Order LAN Noodle Takeout or Delivery
LAN Noodle Photos
Business Info
LAN Noodle Popular Dishes
LAN NOODLE ATMOSPHERE
More like LAN Noodle
Recommended Reviews - LAN Noodle
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
Solid LanZhou Noodles. Probably the best I've had in Los Angeles. Makes Northern Restaurant (Suo Feng Yuan) look like the minors. What I liked, soup base clear, had hints of Sand Ginger, Umami Bone Broth, hints of cinnamon, heavy parsley/ cilantro, fennel, star anise, black cardamom, white peppercorns, mmmm, I can taste the broth even now, 2 days after that meal, very distinct, and when paired with their in-house chilli oil, not the one on the table, the actual spicy one they exclusively keep inside the kitchen, you can taste the additional layers to the chilli oil and it just brings the entire LanZhou Noodles to a whole another level. The lamb Rou Jia Mou was really filling. I liked the quantity, not overtly big, not too greasy, and had just the right amount of protein to keep the dish an appetizer, as you await the main course. Pickedled Sweet Kimchi Cabbage was also very enjoyable, although I prefer the in house ones made at Yumi Time in City of Industry better crispiness to the bite in their version and more balanced taste. A solid four, because I'm biased. Having worked with two extremely talented masters in Phoenix Arizona, I've tasted what could be the best LanZhou Noodles and Best Xiao Long Bao any seasoned restaurant staff could ask for. My former colleague Hand Pulled Noodle Master chef Shuai used to head the reknown LanZhou Noodles place in Gaithersburg Maryland serving up all those Ambassadors, Lobbyists, DC Politicians, and when we were in Phoenix Arizona, along with Pastry / Flour Dim Sum Master Chef Sister Ying, we concocted probably the best Xiao Long Bao / Rou Jia Mou and LanZhou Hand Pulled Noodles to ever grace the lands of Arizona and in my opinion, was far superior than any other place in Los Angeles. But again that's just me. I'm biased and I've been blessed to sit down, and have worked with some of the best small kitchen crews and experience great staff meals. And this leads to me to my conclusion: Yes, I'm putting this restaurant officially on my #2 for Chinese Noodle Soups in LA. This place will from now on be in my casual rotation. A no frills, real, down to Earth Noodle Shop. Why I like it? Just the overall setting doesn't try too much. On the surface it looks really plain, boring, not much to expect. But once you try it, it just suddenly makes sense, this can be your go-to Pho shop but for LanZhou Noodles and certain types of Cumin Lamb Chow Mein. #1 Corner Beef Noodle House in El Monte #2 Lan Noodle in West Covina
LAN Noodle has been on my radar for awhile but I've always been lazy to head towards West Covina to give them a try. That will now change because it was that good! I got the Braised Beef Noodle Soup with Wide Flat Noodle and in Medium Spicy. Everything was exactly to my tastes. Fantastic hand pulled noodles with great texture, delicious soup and their chili is actually spicy, numbing and very flavorful. They are heavy handed with the spice, I'd say their medium is a typical extra spicy. I typically order extra spicy elsewhere but was trying to cut down on the oil a bit so got medium here and was pleasantly surprised that the level of spice was just right for me. If you're not use to spice, definitely get mild or no spice. This is a dish I would get over and over again and never get tired of it!
Good price for combo. The appetizer was a bit disappointing. The noodles are good , they have different cuts of noodles. Service is what it is. They seem short staffed.
