Lanzhou Ramen is a specialty delicacy of Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, formerly known as Lanzhou Beef Noodles.

Lanzhou Ramen began during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. It was brought to Lanzhou by Ma Liuqi from the Dongxiang tribe who learned it from Chen Weijing in Qinghua, Huaiqing Prefecture, Henan Province.

The real Lanzhou clear soup beef noodles evolved from the old beef noodle soup in Qinghua, Huaiqing Prefecture, Henan Province, and now Boai County, Henan.

Afterwards, later generations Chen Hesheng, Ma Baozai and others unified it with "one clear (soup) two white (radish) three green (cilantro and garlic sprouts) four red (spicy seeds)? five yellow (noodles are yellow and bright)" The standard of Lanzhou beef noodles.

In the long years that followed for more than 200 years, it became famous all over the world for its bowl of noodles. It was famous both at home and abroad for its rotten meat, fresh soup and fine noodles. Qinghai people named Lanzhou beef noodles as Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles. The trademark has been sold all over the country and has won praise and honors from diners at home and around the world.

In 1999, Lanzhou Ramen was designated by the state as one of the three major Chinese fast food pilot promotion varieties.

Lanzhou Beef Noodles pay attention to the ingredients:

Lanzhou Beef Noodles must be made from high-quality beef shank, carefully cooked, then cut into fine cubes, mixed with chives, dried peppers and Sichuan peppercorn.

The thickness of the noodles depends on the customer. The authentic way is to cook bowls separately, then pour an appropriate amount of beef broth and cover with the freshly fried main ingredients. A big bowl full, the noodles are neat, shiny and fragrant.

The taste is strong but not greasy, smooth and spicy. Also pass a small bowl of fresh soup. If you still need beef, cut it into another plate. The slices are dry but soft and crispy, and served with garlic chili sauce. When eating beef noodles in Lanzhou, most people will eat more than usual. As early as the Qing Dynasty, "Lanzhou Clear Soup Beef Ramen" has been a delicious snack in Lanzhou.