These are by far some of the best noodles in flushing. Paired with the signature dumplings and you got a problem, no cap

Located in the food court in New World mall is this Lan Zhou Noodle place within a plethora of other food stalls. This hand pulled noodle place serves both hand pulled noodles in soup and stir fry. This place is a no frills, cash only establishment. I ordered the #4 Beef Stew in soup ($8.50) and got my order within 5 minutes. The people working mainly speak mandarin so there may be a bit of a language barrier but no worries because they'll let you know when your order is ready. The handmade noodles tasted fresh and cooked to the perfect texture. The noodle soup was filled with a large portion of noodles but there wasn't enough beef or veggies in it to balance it all out. The flavor of the beef was a bit on the bland side but I will say the meat was tender. They have a big container of chili oil on the counter so for all the spice lovers out there don't miss the chance to add some to your noodles! read more

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I am very impressed. For $6.50, you get hand pulled noodles cooked at perfect texture and chewiness, a rich, herbal-ly flavorful (anise) broth- yet not too salty, a good 1/3-1/2lbs portion slices of beef flank and tendons- stewed to perfect savory tenderness... The pickled collard greens and hot sauce are free, both very very authentic taste, lots of rich garlic and colorful spices in the hot sauce, something I rarely see outside of Asia. They also use them up very quickly so it's replenished and freshly made everyday. Only minor complaint is the sparse amount of vegetables in the broth, bit more bok choy and scallions would be nice... Still, for $6.5, I should really stfu with any complaints. This is arguably one of the best dishes in one of the best booths from within one of the very best Chinese food courts that exists in the US. I've tried just about every booth at New World Mall Food Court. The only comparably excellent booth to Li's Lanzhou is Zheng Zhou Lamb Noodle Soup. And this is more of a personal opinion, but I like Li's Lanzhou's beef noodles over Zhen Zhou lamb noodle. They're both really really good, and both $6.5. It's mind boggling when you think about how much other places in NY, Boston, or SF charge for a good bowl of noodles (if you read my other reviews, ramen for $30!? Yes there are such places... They haven't been to Li's Lanzhou obviously). Place is cash only, like most booths in this court. Also, it's a no nonsense no frills, get your food and sit yourself place, so no need for tipping. Chinese language skills is a plus. TLDR: Except for booth 28 of the same court, you'll never get a noodle as good as this for $6.50 in the US. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - This is the new sign outside as of Sept 2017 - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Located inside the New World Mall food court, we ordered the shredded pork stir fried hand pulled noodles for 10 bucks. It was okay, I wasn't too impressed. Had a good wok taste to it that I like and also plenty of veggies. Overall, not bad I guess. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Shredded pork stir fry hand pulled noodles - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

I've been here twice and only tried their shrimp and seafood stir fried noodles. My favorite was the shrimp which had a nice crispy texture on the outside and were perfectly cooked on the inside. The noodles were a bit gummy in my opinion. But the shrimp and the veggies were tasty and fresh. What almost killed the dish for me was the egg which was way over cooked. Maybe this is how it's suppose to be eaten but I only ever eat my eggs runny. I don't recommend their seafood stir fried noodles. The seafood tasted frozen or from a can. Some of the clams were completely shut and could not be eaten. Both times I've come it was busy but I didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes. read more

I've been here a couple of times now. The first time was after they switched over to new management and were offering $3 noodles with chicken. Wifey was all over this deal but I skipped it to get food from another stall. I did try some of hers and it was pretty good so I bookmarked them to try later. Next time I was in NWM, I headed straight for their stall and ordered the spicy beef w/ sliced noodle. As soon as the soup came out I noticed how good it smelled. I could smell the cilantro stems and the star anise even before I got near my tray. Tasted pretty good too. The wood ear mushrooms and the beef went well together. The beef was very tender and took a lot of flavor from the broth. The noodles themselves were chewy and tasty. I usually prefer the sliced version rather than the pulled version cuz they hold up their texture better in the hot broth. I think I would have been fine getting the pulled noodles here because the broth wasn't crazy hot and had cooled down a lot by the time I was done with the dish. I just wish it was less oily though that didn't stop me from adding more chili oil. Also, adding a little bit of of the preserved vegetables they have on the side goes a long way in adding another layer of flavor. Missus got the beef tendon pulled noodle soup this time which came in a light broth. The tendons were slightly inconsistent as some were soft and others were chewy. They have a lot of different kinds of noodle soups so I'll be back to try a couple more. read more

