I recommend coming here to eat northern style Chinese food. The noodles are handpulled and cooked when order. The broth was sweet and had depth; you can tell that a lot of ingredients and spices were used to achieve the subtle broth flavors. read more

3.5/5. We ordered the traditional beef noodles, braised beef noodles, and pork dumplings. Overall, the food was really good and the portions were generous. The noodles were delicious, fresh, and perfectly chewy. The braised beef was soft and flavorful, and the broth was tasty, although it wasn't spicy. The pork dumplings were also really flavorful and came in a good portion. The biggest downside was the service. There were quite a few open tables, but many hadn't been cleaned, so several parties had to wait around 15 minutes even though there was plenty of seating. They seated us and left, didn't give instructions on how to order. Turns out there's a QR code and you order through the phone. Grabbed high chairs ourselves. We also weren't given water or napkins and we ended up grabbing the water ourselves. After dropping off the food, the staff pretty much left us alone, and we even had to go up to the counter to pay. I noticed a lot of other reviews mention good service, so maybe we just caught them on an off day. The food was definitely worth trying, but hopefully the service is better next time! read more

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If you're craving a comforting bowl of noodles, this is a great place to go! FOOD: 10/10 The noodles had the perfect chewy texture, and you can really taste the difference with fresh hand-pulled noodles. The broth was rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly salty. Every bite just hit the spot, especially on a chilly day. The portions were also very generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. They had complimentary sauces and spices for you to add to your dish as well. The only note I have is that I wish the broth was a bit hotter. SERVICE: 10/10 Our server was friendly (and honestly looked familiar???) and efficient, and the food came out surprisingly fast. Everything felt organized, and the dining experience was smooth from start to finish. The waiter gave us a run down of what sauce pairings to try out and what sauces commonly go onto specific dishes. AMBIANCE: 9/10 The restaurant has a clean, casual atmosphere that's perfect for grabbing a comforting meal. It's welcoming and lets the food be the star of the experience. If you're looking for fresh, authentic hand-pulled noodles that are flavorful, comforting, and filling, I highly recommend giving this spot a try. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving a good bowl of noodles! read more

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Got a skinny hand-pulled noodle, a wide hand-pulled noodle, and a beef roll. The noodles were well made with great texture, and the soup/sauce had good flavor. Even ordering the highest spice level wasn't overly hot. The beef roll was just okay. I'd come back! A staff member was making hand-pulled noodles in the kitchen area so check it out. read more

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Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles in Milbrae is located on Broadway and serves hand pulled noodle. We arrived right during the lunch rush but got a table right away. The menu is very simple with choices of broths and noodle thickness. There is a guy constantly hand pulling noodle. We ordered the following items : Lanzhou beef noodles with thin noodles mildly spicy. The broth was good the sliced beef was good. The thin noodles were overcooked. Sauerkraut fish set comes with a side of garlic cucumbers and two lamb skewers. The broth for the sauerkraut fish was good but the texture of the fish was weird. It's supposed to be snakehead fish but had a texture like frog. Spicy marinated potatoes strings was good Marinated wood ear fungus salad was excellent Nice clean interior. Street parking plus some small city lots are available. Service was good. Considering the speciality of hand pulled noodles the execution of the noodles was minus stars. read more

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My wonderful mom picked me up a noodle soup to-go from here. It's a solid noodle soup. The beef is tender and fatty, the noodles are chewy and fresh, and the broth is flavorful with the perfect touch of spice. The portions and prices are spot-on. I can't speak for the service of interior as I got a to-go order. read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Traditional Lanzhou Pulled Noodle (around $15) - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

Delicious Chinese food in Millbrae! I was craving some lamb skewers and came by this place around dinner time. It was quite packed on a Friday night but we got seated pretty quickly. We ordered on the phone and paid on the phone as well. The food then came one by one. I got the beef noodle soup special with the smashed cucumbers and the lamb skewer. The lamb was perfectly cooked and super tender. The cumin balances out the lamb very well. The bao was decently OK, nothing really stands out about it in my opinion. The noodles are al dente in the beginning and the broth gives warmth. The chili oil noodles are even better, it is delicious and smells super fragrant of scallion and onion. I would get the dry noodle dish again if I go back! Overall, the experience is positive and I would go back for the dry noodle and the lamb skewer! The prices are reasonable as well. read more

