After landing in Calgary, my friends and I stopped at Calan Beef Noodle, and it was the perfect place to get a bowl of noodles with the cold weather. I ordered the hand pulled noodles in beef soup and appreciated that you can choose the type of noodle. On the cashier's recommendation, I went with the thin noodles, which were excellent. The soup arrived hot with a well-balanced ratio of noodles to toppings, making it both satisfying and comforting. You can also adjust the spice level and add chili oil to taste. Service was efficient, prices were reasonable, and there was ample seating available. If I find myself back in the area, I would gladly return! read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Hand pulled noodle in beef soup - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This unassuming spot was recommended to me by a friend in Calgary. If you are looking for a Halal place, I strongly recommend this spot. It was a pleasant surprise to partake of Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles which were like silk! Tons of lamb choices. I'm always down for lamb and I was in my element. My lamb noodle dish had those "curtain noodles" with tons of vegetables and highly seasoned lamb - cumin and chili - 100% Northern Chinese. So delicious. Spouse had a lovely braised beef soup with thin noodles, scented with five-spice My only minor criticism is that my lamb noodles were a tad oily. Portions are large, prices are what they are these days. Highly recommend! read more

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Really liked this place. The tea egg was good -- super flavorful and not dry at all. Got the Lanzhou noodles with pickled mustard greens. Broth was comforting, beef was tender, and the noodles had a nice bite. The pickled greens added a little sour crunch that made it even better. Would totally come back! read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Hand pulled noodles with pickled sour mustard - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I really enjoyed this noodle place. There is a big parking lot, ample signage, and a welcoming ambiance, making this restaurant a must-try in Calgary. The menu is simple but I could tell every dish was authentic. You order up front at the counter (they take cash and Apple Pay) then seat yourself while waiting for your order to be called. There are meal sets available in case you want to easily add a drink or appetizer. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the beef super tender. I enjoyed the richness of the broth as well. While it's not the best Chinese food I've ever had, I would definitely come back the next time I'm craving noodles! read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I really loved these beef noodles. My first meal once I landed in Calgary... and also my last on the way back to the airport. It really was THAT good! I got a #1 and #7 and the flavors were different for both but very good. My favorite was the #7. First time we ordered when we got there and the turnaround time was so quick. They stretch the noodles right in front of you so it's a super cool experience. The second time, I ordered on DoorDash for pick up. It got pretty busy during lunch time the first time I went and there were a lot of people there, but there were no problems with seating. Definitely wish there was a Calan closer to me but will always stop by if I'm the area again! read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Ordered takeout from here. It came very well packaged and was very good. They had me with the Xi'an style lamb sandwiches. It did not disappoint. About as close as the one I had in Xi'an. My one small nit was that the bun was ever so dry/tough. I also had the thick hand pulled noodles with beef and they were very good as well. The dish was a bit on the salty side, though. I will give props to their service too. I asked for the carrots to be removed and that proved impossible, for very understandable reasons. Rather than just delivering the meal, they called to make sure it was ok. I truly do appreciate the gesture. read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Well packaged meal - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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We went there yesterday and tried out their beef noodle soup number seven. We watched them make the noodles they make four kinds. We had the flat narrow noodle. The soup was served very quickly and very hot, which I love the flavours of the broth, were very complex and satisfying. The noodles were sweet and firm. Be prepared to do lots of slurping that's how you eat it and it was fun. Would be helpful to look at the menu before you go. It's counter service and it worked well. It's a cosy sitting area where you can watch the noodles being made . We had what felt like a very authentic experience. We'll be back read more

This is hands down one of the top 5 best hand pulled noodles I've ever had! I order their beef noodle soup and not only was it flavorful, the noodles were incredibly chewy. Food: Writing this review is honestly making me crave their noodles. I love the texture of the noodles and felt that the soup was very fragrant. I usually am not able to take hot chili, but the chili oil they add at the end made the bowl of noodles even better. Service: You order your food at the counter first and then they bring it out to you on the table after. The staff were very nice and I don't really have much to comment on it. Ambiance: The restaurant itself is a bit small. It seems like majority of the people who buy food here take it to go. However, I would say the restaurant probably can comfortably sit around 10 people. read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