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Located towards the back of New York Food Court, this unassuming food stall is our favorite in all of Flushing. The noodles are delicious, perfectly toothsome, and either swimming in flavorful broths or stir fried with just the right amount of oil and seasoning. My favorites are the stir fried cumin lamb noodles (packs a flavorful punch of fragrant cumin) or the pig intestine with knife cut noodles (a funky acquired taste if one isn't accustomed to eating offal). The other standout stars for me are the barbeque kebabs, a wide assortment of skewered meats, vegs, and grilled carbs that run about $3-$5 per generous serving. I love, love the barbecued nian gao rice cakes, which are dusted in chili and cumin and grilled until crisp on the outside and soft and chewy inside, as well as the squid on a stick and grilled mushroom skewers . I also always get a "rou jia mo" sandwich featuring a toasted bun filled with either stewed pork or cumin lamb for $5. Best of all, the prices are extremely affordable--two noodles, two orders of barbecued skewers, and a mo sandwich runs us about $25. read more

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If you want some different dumplings, this is the place. They make these fried dumplings differently from other places because this restaurant comes from a different region in China than most Chinese restaurants in the country. The fried dumplings here are served under a sheet of crunchy gluten. For reference, it's like dosas from India. The wait is about 10 minutes for this particular dish, so if you're dying of hunger, get something else to snack or drink with too. The dumpling skin was perfectly stretched around the generous filling of pork and other vegetables. The gluten sheet provided a nice extra crunch to the softer fried dumplings. Chinese potstickers are just so yummy and juicy in general. read more

My favorite savory option in the New World Mall Food Court. Sliced noodles stir fried are sooo good! Nice big portion, lots of flavor, some spice but not too hot (I still added loads of their chili oil but I'm a heat seeker). There was a reasonable amount of veggies, mostly bok choy and black fungus (sounds gross, but is so good & actually the only thing in the mushroom family that I like to eat). Brian C. got the Beef soup with stewed noodles. He loved the noodle, avoided the veggies and said the soup was good but he actually had food envy over my dish! ooo the joy it brings to my heart when my vegetarian dishes inspire food envy over more carne laden fare! Don't forget to load up on the chili oil too behind the pick up counter, they also have black vinegar and something pickled. The chili oil is so good. If you are trying to eat lighter (haha why are you here?) its easy to scoop up a bunch of chilis without the oil and drain any excess. Personally I love the oil mixed in, but B.C. likes to go for just the chilis. Also, the cashier girl spoke perfect English which can be a great perk if you don't speak Mandarin. :) read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Stir fried sliced noodles and beef noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

I decided to make a simple choice and went for the hand pulled noodle soup with beef. This item is very similar to the beef tendon soup found in Cantonese restaurants. In fact, the meat used is the same. The main difference are the noodles. They are hand made and you can actually see the man there making them. They look similar to ramen noodles, except slightly denser with a heavier texture. It was a good and hot meal that warmed me up on a cold night. However, the truth is nothing special about it stood out to me. It was an all too familiar taste. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Hand pulled noodles with beef - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