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Met a friend here for an early dinner and the place was empty. We ordered a signature beef noodle soup and a dish that basically seemed like a spicy tomatoe beef over hand cut noodles. (sorry didn't snap me menu pics). You can order from a QR code at the table and you hear your order go through with a "ding" to the kitchen. The food came out quickly and was nice and hot. My friend enjoys spicy so that's what we got. The beef noodle soup was generous with the beef and the spicy was not that bad. The tomatoe beefy noodle was 'cough' spicy! woo wee what heat! After my mouth got used to the spice level, it was pretty tasty! Overall a good hand pulled noodle place that had nice chewy noodles. The place is chill and not so noisy that you have to yell to be heard. I'd come back if i was in the mood for hand pulled noodles! read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Food: first time trying their beef noodles (flat) and it was really good. I also recommend their beef pancakes 10/10 Service: they get really busy and seems to have short staff, order thru phone once seated Ambiance: casual read more

I love Lanzhou pulled noodles, and Jinweide is no exception. Once you arrive, you are able to scan a QR code to order. I got the potato salad and the zhajiangmian, and my boyfriend got the Lanzhou beef noodles and pork burger. I wish they put the components of the dish in the menu online so you could opt out, because both my zhajiangmian and potato salad came with bean sprouts (which I hate!!). I just picked through all of them and ate the remaining dish afterwards- the potato salad was yummy and the zhajiangmian was savory and came with lots of minced pork! My boyfriend enjoyed his Lanzhou beef noodles a lot, the beef was tender and the broth was incredibly flavorful and delicious. He liked the pork burger a lot as well, they did not skimp on the meat and the bun was fluffy! I would highly recommend this dish to anyone, it's a classic that is done well! This is a great addition to the downtown Millbrae array of authentic Chinese restaurants, I will be coming back! read more

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Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles in Millbrae is easily one of the best spots for authentic Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles in the Bay Area. From the moment you walk in, it feels casual but polished, with a clean, no-frills setup that lets the food shine. The noodles themselves are incredible--freshly hand-pulled, perfectly chewy, and obviously made to order. The broth is rich and savory without being heavy, and the slices of beef are tender and flavorful. You can customize the noodle thickness and spice level, which makes every bowl exactly how you like it. Portions are generous, service is quick and friendly, and the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality. Whether you're a long-time fan of Lanzhou-style beef noodles or trying them for the first time, Jinweide delivers an authentic, satisfying experience that keeps me coming back. Truly one of the best authentic Chinese noodle spots in the U.S.--worth the trip to Millbrae. read more

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freshly made noodles - mild beef chow mein and their original hand pulled noodles tasted so savory and enticing to eat as comfort food - we also had their HK milk tea, beef rolls and steam dumplings ( this one though don't have much soup in it but tasted fresh). read more

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Came here during lunch hours with my sister. We ordered braised beef noodles, tomato egg noodles, and the cumin lamb chops. It was around 3pm when we got here. They do have parking here, but it's very limited parking in front of their restaurant. What I really like about this place is that the noodles are made fresh everyday. When you come into the restaurant and sit at the table, you can immediately order through the QR code. I was confused though about the different noodles you can order because it only said extra thin, regular, large, flat, sliced, but didn't show a picture example on the menu of which each one looks like. Because of that, my sister and I ended up ordering the wrong type of noodles. However, the employee was kind enough to give us the correct noodles on the side for us, which we really appreciate! I will say that there is a picture of the different noodles on the wall, but some of the names of the different types of noodles didn't correlate to the names in the QR code menu. I wanted the extra wide noodles, but when you order online or through the QR code, extra wide wasn't an option. The beef in the braised beef noodle soup was very tender. The broth was beefy and comforting. I do wish that there was a way to order extra green onion though. I've seen photos of other people's noodles come with a lot more green onion. If there's a way to customize spice level and the toppings, that would be great. I know you can add fried egg, radish slice, stewed egg, but that is just add-ons. The noodles were pretty good, but I was hoping they would be chewier. I really like how fresh they are though! Tomato and egg is such a classic and definitely did not disappoint. I usually go for a tomato and egg rice dish, but this one is worth trying too! I wish the menu actually had a description of what each noodle dish contains (including the toppings). This one was comforting as well. It was tangy, acidic, not too sour and savory. I like that both of the noodle dishes came with vegetables. You also get a decent amount of noodles. The cumin lamb chops were very flavorful. I'm a big fan of cumin seasoning. The lamb chops were the most expensive item we ordered, but we really wanted to give it a try. They were a little dry, but oily. I did love the crispiness, but some of the ribs did not have a lot of meat on them. The photo online definitely looks meatier. For the amount you're getting and the price you're paying, it wasn't very worth it, but I am still glad I tried it! This one definitely has a kick to it. I enjoyed the food and the friendly customer service. I'd love to come back to try their other noodle dishes. read more