BEST. HAND PULLED NOODLES. Dishes: Just get the hand pulled noodles in beef soup dish and you won't regret it. They had one of the best hand-pulled noodles I've ever had. They didn't skimp on the broth either, it was so flavorful. Logistics: -limited, private, parking lot -I believe it's cash only read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Front: hand pulled beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I dream about these noodles and would fly in just to have them and fly back out. Run- don't walk.

Our first stop in Calgary! We were starving after our flight, and we were craving soup so we decided to stop by Calan Beef Noodle. My friend got the hand pulled noodle in beef soup and my sister got the hand pulled noodle with pickled sour mustard in beef soup which was so freaking spicy. I ordered the hand pulled noodle with soy bean paste since it was kind of warm outside and I was not trying to sweat. The noodle texture was 10/10 and it definitely hit the spot! read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Pretty good authentic Taiwanese food for Canada. After arriving in Canada I looked for restaurants nearby and was super pleasantly surprised to see a beef noodle soup place nearby. The pickle flavor in the soup was a bit strong but overall it was good. The food did come out face but they didn't let you alter the order at all which was unfournate. The restaurant is very small and cramped so don't go there with a large group. Overall a good place to get some food. 8.5/10 read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Oh my goodness the best and healthiest food ever !!! thank you so much for the attention to detail and healthy yummy soup perhaps the best soup ive ever slurped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank youuuuuuuuuuuu read more

From our hotel near the airport it was a 16 minute ride, but it was well worth the drive. It's in a tiny strip mall and you have to zig to get in. From the outside it looked empty once in it packed with noodle eating folk. Hand made noodles are their specialty. Their specialty are noodles from the Lanzo of China. The portions are plenty, you won't leave hungry. If we ever comeback to Calgary, we're going here. read more

I haven't had hand-pulled noodles in ages but Calan Beef Noodle has been on my list to try. They specialize in Lanzhou eats and have a second location in the downtown area. This one is located in a small plaza that also houses Caribbean Choice Foods. We dropped in on a Thursday for a late lunch (around 1:00pm). You go up to the counter to order. There's also a self serve water jug right there. The menu consists of 13 options along with a few appetizers. Four noodle types to choose from (thin, thick, flat & narrow and flat & wide). They also sell their own chili oil jars ($10.99). - Combo A + Hand pulled noodle with pickled sour mustard in beef soup (#2) ($19.99) - we picked combo A for the simmered beef shanks (thinly sliced and tender) and tea egg. Went with the thick noodles, which had a good firmness. We opted for the spicy version which added a touch of heat. The beef itself was a mixed bag of tender and slightly dry pieces. Wish they gave a bit more daikon. However, the sour mustard added a nice contrasting element. Broth was light and clean. - Stir-fried noodle with cumin lamb and vegetables (#9) ($15.99) - the flat and wide noodles had a good elasticity to them but could have had a more toothsome bite. They weren't heavy on the cumin and the pieces of lamb were decent. A couple pieces of broccoli, carrot and bok choy rounded things out. Okay but I've had better. For the price, I want a bit more of everything from Calan. 3.5 stars. read more

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Super homey, hole in the wall noodle soup shop screams soul food. Nothing beats a warm bowl of noodles made with care, especially when they're hand made. It's pretty awesome to watch them roll and cut the noodles fresh. We tried the beef noodle soup and it was very good. Super clean beef broth with your choice of noodle style, with optional chili oil on the side. A little thinly sliced beef on top and a sprinkle of green onions for freshness, hard to beat that in the fall. The flat wide noodles are good but I think the thick noodles match better. Also very good is the chili oil noodles. Same hand made noodles, seared chili oil, some vegetables and a heap spoonful of garlic adds heat, sizzle and aromatic flavors that are arguably the best thing here. Simple dessert menu of either sesame balls or fried mantou but they make them fresh to order and bring it out to you at dessert time. The sesame balls are great since rarely am I able to get them straight out of the fryer so piping hot is awesome. read more