New World Mall Food Court has had a flurry of Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle establishments set up. It sort of became to the point where they were all the same and none had an advantage over another. But since I haven't been to the newly established Li's Lanzhou Hand-Stretched Noodles yet, I decided to give it a try. The food court had just opened at 10:30 AM and I was one of the first customers to order. #7 - Lamb and small sweet red bulbs with choice of Shanxi sliced noodles, Lanzhou hand-stretched noodles or steamed noodles for $6.00. I opted for the hand-stretched noodles. The broth was clean and refreshing, yet very flavorful. The abundant portion of noodles did not muddle the broth at all. It included green vegetables, seaweed shaped in noodle form, cloud ear mushrooms, chopped cilantro, noodles, and several thin slices of lamb. The lamb was tender, some pieces slightly salty while others were under seasoned. But despite the slight difference in seasoning, the lamb was very tasty. The seaweed and cloud ear mushroom helped to give it some crunchy texture. #4 - Spicy Beef with choice of Shanxi sliced noodles, Lanzhou hand-stretched noodles or steamed noodles for $6.00. I opted for the hand-stretched noodles. Ingredients were the same as the Lamb Noodle Soup (green vegetables, seaweed, cloud ear mushroom, and cilantro). The broth was slightly richer, through the addition of the chili oil which did add a decent amount of spice to the broth. The first few spoonfuls of the broth may overwhelm you, but let your palate adjust and it will become much more enjoyable. Overall, we both enjoyed our noodle soup dishes and found this to be our favorite of the bunch in the food court. Cheap, quick, and satisfying for $6.00 with no tax. I will definitely be back. read more

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Ahhh...the cold spicy noodles (we added shrimp to them)...beautiful dish! We lucked into this-everyone orders the soup. This dish is light and fresh. The noodles have a delicious chew to them, and the sauce is spicy and wonderful. The crunch of the cucumber, sesame flavor...I LOVED it. The shrimp were nothing special, but adding a little protein is not a bad thing. This little dish was one of my favorite Flushing food experiences. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Cold spicy noodle with shrimp. - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

Located in the back corner of the food court, be sure to watch the noodles being made, its such an art form and how easy they make it look. I ordered the #1 Diced chicken with hand pulled noodles. It came in a large bowl of broth loaded with bok choy, cilantro, chicken and noodles. Grab some of the red pepper paste by the utensils to add some heat. FYI the paste is very spicy so be careful. The broth had such a wonderful depth of flavor and the noodles had the perfect bite to them. They were so fun to slurp up. The bok choy and cilantro rounded it out by added some freshness to the dish. It was really fabulous, especially with a little heat added. I am already craving it again. read more

Good but not great. Picked this place because it looked nicer than a similar hand pulled noodle place nearby. It also stood out because you can watch the guy making the noodles in the window. That part was pretty awesome and I highly recommend watching him. The noodles/soup themselves were good but I was hoping for something more... It should also be said that I skipped the self-serve condiments at the table - chili? so that may have been the something extra I was missing. I'll never know.... The ingredients in the soup all tasted fresh but it wasn't as awesome as I'd hoped. Just tasted like regular noodles in regular broth with regular fish balls and veggies/mushrooms. This place does stand out in this slightly overwhelming food court because of the noodle pulling show. read more

Food: 2.5/5.0 Service: 2.0/5.0 Value: 4.0/5.0 Decor: 1.5/5.0 Overall: 2.5/5.0 I've been a big fan of beef hand pulled noodle soup since trying the real deal across the Bigger Pond something like 20 years ago. Unfortunately, the noodles here just aren't that good - the noodles themselves aren't chewy enough, the broth was lazy, and the beef slices were only okay. The cumin lamb and pork buns were also both bland and disappointing, though extremely filling. Overall, A for value but more like C+ for taste. I get wanting to be real big on a food court / hole in the wall type shop, but sorry, this place is a pass for me. Maybe it was just an off day... read more

Oh my gosh! I love this place. When they remodeled or moved, I was looking al over for their business! It's nice to see that they made a new look and bigger spot for their yummy dishes! I especially love the Beef Pull Zhang Noodles ! read more

