NYC: Lan Zhou Handmade Noodle

This small, hole-in-the-wall Chinatown eatery- with its rundown interior and minimal seating-is exactly the kind of place that is responsible for my love affair with NYC.

Chi town - hand pulled noodlez

This man, right here, ^ he's an artist.

Fixin's: Sriracha, sweet chili, chopped vinegary collard greens, ?, vinegar

#1: Beef Noodle Soup

...with hand pulled noodles

Perfectly al dente with a nice chew. The broth is clean, and beefy, and rich, and satisfying. Accompanied by tender, thinly sliced beef and bok choy.

Boiled pork & chive dumplings

JUICY

144 E Broadway, NYC (subway: F, East Broadway)