This LAN Noodle location can be found in the same plaza as Tokyo Central, specifically next door to Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robbins. I have been to this location before in the past and had ordered the braised beef noodle soup in the past and decided to make a to go order last Sunday night as a last minute birthday dinner for my mother (we had other plans initially but life emergencies called for other plans so I did my best to improvise so that we could still celebrate mom). I decided to get Lan Noodle because I like to hold to the birthday tradition to have noodles on one's birthday. And we were within a reasonable driving distance from where we were at the time so I had my husband make a phone order while I drove over. My husband ended up ordering the following over the phone for pick up: Braised Beef with Wide Flat Noodles, $15.99 prior to tax- My husband remembered that he liked the dish I had ordered previously and so he decided to get this. I appreciate that the noodles were packed separately so that they would not be soggy. My mom really enjoyed this dish and so did my husband. I didn't get a chance to get any since they two of them ate it all. Dan Dan Noodles with Wide Flat Noodles, $14.99 prior to tax- I asked my husband to ordered this dish because I like dan dan noodles. But I felt the sauce and flavors were a little too salty. I ended up mixing this with a little rice to help make it less salty. I liked the wide flat noodles (you can choose the thickness of noodles, such as round, knife cut, etc). Tomato Egg with Rice, $13.99 prior to tax- A favorite among all of us, my husband decided to get this dish. You can order this dish with noodle instead of you prefer but my husband thought it would be good to have variety and went with rice. The tomato eggs dish was good, had the savory and sweet flavors. ------------------------------- (Total= $49.35 after tax) Service was friendly when we came in. Our food was ready upon the time promised. My mom was happy with her early birthday dinner (which is most important). I would definitely come back and would consider dining in the next time with my little girl dog since there are 2 small tables outside.
I'm not too fond of noodles but was craving for soup and decided to try this place because of their favorable reviews. Customer service was friendly, fast and efficient. I ordered the braised beef (mild), portion was huge and the spicyness was just the right amount. I liked that you can choose the type of noodle and you can really tell it was made fresh. I would definitely go back to try the other items on their menu.
Located at the same plaza as Tokyo Central and Fitness19. Parking is easy. Food: Ordered Signature LAN noodle. You can choose different spice level. They make the noodle there on the spot. I really enjoyed the thick noodle. Very fresh and chewy. The broth is not bad. The meat, good thing it is very thinly sliced otherwise it might be very dry. Service: Almost non existing. Had to get my own menu from the counter. Cleanliness: Their dining chairs could use some scrubbing as well as the bathroom. Bathroom: Needs some cleaning too
SOOOO GOOOOD Knives cut thick noodles with the pickled mustard green noodle soup I can come here weekly wow! The crushed cucumber and the pig ear appetizer has a good kick!!! The pear drink is also soooo good My friends got the original braised beef noodle soup and it was very delightful but I love the extra flavor the pickled greens add to the soup. Definitely will be back.
Hand-pulled noodles? Say no more... i ran faster than a chopstick chasing a dumpling downhill!! We hit up this spot, and let me tell you, the noodle show alone deserves a standing ovation!!! Right there, front and center, they pull those noods like pasta acrobats!! I dove mouth-first into the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (with the wide-flat noodles, because go big or go home). Meanwhile, my son got the Spicy Popcorn Chicken, which turned out to be more "mild pop" than "firecracker," but it was crispy and snackable... like medium-spicy nuggets that went to culinary school. The noodle soup had perfectly spiced broth, beef that actually had flavor, and a portion size that could easily feed a small village or one hangry adult (me)!!! Service: Very attentive, but shy. Restroom: Immaculate and fancy. We got in just before the crowd, so I felt like a foodie ninja... in and out before the chaos. Parking: Plenty of parking in the Tokyo Central lot, so no need to fight for a spot. Overll would definitely be back!! Oh yes!! I love my noodles like I love my comedy, hand-pulled and a little spicy!!!
Go to spot for hand pulled noodles! It really makes a difference. Note that wide noodles will be pretty filling but texture is quite nice. The dishes here are portioned well, good flavor, and consistent. I prefer this spot to Mian, for example. The dan dan noodles were good, wish there was more minced pork. I might try thinner noodles next time, just a personal preference. And the next day I ate it cold after mixing some water in to soften the noodles and I daresay it tasted even better cold! The lamb "burger" was tasty, though some pieces were a bit chewy and I had to remove a few chunks because of it. The spicy tofu app was fine, I'd probably try other apps next time. Plenty of parking, service was quick.
It felt good being back here. Haven't had this place in a few years and I realized that's not good and I need to try to do better because there was a lot of great dishes I had to get reacquainted with. Especially their soups. And the weather was calling for it too. I had the lamb soup + their pan fried dumplings. Once more once again it was all very enjoyable.
