Lanzhou is the capital of Gansu Province, which stretches alongside the Yellow River and has a long history. It used to be stop on the ancient Silk Road.
When comes to "Lanzhou", the word "lamian" will enter most Chinese people's heads. The city sits in the northwest of the country, but there are restaurants (serve) Lanzhou lamian in almost every urban area you can point to on a Chinese map.
(natural), there's nothing quite like eating these noodles in Lanzhou itself. In one of our favorite English-language (article) on Lanzhou lamian, writer Christopher St. Cavish picks out Wu Mu Le as the (good) spot of all in the city to head to. Though there are lamian joints all over the city, this restaurant (perfect) its craft in the past two decades. "There's only one Wu Mu Le in China," St. Cavish writes, "and Zhang Yu, the (found),says it's going to stay that way, even as many investors turn to other hand-pulled noodle industry. "
These hand-stretched noodles (accompany) by thin slices of cold beef with a handful of chopped spring onions, with a helping of spicy chili oil. It's a super satisfying dish whenever you are in Lanzhou. A proper bowl of Lanzhou lamian is one of those dishes never fail to hit the spot.