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This is my go to spot for a good bowl of noodles. There are 2 locations, this one and one in San Mateo. The noodles are always made fresh and are handmade. The broth is also flavorful. I like the traditional hand pulled noodles but I've recently been ordering the pickled radish noodles or the oil spill noodles. I usually order the pig ears and the tofu salad as appetizers. It will get busy during busy hours like lunch or dinner so I'd recommend coming at an off time if you don't want to wait. The servers are very efficient so if you're looking for a quick in and out meal this would be the place! read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Traditional Hand Beef Noodle Combo 传统牛肉拉面套餐 - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

Came in for lunch on a Tuesday. The place was bus but we still managed to get seated very quickly. The inside is very plain, they do have some pictures of their noodles on the walls but nothing to point out. Service is quick and you order through a QR code from your table. We waited about 5 minutes for our food. We had the traditional beef noodle soup with the medium size hand pulled noodles and spicy pig ears. The noodle soup was great! The broth was light and at the same time very flavorful and not overpowering in spices. The noodles were perfectly cooked and fresh. It could have more meat but for the price it is not bad. The pig ears were nicely sliced and not overly spicy to the point you couldn't enjoy them. Overall the food was great, service was fast and the prices were very fair! I'll definitely be back and try the other noodles and soups on the menu. read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Spicy Pig Ear 红油耳丝 - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Now that we are in December, the weather has been super cold and icy. This place is the perfect spot for hot soup and noodles. Mild spicy Braised beef flat noodles was what I ordered and it did not disappoint. Noodles were a bit doughy; however, the clear broth and tender meat made the bowl delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Simple menu, self scan to order, will try other items next visit read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Braised Beef Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

I've been to a handful of Taiwanese beef noodle soup shops and compared to others, the flavor here falls a little short. The broth is clean, which I appreciate, but it leans a bit on the bland side. I even had to add more chili oil, which I felt ended up overpowering the original flavor. There was barely a wait time so it's a great place to get in and get out. I do like that you can choose your own noodle style. The noodles were actually bouncy, chewy, and the portion was huge. I couldn't even finish my bowl which might be worth it for some people. Maybe I came on a day when the soup wasn't at its best, but I did enjoy how hearty it was overall. I'd be willing to give it another try. read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Braised beef noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

I know my noodles, and my bowl of noodles at this place was not fully cooked. The texture is soggy. I ate the meat and greens and not much of the noodles. Maybe my bowl was an accident?! This place had a line so I thought was worth the try... The lamb skewer-fat, chewy, and the flavor is just on the surface of the meat. I ate what I can and spit out the tough part. I think if the meat was cut into smaller pieces and grill a little longer would be more enjoyable. The chef has room to improve... this place did not meet my expectation. read more

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Local place in Millbrae for hand pulled noodles. You can see the chef in the back hand pulling the noodles which is great to know that is really hand pulled and made in house. The noodles was chewy which cooked perfectly. The service was ok. Kinda tired of viewing menu on your small phone. We decided to ask for a real physical menu so we can look at everything a lot easier. The food was good but I think the OX 9 in San Mateo is little better in terms of flavor. The price was descent not overpriced. The restaurant was not busy so it's easy to get a table for dinner. read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Braised beef - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

Stopped by and was able to get seated immediately for a quick, early Saturday night dinner. The restaurant was half full and there were two people working and taking orders. Ended up ordering the beef chow mein, the Lanzhou Traditional Hand Beef Noodle, and some cold side dishes (spicy pig ears and wood ear mushrooms). Safe to say the food is on the bland side. The most flavorful dish was the beef chow mein because of the sauce and variety of vegetables. Both cold side dishes weren't particularly strong in flavor besides the raw garlic in the mushrooms. The spicy pig ears were really hard and chewy, probably would be better if it was cut thinner. Portions were decent for the price, but overall this meal didn't particularly stand out to me. read more

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Good noodles. Good prices. Good broth. Service mixed up my mom's and my noodle sizes (I wanted medium and she wanted thin.) We liked how they were all customizable. Portions are fairly large. It was pretty full around 2pm on a Sunday. Some tables were full and one had a few kids and toddlers and the parents were all drinking in red solo cups and were extremely loud and disruptive. read more

