π¨π¦ Niubest Hand-Pulled Noodles - Flavor Win, Service Fail
As Calgary's newest Lanzhou noodle sensation, Niubest delivers an authentic taste of Northwest China that's got the local food scene buzzing. While the flavors impress, this fledgling eatery still needs to work out some kinks in their operations. π Noodle Nirvana 12-hour simmered beef bone broth with perfect clarity and depth Hand-pulled noodles available in 6 thicknesses (we recommend the delicate "capillary" cut) House-made chili oil adds customizable heat π₯ Perfect Pairings Crunchy wood ear mushroom salad Zesty Sichuan-style smashed cucumber Stewed beef tendon that melts in your mouth β οΈ Service Breakdown During our two visits, we observed: Table turnover nightmares - 8 uncleared tables at peak lunch Order inaccuracies - Wrong dishes delivered to 3 adjacent tables Training gaps - Staff seemed overwhelmed by basic requests π‘ Pro Tips for Visiting Best times: Weekday afternoons (2-4pm) Must-try: Classic Clear Broth Beef Noodles Skip: Over-salted zhajiangmian π Niubest Noodles #CalgaryFoodie #AuthenticChinese #YYCDining