1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Chinese noodle restaurant · Arcadia ·
Fresh hand-pulled noodles, flavorful broth, tender beef, and tasty sides
Fresh hand-pulled noodles, flavorful broth, tender beef, and tasty sides
"East of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, where 25% of the population is Asian, 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle is just one of several restaurants serving the dish. (Others are in Monterey Park and Walnut.) Seven noodle shapes, from angel-hair to twisted (called prisma), are available for about $14 at time of reporting, and extra cilantro or leek are among the add-ons." - Sharon McDonnell
"There are seven noodle shapes to choose from at this perpetually busy strip mall joint, each with its own appeal. The wide ones offer extra springy texture, while thin, angel hair noodles are better suited for soup. No matter which you pick, you’ll have a view of the in-house noodle master swinging long strands like a ribbon dancer. The move is to get the house special beef noodle combination, which comes with a tea egg or fried egg (get the tea egg), a cold side dish (go with the hot-and-sour kelp), and a drink. Dry noodle options are great, too, like vegetarian cold noodles or stir-fried noodles with a choice of protein." - kat thompson
"The array of cold appetizers at 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle provides the ideal start to any meal. The pig ears and chicken gizzards — snappy and marinated in a slick of chile oil — are just the thing to get appetites going before slurping a solid bowl of Lanzhou beef noodle soup." - Cathy Chaplin
"There are seven noodle shapes to choose from at this perpetually busy strip mall joint, each with its own appeal. The wide ones offer extra springy texture, while thin, angel hair noodles are better suited for soup. No matter which you pick, you’ll have a view of the in-house noodle master swinging long strands like a ribbon dancer. The move is to get the house special beef noodle combination, which comes with a tea egg or fried egg (get the tea egg), a cold side dish (go with the hot-and-sour kelp), and a drink. Dry noodle options are great, too, like vegetarian cold noodles or stir-fried noodles with a choice of protein. photo credit: Matt Gendal" - Kat Thompson
"The region of Gansu might have the best noodles in all of China, with the city of Lanzhou featuring a slew of hand-cut or hand-pulled noodles served in soup or with dry spices. 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle follows much of the same recipe as the lauded Lan Noodle in Arcadia, with similarly great broths and spice blends to make every bite interesting. Tired of “handmade pasta” and its sky-high prices? The portions and affordability of Lanzhou noodles will put a smile on your face." - Eater Staff