1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles

Small hole in the wall spot for authentic Chinese hand pulled noodles, dry bowls + soups. The service was great! Our server was so attentive and kind and made sure we were good the entire time. Came here with a friend for our annual ramen (or soup) date and got the braised beef noodles and hot and spicy noodles (which were VERY spicy but I was warned beforehand). Everything was delicious, we left the place stuffed! Very affordable and large portions, would def recommend and return!

So on this autumn evening I ate fried wontons wanted a quick snack ; that interestingly the whole day I was looking for which was dumplings and it wasn’t until I had the food in my hands taking it out the bag that I noticed that I still didn’t get the dumplings with that being said I have to go back ; when it came to ordering the food ; it was packed every seat filled inside ; The customers eating seemed very happy and talkative which was strange and refreshing because it was seatings but not too big . Anyways it was kind customer service big smiles looked family owned ; making dough visibly ; the wait was quit ; which I was concerned of ; awhile ; waiting outside it was handed to me at the door . It smelled good , and the taste was incredible. Completely shocked. The pickled ingredients and chili sauce amazing . Will be back and recommending the wontons indeed for now and everything you saw in that picture for what it’s worth the taste there was very unique

The line gets pretty busy on a weeknight due to the small size of the restaurant, no line around 6 but by 6:30 would be about 6-8ppl long. However, the food comes out fast and they cycle out their patrons quickly without feeling rushed while dining. In fact, I was seated before my partner joined me (which I was surprised about). I decided I was going to order without him so I didn’t further delay their operations and our server kindly said, “it’s ok to wait 5 more min. The food is best enjoyed hot!” I was really touched by that reassurance that it tremendous impacted my experience!! There is a clear window to see the workers make the noodles in-house. The wonderful smells of the food permeates the whole room. Spicy wontons (4/5): Although delicious, it was not something to write home about. Tasted homemade. Delicious chili oil mix. Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles (5/5): The beef broth was super flavorful, not too spicy, and the noodles were perfect. The beef pieces were tender. Dry Beef Noodle (5/5): Be sure to mix up the sauce that collects on the bottom. Noodles were yet again perfect and seasoned wonderfully. Beef slices are thin but tender. Definitely coming back to try the other dishes!!

The food was so delicious. I went for a solo walk in. The service was fantastic. I felt so welcomed and appreciated. Benjamin was truly so helpful and made the experience 1000% times better than I expected. I had the braised beef soup, pork fried buns, and dumplings in chili oil. Everything was delicious. It was worth the trip. I already can’t wait to come back. Thank you so much!

If I could give this place 1000 stars I would. My GOD! If you are a noodle 🍜 lover you have to visit this cute little place. ♥️👌🏻 The service is 100 the food is 100 and the noodles are just MINDBLOWING! 🤯. We had the: special dry pork noodle 🍜 , the Handmade braised beef noodles; the pork dumplings and the pan fried noodles! I have no words because i normally don’t eat much and had to stop to write this review. The flavor is so fresh and good i can’t even describe it. Come to this place if you want great food and amazing service 🤗👌🏻👏🏻

If you love noodles, you should definitely come here! I ordered a spicy oil spill noodles with scallion pancakes and they did not disappoint. It’s definitely for spice lovers. The service was great with attentive servers. Only problem was there is not a lot of room!

My friend recommended this spot for dinner, raving about their noodles. The restaurant itself is pretty small so you’ll likely have to wait outside until a table frees up during peak hours. We waited for about ~15 minutes before we were seated. The staff is so quick with cleaning and their service. The spicy oil noodles were FANTASTIC, amazing flavor (wish it had more bokchoy). If you don’t mind a bustling environment, this place has heart and soul in their noodles. Great spot to stop in, can’t wait to come back!

Delicious food! Service was a little wonky - it’s the only reason I couldn’t do 5. There were people getting food before us that sat after us. We had to ask for the coke we ordered twice. Otherwise incredible! Highly recommend the dry pork noodles!