Got to-go food today from LAN Noodle. This place is located in the tokyo central plaza and next to baskin robin and dunkin donuts. Plenty of parking spots here. The inside of this place is not that big. Service is decent and does not take too long yo get my food. Ordered the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, comes with sliced beef, small beef chunks, clear beef bone broth, daikon, cilantro, garlic greens, and the wide flat hand pulled noodles. You can pick your own spice level for the noodle. i ordered mild spice and it was kind of spicy for a mild level comparing to other places out there. I also ordered the spicy fried tofu as a side order. The spicy fried tofu is not that spicy as I am someone that can't handle that much spice. Both dishes are decent. For the Lan noodles, the wide flat noodles are huge so if you are someone that enjoys thin noodles, make sure to change your noodle option. They have 8 different kind of noodles but their signature one is the wide flat one. Overall, I would give a 3.5-4 star rating and I round it up to a 4 star based on we need to support small businesses especially if there is nothing bad I can complain about them. Do they have the best food? Not but decent enough for me to order from them next time if I'm craving for noodles.
If you enjoy having Noodle St, you may find yourself enjoying the various types of fresh noodles they have here as well! I ordered the spicy beef with wide noodles and was very happy with the noodle consistency that they freshly made. Food was 8.5/10. The service was okay since it felt like we had to ask for everything even though there were only two other parties. But overall, it was a good try. Be aware that the parking lot can get really busy since there is a market across the plaza.
My partner, his 2 kids, and I came for the first time today! The restaurant was empty but it immediately felt like one of those places you could tell is a gem. We were told to sit anywhere, and while we were looking at the menu for a little bit, Jia the woman taking care of us, came over and asked if it was our first time here. We of course said yes, and she told us we can go on yelp, look at the pictures and ask her about said dishes if we were curious. That was SUPER helpful because that's what my partner was going to do. Jia was super sweet and patient. When we were ready, my partner ordered the Braised Beef (medium spicy) with wide flat noodles, K ordered Braided Beef (mild) with wide flat, J ordered Lan Noodles with wide thine, and I ordered Dan Dan Noodles with wide flat & an order of veggie spring rolls. Oh my partner ordered the smashed cucumber salad for the table too! Everything came out really quickly. The noodles are made in house, they taste fresh and they're delicious! (I don't even like noodles like that) Everyone really liked their dishes! K said his dish was a little spicier than he thought it would be, mind you he is 13 though. The kids kept passing their beef and pork back and forth to each other because it was so good. My partner liked his dish but I tried it and I hoped for a little more flavor, especially in the beef. It wasn't spicy to me at all, but I only tried a spoonful. I have a feeling the spice gets heavier as you keep eating it. As my partner continued eating, he confirmed that it just kept getting better. The Dan Dan Noodles were good and flavorful, I just wish there was more sauce! The cucumber salad was fresh and you could taste what they used in it. The spring rolls were good, very basic but that's what I love about spring rolls. I would absolutely come back here, the wonderful and quick service is such a bonus. Thank you Jia!!! edit: I forgot to mention we got the Braided Pear Drink. IT WAS FIRE !!!!