Oh my goodness. This place ascended my soul. Vegetarians who love Chinese food, look no further, we got a fantastic meal right here. I got their hand-pulled noodles in chili oil and vegetables. Service was blazing fast - their chef pulled the noodles in 20-30 seconds, threw it in the giant vat of boiling water, and by the time I got back from the bathroom, they already had my bowl ready to go. The flavor was fantastic, the noodles absorbed the chili oil and flavorings like a sponge, and the noodles themselves were perfectly chewy. The vegetables don't quite take on the flavors in the same way, but I didn't mind that because the main attraction was the noodles. If you're visiting Calgary, I would put this place as a must visit. Easily the best meal I had the entire trip. read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Sesame ball - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Visiting Calgary on a chillier rainy day and was crazing a good bowl of noodle soup. Calan definitely did not disappoint!. you friend and I both got the Beef Braised Noodle Soup. I got the flat wide noodles and she had gotten the thick regular hand pulled noodles. We asked for extra spicy and although the color was there, the chili oil and chili was not actually spicy but that's okay, I didn't mind. Flavor of broth was great and texture of noodles was exactly what I was looking for. For those are are use to hand shaven noodles, Calan is slightly different with their noodle types but I thought equally delicious. We also got two tea eggs and the two seasonal veggies. The veggies i felt were well worth the money, quantity and flavor wise these two appetizers definitely would've cost me more in the US. The place was small but cozy and employees were all very kind. I 100% recommend read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Seasonal Veggies - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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First time coming here with my bf. I chose the braised beef noodles and he got the stir fry. Mine was a bit salty for my taste but still pretty good, bf's tasted great and I kind of wish I had his instead ha. The portion size is pretty generous. Place is smaller than I expected. Staff was friendly and fast service. Would come back to try their other menu. read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Hand pulled stir fry noodles and beef braised noodles - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Was delighted to find a true Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle destination and once identified, made a beeline here for lunch. Arrived on a chilly Tuesday around 12:30 p.m. and the place was packed, always a good sign. Ordered two bowls of spicy cumin lamb noodles and relished in the heat which appears to be a combination of traditional chiles but also a bit of ground Szechuan, just the right amount to give the dish additional interest, the heat mingling with the mild numbing sensation along with the cumin--a match made in heaven. I dream about this dish when I'm home and my wife and I have fond memories of diving into a similar meal in New York City years ago. Watched with anticipation as the noodles were stretched to our specifications. I ordered wide and flat, my wife a more traditional round/thin shape. The bowl came with bits of carrot, bok choy and what appeared to be stems and ends of broccolini. Had a nice chat with some locals who asked if it was our first visit. Certainly was, and we discussed the anticipation of watching the dish being created before our very eyes. They smiled, they knew what was coming. By the time our order arrived the lunch crowd was clearing out so we took our time and devoured both bowls, barely a drop of anything left. The noodles were tender, savory and soaked up the sauce, perfectly al dente (if there is such a thing for Lanzhou) making each bite a delight. I typically have to visit Queens, NY to get this dish so finding it in a new location I'll be visiting often (family) is a real plus. They've apparently opened a second location near downtown, so why not? With only a few reviews I hope to visit there one day. You should too. For $32 a real treat, a special meal, one I won't soon forget. Very highly recommended. If you come: they don't take American Express. Limited lot parking with signs letting you know if you shouldn't park in a spot. Limited seating, no reservations, come early or late because it's likely going to be busy with this kind of quality. read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Spicy cumin lamb noodle. - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Awesome little noodle place! Fresh hand-pulled noodles and the broth is really delicous and not greasy! I had the wide noodles and I wanted to have it again. Beef cuts were large and good! Can't wait to be here again! ps. noodles are made in front of you read more

