I grew up just around the corner from this noodle shop but spent the last few years living in China studying and working. While I was there I grew to love Lan Zhou pulled noodles--now they're one of my favorite foods of all time. When I came back from China a few weeks ago I was FLOORED to see that there was a pulled noodle joint right here in my backyard so I had to give it a try.
The fact that they even HAVE these kinds of noodles here is impressive enough, but what's better is the food is great and the environment is comfortable, with warm lighting and spacious booths. The noodles are hand pulled, just like they do in China, and you can see the whole process through a wide window into the kitchen. Part of the fun is just watching the noodle pulling show! I had pulled-noodle soup with vegetables and ordered a Green Onion Pancake for a side. Both were delicious and I only spent 10 bucks.
Oh-- when I went, the place was filled with Chinese customers. I was only a minutes drive away from the home I grew up in, and yet I was in the minority! How's that for an authentic, Chinese experience?
I will be coming back again and again to try more food.