CHEAP EATS: Lao Lang Beef Noodle Shop
It might be hard to imagine such a humble-looking shop with no distinct markings or signs has been popular for 35 years, but that’s exactly the case this noodle shop on West Yanchang Lu. It’s opens 24 hours a day and attracts countless customers who come for some seriously good beef noodles.
Although it has moved its location around several times, their unique flavor has remained exactly the same.
Strong curry flavor
Their signature beef noodle dish is popular for good reason. Firstly, they put a lot of beef in it, mixed with curry and other ingredients it’s a strong, unique taste that customers keep coming back for.
They also use thick noodles so it’s a hearty bowl perfect for winter.
Another great choice is braised beef noodles. The meat is crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, so it’s clear there’s a lot of skill, effort and quality ingredients involved.
Shrimp noodles are popular here as well. They put lots of shrimp and each one is rather large.
The fried pork chop is a must-have dish for each customer. The bread crumbs wrapped outside are particularly crisp, and meat inside is juicy and flavorfull.
The size of the fried pork chop is also amazing. It’s as big as a palm. You can enjoy it with special spicy sauce, a perfect combination.
Borscht is their special menu item. The original borscht flavor mixed with curry, you will be totally shocked by the amazing taste. And of course, they put their delicious beef in it.
If you don’t like the strong taste of curry, you can order a beef vermicelli soup. It also tastes excellent.
Environment
Simple decoration in a tiny spot, the reason this noodle shop attracts so many customers is obviously their outstanding flavors.
They have a huge menu, you can make your own choice.
Lao Lang Special Beef Noodle Shop
Address: 628 West Yanchang Lu (Near Zhidan Lu)
Tel: 021 5605 1853, 021 5224 3212
Hours: 24 hours
Average: RMB 25
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