Was able to snag a table on a Saturday in the afternoon at the bar seating for 3 people! The line is usually out the door. The service was very fast and friendly! The space is small, so it may feel a little tight when eating. We ordered the Spicy Chili Wontons, a side of Sliced Beef, 2 dry noodles and 1 signature beef noodle soup. All of the food was amazing! The noodles are chewy and perfectly cooked, the broth was warming and bursting with flavor, and the meat was tender and juicy. Our favorite was the Spicy Chili Wontons, probably one of the best ones I've had in the city. Would definitely come back here and order takeout if they have the option!

Hand pulled noodles had great texture and the braised beef was very tender, but I would have preferred more toppings. The amount of scallions and spice seems a bit inconsistent from bowl to bowl. I found my bowl to be too spicy for me, but you might be able to ask to adjust the spice level. It's a very small store and they don't take any reservations, so be prepared for a wait. They also don't offer tap water, so you need to buy something if you want a drink.

Walked in at around 7 PM on a Saturday and there was no wait, though the place was packed and there was a line outside when we left. My boyfriend and I shared the Signature Beef noodle soup, which was great, and the lamb Chinese hamburger, which was super spicy and flavorful. I mixed some of it into the soup and it was so yum. Not sure I'd rate this above other handpulled noodle places, but it's solid!

I really wanted to visit because it looked cute in an IG post. It seems to be full of tourists and a few people that are from NYC. We had to share a long table with a 4-person group and (2) separate individuals. There's not much room to put your purse behind you and no room on the floor. I ordered the Oil Spill Wide Noodles with Braised Beef and thought they tasted as expected. It was as pretty cool to see the buns and noodles being made. The original beef noodle soup's broth was pretty bland for my taste.

Small hole in the wall spot for authentic Chinese hand pulled noodles, dry bowls + soups. The service was great! Our server was so attentive and kind and made sure we were good the entire time. Came here with a friend for our annual ramen (or soup) date and got the braised beef noodles and hot and spicy noodles (which were VERY spicy but I was warned beforehand). Everything was delicious, we left the place stuffed! Very affordable and large portions, would def recommend and return!

One of my favorite Chinese noodle establishments in the city that is reliable, affordable, and consistent. I still prefer the Chinatown location as that one is a wee bit bigger (both restaurants are still quite small/a tight fit) and offers complimentary tap water. I don't understand how a restaurant that has a 99.999% spicy menu doesn't offer complimentary tap water, but I guess it is a smart tactic to get someone to pay for a beverage, would recommend BYOB. We ordered: Special Dry Pork Noodles w/Marinated Egg Stewed Beef Tripe Noodles w/Marinated Egg Scallion Pancake The marinated egg is not like the Japanese jammy ramen egg so I'd opt out of this additional cost. The photo vs. what you actually get for the pancake look very different, the appetizer itself is quite thin and you can't really see any scallions. We've always wanted to try the Prism noodle type and oddly enough it's not the thickest but rather the form is twisted like a prism, so not that impressive. There are some nooks and crannies that are comparable between this 1915 location and the Chinatown 1915 location-this one seems more forgiving and less strict on noodle types, but doesn't offer complimentary water. It is crowded in the restaurant but they do a good job of being efficient in getting people in and out!

The food here was DELICIOUS. We especially liked that we are able to pick the type of noodle we wanted and got to see it being made. The pan fried buns were hands down our favorite food item! One thing to be made aware of is that there is not much seating. Since we were 2 and were at a table for 4 they sat a couple next to us, which we didn't mind as we were finishing up.

Great place to eat when the weather is cold and you need something comforting. The broth is well seasoned and the noodles are perfectly chewy. The original is our go to it comes with 3-4 pieces of beef and radish, topped off with chili oil scallion and cilantro. The beef hamburger was okay we expected more cumin-y flavors like we've had at other places. The servers are nice and the place has a decent amount of tables. It does get busy around lunch time though so might be hard to find a seat.

