1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Chinese noodle restaurant · Arcadia
148 E Duarte Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006
Highlights
Fresh hand-pulled noodles & flavorful broths in a cozy spot
Fresh hand-pulled noodles & flavorful broths in a cozy spot
"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
"At this modest noodle shop the spicy dry noodles reminded me just how stellar 1919 is: the menu features many hand-pulled noodle shapes, and I chose the flat, pappardelle-like strands topped with blanched bok choy and heaps of aromatics — minced garlic, scallions, crushed dried chiles, and Sichuan pepper — while a trio of cold appetizers (pigs ears, kelp, and chicken gizzards) made for an ideal accompaniment." - Eater Staff
