Shang Artisan Noodle

"Known for its hand-pulled noodles, this spot offers a standout spicy beef noodle soup with a rich beef broth, perfect for sharing." - Janna Karel

"The chefs at Shang Artisan Noodle pull springy noodles in an open kitchen as diners perch at counter seats (or sit at tables along the wall) with plates of Beijing duck wonton soup, stir-fried tomato and scrambled egg with noodles, and chicken sesame cold noodles. According to the restaurant, the noodle technique comes from Shan-Xi, a landlocked northern province where wheat cultivation thrives. One standout here is the beef noodle soup — a spicy and super flavorful brother filled with tender bites of meat and firm and chewy hand-cut noodles." - Janna Karel, David Yeskel

"Peek inside the open kitchen to watch as cooks at Shang Artisan Noodle meticulously knead, spin, and hand-pull tender and chewy noodles. The strands are then boiled for inclusion in pork and chicken broth with wontons and vegetables or tossed in spicy soy sauce with mixed pork. The beef noodle soup with braised brisket is the crowd favorite here — rivaled only by the juicy and flavorful spicy wontons." - Janna Karel

"This intimate space just minutes away from the Strip is known for its dual focus on classic hand-pulled noodle techniques and modern variations. Here, diners can watch chefs twist and pull noodles that are used in hot and cold dishes. Menu items include Peking wonton soup, stir-fried tomato and scrambled egg with noodles, and chicken sesame cold noodles. For just $1.50, diners can — and should — add extra noodles to every dish." - Janna Karel

"Shang Artisan Noodle is a place where pretty much every menu item is cheaper than a vodka soda on the Strip. Plus, with the people twirling fresh-made noodles right in front of you in their open-air kitchen, who needs to buy Cirque du Soleil tickets? None of the dishes will disappoint, but their pork rib noodle soup is our favorite. Make sure you do a count-off before you leave, though, because we’ve definitely left people behind while they stand, faces pressed against the window, hypnotized by the spinning noodles." - edward thompson, gabe bergado