Food/drinks: delicious! Got the pork dry noodle and beef soup noodles and it was yum! Really like the texture of the wide/extra wide noodles here! Atmosphere: very tiny with squished seating but it's part of the charm! Bathroom is also small and in the kitchen Service: very friendly and very quick! Price: $ cheap for NY especially kips bay

I came here on a Saturday night at about 7:30 PM to celebrate my birthday. When my group of 5 arrived, there was already a line outside to get in and seated. The line moved pretty quickly and our group was able to be seated and eat before they closed at 9 PM. All of the staff were soooo nice/friendly, really helpful with the menu, and just honestly fun people to talk with! All of our food was incrediblyyyy delicious. The noodles were handmade and soooo fresh. The amount of flavor in each dish was perfection! We ordered the wontons in chili oil, the scallion noodles, chili oil spill noodles, and the signature beef noodle soup. If you live spice the signature definitely is the right dish for you! 100% you haveeee to come eat here!

I read a few reviews before coming in and they all mentioned how above and beyond the service was - I genuinely couldn't really imagine what that meant for a tiny fast service business - but wow it really is. I had a leg injury this year and am on the path to recovery but still limp a bit. The host insisted on carrying my suitcase and backpack out of the restaurant for me and down the stairs to the street. Such a kind offer when he had a bustling restaurant inside to tend to. The service is super fast, the noodles are excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and vibrant. Sitting at the counter and watching them hand pull the noodles would be fun. Look forward to returning some day!

As someone gluten-intolerant but not celiac... sometimes it's worth the upset tummy for a really good gluten-filled meal. This is one of those places for me. For my wife's birthday she wanted to make sure she got to eat noodles for a long life. Then she says more specifically she wants hand-pulled noodles. We were in the area for drinks and this spot popped up. We had both heard of it and decided to go. Small spot but food comes out quickly so the table turnover is quick. My wife isn't much of a beer drinker but she said pairing a bowl with a beer is a must here.

Great experience having the hand pulled noodles, the waiter ordered the noodles based on how we might like them and they did an amazing job!! The beef was so tender too! We also got the spilled oil wontons! Lovely food, not too long of a wait but you want to time it out for sure.

Hand rolled is literally in the name and you can watch the employees mold the pasta dough right in front of you.... - these noodles were the chewiest, bounciest I've ever had. you can pick the thickness of the noodles in your dish. I went with the "extra wide" and my dying companion went with "thicker" - we split the signature noodle soup dish and the braised beef noodle soup. both of these were phenomenal. - the braised beef noodle soup tasted like a bowl of fall. it had big pieces of bok choy, steaming hot light broth, and the most succulent chunks of beef that literally melted in your mouth. - the signature had more of a kick to it with a bright orange broth and chili flakes. the meat slices were thin and supple. I think I liked this broth more just because it had a bit more flavor to it, but preferred the meat in the other dish. - the noodle portions were HEFTY and I don't think I've ever seen noodles longer than the extra wide ones...I could lift it 1 foot above my head and it was still touching the bowl. - it's a very small no frills spot, exactly the vibe you would predict based off of the name. service was quick and the prices are totally a win. there was already Christmas music blasting, which like ...don't love... but I can recover from that

If you didn't know how good this place is, you would walk right by it. Big shout out to YES members who took the time to share how great the food is here! The reviews don't lie! There was a line outside and it moved quickly. The wait was less than 5 minutes. Got seats at the counter and was able to watch them hand pull the noodles up front and personal. Service was excellent. The manager was so nice and he helped us pick the best dishes. Started with an order of Steamed Pork Buns. 6 big buns stuffed with pork and steamed to perfection. Could have stopped here but we didn't. Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles- a big bowl of beef bone broth with your choice of noodles and sliced beef. Fragrant and delicious. We chose Prism noodle for this dish and it was a perfect choice. Each bite was better than the last. Spicy Oil Spill Noodles - this is spicy - I love spicy food and I'm saying it's spicy ... it was very good. It's a vegetable dish. Thick noodles with plenty of fresh chili spice and small leeks. The noodles are the star here. It's a small unassuming place, super casual with the best noodles and soups. I can't wait to go back!

