Dun Huang is a casual Northwestern Chinese restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue near Columbia University, specializing in hand-pulled Lanzhou noodles and other regional specialties. The dining room is clean, bright, and no-frills, making it an easy place to stop for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner. Walking in, the aroma of simmering beef broth, toasted cumin, and chili oil immediately sets the tone for the meal. The hand-pulled noodles are the highlight of the menu. I ordered one of their Lanzhou-style noodle soups, where you can choose the thickness of the noodles to suit your preference. The noodles had a pleasantly chewy texture, and the broth was rich, aromatic, and full of flavor without feeling overly heavy. The bowl was topped with tender slices of beef, radish, cilantro, and chili oil, creating a comforting meal with plenty of depth. I also enjoyed the dry noodles and cumin lamb dishes, which showcased the bold, earthy flavors that Northwestern Chinese cuisine is known for. The menu extends beyond noodles with a variety of appetizers and sides that pair well with the main dishes. The cucumber salad provided a refreshing contrast to the richer flavors, while the pan-fried dumplings and lamb skewers made excellent additions if you're dining with a group or looking to sample more of the menu. Service was quick and efficient throughout my visit. Even with a steady stream of customers, the food came out promptly, and the staff kept everything moving smoothly. The restaurant can get busy during lunch and dinner, especially with students from the nearby university, but the turnover is fast enough that the wait is usually short. Overall, Dun Huang is a reliable spot for authentic Northwestern Chinese cuisine in Morningside Heights. The fresh hand-pulled noodles, flavorful broths, and generous portions make it a place I would happily return to whenever I'm craving a satisfying bowl of Lanzhou noodles. read more

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When you walk in, you'll notice right away: the dining room is packed with Asian students slurping noodles. That's the ultimate sign you've landed in the right spot for authentic Chinese food. Service: Good Quantity: Good Cleanliness: Good Price: Fair This is Northwestern Chinese cuisine at its best, think bold, spicy, fragrant flavors and hand-pulled noodles with serious chew. If you crave depth of flavor and a little kick, this place delivers. What I Ordered: * Crispy Pork w/ Salt & Pepper ($11) The perfect starter, lightly battered, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Flavorful without being greasy. * Sliced Beef Mala Pot ($27) A hearty dish packed with flavor. The mix of cauliflower, bok choy, corn, thin-sliced tofu, and cilantro makes it vibrant and comforting. It's seasoned with just the right amount of spice, enough to tingle but still approachable for most palates. * Braised Beef w/ Potatoes ($26) This one hits all the notes of classic home-style cooking. Tender beef, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, and a sauce so rich and savory that you'll want to spoon it over rice. I come here often and have worked my way through much of the menu. The food is consistently delicious, the servers are friendly, and the atmosphere feels warm and bustling. Overall: Highly recommended if you're looking for authentic Northwestern Chinese dishes and unforgettable noodles right here on the Upper West Side. read more

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Dun Huang is consistent and is good for dine in or take out. Good noodles and other dishes like mapo tofu and coca cola chicken. Some of the dishes are a little salty like the green beans but overall it's a great casual spot. The service is very quick since you order through ChowNow via a QR code at the table. It can get a little crowded but it's a solid spot and reasonable prices too. read more

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This place holds more than just good food -- it holds the beginning of a very special story. The meal was just as I remembered it: warm, savory, and just a little bit magical. As for what comes next... There's a pile of hats tucked away,Not hung up or put on display.Beneath one you'll seeA surprise left by me --Go find it without much delay. read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - A menu showing our favorite meals - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

YOU NEED TO EAT HERE!! This has to be one of the best spots around this area. Service was quick and the food was banging. The ambiance of the restaurant is cute and intimate. Definitely making this a regular spot in rotation. read more

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Solid casual spot. They're right next to a boba shop and can order boba from the restaurant! I first got food delivered from here then dined in when I was in the neighborhood. Everything has great flavor. I would totally come back to try their other dishes. 5/5 Eggplant salad - very flavorful, eggplant was cooked well. the flavoring is so strong that it made my lips feel funny from how salty it was. I would order this again. I want to eat the leftover sauce over rice, mix it with noodles, or use it to marinate meats. 4/5 Mung bean noodles - the texture of it was softer than I expected. It fell apart more easily than I am used to with other noodles. 5/5 Chicken salad - GREAT flavor. the sauce is great, a little strong even. would be great with rice or mixed with noodles. I used it to marinate other meats last time I had this. 5/5 Silky wide noodles - fun texture flavorful. my only bit of feedback is that it's a little too oily though I guess the noodles need that to not stick to each other. read more

