Despite having a Chinatown, I would say Philadelphia doesn't have that many truly good places for Chinese food I would hit again and again. however, this place was the last place I went to before leaving town and I think it was the best I had tried so far both during a short 2-3 day trip and also across 4 years when I used to live here more. If you want good breakfast type foods, this is the place to go. We were not disappointed if anything impressed with their beef 'burger' and egg pancake. Those flavors were not ambitious but comfortable. the liang pi was good- bright clean flavors with a good amount of chew to the noodles. Can't attest for noodles since we were here for breakfast but my husband reports it was above average compared to the Nan Zhou noodle house around the block. service was ok- I think they could be more attentive when it comes to paying bill at the end or flagging someone down once they have finished delivering your food and taking your order. the space was kind of small but there are large tables to accommodate large parties. The ambiance is no frills and actually more quiet than some other places that I think are too rowdy to make the eating experience comfortable. I think it's a solid place for breakfast- economical and delicious. I can't attest if I would come here for sure each time I come back to Philadelphia but would put it on my list as places worth checking out across the Chinatown restaurants we had hit already. read more

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The dried meat sauce noodle is quite tasty. The beef noodle is a big portion with homemade style. We had a good time eating noddle here in China town read more

Very casual atmosphere. Food and service were great! All dishes were reasonably priced. read more

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The soup broth here is pretty good. We keep LanZhou on our list of options around chinatown for a quick lunch/take out spot. Service can be curt but we go for the speed of preparation and not to have a red carpet rolled out. When other shops might have a wait, LanZhou is typically funneling its customers in and out at a decent pace, even during festivals. They offer hand pulled noodles and knife shaved, which are what we usually go for-- their seafood soup includes a decent amount of seafood pieces. While it may not be the freshest protein, it's abundant and fine enough to make a rich stock. The inside is no frills and quite basic, making it comfortable for casual dining when you're wandering around outside and a very inviting bowl of something hot when it is cold out. read more

Came here recently and tried a whole bunch of things. The food here is pretty nice. I got the lamb stewed noodle soup, which I honestly felt like was super comparable to the stuff I'd eat in China. I also had the 'Chinese hamburger' (this is really such a bad translation of the thing, which tasted quite good as well. I have to commend them as well for getting the 'mo' style bread, which is not easy to find here in the US. Lastly, I also got the hot sauce fish fillet 水煮鱼 which was honestly really good as well I would have liked to try some of the vegetables here, and also some of the dumplings, though I don't know if they are home made. As for the ambiance of the place, it's kind of dark in here. I'm not exactly sure if this is stylistic, but i do think it could use some better lighting in here. still, would come back read more

We were quickly seated on a packed Saturday afternoon. We ordered the soybean milk (large), fried bread stick, sliced beef & tripe in hot chili oil and lamb stew noodle soup. The sliced beef & tripe in hot chili oil was pretty good. The star of the show was the lamb stew noodle. The portion is huge and very well priced. The noodles and broth were great. The soybean milk and fried bread stick are on the breakfast menu and we got them in the afternoon: the fried bread stick was not great as it seemed like it has been sitting out for a bit after being fried this morning. The soybean milk was ok, but it seemed like it was a bit burnt/overcooked. You definitely only come here for the food, and not much for the atmosphere. If you come as a solo diner or party of 2, you might be seated with someone else/another small party. They take credit cards (min. $10; no processing fee). read more

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I enjoyed a meal here. I had the Chinese hamburger and the sautéed string beans. Very generous portion. Had to spend over $10 to use a credit card which was fine. Service was fine-had to go to the counter to ask for a box. read more

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You get what you pay for, and in this case you get a lot for cheap. This was a hefty bowl of noodles with a delicious broth for around $9. I cannot emphasize enough how shocked I was that I got THIS much noodle for the price point. Finding the beef slices was also like a treasure chest-- every time I thought I'd finished eating the beef, I'd discover more beef pieces in the soup, which is just ideal ya know? I was so surprised by the mixed reviews-- definitely the service is lacking, but this isn't a service type of place. You come in, get quick service with warm food, and you're out. The service doesn't need to be great in order for this to be an amazing meal. What I will say is that it smelled slightly of toilet the entire time we were sitting down, but you get used to it and then you just vibe. Also, I saw a few reviews say they don't take credit, but they do!! read more