- Super fast take-out service; ordered the N3 handmade braised beef noodles with regular thickness and got my order within 5 minutes - Quick and efficient staff - Credit accepted; same price as cash - Take-out orders with soup are separately packaged; noodles and soup are in separate containers to "preserve texture and taste" - Excellent textured noodles; perfect chewiness/bounciness in every bite - Savory broth down to the last drop; don't forget the chili oil like I did! Not sure if there's an extra charge for it for take-out, but the waiter was nice enough to get me a container of it after handing me my to-go order - Good amount of beef; some pieces were more tender than others; would love a couple more pieces of veggies - Though it appears to be a hole-in-the-wall establishment from the outside looking in, there's plenty of seating inside; tall bar table outside, but gets hot in the sun

Wow, talk about an amazing meal! 1915 is the quintessential hole in the wall spot; so unassuming from the outside, but serving up culinary gold once you get to your seat. The space is small, don't expect much from the ambiance. But it is cool to be able to see into the kitchen, you can see noodles being hand pulled in real time. The lamb burger was the best I've had. Unlike other places serving similar cuisine, the bun here was doughy and light, and the lamb was perfectly spiced. The signature beef noodles were great. I went with the Chongqing Hot & Spicy noodles, and absolutely loved them. If you can handle spice, this dish will leave you sweaty and satisfied for sure. And at around $15 per entree, you really can't go wrong here, such a steal! I'll definitely be back soon.

Best place for fresh hand pulled noodles and a super hearty, tasty broth! Although the number one is their famous special, I personally really like their beef noodle soup. There are 6 different noodle textures to choose from - must like choosing pasta shapes for your sauce! The shapes range from thin to extra wide. I prefer the prism cut noodles where it has a chewy texture - almost the knife cut texture if you're familiar with Chinese hand pulled noodles. Some may also prefer the extra wide noodles, or even the original. Definitely coming back. Bowls here start at $15, and the dumplings also look mighty tasty!

The line gets pretty busy on a weeknight due to the small size of the restaurant, no line around 6 but by 6:30 would be about 6-8ppl long. However, the food comes out fast and they cycle out their patrons quickly without feeling rushed while dining. In fact, I was seated before my partner joined me (which I was surprised about). I decided I was going to order without him so I didn't further delay their operations and our server kindly said, "it's ok to wait 5 more min. The food is best enjoyed hot!" I was really touched by that reassurance that it tremendous impacted my experience!! There is a clear window to see the workers make the noodles in-house. The wonderful smells of the food permeates the whole room. Spicy wontons (4/5): Although delicious, it was not something to write home about. Tasted homemade. Delicious chili oil mix. Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles (5/5): The beef broth was super flavorful, not too spicy, and the noodles were perfect. The beef pieces were tender. Dry Beef Noodle (5/5): Be sure to mix up the sauce that collects on the bottom. Noodles were yet again perfect and seasoned wonderfully. Beef slices are thin but tender. Definitely coming back to try the other dishes!!

Superb meal with matching service. I noticed the restaurant walking by one afternoon as there was a small line outside, which naturally caught my attention. I decided to try it the next day and to be expected from a restaurant with a line, it was excellent. Met every expectation on flavor, consistency, spiciness and vibes in the restaurant as you can watch the noodles be made.

Enjoyed a yummy lunch at 1915 Lanzhou Noodles today in their Kips Bay location! The establishment is small with a few indoor seating (tables and a bar section). I find it very cool that you can see the chefs prepare the noodles, dumplings, and other dishes right through the glass! The interior is decorated very simply; it doesn't incorporate much of the restaurant's Chinese culture unfortunately. Ambiance rate 6/10. I ordered... 1. Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles: This soup dish was incredibly delicious! It had great flavor, and a nice spicy kick to it! The beef was nice and tender however, I wish they added more pieces of it. Rate 9/10. 2. Special Dry Beef Noodle: This noodle dish was very tasty! It tasted just like their signature lanzhou beef noodle dish, just without the soup. Rate 7.5/10. 3. Traditional Pan Fried Buns: These buns tasted great! It was perfectly crispy on the outside, with a soft meaty bite on the inside. I wished the pork had more flavor though. Rate 7/10. 4. Scallion Pancake: This dish was very disappointing. It had no flavor and just tasted like bland paper wrapping. The only thing that was good was its side sauce paired with it. Rate 3/10. *I liked that with the noodle dishes, you were able to pick your noodle type!* The service was good; it didn't take long at all for my food to be ready. The staff were nice as well. Staff/service rate 8/10. Overall, I would recommend this place for anyone who is a huge soup and noodle lover because they definitely excel in this category! It's perfect for a cold fall/winter day!