I always get the #4 Spicy Beef Noodles here, but this time when I ordered it, the lady said, do I want it Stir Fried. I said, what? Stir Fried, she said, yes, they have a stir fried version. So I am like, OMG, I never tried the stir fried version and since W was sick of "soupy" stuff, so I am like is the stir fried version any good. She said, yes, it depends on what you like, so I ended up getting the stir fried version. OMG - this is totally not the #4 version, it got crazy things in there, stuff that is not found in #4 and it's not even spicy. It was bland and really disappointing. When people gives me options...seriously, that really Fs me up. BLEH. W made fun of me, because W never been to Flushing and thought I didn't know where to get food from. Seriously - I am going to stick to what i know which is the brothy #4. read more

We come to the food court quite often and decided to try this food stand. We ordered the Ox-tail handmade noodles and the cold spicy handmade noodles. Both were really tasty.The ox-tail broth was delicious. Had the right amount of salt and meat flavor. In the same dish, they give you bak choy and a hard boiled egg. The noodles wasn't overly floured and it was cooked well. They were a little al dente. The other dish came with the same stuff but with sliced cucumbers. The next time I visit again I will try their spicy beef noodle soup. I saw 2 other patrons eating it. Probably a popular dish. Overall, I would recommend this place and would definitely come here again. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Store front - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

The besssssst! Always stop by here for noodles when we're in the food court looking to chow down. Fun to watch them pull the noodles and fun to eat the noodles. Super affordable for a big portion! We got the seafood stir fry noodle and house stir fry noodle. Seafood one had a good mix of imitation crab, squid, and shrimp with veggies. House had beef, shrimp, pork, and veggies. Noodles were the perfect chewy texture--just how I like them. Great flavor at the right price! Ok if you don't speak Chinese just order by the number. read more

I decided on the beef noodle soup. To my delight, it was awesome. Filled with greens like Shanghai bok choy and beef muscle slices, it was definitely tasty. I really like the large portions. It could one meal or two depending if you get something else at the food court. You have to get to the food court early if you do not want to hunt and peck for a seat. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Beef noodle soup! - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

$5.50 for a large enough serving of beef hand pulled noodle soup to share between two people? YES PLEASE! It's been hard enough trying to find a place that does in-house hand pulled noodle soup, let alone GOOD hand pulled noodle soup. And, well, this one bowl made the trek out to Flushing worth it (and my, was it a trek: with all the reroutes and closures, it took 2.5 hours to get out here from Manhattan!). All in all, good flavor; tasty, tender meat; and springy (what we like to call QQ) noodles. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - On the basement food court level of the New World Mall, which is quite spacious, with plenty of accessible seating. Bathroom - The mall has a ton of bathrooms, all (most?) of which had handicap stalls. read more

I ordered the lamb noodle soup and fell in love. The meat and broth was nicely seasoned and a bit spicy but meshed well together. I watched the noodles being made which was cool. I didnt add any condiments to my meal because I just wanted to taste it au naturale. LOL, fortunately it didnt need another bit of anything because it was truly delicious and my favorite, affordable in the pockets. I will definitely venture back here again, once I've tried some other stands in the food court. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I ordered the beef tendon noodle soup and I thought it would be enough for 2 since I've been eating very little lately. However, I really enjoyed the broth with all the fresh cilantro, so it revived my appetite...the noodles were a little chewy at first but softened after sitting in the hot soup. Only 1 tendon was slightly hard to chew, the rest were fine. I don't know about the other noodle soups being bland but I always stick to the beef tendon; it's always so flavorful with a clean taste, just a few veggies, but it's so... Good. I gave some to L but I managed to finish the rest by myself which was surprising. L went to a different stall and got a bowl of noodles with tripe; his broth was very bland compared to mine, so you just gotta order the right one. It's not the best tendon I've had, but I really liked the broth, so I'd come back for this. read more

Downside.. forget about the receipt. The cumin lamb burger was okay; I had better but the noodles looked, as always, delicious. The cook was shaving another set off, and will have to try it again next time. read more

Beautiful dough that intricately turns into strands of noodles. I was mesmerized by the pounding of the dough, rhythmically turns, twists and pulls which was artistically played out. In just a minute, a masterful creation of noodles were dumped into the boiling water to cook. Then eventually inside a nice delicious beef broth paired with vegetables and an egg. First bite in and the texture of the noodles were delicious. First sip of the broth and I was indulged in delicious beef flavor. I also ordered a Pork pancake/bun on the side and it was loaded with meat. read more