2 years ago
This place is on the smaller size, but the food here packed tons of flavor. Authentic chinese noodle soups that were both spicy and flavorful. Their popcorn chicken was amazing, it was super crunchy and had amazing flavor as well. Service was quick and the workers were nice and helpful. They don't check up on your table often, but it's enough where ur water is always refilled and flings are taken off the table. There's no music in the store, so most noise is just people talking in the store. read more
7 months ago
the noodles here are made fresh and are incredible. You can customize the thickness for most of the noodles which are great. Personally, would only recommend dining in and not ordering takeout because the warm and freshness aspect really makes or breaks the quality of the food. read more
Come with me to this handmade noodles place which they make noodles fresh when you order. I love watching the noodles making process! Highlights of the menu: 1. Appertizers combo platter: chicken gizzards, beef tendon, smashed cucumber 2. Big plate chicken 3. Silky fried tofu with hot and sour sauce - the best I've ever had! 4. Chinese pork burger 5. Herbal tea Very quick service, casual ambiance. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
ordered takeout for a friend and i bc we were hungry and wanted food ASAP and ended up being able to eat in the restaurant. we were given water, which we weren't expecting but appreciated! we ordered the chili oil wide noodle and the pan fried dumplings, and even though we came a bit later than our pick-up time the bottoms of the dumplings were still crispy the food was sooo good. exactly what i was craving! i even saved the leftover chili oil because it was so good. we also watched how quickly the chefs prepared food and hand-pulled the noodles, and we were impressed. if i'm ever in the area, i will definitely come back! read more
3 months ago
4 months ago
7 months ago
2 years ago
I tried the signature LAN noodle with wide noodles and got the XLB as well. Service was pretty slow, and it was hard to get the waiter's attention, but it was okay overall. The XLB weren't great, but the noodle texture was really good, and the broth was decent. Not the best noodle soup I've ever had, but it was nice to try. read more
Fresh hand pulled and knife cut noodles! I was not feeling hot soup with noodles, so I ordered Dan Dan noodles with is a dry style of noodles with a nutty/creamy sauce and some spice. The average price of food choices were about $14-$15 which was okay. The food took about 8 minutes to come which wasn't bad and the service was friendly too. We were there before the lunch rush luckily so eat around those hours if you're interested in coming here because those plaza can get pretty packed as is with the popular stores around this plaza. The restaurant is not too large, so it didn't get to rowdy where we could not hear each other. I think I'll try the soup noodles next time since the Szechuan mala numbing spice in the Dan Dan noodles were more present than I expected. I prefer more of a nutty flavor read more
My 3rd time eating here at the West Covina location. The noodles are hand made right behind a glass partition where you can watch. You choose the broth flavor and noodle style along with your choice and style of meat. The soups are so filling so get ready to bring some home. A friend also recommended I try the large chicken platter. This was made with clever chopped chicken legs and tossed with the most amazing and flavorful sauce. Accompanied by wide flat noodles you will be back for more. The service here today by Clara was very attentive and she is so professional and friendly. You can not go wrong by spoiling a friend or family here. Check out my photos. read more
Great comfort food for a cold day to warm up your body. Beef noodle soup with hand made noodles... I ordered the thin flat noodles which are perfectly chewy and soft. Basically you can order the 'type of pasta' you'd like for handmade noodles in beef broth. I ask for spice on the side. Cucumber appetizer is a nice cold crisp start and popcorn chicken. Xia long bao aka soup dumplings are tasty and have juice too. Service was prompt and helpful. Seating was plentiful designed like fast seat and eat restaurant. read more
OMG these handmade noodles are EVERYTHING!!! My friend and I met here for lunch and I'm so glad we did, because the food was fire! They offer a variety of noodles of different shapes and thickness levels, so you're able to customize your order each and every time. All of their noodles are fresh hand pulled noodles and have that perfect chewy and springy texture. Personally, I love wide noodles so I ordered the Oil Spill Noodles (cooked in chilli oil with bok choy) with their signature wide flat noodles. Simple but delicious, the dish was exceptional. So if you're looking for quality Chinese noodles, look no further! ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more
