We decided to try Orient Express after hearing that they had restaurants back in China so we were expecting some pretty authentic Lanzhou beef noodles here. The restaurant was decorated nicely and the furniture reminds you of classic wooden Chinese tables and chairs.
We ordered a Lanzhou beef noodle soup and cucumber cold bean noodles. They came pretty quickly and the noodles were accompanied with a flower tea that was served in a classic Chinese tea cup. Although I generally like all types of tea, the one they provided me tasted a bit off and was not in my liking. The Lanzhou beef noodle soup came in a pretty large portion and would be enough for two people. The noodles itself were hand-pulled and were overcooked slightly. The broth was decent and tasted authentic. On the other hand, I found that although the cold noodle was quite good and was on point with the level of spiciness, it seemed like there was something in the flavour that was lacking in the dish as every bite left me slightly unsatisfied.
Although the food is suppose to be authentic, I found that the classic beef noodle soup wasn't exceptional and worth coming for.