the chewy texture. You can add as much chili oil as you'd like which I enjoyed. The Chinese pork hamburger was delicious. The pork was so flavorful and not dry at all. Loved the fluffy texture of the buns. I also love that you can watch them cut and cook the hand pulled noodles right in front of you.

Quality hand pulled noodles affordable price fast service. Place felt very homemade and things were fresh

Food: The food is excellent here! I would highly recommend this restaurant for their noodles. I tried the Chongqing Spicy Noodles and chicken gizzard appetizer. The noodles are perfectly chewy and freshly made. You can see the chef pulling the noodles behind the window in the kitchen. The broth was also delicious. All ingredients were high quality. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant soon. Service: Service is excellent here. Staff are so friendly and attentive. They come around to fill your water without you having to ask. Ambiance: The space is very tight but they have tables for smaller and larger groups. You a might have to share tables and it's not a spacious restaurant. The place is clean and well-lit though. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Stopped by on a Saturday near opening and had no wait -- the next day, the line was out the door. You can watch the chef hand-pulling noodles through a glass window at the back, which adds a lot to the experience. The staff was friendly (even letting nearby diners film), though service moved a bit slow. They were already out of garlic cucumbers early into service :( Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles with wide noodles. - The noodles had a soft, slightly chewy texture -- I personally prefer more bounce. The broth looked basic but actually had good flavor: light, aromatic, and comforting. Even with adding extra chili oil on the table, it wasn't spicy -- maybe a bonus to someone else. 3.5/5 Glad I tried it, but I wouldn't recommend you go out of your way to try this since nyc has so many restaurants to offer. More of a, 'go if there was no line' kind of place or you're in the mood for something mild and beefy.

I've been wanting to give this place a try after walking by it a while. We got here right before the lunch crowd and got seated immediately. The place was pretty cute and small. Every table was able to get a view of the chefs in the kitchen making noodles. We got the following: We tried to order C4 Lamb Chinese Hamburger but it wasn't available. As an alternative, we ordered garlic cucumber. This was delicious! It was very vinegary and I wish I asked what vinegar did they use so I could go to the market to get it! N1- Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles- Hubs thought this was ok. He's not really a beef person and wish they had the lamb burger available. B2- Traditional Pan Fried Buns (6 pcs)- Hubs thought this was pretty good but if you really want a delicious pan fried bun, you should go to the one in Flushing at the New World Mall. LOL. B7- Pork & Chive dumplings (8 pcs)- this was daughter's favorite one. Hubs thought this was a nice change of pace as he was getting tired of soup dumplings. It was pretty good. B4- Wontons in Chili Oil- this was pretty good until Daughter found a dead fruit fly/mosquito in it. There were fruit flies flying all over the place. One died in our wonton chili. They were apologetic and made us another one. The replacement was better than the first one because it was hot, whereas the original order was lukewarm. So, it makes you wonder if they just got rid of Herman and warmed it up for us. Service was pretty slow even though there were plenty of servers there. It was very hard to flag one down because they don't make eye contact at all. You're staring right at them as they're walking by and they refuse to look at you or stop by your table, considering the place is relatively small. If I have a specific waiter, I didn't know because no one told me anything. The food was great. If anything, they should work on their customer service. Maybe I'll try their Kips Bay location where I read their customer service is 100% times better!

1915 Lanzhou has definitely been one of my favorite new finds this year. It's a tiny little subterranean storefront that slings some seriously delicious hand pulled noodles. There is a window in the back where you can watch the chefs handle the dough with expertise, bouncing and pulling the noodles to the thickness you prefer (there are seven different types of widths). My favorite thing to order thus far is the spicy oil spill noodles ($13.95) which features thick pappardelle like noodles coated with an incredibly flavorful chili oil. It is brothless, so I feel like it tastes less spicy compared to their signature beef noodle soup ($14.95) which does come with some slices of sweet daikon to help offset the heat. The noodles are springy with a nice chew and the chili oil housed in a container on every table is absolutely worth a try as well. I also really enjoy their lamb burger ($7.50), which is miles better than that of their closest competitor, Xian Famous Eats. The bun has a crisp exterior with a soft, doughy interior sandwiching some lightly spiced shredded lamb. Although the seasoning at Xian's is stronger, the bun shines at 1915. I've yet to try their liang pi ($11.95), which as it turns out, is only available in the summer after I kept inquiring about it for three consecutive visits. I'm not really sure why it isn't available until the summer, especially as you can get the same dish at Xian year-round so for that I will deduct a star.

They had a long line, but I think worth it. Got a spot next to the window to watch them make the noodles which looked really cool. Absolutely loved the food. The broth was rich and the meat tender. They really season the food well with chilly and garlic which was just perfect for me.