Came on a Monday night, good amount of people but seated quickly. Got the N1, lanzhou soup with wide noodles. So good, noodles super chewy and extra long for slurping. Broth was light and delicious, a bit on the salty side. We also tried the tomato grilled fish because literally every table had ordered this and it was AMAZING. A whole fish grilled then simmered in a rich tomato broth, it really hit the spot. read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - Dunhuang Grilled Fish - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

After a day of community event walking and early voting, we decided to get something to eat at Dun Huang. The place is peaceful, modern and clean. The orders were: fired pork dumplings, chicken, rice and ribs. The food was fresh and the service was timely. read more

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Dun Huang - Upper West is remarkably superb. The staff members display uncommon kindness and treat me specially. Enjoyable meals, prices that don't hurt and employees who don't rush you. The items showed careful preparation. Other diners' impressions match the experience. read more

Pretty overpriced and bland, not very flavorful. The jiajiangmian was very salty. Didn't have much options in the area so came to dunhuang. Was a bit disappointed read more

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Food 5/5 A very wide selection of authentic Northern Chinese dishes. The noodles were the right amount of chew and flavor, loved the soup. The cumin lamb was a highlight, super tender and the spices tingled the right amount in my mouth. The mung bean noodles were very refreshing, while the braised lamb shoulder was also super tender, you can taste how much effort and time was put in cooking it. I will definitely come back again for a casual meal with friends. Interior 4/5 Pretty simple wooden interior setup, unfortunately, the chairs we sat on were for a long table and did not have backs. My back was not that happy. Service 5/5 Because we were celebrating someone's birthday, they were kind enough to store our huge cake in the fridge until we finished our meal. Friendly and helpful staff. read more

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Dun Huang's food is very authentic. The noodle soups are great. However, their service is terrible. There is no greetings at the door. The waiters are not smiling. They let me wait for a long time before taking the order. When I asked a question, the young waiter showed inpatient and he was rude. My question was helped by a costumer. The ambiance is crapping and uninspiring. At the bill time, a waitress showed me the bill on an iPad, and she expected me to tip 20%. She got really mad when I tipped 16%. I would give the food 4 stars and the service 0 star. Even this place is 5 min. from where I live, I will never go back to it again. read more

Solid northern Chinese food! We got the Dunhang Spicy Noodles, Szechuan Style Sauteed Pig feet, and original noodles. All of them were tasty and reasonably priced with decent portions. You can choose what type of noodles you want but I chose the thick wide ones bc those are my fav and they were perfectly chewy! read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - Dunhang Spicy Noodles, Szechuan Style Sauteed Pig Trotter, original noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

There are few dishes that ward off the winter cold as well as "big pan chicken", "da pan ji", or "Monstrous Plate Chicken" as Dun Huang calls it. Skinless chicken thighs are stewed with plenty of sweet, warm spices (star anise, cinnamon), dark soy sauce, red chilis, and potato. The resulting soupy, spicy, hearty dish warms you from the inside out. Ordinarily, the dish comes with thick wheat noodles; Dun Huang didn't send any with our order so be aware that you have to purchase separately! The version here was solid: chicken thighs remained tender and juicy. Although there was an appropriate amount of heat, it derived completely from the red chilis; I didn't detect any mala from peppercorns at all, sadly. It was too salty to eat alone, so I cut it with some rice we had on hand. Another main course of "Sliced Fish or Beef" ($20.00) was also disappointingly mala-free, but otherwise fair. There was plenty of sliced fish in my version (my protein of choice), but without the infusion of mala heat, I wasn't really feeling the copious amounts of red chili oil that was used to dress the dish. (All that oil is wholly authentic, by the way, used like a tadka in Indian cuisine, to "finish" a dish.) I liked that the dish was not even the slightest bit "fishy," but it was so oily and salty that my favorite part was actually the cabbage and mung bean sprouts for their palliative effect. This dish something you'll want to eat in moderation with a LOT of rice -- which you need to purchase separately. The Pint of Beef Broth ($3.00) was dark, warmly spiced, and somehow still hot despite the delivery distance. It was (like everything we tried) too salty, but the salinity was easily remedied with a bit of boiling water. As someone who always loves the broth better than any other part of a soup, this pint of straight-up broth was gold. A Woodear Mushroom Salad ($8.00) was nicely dressed with vinegar and red chili pepper, and the woodear mushrooms retained a pleasant bite, but they were of course too salty. A final side dish of Marinated Braised Beef Shank ($9.00) was lusciously tender and fragrant. More fat was sliced into the dish than what many home chefs would include, but that (and the oversaltiness) were the only flaws there. Overall we enjoyed this lovely meal and the pleasant staff on the phone when I called. And we have a heckuva lot of leftovers to contend with. Tomorrow, I think I'll boil some noodles, add the leftover broth and beef shank, and pretend like I made dinner. read more

