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đ Lanner Noodles & Bar: Cambridgeâs âCelebrity-Visitedâ SpotâMeh, But Inoffensive Heard Yu Minhong (founder of New Oriental) dined here, and as a certified trend-chaser, I had to check it out. If a big-name visits, it must be good, right? Spoiler: Itâs fine. Just⌠fine. đ The âMehsâ Big Plate Chicken (Da Pan Ji): đ Flavors are bold (salty, savory) but one-note. The sauce leans heavy on MSGâtastes good at first, but leaves a lingering âprocessedâ aftertaste. By the end, itâs too salty to finish. Braised Beef & Potato Noodle Bowl: đ˛ The beef and potato stew is decent (tender meat, soft spuds), but the noodles? Forgettable. No chew, no textureâjust a vehicle for the sauce. Lamb Skewers: đ˘ Generous chunks, thick and meaty. Theyâre juicy enough, but lack that smoky, charred flavor that makes great skewers. Solid, not standout. Salt & Pepper Oyster Mushrooms: đ First bite: Wow. Crispy coating, tender mushrooms, juicy and savory. But let them cool, and the oiliness hits hardâgreasy, heavy, and cloying. Best eaten piping hot (and in small doses). ⨠The Verdict Memorability: 0/10. Nothing lingersâno dish makes you think, âI need that again.â Vibe: Casual, no-frills, good for a quick bite. But with so many options in Cambridge, itâs easy to skip. Budget Score: 3/5. ~$20â25 per person, fair for portions, but youâre paying for convenience, not quality. Lanner isnât badâitâs just unremarkable. If youâre in the area and hungry, it works. But donât go out of your way (even for the âcelebrity seal of approvalâ). đ Lanner Noodles & Bar 24 Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139 #BostonNoodles #CambridgeEats #MediocreMeals