Authentic LanZhou Handpulled Noodles - Beef Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came on a whim for lunch with my friend and was not disappointed! Definitely a more authentic noodle joint (not so much a place you would go to get American Chinese food like orange chicken). The portions are so big yet so affordable. I got the classic beef noodle soup, which came with a generous portion of beef and noodle. Perfect for a cold day. The service was also so quick and friendly; my friend and I were sat right away even though the restaurant was full, and the staff spoke Chinese to us which I love. Highly recommend for a quick and cheap meal! read more

Authentic LanZhou Handpulled Noodles - Beef noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love here because cheaper than most place and my opinion Improved taste of meat and soup. But receipt came out $10 for noodle. Not $8.50 that is on menu price. Understand little higher ( many place not making new menu but some are)Other place said it's old one then after few month they change menu ... but not here?? I didn't ask why different but May be next time I will . But I found review some people said double tip!! I came here with my partner never like this. Veg and meat bun also expensive than I was expected. $6 for 4 small buns. Little disappointed. But I will back though. Improving soup and meat. But May be another place? read more

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I came here on a whim with a friend. The service was very friendly and everything came out fast. I'm disappointed with the brisket noodle soup. The noodle itself was made well. The broth was too fatty and could use more flavor. The spicy chicken feet was not tasty and has a weird taste and smell to them. The space overall, doesn't look clean. The low lit light doesn't help either. My friend's food could of came out hotter, temperature wise. I don't think , I will be back. read more

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This place is fantastic! I've come here twice already in the last week because it has a noodle soup that is just so yummy and worth. I really enjoy the broth, bok choys, and meat together. I would agree that service here isn't the best, especially if they're busy. Regardless, I would definitely recommend going here if you're ever craving a hearty noodle soup that will fill you up and warm you up. read more

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Food: This spot is an underdog for beef noodle soups in Chinatown. For $8 a bowl, it's def one of the most value options you can get in chinatown. The beef brisket noodle soup and spare rib were both pretty good. Its the same broth i'm pretty sure just with different meat options. I like that they provide chili oil and vinegar to adjust to my taste. I would probably pass on the scallion pancake. It was a bit dough-y for me. Beef brisket noodle soup: 4/5 spare rib noodle soup: 4/5 scallion pancake: 3/5 Ambiance: The inside has a good amount of seating. There's these interesting lighting fixtures that you see at a lot of chinese restaurants from the 90s. Service: There is a $10 card minimum. read more

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Small hand pull noodle shop in the Chinatown area. Wasn't crowded so it met our needs for the kids and strollers situation. The people were nice and the beef hand pulled noodle was decent. read more

Fast service, food was fresh and hot. Got the egg and tomato stir-fried hand pulled noodles and the pancake with the egg and it was delicious! Space was tiny and very limited seating, so there was a bit of a wait until we could be seated, but the fast service and the food made up for it! read more

The service kinda lazy and don't want to talk but I don't need to pay tip for them. Food it good fair price and big portion! read more

I'm sad to give them such a low review but the food didn't come out good at all. I got the beef noodle soup and I had a sour smell. I don't know if that's how it's supposed to be but the hand pulled noodles were raw. I microwaved it before eating it too and it still had some noodles were like drippy dough, uncooked. I did take out so I wasn't going to walk a mile back to complain about it. The beef was good though, not dry and was flavorful. The liang pi cold noodles had too less of the sauce so it was like plain wide noodles. That was disappointing overall. I was really looking forward to try this place when I'm in town. But at least the lady was nice and they're easy to find. read more

It was really cold out and I really wanted noodle soup. We needed to pick up some things at RTM so we decided we would just pick a restaurant in Chinatown near where ever we found parking and get dinner. Luckily for us we parked near LanZhou. We ordered the cucumbers in garlic sauce bc I always order the cucumber app when I see it on a menu. I ordered the spare rib noodle soup w shaved noodles and it was soooo good. The noodles were chewy and perfect. My boyfriend ordered the lamb noodle soup. He didn't specify noodle type and it came w both rice noodles mixed w shaved noodles. He was also happy w his soup. Our orders had different broths but both were so delish. The total bill was under $25. Can't beat that!! read more