I waited in line for an hour for food and it was delicious. The location is small so they will rush you out. The noodles were fresh. However, I wish they gave you the option of adding protein so it could be more filling. The only issue I had was that the beverage fridge was leaking nearby and the waiter spilled a drink on my friend when she was clearing the table next door. I would love to try other dishes if the line is not too long.

1915 Lanzhou is a busy semi-underground restaurant in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown. I had high hopes coming into this restaurant as I had been craving hand pulled noodles for the longest time. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. After a short 5 minute wait for a table during peak lunch hour on a Saturday, my friend and I were seated. I ordered some pan fried buns to share as well as a special dry beef noodle for myself. The pan fried buns were actually a little disappointing, as the bun's exterior was thicker than I'd like and the filling wasn't juicy. However, the dry beef noodles were excellent. There was a ton of beef in the bowl, and the thin noodles were perfectly al dente. The flavor of the noodles weren't my absolute favorite but I'm sure that's just a personal preference. I did wish I got to choose my noodle type for this dish, which you seem to get to do with soup noodles, but perhaps next time. I tried some of my friend's soup noodles and like it more than the dry noodles, so that's probably what I will go for next time. The environment inside the restaurant is pretty hectic given it's completely packed and the workers are running around the whole time. However, I found the service to be friendlier than expected (it's Chinatown, after all). Price is pretty cheap for NYC overall, and fair for Chinatown. Food: 4.25/5 Service: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: 4/5

We were walking on Mott Street in the heart of Chinatown, looking for a place to eat, and we were immediately drawn to this restaurant. First, it was new--we'd never seen it before. Later, we learned from the manager that this location had just opened two weeks prior, in February, as their second location in NYC. The signage was strikingly conspicuous: a huge white awning with in-your-face, large letters. Lastly, we were absolutely sold by the mechanized bowl of noodle soup at the entrance, with a pair of chopsticks lifting the noodles up and down. Unfortunately, it's located below street level, with a flight of stairs and no ramp, so there's no wheelchair access. The restaurant is cozy, with communal seating, and offers full service. The double-sided, one-sheet menu is very easy to read, primarily because every item has a picture. The only potential complication would be specifying the noodle type, from seven varieties. However, for us and those who order Dry Mix Noodles, there's no choice, as dry noodles only come in the regular noodle type. I ordered the D1 Special Dry Beef Noodle, and my wife ordered the D4 Stewed Beef Tripe Noodles. Both were $14.95 and exactly the same except for the protein. The manager warned me about the spiciness of these dishes, which had me worried, but they weren't that spicy at all. These are cold dishes, and the texture of the noodles couldn't have been more perfect--so springy and satisfying. The beef was thinly sliced, and they didn't skimp on the amount. The beef tripe was more tender, but I found it a bit too "gamey" for my taste. The manager told me the hand-pulled noodle master makes an average of 1,000 to 1,200 servings of noodles per day! The kitchen is behind plexiglass, so you can see the entire operation, especially the master hand-pulling noodles. The staff are friendly and courteous. They bring a portable payment device to your table for you to pay your bill on the spot. We will definitely be back. I have a feeling we've only scratched the surface. I want to try every item on both sides of the menu!

Occupying the underground space where Bassanova Ramen used to be, this is a fantastic place to enjoy some excellent hand-pulled noodles in a welcoming setting. The menu offers a selection of 10 or so appetizers and cold dishes, noodle soups, dry noodles, buns and dumplings, and Chinese burgers (lamb, pork, and beef). For appetizers, we had the woodear mushroom salad, For our noodle soups, we opted for the N1 Signature Lanzhou Noodles and the N2 Original Beef Noodle Soup. You have a choice of 7 types of noodles: Thin, regular, thick, thicker, wide, extra wide, and prism[1]. For my noodle soup, I opted for the thick variety. I loved the texture of the noodles: chewy yet firm, they keep well separated in the soup and are just a pleasure to eat. The broth is flavorful without being too rich. And don't be too scared by the bright red color of the N1 soup: it's just mild. I loved the use of the numbing pepper/Sichuan peppercorn, which always makes me happy. Also, I love the fact that you have an unobstructed view of the kitchen, where you can watch the noodles being hand-pulled and the dumplings being hand-filled. As such, this is also a great place for solo dining; grab a seat by the bar, and enjoy a bowl of excellent noodles which you can watch being made in front of you in real time. Service was fast; we received our bowls of noodles within minutes. The beverage selection is limited to what they have in the fridge by the entrance[2] This place is popular. For lunch, come before 12 noon or be prepared for a discouragingly long wait. I look forward to coming back and eat my way through the menu! -------------------------- [1] Triangular section. [2] I.e., no hot tea.

