1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles & Dumplings

Food was absolutely amazing. We got one wide noodles in broth and one dry noodles and a lamb burger. All of it was delicious. It came out super quick and we were seated quickly as well. Staff was very friendly and had a nice chat about the history of the region. I will be coming back to dry the handmade pork buns, it was just too much food to choose from!

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.

Local and the best hand pulled noodles in NYC Chinatown. It is hard to miss as it is one of the first stores in the street, and always has a lineup. Just follow their recommendations and you should be good. Bonus: you get to see the chef make the noodles right in front of you if you take a seat at the bar!

A fantastic spot for noodles! The signature Lanzhou noodles were excellent. The fresh hand pulled noodles had a great consistency and chew. The broth was rich and delicious. The beef was tender and the veggies were fresh. I really liked the lamb burger. The bun was soft with a light crisp and the meat was seasoned well. The wontons in spicy oil was also delicious. It was a Friday afternoon and the place was packed. We waited about 10 minutes to be seated. The service was great. Would recommend!

Very busy hole in the wall that nevertheless accommodated our party of five, with noodles (of customisable size) that walk the walk spice-wise. Not all the servers seem to speak Mandarin, one order was forgotten in the rush, and the rou jian mou was somewhat dry. But this is good, high 2:1 standard. Spicy wontons especially were on point.

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.

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!

Came here on a Monday afternoon and tried the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle, Special Dry Beef Noodles, and the Traditional Pan-Fried Buns. The food did not disappoint—noodles were perfectly chewy, the broth was rich and flavorful, and the dry noodle sauce was delicious with just the right amount of spice. The pan-fried buns were juicy with a crispy exterior—great texture and taste. That said, the service left a lot of disappointment. Despite the restaurant being mostly empty, we had to ask multiple times just to place our order. We also weren’t given cups for the self-serve water until we asked again after ordering. Most disappointing of all, our appetizer arrived 30 minutes after our main dishes, even though the table behind us ordered the same buns 10 minutes after us and got theirs much faster. We had to ask twice about our appetizer for it to finally come out. Overall the food is excellent, but the service really took away from the experience. Would I come back? Maybe—for the noodles, but I hope they work on the hospitality side.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

Food is good (the soup noodles in particular), but service was terrible for dine in at this location. They took forever with our orders and after waiting on an order for over 15 minutes, they came over and told us it was sold out. But then the waitress said she found one last bowl of the sold out noodles, and they weren't what we requested (mild spice and wide noodles). Would only recommend this spot for takeout or only when it's less busy as there was a long wait when we got there on a Friday night. Ended up waiting about 25 minutes for a table for two.

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 is it. Chewy hand pulled noodles that hold up to whatever sauce, broth, topping you eat it with. In my opinion, everything is supplemental to the noodles when the noodles are this good. Just so happens that the supplements are good, too. Efficient and cleanly. But do not expect any frills. The temp inside was 80+ in late summer, so expect to sweat when you combine that with hot soup. But did I mention it's a bargain for a meal of this quality? Because it is.

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.

Solid hand pulled noodles that hit the spot- I like how you can choose the width of the noodles! The sides were a miss for me (especially the scallion pancakes) so I would opt out of those next time.