I LOVE noodle soups, and Lanzhou's noodle soups are the star of the show! The broth is rich, tasty, and authentic. Amount of noodles is very generous, but I did with they had more meat. Still, the meal was filling and homey -- definitely hits the spot, and all for less than $9! Even though they're located right at the corner of the Chinatown gate, I had no clue this place existed. Unfortunately, I think they're overshadowed by the popularity if NanZhou Noodle House, but I actually prefer how LanZhou makes their noodle soup (although they have more limited options, LanZhou's broth and noodles are better in my opinion). I think a house special noodle soup with a combination of their meats listed would really be a great addition to LanZhou's menu. Their seating is meant for groups of 4+, so if you come alone or with a date, be prepared to be seated at a larger table. Not uncommon for some Chinese restaurants! Service was okay, but you're not here for the service but for the food. They accept credit card for any meal over $10. read more

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The food is really good, the noodle were nice and bouncy. I also got the bao to go at the register and those were good as well. The people are nice and quick with the food. The place is kind of dark and has the menu on its wall, but that's when you know a place is legit. read more

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Omg, that lamb noodle! (option #1 on the wall). It rivals the infamously delicious lamb noodle in Flushing New York! I'm so happy I have easy access to this amazing restaurant. Now, mind you it is a no frills (read: customer service may be lacking, and bathroom is small but considered clean for Chinatown) which is typical for most delicious Chinese restaurants. However, their string beans, fried potstickers, and hand-made noodles are simply amazing. If you are a foodie, don't waste time reading when you could be eating this delicious food! read more

Everything I ordered was fresh and delicious. The service was great. The prices were reasonable. The place is big enough to accommodate a large group. read more

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Decent noodle spot to get your fix. Had some beef noodle and it was fairly straightforward but not exceptional or anything. Had the pork dumpling and they were tasty; it was a good price for 8 of them. Pretty average overall, there are many other better spots in Chinatown but they are still okay. Thanks read more

Solid budget and family friendly Chinatown restaurant. Scallion pancake has great texture and flavor. Pork and chive dumplings are delicious. Pork and pickled cabbage is tangy and flavorful. Food comes out fast and hot read more

The food was great. I can't complain about that. The noodles seem to be made fresh and they had a really great bite. I was a fan. But the condiment containers are absolutely trashed. I don't mean to be that person, but wow are they bad. I hope they take the time to wash these if they see the review. read more

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My friend and I stopped by LanZhou for lunch this past Saturday. We had planned to try some handpulled noodle soup, but we were too hot to eat a hot bowl of soup. We tried the fried dumplings and the cold sesame noodles, which were both very good and exactly what we wanted after a day of wandering around Philly. The service was great as well. I enjoyed the meal overall, and it's not a bad place to grab a quick, delicious meal in Chinatown. read more

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Quantity quantity quantity!! Lot of good food! Reasonably priced! Hot! Spicy! Loved this place. Oily noodles were good! Chicken in garlic sauce is recommended and Szechuan beef was good spicy. They serve the food extremely hot! Really great Chinese food read more

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My go to for authentic comfort chinese food. There chinese burgers are always a must as well as their cold sesame noodles. Their hand pulled noodles are also amazing whether it be in soup or stir fried and their dumplings are quite satisfying. It is not quite a hole in the wall joint but you can tell it's a local favorite based on the clientele. You also can't beat the prices so I try to come here whenever I can read more

ROACH IN MY MAPO TOFU I had a bowl of noodle soup with shaved noodles in the restaurant and took an order of mapo tofu to go yesterday. I decided to have my mapo tofu tonight. To my horror, I found this thing in the mix, halfway through. I thought it was a charred piece of pepper at first but it had odd stripes and was too circular for that and my stomach sank as I turned it over and saw legs and antennae. I feel like I'm about to throw up. This is the worst thing I've ever found in my food and I am never coming back again. I'm going to need to scrape my mouth now, I feel so gross I might cry. So, so upset. read more