I was craving some hand-pulled noodles, so I decided to check out this restaurant! There were a few parties waiting outside, but since I was dining solo, I was able to grab a seat at the bar next to the kitchen. I actually really liked my spot--it gave me a great view of the chefs hand-pulling noodles and preparing dishes while I waited for my food. I ordered a lamb burger and the spicy oil noodles. The lamb burger came out quickly, and I have to say, it's the best Chinese lamb burger I've had in the city! I originally came for the noodles, but I almost always order a lamb burger when I visit hand-pulled noodle spots, so I stuck to that habit--and I'm so glad I did! The bun was incredibly fluffy, and the braised lamb inside was tender, making every bite a perfect balance of meat and bread. As for the seared oil noodles, they were flavorful at first, but the spicy oil--loaded with fresh minced garlic--quickly overwhelmed my palate. I found myself pausing often to sip water just to balance out the intensity. While I loved the texture of the noodles, the sauce just wasn't my favorite (though if you're a garlic lover, you might enjoy it more than I did). Next time, I think I'll try one of their noodle soups instead. While I was eating, I saw the kitchen preparing dumplings, so I ordered the veggie dumplings to go. They were shaped like little leaves--so cute!--and packed with flavor. Honestly, they didn't even need the dipping sauce, but I still recommend pouring a bit on top--the sauce pairs beautifully with the seasoning in the filling. Overall, I'm giving this place a 4 out of 5. I had a great experience and enjoyed the food! The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 is because the dining area is quite small. If you've been out shopping or are coming from school, it might be tricky to find space to store your belongings, especially at the bar where I was seated--it's definitely a tight fit.

Come here to the original location, they are easy better than the Chinatown branch. Get the extra wide noodles, it's perfect for soaking up and holding the broth. Their dumplings are very crispy. Air conditioning needs to be stronger.

Went here on for dinner on a Thursday night and the place was PACKED. The space is small but people moved in and out pretty quickly. Our party for 2 was seated quickly sharing a table with another party of 2. We each ordered the dry spicy beef noodles and shared a lamb burger. It was very strange to me that they did not offer any tap water but you could only buy bottle water so I got one since I definitely need water for spicy food. The food came very quickly despite how busy they were. The lamb burger was stuffed with nicely spiced chunks of lamb but the bread was a bit bland. The noodles were incredibly flavorful with slices of beef shank, chili oil, scallion, and cilantro. The spice was a decent level but not too much, more like a fragrant spice. Toward the bottom it did get a little too salty and oily for me but I liked how the sauce coated every single noodle. Overall, a nice place to get some hand pulled noodles but be wary of the crowd!

Cuisine: 9 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 8 Overall: 9 I'm truly a Flushing kind of guy. When it comes to traditional mainland Chinese food, I always feel like Flushing restaurants do it the best. However, Manhattan has excellent hand pulled noodles too. Though I may prefer Very Fresh Noodles in Chelsea Market a bit more for their signature Taiwanese beef noodle soup (soy based), I really enjoyed what I had here as well. Unlike that one, the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles here has a clear broth, which lacked some beefiness, but still quite good. My strong recommendation is to skip the thin noodles and go with the regular or one of the thicker/wider options. There is just a better chew when biting into a denser noodle. Other than soup noodles, there is a handful of dry noodles too. The surprise for me was how much I enjoyed the Stewed Beef Tripe Noodles. The intense flavor combination, a kick of spiciness, along with the slightly chewy beef tripe, paired magnificently with the freshly made hand pulled noodles (I got regular). These were some of the best noodles I have tasted in NYC, both texturally and flavor-wise. Obviously, prices are maybe 20-30% more than what I'm use to in Flushing, but I think it's worth it. Planning to be back to try more of the menu soon. Just be mindful of long lines during peak hours.