In the passage of my professional duties lunch in Chinatown summons hand pulled noodle soup for comfort food in continuation to heal my broken heart. 1915 Lanzhou is a small subterranean brick and mortar restaurant where the food is delicious that lures a lot of traffic during lunch, but customer service is excessively chaotic as I agree with previous Yelpers. I entered during peak time as it was hustling busy and is boisterously loud from patrons' chatter. I asked for a table for party of one and the female Maître d' thrashing her hands in the air to gesture "go there for your table, over there!" Subsequently a male waiter in his 30s with very rudimentary English lacking comprehend of English language skills as Limited English Proficiency (LEP) to reprimand me "no, not here" and I rebuked to respond pointing to the Maître d' "she told me to go here, she said to sit here!" The lack of understanding due to the rudimentary English language continues, very obviously, as I have repeatedly requested a printed bill only for this LEP waiter stride with a handheld device readily accept payment with gratuity 15%, 18% or 20% tacked to the bill. Why you cannot print the bill so I can see it black and white rather than a tablet screen device? Possibly ergophobia? I have requested a measly printed bill THREE (3) times!! Three stars as a consequence for the lack of rudimentary English language to engage with customers for clarity of communication to better serve. I prominently clicked "no tip" and this male waiter projected a rude scowl look and walked away to return with a printed bill fifteen minutes later. I paid my bill in cash $22.00 which sufficiently includes gratuity - with great acquiesce. This male waiter stride to retreat without a simple "thank you" or a smile for customer service. OMG! I have been a pink collar service worker for more than thirty (30) years in retail and civil service and this thing surely requires customer service reform. Insolent! Not all Chinese are the same as we are all unlike for Chinese language spoken: Standard Mandarin, Cantonese (Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau), Taishanese (sub dialect of Cantonese), Shanghainese, et al and traditional vs. simplified for written. Chinese cuisine varies based on geographic region within China for styles and influences. No judgment for Mandarin, as the standard default, to communicate with customers! My foodie synopsis: Handmade braised beef noodle soup $14.95 I prefer thick noodles. Chinese vegetable bok choy, gargantuan chunks of beef and chopped onions. There were no annoying minced beef or pork bits swimming in the broth. The broth was utterly spicy oily as the oil bubbles were very visible. I believe the noodle soup broth was, possibly, intensely filled with MSG. is not a simple clear broth. However, surprising the broth was not spicy for the Scoville scale. I had to rinse the excessively spicy oily broth with mouth wash. The noodles were solid. The beef chunks hold substance. I have a predilection for dumplings and scallion pancake as other food options on their menu. Patrons can visibly see cooks and workers hand pulling to stretch and kneading to fold noodle dough into strands as I sat at the counter. Hand pulling noodle dough is surely an art. Food quality is the only truthful reason for my three Yelp stars as I do not want to degrade this business based solely on egregious poor customer service. Takeout menu is available for grabs.

First time here for lunch, we didn't know first come first serve basically if there's an empty table you just grab it and sit down, even strangers sit with each other because there's a vacancy so you can sit there. They were super busy but all the waiters were nice. Everyone gets water to drink unless you specify what exactly you want. They have 7 different noodle sizes something for everyone the food was delicious and well worth the wait. I'd have to say I was impressed with the beef braised bowl I got for lunch. And I'm not a noodle person but theses noodles were delicious. I'd have to say I would definitely go back and eat there again. Very impressed. The place was clean and the staff had a nice. If you haven't been you need to go experience it for yourself you will definitely not be disappointed. I recommend to everyone who loves noodles and for people who don't try this place you won't be disappointed! ( china town NYC location )

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!

Highly recommend this gem! Delicious hand pulled noodles, pretty silverware, and amazing customer service too~ about 4 waiters rushed over to hand us napkins when I spilled my bowl! My dad said he would've gave them 7 stars if he could (and he's picky about restaurants)

We ordered a variety of noodle dishes and appetizers. All of the noodle textures were amazing. The soups in particular were tasty, with my favorite being the braised beef noodle soup. The dry noodles were good but I don't see myself getting it again. However I did really enjoy the wide noodles. The cucumbers were very refreshing and a must get. The wontons were more in a chili broth and not chili oil, but still very good. The beef tripe was very juicy and tender. Overall I would recommend this place for a solid bowl of noodles. We waited about 15 minutes for a party of 3 on Sunday for lunch, but saw solo diners being seated earlier.

The flavors here were outstanding. The team displays sincere kindness. The food here fills a gap in the local culinary scene. What a wonderful restaurant to find!!! This place earned my continued patronage, great food.

Lanzhou hand-pull extra wide & normal noodle quality is excellent 5/5 Lamb burger & fried buns both are authentic 5/5 Only draw back place is busy with loud & service seems chaotic 4/5 Great local hack

We got the spicy wide noodles and dumplings with chicken and mushroom. So good!!! Plus they give u scissors to cut up the noodles!!

Amazing!! I've been wanting to try this place and I finally got the chance and I was not disappointed. They really hand pull the noodles right behind a glass pane that you can look through. So fresh and great tasting, and the soup was also perfectly seasoned. The service was also super great and english friendly, which was really helpful. The chinatown location is like a sub-basement kind of walk down restaurant and felt really cozy. It would be so nice in the winter. Be ready to sweat in the summer!