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Food was amazing. Huge portions for reasonable price. Super extensive and customizable menu including noodle soups, milk and fruit teas, and much much more. Meat and produce seemed of great quality. You order from your phone with QR code which made ordering fast. Staff was polite and quick to give to go containers. Great ambiance, a true gem! read more

I would give it four or five stars if they service was better. The food was great. Large portion and pretty yummy. It's authentic northern cuisine. The location is great and I can see many Columbia students eating there. But the service isn't good. I wanted to use the check in coupon from Yelp but they said: it's expired then left. It was rude and unprofessional. read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - They said this Yelp check in coupon is expired. But it obviously doesn't have an expired date. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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A fine stop for authentic Chinese food in the area, according to my Chinese friends. If you're a Columbia student or parent looking for a taste of home, this will do. Service was prompt. Ambiance was quintessential Chinese noodle and light fare joint. 7.5/10 read more

I still love their extra wide noodles and their clear broth Lanzhou noodle soup. However, during our last visit, the food quality was inconsistent. The broth in the extra bowl of noodles ($3) was too salty, and didn't match the bowl it was accompanying. They overdid it a bit on the ma-la flavoring as well. Additionally, their prices are very odd. Grilled fish for $38 when a bowl of Lanzhou noodles is $9? A plate of cabbage and black bean for $13 when a side dish of cabbage is $5? The wait staff could use some training as well. They kept bringing more dishes out and squeezing them on to our overfull table rather than cleaning up our old empty dishes to make room for the new dishes. They also forgot to put in our order for Lamb Rice Pilaf. All this is definitely forgivable but it just made me realize that this type of experience does not warrant five stars. Looks like they're settling into the 3-4 star territory and that sounds accurate to me. read more

Delicious delicious chinese food. I got the special with wide noodles and it did not disappoint. The broth was so so flavorful and the noodles were nice and chewy. Order was ready quick and food was super affordable. I wish there was more meat/veggies, however that's just a personal preference. read more

Delicious food!! I love their noodles. I just wish it were open when I was an undergrad here hahaha

Very fast service! White rice is not included with entrees and costs $2/bowl, which is unusual. Food was decent. read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - Pork belly with preserved greens - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Very neat little noodle spot. I had the non spicy version of their beef noodles. The noodles where very good, but i found the broth very salty. (But maybe you are not supposed to drink the broth.) Had the pork dumplings which were very good as well. You order through your phone, so the server interaction is quite minimal but they were happy to answer all my questions. They get quite busy for lunch with minimal tables so expect a wait. read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - Pork Steamed Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

