Chen Zuo Lin Lanzhou Chenji Beef Noodles (Beilin District Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.2
Approx. 130 meters due south of the intersection of Beishapo Road and Jiaoda Street (Lanzhou Chenji Beef Noodle Restaurant)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Approx. 130 meters due south of the intersection of Beishapo Road and Jiaoda Street (Lanzhou Chenji Beef Noodle Restaurant). It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Lanzhou Apricot Skin Tea, Lanzhou Special Stir-Fried Noodles, Spicy Beef Noodles.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Xi'an
- Category: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Approx. 130 meters due south of the intersection of Beishapo Road and Jiaoda Street (Lanzhou Chenji Beef Noodle Restaurant)
- Popular dishes: Lanzhou Apricot Skin Tea, Lanzhou Special Stir-Fried Noodles, Spicy Beef Noodles, Signature Braised Beef, Clear Soup Beef Noodles
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Dishes
Lanzhou Apricot Skin TeaLanzhou apricot tea is a traditional drink made primarily from dried apricots, boiled with rock sugar and water. After soaking the apricots, they are boiled with water, filtered, sweetened with rock sugar, and served chilled. It has a golden color and a refreshing taste.
Lanzhou Special Stir-Fried NoodlesLanzhou specialty stir-fried noodles use wide noodles with beef, onion, carrot, and green pepper. Cook noodles first, then stir-fry beef and vegetables, finally mix in noodles and season.
Spicy Beef NoodlesDry tossed beef noodles feature boiled noodles mixed with tender stewed beef chunks, garnished with green onions and cilantro, and seasoned with a flavorful sauce. Main ingredients: beef, noodles, green onions, cilantro, and seasoning sauce.
Signature Braised BeefSignature braised beef uses beef shank, blanched to remove odor, then slowly simmered in secret sauce for hours until tender and flavorful. Rich red color, firm texture with chewiness.
Clear Soup Beef NoodlesClear beef noodle soup is a soup dish primarily made with noodles and beef. The cooked noodles are drained and served with tender, slow-cooked beef chunks, then topped with a clear beef broth and garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Sweet Fermented RiceSweet embryo is a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice. To prepare it, the rice is first soaked and steamed, then fermented with yeast starter. Once the rice becomes soft and fragrant with a subtle wine aroma, it is ready to eat. Sweet embryo has a soft and chewy texture, naturally sweet with a hint of alcohol fragrance, making it an ideal treat for cooling off in summer.
Secret-Recipe Fried Noodles with SauceSecret fried sauce noodles feature noodles tossed with a special sauce made from minced pork, doubanjiang, and sweet bean sauce. The meat is stir-fried first, then mixed with the sauce until thickened, and finally combined with boiled noodles.
Secret-Recipe Braised Beef NoodlesSpicy braised beef noodles made with brisket or shank, simmered with onions, ginger, star anise, and bay leaves. Served with hand-pulled or machine-made noodles in a rich broth, tender meat, and flavorful noodles.
Old Jar Sichuan-style Pickled Cabbage Beef NoodlesLao Tan Suan Cai Beef Noodles feature beef and aged sour cabbage as main ingredients, paired with noodles. Beef is usually stewed or braised until tender, while the sour cabbage is traditionally fermented for a unique tangy flavor. Cooked noodles are served with beef and cabbage in a bowl, optionally enhanced with broth seasoning.
Flavorful Cold NoodlesA refreshing noodle dish made with chilled cooked noodles tossed in a savory-sour dressing and topped with fresh vegetables.