Had a line but it was pretty quick. The quality of the noodles were really good and they go a great job with the different thicknesses. The potstickers and the beef/tripe apps were also great

Very busy restaurant--don't expect to be treated nicely (if you know you know), or eat in silence (it is loud), but noodles come out fast and bomb. They seat based on party size. The hostess comes outside and screams out party size seating availability and you volunteer yourself like the Hunger Games; it's unlike anything I've ever seen. You can order your noodle based on the density of your liking and that ranges anywhere from thin to thick, and even cylindrical. Ordering can be done via the QR code or with the staff that come by. Chili oil here is flavor intense and adds a great kick. We ordered the dry noodles with pork and it was spectacularly addicting. There was enough spice to get our noses running but in the painfully good way. The classic noodles are great as a go-to, although I'm kinda used to the palette now that I eat Taiwanese beef noodle soup pretty often. The prices are relatively affordable for a meal in NYC--a little pricier in comparison to the rest of Chinatown, but great as a sit-in option that you can order without splitting family style like most places. The establishment is clean, even though the floor is really slippery (you may fall in a cartoonish way if you're not careful). Great staple for the neighborhood that'll hit the spot for under $20. Quick in and out meal that's no frills and makes you full!

Smaller cozy restaurant. Quick service, smaller menu with a great view into the kitchen. Flavors are authentic.

Maybe I've been spoiled by eating 兰州拉面 in China, but yea I was definitely a bit disappointed here. The soup is just ok, it's a bit too salty and on the heavier side. Feel like the soup should have been lighter. The noodles are fine, and you can choose the thickness. But they don't quite have the bite that I was expecting...maybe they use some harmful chemicals back in China, who knows. There is more meat here than back in China though, there are always memes about how the meat in these noodles is super thin, so good to see the American counterpart not carry that reputation. But also did feel like some of the meat could have been cooked more through, felt like some pieces were hard to eat through. Overall this place is not bad and I'm glad finally after all these years we have hand pulled beef noodles in the US.

Fresh made noodles were sooo yummy. We got the vegetarian noodle bowl and the scallion pancake. I could have eaten 17 orders of the scallion pancake. Soooo yummy!

My two friends and I have a great experience here! Two of us got the dry beef noodles and they were amazing. So tasty and spicy and perfect. You cannot choose your noodle thickness for that dish. Our friend got the braised beef noodle soup and she loved it. It was only very slightly spicy. We got there at 11am and had our pic of seats. When we left about 40 min later, it was packed with a wait. We asked if we could take pics and the hostess said yes. Then she said the chef also likes to take photos with customers so we had him join us! Then she asked if she could take our photo with him with her Polaroid for their photo wall, so we did! Delightful lunch. Recommen

I have been here few times, but I was treated badly today. I feel like I am not welcome there. I walked in just by myself and asked for a seat. I was the first waiting in line and there were few people behind me. There was one vacant seat for one person. I asked the manager/waiter for that seat. He replied "no, you have wait outside" As soon as I turned and ready to walk outside and wait. He let the white person behind me to take that seat right away. I was angry that he served a white customer first and asked me who is a Chinese to wait outside. This is not the way to do businese here in New York especially these days. I hope 1915 Lanzhou will improve their sevices by training their staff.

Came with a few friends for a late lunch on the weekend! It was pretty crowded even around 2 or 3 PM. I ordered the special dry pork noodle and a pork hamburger, and my friends got the lamb hamburger, signature Lanzhou beef noodles, and special dry beef noodles. I thought the special dry pork noodles had good flavor but could've used more sauce. The burger had good flavor and the dough was pretty soft inside compared to other rou jia mo I've had. My friends both enjoyed their noodles too! The signature lanzhou beef noodles looked spicy from the chili oil, but wasn't really spicy at all so you can add more chili oil if you want more of a kick. If this was just for the food and value I'd probably give 4 stars, but we didn't have the best service experience. When we got there they said it would be a 15 minute wait, and then they sat another party that came after us which was a smaller party but the table they sat at was big enough for our party. So we ended up waiting probably closer to 25-30 minutes instead. That party that got seated ahead of us ended up being the last batch of customers before they refresh and re-boil the water for the noodles, so we had to wait another minutes after being seated for that. Luckily we had ordered the burgers so we could eat that while waiting. One of my friends and I got our noodles around the same time, but we were waiting for the third noodle to come out and after 15 minutes it still hadnt come out. We flagged down a waiter and he went to go check but then didn't follow up and nothing came out again for another 10-15 minutes, so we had to follow up again and then it finally came out. They are still soft opening, so i can understand there would definitely be some hiccups and growing pains. All the waiting in the beginning honestly wasn't that big of a deal, but one of the dishes being missing and come out basically 30+ minutes late tipped it over the edge. I would definitely consider coming back again once they have more time to ramp up or going to their original location instead because the food itself was still pretty good.

Food is excellent, but the waiter got my order wrong and I never go my replacement. It would have been 5 stars.