The food here is fantastic. I was also happy to see a solid number of vegetarian options. We were lucky not to have a wait to get seated. The vegetable dumplings were definitely my favorite - pleasant texture on the wrapper, and a very flavorful filling of vegetables and tofu with a nice note of black cardamom. The chili oil noodles were also great, with bouncy noodles tossed in a spicy and sour chili oil and vinegar sauce with a heavy hit of raw garlic. The fried dough with condensed milk was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and not too sweet. The whole meal worked out to about $33 each, but we definitely over-ordered.

1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles is a small restaurant with a high step to get in. Luckily there were iron gates so I could hoist myself up. Jen and I came here for lunch. We were given a table for two. Jen ordered a dry noodle with meat and a Chinese style hamburger. I had the signature Lanzhou beef noodle soup. Water is not given and Poland Spring water bottles are $2 each. Lunch arrived. Jennifer liked her noodles. I found that the noodle soup needed time for me to get used to the taste. I added soy sauce and liked it. It was rather spicy. Jen asked for the hamburger to be packed. As we were waiting for the check, a large man with two canes came in with a lady. He was a loyal customer and greeted well. Unfortunately he had an awful odor from his clothes and body which should have been washed. Nothing ruins a meal with this occurrence. We quickly paid and left. Business was brisk and the service was fine.

Have been wanting to try this place for quiet while! And finally made it here on a Saturday morning, they open at 10:30am, so I got there on the dot. However when I got there, was told by the very nice waiter that I would need to wait 30 minutes for the noodle to be ready. So I was a little cranky about it but I had nothing else planned that day anyway so I decided to wait.... Presentation of the bowl of noodle is top notch! Looks like a beautiful painting lol it was very good and did not disappoint. It's weird that they make you buy bottle of water instead of serving water, since the price of the noodles is pretty high. I paid cash with tips, $20! I kinda wish that this is a self service place but not a sit down, just because table service drive the cost up a lot for the customers. Not sure if I will return back at this location, will probably try the Chinatown newly opened location. I have to say the wait staff are very attentive and friendly. Chili oil is very tasty with the sesame seeds but not as spicy as I would hope. Oh and I don't think they have bathrooms for customers as well. Cash and credit cash same price.

TL;DR - independent XFF with more variety. Food (4/5) - Got braised beef noodle with extra wide noodles, and condensed milk buns. Portion sizes were pretty big for 10-15, I barely finished my bowl and it was basically my only meal for the day. The extra wide noodles were really big and I was lacking broth at the end - think I will try skinnier or maybe the prism noodle next time. They do taste fresh and have a good bite. The broth isn't too rich, doesn't weigh you down. The deep fried buns were great, it is a higher bun to condensed milk ratio than usual, the condensed milk is largely drizzled on the top. Ambiance (4/5) - Loud but not too badly, we were also sat really close to the speaker and was still manageable. Most of the songs are pop, but global. Very quick turnaround, but didn't feel too rushed. Price (4/5) - Pretty good for Manhattan, 10-15 for most entrees and pushing 10 for appetizers.

Read about this place in The NY Times and then realized it was in the neighborhood. Stopped by a bit before noon on a rainy day- perfect soup weather! This place is a hole in the wall- seats around 20 people. The lovely host shoehorned people in like a Tetris champ. It was really fun to watch the staff make hand pulled noodles behind a transparent partition. I had no choice but to sample the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles. The soup was piping hot and off the charts. There was a lot of oil in the broth. At first, I was put off, but it turned out to be good. The beef was similar to what you would find in pho. The thick noodles were the star of the show. They were delicious and pleasantly chewy. This is the kind of place that would make Anthony Bourdain happy. It's a real find. It's not fine dining, but it's awesome. Looking forward to working my way through the menu.

Great place for Lanzhou handpulled noodles! Came with a friend on a Sunday night and was seated down quickly. There may sometimes be a lime but it goes by quick since they serve the noodles fast and you eat it quickly because it is so good! Space itself is also a bit small and cramped, but you really don't mind since the noodles are so good!

