Lanzhou Ramen 兰州拉面 — Restaurant in Mexico City

For Mexico City, which has almost no authentic Chinese food, it is a step in the right direction.

However: it is half authentic. The noodles are Italian spaghetti, not even factory made Chinese noodles, and they’re certainly not hand pulled.

That said, the soups are 70% there, the chili oil is correct, and the sides like cucumbers are correct.

I felt the flavor in the Xinjiang food wasn’t really authentic. The meat wasn’t the same as in China, more like the meat you’d get from a fast food Chinese place, there was zero cumin, and the flavor was a bit watery.

The soups are decent but not all the way there. The soup taste is mostly correct, but again, the meat choice is a bit poor.

Overall though, it is at least kind of trying, and an island of kind of genuine Chinese food in a sea of food with zero vegetables and ten thousand...

If you’re looking for a true ramen experience, this place might fall short. The wait time was unexpectedly long, and when we finally got served, it was disappointing to find that the noodles didn’t quite match the “hand-pulled” Lanzhou-style the shop claimed. Instead of the usual long, stretchy strands, the noodles were short and broken up, lacking that satisfying texture you’d expect from authentic hand-pulled ramen.

The soup was decent, but it lacked depth and complexity—definitely not the rich, layered flavor I look forward to in a good bowl of ramen. Overall, the experience left me wishing for more authenticity and...

Finally found a genuine Chinese noodle spot that serves authentic Western Chinese cuisine! The highlight of my visit was their DaPanJi (大盘鸡) - a flavorful Xinjiang specialty that's hard to find elsewhere. This hearty chicken dish was perfectly spiced and cooked just right, served on a big plate with hand-pulled noodles soaking up all the delicious sauce. If you're tired of the usual Chinese takeout and want to explore real regional flavors, especially from Western China, this place is a must-try. The authentic taste transported me straight to Xinjiang! Can't wait to come back and try more dishes...