So this location was open about a month ago and so far it's the first branch I been to(apparently they have 3), I was pretty hungry so I got 4 apps and 2 main courses to try the best out of it with my maximum stomach capacity. First, their plum juice tasted really good it's like it's fresh from plums(the color was black so I am sure they cooked it in someway), it's more on a sweet side than the sour. All my apps were great,thumbs up for the fish rolls(cigarettes size)and eggplant salad ,they were all in proper portion(not too much,not too less) so it's a really a good way to start,I would recommend 2apps for an adult. I had the cumin lamb it was" okay"nothing surprising meat was deep fried and the cumin seasoning,just be aware that it doesn't come with rice so you need to do the extra order. The Lanzhou ramen I do recommend, it's like a bowl of brisket pho soup with ramen noodles instead of the rice noodles,and you can choose the size of noodles you like, the traditional is the regular size though! Service was great, they checked the tables once in a while and my water glass was never empty even though I drank lots of water(the food was spicy)! All the food in this restaurant that listed "spicy" is moderate spicy, like you can get the kick of the spice but not giving you runny nose -- I personally do like that and I left a happy person! The music wasn't what I expected in a Chinese restaurant like this....4.5 stars overall,it's not really fair to give them a 4 so I left a 5. read more

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Liked their noodles! Both soup noodles (the classic one) and the dry ones are good. Also liked the chicken/potato dish (added noodle to it). Also, feels like a fast food place. People come and go. Though I felt the the environment is pretty nice to sit and enjoy the meal. read more

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I came here after class with a friend and we shared four dishes (I came to taste he came to eat) we tried three Cold noodle dishes: spicy noodle, orange noodle and one simply called cold noodle, and the traditional noodle dish. Of the four dishes, I'd come many times just for the traditional noodle dish. It makes the other dishes forgettable. The spicy noodle and cold noodle were both spicy and cold - both were good but the spicy noodle was pretty salty. The orange noodle tasted similar to mayonnaise mixed with candied orange peel. Wasn't something I was used to but I'd eat it again. Service was quick, and the size of the restaurant is deceiving by the narrow entrance. There's a larger seating area down the hall. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Upper 3/ 4 Rating! The wait and service were good, real fast turnaround when it came to getting our food. Burger: the meat was yummy and nice cook on the Huns but wasn't as flavorful as expected? Maybe spicy beef would have been the better choice of two meat options but tasty! Just wanted to add chili oil or Sriracha onto it. I had the Lanzhou Beef noddles can only speak to that! But the noodles were really nice, fresh, good chew and consistency. I got the extra thick/wide one. Chili oil wasn't too overwhelming but just enough. Pretty great given price point of $9!! It was a decent meal! read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - 1. Traditional Lanzhou Beef Noodles 2. Chong Qing Xiao noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I was just browsing on Seamless looking for soup options and came across Dun Huang. Given its good reviews, I decided to order from here. And Traditional Lanzhou Beef Noodles in wide noodles for only $10?! I was so surprised with its huge portions and unbelievably amazing flavor. This dish consists of freshly hand pulled noodles in beef broth with marinated beef slices topped with cilantro and radish. It was pretty dang good. I liked how they weren't so stingy with their beef; it was cooked perfectly and was so, so tender. If you're craving authentic beef soup noodles, I'd highly recommend Dun Huang. Huge portions, affordably priced, very flavorful with a little kick of spice! read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - Lanzhou Beef Noodles (wide noodles) - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

The food here was great. Highly recommend getting a veggie and a meat option to share! Loved the mix of the chicken dish with bok choy which helped take away the spice from the chicken! The service was fast & the environment was very calm. read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - Chicken In Chili Sauce Bok Choy - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Love the pulled noodles here! Cute, casual spot with fast service. You order your meal online but staff is helpful with any questions regarding the menu! read more

Ordered jia jiang mien and N1 beef noodle soup. Classics that should be safe to order. It was ok, not particularly flavorful or compelling. My noodles were over cooked and clumped together like a doughball. Somehow the traditional northern Chinese flavors did not stand out and I was left with food that was only mediocre. I have to say I was disappointed. read more

Everything was really good. We loved the noodles, broth was good, spice level was also good. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - Traditional Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I would give them 0 stars, the food was uncoocked, vegetables too, I complained but they absolutley did not care, AVOID THIS PLACE there are much much better chinese places then this. read more

Great lunch for cheap (at least in UWS). Many bowls are $9 and are full of noodles. Decent amount of vegan appetizer options as well. A regular spot for Columbia students as well. The meat portions are small according to my friends who had those dishes, but for the value, this is a great filling meal. Will return again! read more