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I'm surprised that this place gets mixed reviews. It's really not that bad so don't let these Yelp and Google reviews scare you away. It's the usual restuarant in Chinatown that's cash only (or Venmo) and cheap. I had the beef noodle soup which wasn't out of the world. But for the cheap price, it was sufficient. There was a lot of meat for the price but it was chewy and not melt in your mouth tender meat. But again, you get what you paid for. And I'm ok with that in this scenario. Tip: the waitress seems to be only fluent in Mandarin so you might have problems if you ask her to elaborate items on the menu... read more

Authentic LanZhou Handpulled Noodles - Beef noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pleased and satisfied. Warm fulfilling food for a decent price, along with kind service. That's basically all you need for a good restaurant experience. I used a little broken Mandarin but gave up towards the end and reverted back to English; it was fine. I got the lamb stewed noodle soup ($8.95). It came with shaved noodles, vermicelli noodles, bok choy (or shanghai cai, I can't tell which), wood ear, and cubed pieces of lamb. The broth was milky rich and filled with lamb flavor. I didn't add any chili oil or black pepper purely because I didn't want to cover up that amazing flavor. Also finally got to try the Chinese hamburger for the first time ever after spending years watching Mikey Chen awe about it on YouTube. I have no reference but I thought it was incredibly delicious. The pork was juicy and flavorful. The meat juice soaked into the soft interior of the bun, which had a crispy exterior for added textural fun. It's a pretty big sandwich for $4, too. Could totally see myself doing quick stops here on future Chinatown trips for that quick yummy snack. Plus, they take credit card (min of $10). Finally, pretty clean, modernized interior with small but clean bathroom. Overall, decent restaurant. Would recommend! read more

Authentic northern china style. Ordered the Chinese hamburger, lamb soup, fried dough and Liangpi. Love them! The Liangpi is a little too spicy for me though. Next time will ask them to put the hot sauce aside so I can adjust the amount to put in by myself. read more

The food is average but I would say it's authentic Lanzhou ramen,the peeled off wood table is so authentic Chinese style.I didn't even feel like I was in America! The servers are able to speak English. I had the sliced beef noodles which is the number 1seller of the noodles category according to my server. It was enough portion for me just the noodles alone but then I saw $4 for 8 dumplings..talk about good deal! I had to try it and it's surprisingly good,the wrapping was normal(not extra thick like some restaurants)and its texture was like their hand pull noodles,more on a chewy side.the inside's very juicy as well. Not bad! I didn't expect I would find something like this in Philadelphia ! read more

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Great food I got lamb hand pulled noodles with dumplings. The dumplings were okay but the noodles were very good, especially the broth was super packed with flavors read more

This place gets five stars for their noodles and soup base. Seriously, the noodles are so chewy! And the soup base on its own is flavorful. But when it comes to the dishes as a whole, the flavors are just a bit off. For the beef noodle soup, the beef was just okay and could use a fattier cut of the beef. For the seafood noodle soup, the imitation crab and shrimp tasted like they were cooked too long, and the clam didn't taste the freshest. The pork and cabbage dumplings were the same - nice chewy skin, but again the flavors inside were just off. Would go back for the noodles but probably would not order anything else. Staff was nice and service was fast. Lastly, don't expect the AC to be on; it was pretty warm inside. FYI, this place does accept credit cards! read more

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OHHHHH MYYYYUU GOODNESSSS!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE EAT HERE. order the fried dumplings, shrimp lo main and the beef noodle soup and your whole mood will change. I used to live down the street from here and in those cold winter days I'd walk over and warm my soul here. I've since moved and if I'm in Philly this place is a must. Don't expect top notch service cause it's literally just straight forward. It's also cash only from what I remember. I cannot rave about this place anymore. Please go here and read more

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Chinatown. Getting a lamb soup with some dumplings or baozi is a great way to start a food crawl. Service is fast, food is delicious and filling, and prices are great. If they sold fantuan, would be a great add. read more

Right under the gate in Chinatown. Little funky but great noodles and dumplings. And the prices are amazing read more

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Decent hand pulled noodles. The broth was fine and big portions for reasonable prices. Not our favorite place in Philly but good for a change of pace read more

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Food is terrible. Service is even worse. Will never be there again. Calling it Chinese food is a humiliation to China. There are a hundred better restaurants in Chinatown. read more