So good. When we first arrived there was a line outside due to how busy it was, we waited for only 15 mins and were let in and had our orders taken very promptly. We got the dry beef noodle and fried pork bun. Both were delicious and spicy and were extremely well priced especially for the portions. We came around 7 on a Monday and the place was lively, quite packed but not overly chaotic. 10/10

Vibe Experience Fast paced Noodles fresh and cooked to perfection Mouth will be on fire 1915 is amazing. I can't recommend this restaurant more. Get there early or at an off peak time (it still be busy but more manageable). You will love it hands down.

Soo good omg! The texture of the noodles was absolutely amazing. I tried both N4 (pickled cabbage beef noodles) and N1 (signature lanzhou beef noodles), and I liked N4 better because the chili oil flavor is a bit overwhelming in N1. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the noodle textures. The portion sizes are huge! I think two people can share one bowl. The pan fried buns are very big, and I loved the flavor and crispy outside of the bun. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. The service was very fast. They have very little seating. We came at 4:30pm on a Friday, and they only had one table available.

I just happened to run into this place while in the neighborhood and I saw how many people were inside . The place was packed so it made me curious and I was in the mood for something filling so I decided to try it. When I came in the hostess was friendly and she answered all of my questions cheerfully and even made suggestions for me. I can't stress enough how amazing the hand pulled noodles are. The texture of the noodles mixed with the flavor of the beef and the broth is just heavenly. I went back again after I tried it the first time. I love cultural cuisine that touches the soul and this is definitely one of those kinds of places.

Heard good things from someone who is a local in the area. I ordered the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle and Lamb Chinese Hamburger. Flavors were satisfying for both. I would come back for the flavor. But... I do find the lamb dry. The noodles were not chewy, I am unsure if itnis bec I got it doordash-ed and it might have affected the quality of the noodle. The beef in the noodle has some more room to be more tender. Added boiled egg in the order and it was overcooked. Was unable to take a picture of the noodle soup, I got excited sipping the soup!! Lol For some reason, I am not convinced this resto deserves 3 stars... so.. if and when I come back in the area, I will be trying then again... I will be sitting down and eating there and will update my review.

All good chinese dive restaurants are in basements. 1915 Lanzhou is no exception. Terrific value, great food for less than a bow of chipotle without the guacamole. I'd recommend going with the medium or large noodles for texture. I don't think they have knife cut noodles, unfortunately. But the dumplings are awesome!

It feels like a lot of the poor reviews for this excellent noodle place are for takeout which is unfortunately predictable as fresh noodle textures like these are kind of ruined when delivered but oh well as they choose to deliver. Anyway, I have been to this very crowded place a couple of times. The place is tiny and the staff here are standard for crowded Chinese spots though helpful for other folks who don't know what they want. I have had the N1/Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles/蘭州牛肉麵 ordering it as Wide(宽面) as well as the N3- Handmade Braised Beef Noodle. Prism(韭叶) style. The latter dish was my presence for both the noodles as well as the meat. The prism style which are both flat and wide absorb the soup very nicely while also being thin enough to easily pick up with chopsticks. The broth for both is well flavored and apparently not made with MSG if anyone cares about this and if you want to add a bit of chili, their chili oil has a bit of heat and a good amount of roasted flavor. The added egg on the side lacked a bit of tea flavor but was definitely better than Huang or Beef Up nearby. I found the beef also better prepared than the lamb. In terms of other comparison to places nearby, I found the noodles to have a better texture at Beef Up Noodle with their bowl also being much bigger. I also like the fact that you don't need to buy water there and there's other free drinks. The broth is a bit better here but the lamb is worse being less tender and less flavorful. It's definitely better than Dun Huang as well. In short, if you want lamb, go to Beef Up and if you want beef, go here. Next time I go, I'll probably try the dumplings or maybe the Liangpi/cold skin noodles as I haven't had a good version in a while and I'll expect the line as always.

We ordered 3 things to try: N1.Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles D1.Special Dry Beef Noodle B2.Traditional Pan Fried Buns/6 Pcs D1 was my favorite. The noodles were perfectly chewy and well-coated in the spicy sauce, and there was decent serving of beef. N1 was good but I do wish the soup had a beefier flavor to it. The dumplings weren't my favorite but that's because I don't like doughy buns.