Calan is a convenient stop off Centre Street if you're looking for a hot bowl of traditional Chinese (Lanzhou) noodles and looking to spend under $20. I think I personally prefer more simple flavours for a beef noodle soup, because the flavours of mainland China (veggies, seasoning, spices) are quite novel to me. I enjoyed it but couldn't finish the broth like I can with Taiwanese or Vietnamese soups. The braised beef tasted great and had nice marbling that helped to balance out the strong soup flavour, and the flat narrow noods are good stuff. There's a free parking lot shared with the shopping complex. read more

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Very good noodles and soup. Noodles were al dente ans soup was very tasty. The guy at the counter was very friendly. It was nice to see how he make the noodles. read more

Came here with friends on the last day of our Banff trip. It definitely did not disappoint! The beef was tender and the soup was flavorful. The noodles had a nice chew to it. My boyfriend isn't usually a noodles person but even he liked it! I definitely recommend this place for anyone who is planning on visiting Calgary. read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Hand Pulled Noodle in Braised Beef Soup & Hand Pulled Noodle with pickled sour mustard in beef soup. - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The noodles here are superb!! Hand made to order. The broth is rich in flavor and noodles are perfectly cooked. Only thing I would recommend is maybe add more meat lol. There's a lot of noodle but not enough meat. I would suggest cut back on the noodles and compensate with more meat. Seating is limited as this is a small spot so large groups beware. Parking is also limited but it's worth a try. Overall I was happy with this spot and will come back for more!! Next time I'll get the thick wide noodles. read more

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An entirely unique dining experience in a quaint but well appointed space where you literally watch them make your noodles from where you sit. Words cannot express the cornucopia of flavours that explode on your palate when eating here. I highly recommend you try something with a bit of spicy kick and wash it down with their amazing and fruity house tea! I shall be returning here often. read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Special House Tea - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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They really pull the noodle with their hand fresh!!! A small shop with not many options but definitely a good place to stop for noodle

This place is good. Unfortunately, I just moved from Toronto and they have the best Lanzhou Hand Pull noodles and I have that to compare to. However, for Calgary it's authentic and quite good. Most bowls ranges from $12 to $17 pending the size and if you want a combo. They have a nice selection of dishes in their menu. You can also choose the style of noodles you want in your dishes. I had the Chili oil noodles and also the traditional broth soup and they were quite good. I have to admit I am happy that Calgary does have a restaurant that serves this. Prices are high for this type of food because they have no competition. However I do recommend this place and watching the chef make the noodles is always fun. read more

It is very hard to find somewhere that hand pulls their noodles. The place is itself is unassuming but clean. The food was amazing. We both had combos. My husband had the beef noodle soup with hand pulled noodles and I had the vegetables with chili oil and hand pulled noodles. The combos come with beef tendon and tea eggs. I also ordered the seasonal appetizer which comes with two small sides. Everything was AMAZING. My husband's beef broth was flavourful and rich. You can tell that it simmered for hours with all the layers of flavour. His noodles were springy and perfect. My noodles were springy and perfect as well. Loved the tea egg and my husband enjoyed all the beef tendon extra in his soup. The appetizers were so delicious . Best seaweed salad I have had outside of Japan. And it was fun to watch your noodles being rolled out. It will be our to go stop when we go to Calagary...and very reasonable too! read more

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Before my trip back to Vancouver, my boyfriend took me to Calan Beef Noodle Restaurant in North part of Calgary. We had an early dinner at this place. Calan Beef Noodle was the first handmade noodle Restaurant in Calgary. It's a small Chinese Restaurant. There are no many tables in this restaurant. We arrived the restaurant around 4:30. This place was very full. We had to wait for while to get a table. After we sat down, we began to order our food. My boyfriend had HAND-PULLED NOODLES IN BEEF SOUP, which is $10.99. I ordered CALAN SPECIAL POTATO NOODLE IN SPICY SAUCE, which is the same price as the beef soup noodles $10.99. In addition, I also ordered Egg and Beef dish sides. After we ordered all the food, we had to wait for 10 - 15 mins for our food. Finally, our food came out the kitchen. They were all well cooked and fresh. Each noodle bowl has its own flavors. The noodles tasted very delicious and fresh. Both of noodle bowls were in huge portions, which were totally worth the prices. We had very great time there. When we finished our meal, we could just leave the empty bowls on the table. The servers gotta clean up for us. In summary, we had a great experience in Calan Noodle. read more