I've had this noodle shop bookmarked for some time. One of my friends recently moved to West Covina so we decided to try this place out for lunch. Service was wonderful & friendly when we had questions about their menu. You pick a dish you want and the type of noodles to go with. We all picked the wide noodle since it seems like the popular choice. The noodles are hand made! My friend got one of their spicy beef soups. I was tempted to get the same since it was the main dish that got me intrigued initially but went against decision because I was wearing white pants and worried about making a mess with the soup. Well, my friend's soup splashed on both myself and another friend lol! Consider that as an warning to "order with caution". My friend got a dry noodle dish and really enjoyed it. I got a tomato and egg noodle dish but kind of regretted my choice as the sauce was too sweet and gelatinous for my taste. The noodles were great though. My friends agreed next time we will try again but will dress down to avoid the stress of getting out clothes stained. There was no wait time and we were seated right away. The food came out pretty quickly as well. Looking forward to trying out their soups on my next experience. read more
1 year ago
Great place for Uber eats when I crave authentic hand pulled Chinese noodles. I enjoyed the kelp salad and oil splash dry noodles. The vegetarian choices are pretty good to my surprise. This is one of my go-to places for noodle delivery! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I tried the Lan Noodle Soup, and it was pretty good! The standout for me was definitely the noodle texture. I chose the thick round noodles, and they were perfect. The soup itself reminded me a lot of bun bo hue (a Vietnamese soup), with its flavorful broth. I may be wrong about this, but one thing I noticed is that most of the spice came from the chili oil. We also ordered the pork dumplings and pig ear. Both were delicious, and I enjoyed the pig ear way more than I expected to. The service was straightforward. It was quick and efficient with minimal interaction. We got everything we needed, so no complaints there. The interior is small, with a row of tables running through the space. I did enjoy being able to watch the workers make the noodles. Overall, a great spot to visit and try! read more
Big fan of fresh hand pulled noodles and definitely had to check this spot out. Very cool that the restaurant is set up so that if you sit at certain tables you can watch the noodle pulling happen live. It wasn't busy when we went so service was good! Got a Spicy Cold Cut Beef to start us off. Portion was good, the beef was tasty, and the spice was decent with a slight numbing. Went for an L1 Signature LAN Noodle with Triangle Noodles and mild spice. The Noodles were thinner than other spots where I've had triangle noodles, but they were still a good texture. There was a lot of meat in the soup! The more I ate, the more meat I'd find at the bottom of the bowl. read more
3 years ago
This place is a solid 4.5 but, rounded up to 5 because the Service by Victor was great. Very attentive and helpful. Ambiance was good, music was not too loud, very clean and chill vibe. It is a good spot for one person or a small group. It was fun to watch the noodles being made. Quick service with a cheerful smile. Food review: 5 appetizer combo platter (seasoned well and went well with hot tea, good for snacking) 4.5 signature Lan noodles (great noodles and flavorful broth, only loosing .5 for lack of spiciness) 2 chicken wings (New Orleans) the chicken was served hot and crispy. Looses 3 stars for being under seasoned. We inquired and asked about the seasoning, we were told to ask for extra seasoning next time). No Rating for hot tea. Simple jasmine tea bag in a cup. read more
2 years ago
The hand pulled noodles are fresh and amazing. They offer various types of freshly made hand pulled noodles, including "thin wide" noodles which isn't offered at most places. Service is solid but you're definitely here for the NOODLES. Small place, feels a bit divey, but the amazing noodles is the star attraction here. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
I've tried noodles with soybean paste, noodles with sesame paste, mutton soup noodles, beef with spicy sauce, and spicy grilled tofu. All of them were ordered as takeout. They were very delicious and authentic. read more
2 years ago
Got the combo A with medium spice and wide flat noodles. The noodles are made fresh in house and you can literally see them make it behind the counter. I didn't think medium spice was that spicy, but there's more chili oil at the table for you to add. You can definitely taste the tea from the tea egg. Personally, I think this dish was simple and alright. Nothing mind blowing, however it was good. A lot of parking outside, and decent amount of seating inside the restaurant. Service was good, but it was pretty quiet inside with very low music. read more
1 year ago
Came here at 5PM on Wednesday, and there weren't many people inside. We were instantly seated. I had a hard time picking what to eat since everything looked so good, but decided to go with the tomato egg scramble noodle, with the N6 noodle. After waiting 10 minutes, the dish came out and I was so excited. Noodles were perfectly chewy, the sauce coated the noodles, and it was so flavorful. I didn't think I could finish the whole plate, but it was so good I ended up finishing it all. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the beef noodle soup or the oil spill noodles ! read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