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goooooooood , so good as I just try to find a random chinese restaurant, and thankyou Dunhuang, you let me have the chance taste the flavor of my hometown with a little cost read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - lamb - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Service is like shit. The server got the wrong order, did the bare minimum of making the right food, and had zero care of the extra time that I had to wait and get my food. Even when I tried to complain, the other server was like didn't give a fuck. At least listen to my complaint and figure out a solution with me? read more

When I was in China, I always go to the grilled fish restaurants. It is good to have that similar flavor here in NYC. It is really tasty! If I must complain something, it can only be that the fish is smaller than the one back home but the price is more expensive(you can get double with the same price in China). Don't forget to ask for rice. They go really well with the sauce from the grilled fish. We got the spicy flavor but as a person who can never handle spicy food, I would say it is not spicy at all. We also got Coca Cola chicken and Bok Choy for the sake of our health :) First time trying coke chicken using breasts instead of wings. They are sweeter than the normal coke chicken I got before. I always like sweet food so I really enjoyed it. But for those who hate sweetness in their meat, heads up about this dish. read more

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Great noodles and flavorful soup. It's a simple concept to take a bowl of noodle and put in a soup base made from a great blend of spices and you have a winning recipe. The noodle is so delicious that they have a super noodle bowl challenge. You have 30 minutes to finish a supersized bowl of their noodle. It'll cost $30 but if you complete the challenge you will get $30 in vouchers for next visit to spend. It's not for the faint of heart or stomach. Best to come really hungry if you want to face the challenge. Their noodles come in many sizes, so no matter if you're a wide noodle lover or if thin is in for you, you'll find a right fit for a good slurp. Their lamb skewers aren't bad either. Definitely seasoned well and quiet appetizing. read more

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We came here on a Thursday night and were asked if we'd mind sitting in one of the shared tables by the entrance. I responded "no," but upon going to the restroom, I saw there were plenty of tables for 2 available. So that was weird. Although the shared table was fine, our seats were right next to the beverage refrigerator. So every time it was opened, the light shined in our faces like an alien spaceship about to land and abduct us in some cornfield. The other odd thing was that after we placed our entree orders, the waitress asked us "what rice do you want?" There was a little box on the menu that said rice was an extra $2 per bowl but the way she phrased it made it seem like they came with the entrees. Had we known we'd be charged for it, we wouldn't had gotten it. For the entrees, we ordered the Spicy Popcorn Chicken and the Spicy Crispy Eggplant. Both were fried perfectly but both were too salty. I downed my entire glass of water and it still wasn't enough to slake my thirst. Nor did any server come back to refill it. So service post order is non-existent. If you come here, don't be adventurous and stick to the noodles since that's what they're known for anyways. read more

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I came to this place on a winter afternoon. It was not busy. The two waiters at the reception desk completely ignored me for five minutes. It's ok. I just took a menu and started browsing myself. They were intensely engaged in a conversation about their working schedules. I ordered. Waited at a table. Almost dosed off. Finally I asked another waitress if my order was ready, she took the bag that had been sitting at the reception desk where the two waiters still stood. I thought it was no big deal as long as the food was good. Lo and behold... When I opened up my food, IT WAS VERY SAD. A half bottle of almost COLD soup with five pieces of beef and five pieces of sliced radish. The noodles were STICKED together in a TINY box smaller than my palm. I had to microwave the soup. I had to tell myself "hey, don't be too sad. At least you've got something to eat". But this place I will not come back to again. You can just go to Xi'an Famous Food for better taste, larger portion and better price. read more

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Came here on a rainy night and the restaurant was busy. Many of the items on the menu looked spicy and we don't have a high tolerance with spice so we both ordered the Lanzhou Noodle and had the eggplant appetizer. My boyfriend got the thin noodles for his Lanzhou beef noodle and I wish I did the same thing instead of getting the thick noodles. The thick noodles were very hard to chew and were all different shapes. The thin noodles were softer and the texture was overall a lot better. There was only two pieces of beef in the soup. I was not surprise because it was about $8 for a bowl. The eggplant was tasty, but like some other yelpers have mentioned it was too salty on the bottom. It was very garlicy though which I really like. If you cannot get down to Chinatown I do recommend coming here for beef noodles, however it cannot beat Chinatown of Flushing's beef noodles. Also there aren't that many options if you do not eat spicy! read more

Dun Huang - Upper West - Beef noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York