Came here with my boyfriend and we ordered so much because we were so excited. My top dish was the dry beef noodles - spices were done to perfection and SO happy with how chewy the noodles were, even though they are on the thinner side! We also got the oil spill noodles, traditional lanzhou beef noodle soup, steamed buns, and the lamb burger. Oil spill noodles had a slight smokiness to it, which I didn't expect (tasty in my opinion) ! Great service despite a super busy and small place, wait was around 35mins outside in the cold. Worth it though!

I finally made it here on a cold, rainy Saturday in NYC and didn't have to wait on a long line - maybe 15 minutes tops the place is tiny inside. I ordered the classic traditional noodle dish with an add on egg - and I asked for spicy and it definitely got me sweating ! The hand pulled noodles is the reason you go to this place and man was it worth it! The noodles are soft , fresh and just downright delicious! Additionally I ordered steamed pork buns and they were equally delicious! I had to take some home ! I will definitely return and will try the different noodles and combos ! It really is one of my new favorite places to eat in NYC!

Fast service, to the T! Its a small shop. Order the extra wide or wide noodles! Theyre so good, esp on the Braised Beef Noodle Soup i ordered. The broth was fantastic and perfect, the beef could have been a little more tender. We also got the spicy oil spill noodles and wontons. The oil spill noodles hmm...not sure what to put but its too much spice powder? Makes for a dry mouth. The oil spill wontons were the same way. I think i wouldve liked the wontons in chili oil more. Overall, enjoyed the braised beef noodle soup the most!

Great hand pulled noodles spot! I ordered the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles - great broth and chewy noodles. They have a bunch of noodle sizes and let you choose type you want. I luckily didn't have to wait for a table and was seated right away but it filled up afterwards. Service was pretty fast and food came quickly. Note that they don't serve tap water but you can buy bottled water or another drink.

I went on a HOT day and I can still say the signature beef noodle soup was worth it! The broth was so clean and had a deep flavor. The noodles were also perfectly chewy and I really enjoyed the wide noodles. The beef was also tender and cooked very well. The side dishes were not as impressive as the noodles but still worth trying (especially the chili oil dumplings). The service was also good and fast. I'll definitely go back!

Wow, this place is amazing if you want authentic Chinese pulled noodles!! I ordered the classic Lanzhou chili oil noodles (~$15) and the lamb roujiamo (~$6), and both were fantastic. The noodle soup was so flavorful, and the portion is pretty big too. My favorite part is that you have the option to choose the noodle shape. That's how fresh the noodles are! The service is decently fast too.

I wish this place was in DC. Delicious. We had a quick 10 minute wait. My son had the Lanzhou Special and I had the dry pork noodles. They were both delicious.

I wanted to experience the raving reviews but somehow my experience fell short. The restaurant's small and very cramped, perhaps that's one of the reasons some people are drawn to it ("Chinese food is in dirty cramped spaces."). The food wasn't bad, but the wait for the food was very long. I understand there were many takeout orders, but waiting 20 minutes after ordering for the first items to arrive was long for noodles. The noodles were decent, but the texture wasn't the best I've had.

Hits the spot every time! braised beef noodles are luscious, silky, so satisfyingly delicious!

Was craving some beef noodle soup and this hit the spot. I got here at 5pm on a Saturday and there was already a line of about 10 people waiting to be seated. We waited about 30 minutes in line so dress warmly if you plan on going at busy times. You get to choose your noodle shape that is hand made fresh. I tried the classic Lanzhou Beef Noodle soup with regular noodles. The soup had a nice light taste and the meat was tender. It isn't very spicy but there is chili oil at the table that you can add. If you want a beefier flavor, I would maybe try the braised beef noodle soup. We also tried the special pork dry noodle with prism shaped noodles. The prism shape just has corners / edges rather than being round, and was a similar width to the regular noodles. I think I preferred this over the soup, but again I added more chili oil and thought the flavors would be stronger. Overall, this place does a really good job for this style of noodles and soup, but I don't think I'd wait outside in the cold again for it. Also note: they don't serve tap water here so you have to buy their bottled drinks or bring your own water.