On 207 E. 26th St., just a five minute walk from Baruch College’s campus, sits 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles, a small but impressive spot specializing in traditional Chinese hand-pulled noodle soups. 

Tucked between other neighborhood storefronts, Lanzhou Noodles might catch your eye with its blue font text. Right at the door, it’s clear that this place is serious about its craft. It’s the kind of place students might walk past without realizing the quality of food waiting inside. The restaurant focuses on Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles, a dish known for its freshly made noodles and rich beef broth. 

One of the most interesting parts of the experience is that customers can choose the thickness of the noodles, ranging from thinner styles to thicker ones. 

The No. 1 Signature Beef Noodles with regular noodle thickness came out to $14.95 before tax. The orders were ready within about five minutes, which is impressive considering the noodles are freshly prepared. When the soup arrived, the broth had a deep color that made it appear spicy, but the flavor itself was quite mild. For anyone worried about heat, it’s good to know that the soup focuses more on richness and depth of flavor rather than spice.

The noodles themselves were excellent. They had a great texture: soft but still chewy. It was easy to tell they were freshly made. Combined with the broth, the dish felt comforting and satisfying without being too heavy. Each bite had a clean, balanced flavor and the quality of the ingredients is apparent. It’s the kind of meal that feels especially perfect during colder weather.

The service was also outstanding. Not only did the food come out quickly, but the staff was also friendly and efficient. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant felt warm and welcoming. 

The space itself is a bit cramped, but in a way that adds to its charm by giving it the feeling of a classic mom-and-pop style restaurant, where the focus is clearly on the food rather than flashy decorations or trendy design.

For Baruch students, this spot is a great option when you’re craving something warm and filling after class. While 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles does not offer a student discount, it would certainly be nice if they did. With so many college students in the area, a small discount could make this already popular spot even more appealing. 

That said, even without a student discount, the quality of the food makes the price worthwhile.

Overall, 1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles delivers a comforting and authentic bowl of noodle soup just minutes from campus with freshly made noodles, flavorful broth and fast service. It’s worth stopping by, especially before the winter weather disappears.