This is what I crave when I am away from college. My college town doesn't have Chinese food like this ! I ordered the long flat wide noodles and it was delicious. The soup and noodles really collided in the best way possible. I also got potato salad as an appointment and it was yummy. I always love how the workers have top notch service as well as the overall vibes were great. Will be coming back ! read more
Great selection of noodles and ability to choose different level of spice. Staff if quick to get your order out. Very straight forward and direct. Also, helpful and informative when asking about the menu. Much appreciated. read more
Good place to satisfy your spicy cravings. Noodles were made right then and there, you can watch them make it. Oil splash noodle is the best! Flavorful, hot, and satisfying. A bit pricey for the portion but overall a good place. read more
I got my order to go so it might not do the Lan noodle soup justice. Spicy, Wide Flat Noodle, Regular cilantro and regular garlic greens. Warning if you tend to splash your noodles and make a mess while eating... I would not recommend getting your noodles wide and flat. It's really hard to pick up and eat. Additionally, because I got my noodles spicy, the soup tends to be more on on the hot chili oil side. Noodles were pretty good for a to go order, next time I'll try eating the soup fresh at the location. Fermented Rice Drink with Strawberry and Pineapple. Not that bad, it didn't have a fermented scent to it at all! Basically tasted like a strawberry and pineapple tea with bits of rice pulp and goji berries. read more
Lan Noodle is for sure the best noodle place I have tried so far. The noodles are fresh and handmade. It is done before your eyes from the scratch. They have different shapes of noodles from thick round to thin round to thinnest round to angel hair to wide flat, thin wide,chives flat or triangle noodle. So when you order your soup, be ready to choose your favorite noodle. Overall,The restaurant is very clean. There are plenty of parking spots, so there is no problem at all. The service was outstanding.Shout out to Clara who was our hostess. She explained the menu thoroughly. she also came to our table several times to check on us and to change the water carafe before we asked. The menu was very tempting , so we ordered many delicious dishes. Our meal was as follows; -Pork pan fried; it was absolutely one of the top pork pan fried I have ever tried.It was very juicy and flavorful. It is a must try one. -Kelp and Smashed cucumber. Both of them was really irresistible -Chicken Gizzards. It is not a very simple dish as you imagine. The taste was incredible, juicy and tender. -Veggie noodle soup which has mushrooms, silken tofu& bok choy with moderate spice. The amount was humongous. I chose the wide flat noodles. My goodness! The fresh noodles with the vegetables and some cilantro on the top with a light kick from the spice complement the soup.It was heavenly delicious! My daughter got their famous beef Lan noodles and she enjoyed it too. We also order beef Chinese burger to go. It was very tasty and flavorful. This one of the BEST noodle place, specially their comfort and savory food. It is a great place to try and hangout with friends or family and enjoy every single bite of their dishes. read more
Recently had another consistently delightful experience at this cozy location. I usually get take out at the Arcadia location because it's so busy there, but this spot is perfect for work lunches. The standout dish for me is the sesame paste liang pi. The wide, bouncy, & firm yet not too chewy noodles in a combination of smooth sesame & chili sauce topped with the crunchy textures of peanuts and cucumber was absolutely divine. This cold plate is definitely going to be my summer go-to dish. I just love the extensive selection of cold & hot appetizers here on top of the wide variety of noodles (not to mention you can watch skilled chefs masterfully crafting freshly hand pulled noodles based on your choice, an experience in itself). It's perfect for individual and family styled meals. The beef broths made here are truly a labor of love, from a pot full of meat steeping for over 24 hours to extract all the rich flavors. My favorite drink here's the Gogi fermented rice drink with pineapples & strawberries, sweetened by sugarcane & uniquely refreshing in the best way. Definitely coming back as a regular during the workdays! read more
More info about LAN Noodle
1428 S Azusa Ave
Ste B
West Covina, CA 91791
Directions
(909) 296-4101
Call Now
Order Takeout or Delivery
Start Order
Visit Website
http://Lannoodle.com
Full menu
Hours
Payment methods
Food & Alcohol
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Other Amenities
From the Business
More Info
Health Score
LAN Noodle Reviews in Other Languages
Ask the Community - LAN Noodle
Does this location have a single seating bar area for solo people?
They don't have a single sitting bar area but they will accommodate to anyone dining by themselves
As of april 10, 2021 fo they still have outdoor dining? Do they have wait service? Do they take reservations?
outdoor & indoor dining but social distancing enforced. Reservations, not sure and yes to wait service
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
17 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
9 months ago
4 years ago
6 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
5 years ago
3 years ago
5 years ago
5 years ago
3 years ago
2 years ago
5 years ago
4 years ago