I'm always a sucker for an excellent bowl of noodles, and this bowl absolutely hit the spot! The spot was so busy, but since I went by myself, I was able to get seated relatively quickly. I got the signature LanZhou beef noodle, and it was just fantastic! The noodles were springy, the broth was so satisfying, and the beef slices were so tender. I absolutely wolfed it down. Definitely became a new favorite spot for Chinese-style noodle soup - will be coming back for more!

I ordered Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles and Handmade Braised Beef Noodles for takeout. They completely forgot my braised beef and the noodles they gave me were for the Lanzhou beef noodles. I was basically given two Lanzhou Beef noodles but missing a beef. Not sure how that was missed. I didn't realize this after I got home and had to go back. After a bit of back and forth with the staff, they realized they had provided the wrong order and added the beef stew with the correct noodles. By the time I got home my Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles were cold already, so I really didn't get a chance to enjoy it. My advice is to double check your order before you leave the restaurants.

Next in the series of 2025 noodle shop openings on Mott St is 1915 Lanzhou Noodle! This is a real proper Lanzhou spot. Beef broth is on point, and they have all the varying noodle thickness options that all the trendy Lanzhou chains have these days. Can definitely see myself being a regular here.

Came in at around 4pm on a Sunday and there was no wait, luckily. I ordered the spicy oil spill noodles (one of my favorite Chinese dishes ever) and the first thing I have to note is that the server had to warn me that it's really spicy when I was ordering, which I was fine with. But as someone who has a moderate spicy tolerance (around a 3/5) this was not spicy AT ALL. This was a decent bowl of chili oil noodles but I think their food probably shines in their other dishes because my friend who got their signature beef noodle was in love with what he ordered. For my oil spill noodles, I found it lacking in flavor and had to add a lot of chili oil and vinegar myself. Also interesting is that the chili oil here has a slight sweetness to it which is different from other places I've tried. The noodles were also half soft and bouncy (perfect), while the other half had some strands stuck together and a bit too doughy for my liking. Overall, for this particular dish, there are other places I like more and wouldn't come here for this.

This just became my favorite Lanzhou noodles place in NYC. My friend and I arrived before 11:30 and had to share a long table with others. The space is definitely tight and it's a little difficult getting the attention of the servers, but understandable since they're swamped. The food though was amazing and I felt pretty satisfied by the end. The price was reasonable as well. When we left around 12:15, there was a line out the door despite the rain.

Nothing is better than hand pulled noddles! You could watch the guy making them as you waited. Quick service and friendly. The chicken was spicy but not overwhelming, very unique.

The noodles were all so perfectly seasoned and chewy. The portion sizes were also great! Would highly recommend. Staff was also friendly.

Nice staple spot in Chinatown for delicious hand-pulled noodles. This place gets really busy. Their hand-pulled noodles are made fresh and chewy. We order the signature and braised beef noodles, cant go wrong with those 2.

I like their food but the inefficiency of how they run the restaurant will eventually turn customers away. I've been here twice for take out and the wait each time was exceptionally long. I ordered 2 noodle take out at 3:31PM on Sunday and the host told me the noodles would be ready in 7 minutes. It is 3:57PM and the food is still not ready. I also couldn't call ahead to place orders as they simply do not pick up the phone. Overall, I don't know if I'll be back when there are other delicious noodle spots in Chinatown. Update: I finally got my food at 3:59PM.

WOW I'm hooked. Everything here was incredible from the slurps to the service!! We got the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles (wide noods) & Special Dry Beef Noodle and both were phenomenal!! The service was also so fantastic, and everyone was so kind. Special mention to the attentiveness of water refills!! The restaurant itself & very clean & beautifully decorated - loved the bowls too. Also so cool that you can see the chefs wrapping dumplings and cooking up all the goood stuff! Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles - SO freaking delicious. The broth was so flavorful and yet felt so light. I could drink bowls of that alone for days. The wide noodles enhanced the experience for me here & the beef was so dang tender. Honestly could do without so much chili oil, or have it on the side because as good as it was, it masked the flavors of the broth itself a bit too much. Overall would absolutely get again - perfect for a cold day! Special Dry Beef Noodle - also insanely good!! I don't know what they put in that sauce but dayum it's addictive. The hand pulled noodles sopped up all the flavors & I LOVED how tender these were. FYI - dish wasn't warm, but not cold either! I think we expected it to be warmer, but maybe this is the style in which it's best served - regardless we slurped it all up!! The prices are good for the portion size - if I wasn't so enthralled by these noodles I probably would have had a whole second meal Can't wait to go back!

Went on a weekday late night, about 10 min wait. Went after omakase and it hit the spot. Asked for extra veg on the noodles