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Speaking as someone who cannot tolerate spice, I have to say I really enjoyed my bowl of noodles in the clear broth! The noodles were the perfect chewiness, the broth was really flavorful and hey, if you want that spicy sauce, they will add some for you! I was also amazed at how the side order of beef shank was nicely tender with good flavor. The only thing I didn't quite like was the service of the one guy... he seems grumpy and disconnected (I've been there twice and he's the same both times). And why does he automatically start speaking Mandarin with each and every customer? read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

i love their super delicious noodles, flavorful sauce, soup, side dishes, tea egg, and fast service. this is labor intensive food served fast and so good for you! highly recommend read more

Best dinner ever. They made all FRESH. Handmade noodles are so heavenly. The noodle maker in the window of the frontline cook was so much fun to watch. read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Beef noodle bowl. The meat are very tender and perfect. The broth blew away so good. - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

By far has to be the best, I repeat the best noodles I've tried yet and I have gone to a few spots in Miami! This is my second time in 2 weeks and I wish I had this back home, the freshness of the noodles it's so unbelievably soft that they melt in your mouth. in love with this place will be coming back on the summer. read more

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This place is absolutely outstanding! As someone from the far US (Miami Fl) my boyfriend took me here because we heard the noodles were out of this world, and indeed they were. The noodles are made right in front of you, as fresh as can be. The staff was very friendly and the spices in the noodles were outstanding! Would love to go back if given the chance. 10/10 read more

Calan Beef Noodle - Vegetable noodles part 2 - Chinese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Short but sweet review. This was the best noodle soup I have had in my long life! I had no idea places like this existed, where they hand roll the noodles in front of you. So fresh and so delicious! I highly recommend you try it. read more

Visiting this hand made noodle place for twice, i don't think i will go back again. Not that it's bad, just ... i think it's just okay. Plus i don't really eat spicy stuffs unless they're really really good. Food court style - order food, pick a table then go grab your order when it's ready. And while u are waiting, you could see them making your noodle. But the noodle size is not very consistent, and it's kinda salty for me. read more

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This is a perfectly serviceable local place for lunch if you live or work near by. As several other reviews have stated, it doesn't matter if you order thick or thin noodles, they'll give you what they give you. Every time I've ordered thick noodles, and they serve me a mix of thin and thick noodles, with most of them being thin. The noodles are pretty good, but I do think they overcook them a tad. I prefer a heftier chew to my noodles (hence my preference for thick noodles). The broths are a bit too salty, also noted by other Yelpers. The best dishes are #7 (the soup noodles with braised beef) and #11 the stir-fried noodles with vegetables. The sauce for the stir fried noodles is a tad too sweet, but overall, I was satisfied with the dish. Unless you like super spicy food, I would say that you want your dish not spicy. You can add the spice later at the table. They have a jar of chili oil at the table. The broth was pretty much undrinkable by the end when we ordered our soup spicy at our first visit. The restaurant is a very casual place, but popular for lunch. read more

These hand pulled noodles taste so good. There is nothing like fresh noodles. The pickled mustard soup I had with them was so spicy and sour, a must try for anyone who comes here looking for something different. The atmosphere was barebones, but perfect for a quick bowl of noodles. The seasonal appetizer was also very tasty. Two types of cold veggies in a tangy and spicy sauce. They served it with the noodles and it was a nice way to break up the meal. read more

Extremely delicious hand-pulled noodles ready in 10-15min, perfect for cold Calgary winters. What's not to love?