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All in all, I will enjoy coming back for more. Great noodle, fast service. They made noodle fresh right after I ordered it. Beef noodle soup - thick noodle. One of the BEST texture of noodle I've had. I ordered thick and the texture was perfect. Soup wise is like other similar beef noodle place (not the taiwanese ones). Beef is flavorful but pretty thinly sliced. Beef fried rice - When I looked at the photo on menu, it was so white I didn't want to order it. But my wife wanted fried rice so we did. Turn out, it's nicely flavored and better color while frying with soy sauce. read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Thick noodle - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

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One of our go to hand pulled noodle spots! I love the traditional Lanzhou hand pulled noodles-- the broth is so comforting and you can pick your spice level (none, mild, or spicy). I like the spicy, it has a nice kick but doesn't require you to chug water. You can also pick your noodle width and all of them have a nice chew to it without being too doughy. It's a great portion size for the price and we keep coming back! We also like the Beef Noodles with Chinese Pickles which adds a bit of tanginess to the savory broth. You order on your phone and can have everyone at the table order from their own phones but on the same tab. Once the order is in, they are so quick to bring the food and refill your water often! It's a nice casual spot with delicious food. read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

I decided to check this place out because I love hand-pulled soup noodles. The noodles themselves were slightly al dente, but the broth was rich and very good. The lamb skewers were tender, though the portion size was a bit overly large and they needed more flavor and seasoning. On the flip side, the potstickers were a pleasant surprise--I don't usually order them, but I thoroughly enjoyed them. Overall, a solid spot with a few highlights worth coming back for. read more

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Found this on yelp when we were having a noodle craving - Saturday night there were a good number of customers but we got seated right away. Order by QR code & food came out fast. I love the QQ texture we had the beef noodle combo w 3 appetizers & we had zhajiang mien. Pan fried buns are thicker than Shanghai style ones we are used to but still yum. Very tasty- will be back read more

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Not that great. The customer service is bad. We ask for one more chopstick and they refuse to give it ("it's already on the bag"). Bro just give me a pair of chopstick, I ordered like 5 bowls of noodles. The quality of the noodle is slightly less than average. I can see they are made by hand in the kitchen, but it doesn't taste that fresh for some reason. The knife-cut noodles don't look hand-cut as they are all the same width. Also the noodles come with very little meat. Would not come back again read more

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The yam noodle soup bowl was tasty with its spicy red chili and chopped onions resting over grounded beef broth. The broth is really delicious, even if it's just a tad too salty. The only drawback was that the bun dough tastes a bit dry and bland, though the pork bun was incredibly filling! read more

Jinweide Lanzhao Beef Noodles is a strong contender for those seeking authentic and high-quality Lanzhou-style beef noodles. The freshly handpulled noodles are a standout, and the recommended Spicy Beef Pickles offer a delicious and exciting flavor combination. The juicy lamb skewers and made-to-order dumplings further enhance the dining experience. While the ambiance might be more casual, the focus on fresh ingredients and skillful preparation makes this a place where the food truly shines. If you're looking for a genuine taste of Lanzhou, Jinweide is definitely worth a visit. You can scan the menu on your table or ask for Paper Menu. read more

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I lived in Beijing for a few years when I was little and was craving hand pulled noodles, so I came here. We ordered braised beef, dumplings, and the spicy noodle main set that's the first thing on the QR code menu. The two noodles came out first relatively quickly smelling amazing. The texture of the noodles were chewy (just like they should be) with a little bounce, and the soup was good just a hint bland (I think that's how it is supposed to be, though. I can't remember.) The dumplings were hand made and also really yummy :) I was really happy to see they served fresh soy milk (5.75) Our total amounted to about $74 with tip. Overall would go back! read more

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This place is one of my favorite beef noodle soup spots! I always get the Beef Noodles with Chinese Pickles and a mild amount of spiciness. For $14.98, the price is very reasonable! I also love the fact that you get to choose your noodle type: regular, extra thin, large, flat, and knife cut. Depending on my mood, I usually go for either regular or knife cut. The knife cut noodles have the perfect amount of chewiness and such a nice mouthfeel. The broth is rich and flavorful, and comes with a generous amount of meat. I love having the Chinese pickled veggies for some contrast in flavor and texture. The interior is home-y and comforting. Customer service is friendly and efficient. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I want a bowl of warm comfort! read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Beef Noodles with Chinese Pickles (knife cut noodles) - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

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As a teen that comes here often, they've always welcomed last minute large parties without requiring gratuity. The servers are always super helpful and kind. The restaurant has a nice authentic modern Chinese feel to it and is always kept very clean. The portions are always consistent and large, making this place a top pick whenever I'm starving. Overall, the food is great, servers are really kind, and restaurant is nice. read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