A true letdown. Read my old reviews. Six months later after my 2nd visit, the quality of the food went down. The noodles were still the same but the soup was bland. It was missing the works! Not to mention I ordered the pork chop noodles but somehow ended up with beef instead. My friend's Zha Jiang Mian was missing something too. Wasn't sweet like before. read more

Absolutely amazing. Having never visited the city of Lanzhou in China I can't say how this compares to the real thing, but OMG it was amazing. First, we were the only non-Asian in the entire food court of about 30 vendors. I had checked out Lanzhou prior to coming and they lived up to all the great reviews. The chef stretched the noodles right in front of us (I shot a video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1z7VLTMD3E ) absolutely amazing to watch then eat. The broth was out of this world and the noodles soft and chewy, just perfect. I will admit it was a bit intimidating as you can tell it's a local hotspot and if you don't speak or read Chinese it can be tough to figure out what to order. I did some research and just went with #1 Beef Noodle. Can't wait for my next trip to Flushing as I will definitely stop by again. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

The noodles here are sooooo yummy! I tried the dumpling soup and the lamb stir fried noodles. I'm pretty sure we didn't actually receive lamb, but the dish was still delicious! You can definitely tell a difference when the noodles are fresh made. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - This is the new storefront for the restaurant. - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

It's entertainment and inexpensive dining at the same time! I did a spin around all the stalls in the New World Mall Food court and decided to get some of Li's noodles. After watching the free show, with the noodle meister pulling clumps of dough into noodle, I felt compelled to try the fresh pasta. It was obviously authentic, unlike some of the Chinatown places that I've witnessed use a machine for their "hand pulled" ! This dough was pulled by a man who must use Ben Gay Gel at night, and made with passion and endurance. Noodle chef must have made a batch a minute. He'd stretch and stretch and then run to the kitchen behind him every time a handful was finished. Li's noodles are the real deal, chewy, delicious strands of wheat in soups, in stir fries. Take your pick from the many choices. Most people ordered some kind of beef in a broth, decorated with cilantro. I watched the people who bought, everyone seemed happy. And sated. I bought the tomato and egg, and received a huge bowl of noodles, topped with a heaping portion of shredded cucumbers. Add your condiments. To the right of the stall is a little table with chili oil, a pot of pickled vegetables, and a vinegared soy sauce. One lady, only speaking Spanish, kept pointing to the chili, with a question, picante, picante? Hey, this is Flushing where all ethnicities reap the benefits of each other's cuisine, and English is not required. And my noodles? Delicious. I surmise there is always a wait. Put in your order on the left side, wait on the right for your meal to come out. Watch the performance and the wait seems to shorten. Or eye the crowds to scope out your next meal. Be patient. Noodle man is like Terminator, tireless. Stick with him if you want to eat. read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Noodle meister at eirk! - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

Experience the human megaphone: "LIIEEEEEEEEE, LA MIENNNNNNNNNNNnnn!!!!!!!!" (Comeee, pulled noodlesss!) Located in the back left corner of New World Food Court, Lanzhou serves up some of the best hand-pulled noodles in town, but more impressively, it houses one of the loudest human megaphone across the five boroughs (it's over 9000!), and all coming from a little lady standing behind the cashier as she beckons for customers left and right. Without warning, the tiny but powerful siren goes off.. heads turn, babies cry, tofus tremble. You won't have trouble locating this little noodle joint in the competitive food court. Despite going half-deaf while paying for my bowl of beef noodle soup, I thoroughly enjoyed my noodle bowl. The noodles are pulled throughout the day by Mr. Forearms and are the perfect chewiness you desire from an authentic hand-pulled noodle dish. The soup and meat are pretty standard, but hey it's a *noodle* bar right?. And at under $6 a bowl, it is definitely worth a visit. Note*- this location is much cleaner than it's flagship spot on main street. Happy slurping! :) NOTE**- several reviews and pictures for this place are incorrect and are actually referring to "Li's Lanzhou Hand Stretched noodles". Both noodle shops are in the same corner of the food market and BOTH say "Lanzhou's handmade noodles". But the one you want to try is the smaller one on the right with the human megaphone, but stay a safe distance until you order, your ears will thank you later read more