I thought the beef noodle soup combo at such a great price. It comes with sides as well which are prepared really well too. This place is very authentic l. The Szechuan flavor is subtle and not too much in your face but very flavorful in the side dishes. The noodles of the beef soup is so chewy and rich, it doesn't even need flavor to taste the rich wheat. I felt like I was taken to the mountain top of China with every bite, this place is a gem in the very popular Milbrae downtown area. It's hard to find very good food, in my opinion, for the South San Francisco area, so this place is definitely my recommendation. The service is bland but the food just really makes up for all of it. You do order and pay via the ChowBus QR Code. The place isn't the prettiest look, the ambiance gives a bit of a mom and pop shop, but once again, my rating comes from the value and I dare say the food comes close to amazing! read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

If you're looking for authentic Chinese noodles in the Penninsula then you've come to the right place! They serve various noodle dishes ranging from dry noodles to beef noodle soup. You can choose the thickness of your noodle along with the spice level as well. Service is quick and prompt and I have no complaints. The food was great and I enjoyed it, however the portions of beef were next to nothing. read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

Perfectly textured noodles that are hand made on the spot. You can't go wrong with any of the items. The lamb was also a hit. read more

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Good for a quick and delicious meal for traditional noodles. I prefer the traditional Lanzhou hand pulled noodle soup with the wide noodles. It wasn't too spicy and had a healthy portion of meat and noodles. The braised noodle soup tasted good but better with the additional chili oil. Have low expectations for the service since it's order by QR code and self service for refills and utensils. The pricing was somewhat misleading since you order off the website and gives you a discounted price $11-12 but when you pay it's more like $15/dish. Overall would recommend for a quick casual lunch or dinner! read more

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Initially, we came here as an alternative option to Ox9, but the mouthwatering aromas of the spices in the broth lured folks into Jinweide. Thankfully, the wait isn't bad since they are so fast! Beef + Pickled Veg Noodle Soup: Our favorite by far since the broth hits just right. It's deep and complex but pure and simple all at once. Their pickled mustard is also excellent. Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup: Has daikon, soup base is cleaner than the pickled veg soup Roujiamo / Chinese Hamburger: A bit dry and flavorless Zha Jiang Mian: Nothing to write home about. The default noodle is hand-pulled noodles, but taste is ok from the sauce to the ground pork. We tried both the flat and hand-pulled noodles. Though I normally enjoy flat noodles, they were a bit softer here for my taste. The hand-pulled noodles are delicious, chewy and long! Beef was tender and generous, so no complaints there! Service was good both times we came here, and it's easier to accommodate kids than Ox9. read more

The staff were extremely friendly We dropped by after landing in SFO around 10am. Appreciated they were open for business and was excited to try their noodles. Sadly did not realize they had a breakfast menu and do not serve their regular menu until 11am. Their main menu leans more mainland China cuisine but their breakfast menu leans more Hong Kong inspired. I can't wait to come back to try their LiangPi has that is difficult to find in the Bay area. Sadly they did not serve it during breakfast hours. read more

With the weather getting colder, I was craving a hot noodle soup dish to warm me up. We came on a Sunday around 5:30pm and it wasn't too busy yet we weren't greeted, we were just handed physical menus and opted to choose a table. Each table also has a QR code to scan and order through. Beef noodle combo with large noodles with garlic cucumbers (crispy & refreshing!), tea egg, and shredded potatoes. This dish definitely hit the spot on a cold day. Zhajiang noodles included carrots and cucumber. Decent ratio of noodles to meat & veggie. There are a variety of noodle sizes to choose from. You can see the noodles being handpulled in the kitchen. Servers weren't very attentive and didn't offer to refill water until we were finished when asked for to go containers for our leftovers. Prices are reasonable given the portion sizes, and each of our dishes turned into two meals for us since we had leftovers. The next time I'm in the mood for noodles and I'm in the area I'd probably come here to satisfy that craving! read more

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles - Beef noodle combo with garlic cucumbers, tea egg, and shredded potatoes; Zhajiang noodles - Noodles Near Me - Millbrae, California

We enjoyed their dishes with hand pulled noodles and their dumplings and fried rice were good too!

We came here for lunch after hiking and got the beef noodle soup with hand pulled wide flat noodles, spicy oil dumplings, scallion pancake beef roll, and pan fried pork buns. Everything was tasty, but it was a lot of starch, and the meat to bread/noodle ratio was high for the noodle dish and pan fried pork buns. The scallion pancake beef roll was the best executed dish out of everything we ordered. read more