AMAAAAHHHHHZZZZING!!!! Excuse the authentic schmutz everywhere, and just order your food. Eat it...enjoy it. It's that simple. I ordered the hand drawn beef noodles, which in short is very similar to Chow Mein...It was the best Chinese food I've had in a long time if not ever. Hands down. read more

Ugh, I had the knife sliced noodles and they were really bad.. The noodles were extremely thick, to a point where I felt like I was just eating a block of dough. Varying shapes and sizes, it was not done in a professional manner. Would not recommend. For clarification: These noodles are from the restaurant in the corner. They have a glass in the middle of the counter with people making the noodles read more

Don't believe the hype. It is very good. The hand pulling is beautiful. The broth has been boiled for a while with so many delicious ingredients. It is worth the $5.50-$8.00, but... 1) Good luck finding a seat. 2) Good luck getting the attention of the counter people. 3) There is no real queque so Good luck beating back the other rude Chinese Customers because they want some deliciousness too! So, is it really worth all that for a bowl? yah... probably. read more

Been here many times but today is my last time ordering here! Not again! They sell rotten meat here, be aware!! I told them the meat in the noodle soup was rotten , I order the same thing every time so I know how it tasted right. Then they said it was my problem because i have a bad mouth that can't taste anything right. And they refused to apologize. I asked them for a refund, they gave me mad face and rude attitude. 黑店卖变质的食物，告诉他们还被凶，臭着脸不情愿给我退钱，态度是非一般的恶劣！ read more

My favorite handmade pulled noodle venue in Flushing because they have an extensive menu of toppings and their broths are always on point. My go to picks are noodle with beef, dumplings or wonton. The serving size fills me up more than I can handle. Great value and pricing. read more

I always come here when I'm in the mood for some hand pulled noodles. With so many variety of toppings to choose from, you can't go wrong! They even have it with wontons, which I usually order. Very much recommended! read more

Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle - Wonton with noodles and egg - Noodles Near Me - Flushing, New York

Soup is tasty but not spicy. You will need to add your own spices. I did take out so maybe the noodle will have more chew if you eat in. I would recommend if you like light flavor noodle soup. Not too heavy. read more

With the many food court offerings, there is only a handful of food outlets that are actually good. Li's Lanzhou hand stretched noodles is one of them. There is a long list of stretched noodle soup choices. They're made fresh while you wait (usually within five minutes). The servings are generous (i.e. enough to get full on) and the prices are very competitive. Li's Lanzhou is one of my favorites when I'm not in the mood for anything else. read more

I had high expectations for this place because everyone seems to recommend getting noodles from here if you're in NWM AND I love noodles!! I opted for the niu nan noodle soup. I'm not sure what exactly is the difference between just regular beef and "niu nan", apparently my Chinese isn't as good as I thought it was. Anyways, it's SOOOO cool watching the guy perform magic and make edible long noodles from a hunk of dough! His motions are so fluid and mesmerizing. I could probably stand there all day watching him make noodles. The noodles are super fresh and really really yummy. The perfect consistency - chewy and slurp ready. However, it was the overall noodle soup combo that left me wanting more. The ratio of noodles to soup was like 5:1. I found my bowl to be noodles with some sauce, rather than a pipping hot bowl of noodles in soup. I was stuffed with about half of my noodles still remaining. Also, I had probably about 3 good pieces of beef and 2? pieces of veggies. I realize the main attraction of the dish are the noodles (which were amazing), but I deducted one star from my original 4 star rating for the sadness of the entire dish as a whole. read more

The stir fried knife cut noodles here are amazing. Get it and you won't be disappointed, esp if you ask them to make it a little spicy. So good. read more