3+3 Lanzhou Ramen — Restaurant in Kennesaw

3+3 LanZhou Ramen

If you’ve ever watched a noodle master stretch a single rope of dough into dozens of strands and thought, “Now that’s dinner and a show,” put 3+3 LanZhou Ramen on your Kennesaw short list. This offshoot of Atlanta’s celebrated LanZhou Ramen (a Top-50—and #10—pick back in 2019, Atlanta Magazine) sits on Town Center Drive and channels the same hand-pulled-noodle craftsmanship that made the original a cult favorite. Expect a casual dining room, quick service, and—best of all—a glass window to the kitchen where you can see the noodle pulling in action.

The vibe & service

3+3 LanZhou is built for easy weeknight meals and casual meet-ups; the room turns tables steadily but rarely feels cramped. Families especially love the “kitchen theater,” which doubles as built-in entertainment for kids (and noodle nerds). Service runs quick and efficient rather than chatty, and food hits the table fast—great for lunch hours and post-errand refuels near the mall. Service is robot-assisted, so that's fun too, and definitely part of the vibe. Take a look at the short video below to get a taste of what's in store for serious (and even casual) noodle fans!

What to order (and why it works)

Start with dim sum-style appetizers. They are far from an afterthought! The fried potstickers arrive inverted to preserve a lacy “skirt” and deliver a satisfying crunch; the pork filling is seasoned enough to stand on its own. We get these every time. If you’re a soup-dumpling fan, you’ll find their xiaolongbao competes with the city’s best—a tidy, gently gingery parcel with a hot soup center. (Also a family fave.) These aren’t just social-media bait; they’re genuinely craveable (and family-pleasing).

By the way, the noodles are still amazing when reheated the next day, and the portions are quite generous. Average prices run about $17 for dinner entrées $10 for appetizers. And trust me, if you have a modicum of self-control, you will have leftovers. Click on the online delivery services on their website section below for a full list of menu items and pricing.

The menu itself is broader than “just soup.” You’ll find several beef-forward broths (classic beef, beef flank), plus roast duck and roast pork variations; on the wok side, there are stir-fried hand-pulled noodles and knife-sliced noodles tossed with vegetables or proteins. Chef specialties range beyond noodles into Xinjiang-style big-plate chicken and other hearty Northern dishes—the selection is par excellence when you’re feeding a mixed crowd of veggie and carnivores.

I am definitely a noodle girl, and I like mine thin. Each noodle dish is prepared to the diner's delight, so thick or thin, they've got you covered. I order pan-fried noodles with either chicken or seafood every time, and I will never get tired of it. My husband likes things on the spicy side; he inevitably orders sizzling spicy chicken, pork, or beef in one of the many dishes offered in the "light your eyes up, fire-breathing dragon hot" category. He hasn't cried yet, but I am waiting for the day.

The takeaway

3+3 Lanzhou Ramen nails the fundamentals that make Lanzhou bowls so restorative: a clear, beefy broth that never turns muddy; springy hand-pulled noodles; garnish and chili oil are used for balance, not to overwhelm. Add legitimately good dumplings and the built-in spectacle of noodle-pulling, and you’ve got one of Cobb County’s most reliable, family-friendly comfort-food stops—authentic enough for purists, accessible enough for first timers.

Pro tips

• Make it a show. Grab a seat with a view of the window and watch the noodle pulling—it’s part of the charm. • Dial in your bowl. Lanzhou shops are known for offering different noodle thicknesses; if you like a chewier bite, ask for thicker strands. • Balance the table. Pair a steaming bowl with a plate of potstickers or a cold appetizer for texture and...

I had a few different things..the fried dumplings were, DELICIOUS!.. the veggie spring rolls were good, but I've had better. I had the Chinese sausage fried rice, and I believe it's spelled, Xinjiang spicy chicken with knife cut noodles. Consisted of bone-in cuts of dark meat chicken, onions, potatoes, and carrots on a bed of knife cut noodles, topped with slightly charred, cut shishito peppers. All of the protein and veggies were cooked and tossed in seasonings, and what I believe was a chili oil. I did really like the fried rice. It was seasoned just right with the right crisp of the veggies. The sausage was ok, but kind of sweet, almost a pineapple kind of sweetness throughout. I'd get the fried rice again but with a different protein for sure. The chicken entrée was good, the seasonigs that were used to season and cook the meat and veggies were spot on. It would have been great instead of just good, if it wasn't for the fact the the noodles (flat, long handmade and pulled) were a little cold under the hot meat and veggies and there was SOO much oil, that it was just spilling out from the sides of the plate as the waitress removed it from the electronic robot that came to our table and sat it in front of me. SOO much oil that I couldn't really enjoy the dish as intended because even trying to mix the noodles in the sauce/oil, it just tasted like very oily, flavorless noodles, but don't get me wrong, the noodles though slightly cold and oily, they still were good handmade noodles. I just wish i could gave enjoyed them with the flavor of the seasoning used on the meat and veggies, instead of eating them oil flavored and alot of the were stuck together in clumps, so you can use your imagination on how that was. But again, the flavors on the chicken and veggies were DELICIOUS. My fiancée had the spicy beef hand pulled noodles, entrée. I tried it and I enjoyed the sauce and noodles, wasn't too fond of the slices of beef in the dish only because it had a more game'e flavor to it then the beef I've eaten my whole life but my fiancée said he liked it and that's all that matter that he enjoyed it. All in all. Service was good and quick, and the atmosphere was good. We will definitely go back because I want more of those pan fried dumplings and I want to try the Ramen soup, the calamari, and the...

At both the Lanzhou Ramen locations, the noodles are alright but the broth bland. But in this Kennesaw location, there wasn’t even much of a spice cart to fix up the lack of flavor.

Today I opted out of the noodles and opted for a dim sum style meal. First the Soup Dumplings, even more bland than the noodle broth. It was ridiculously served with a fork so I used their undersized plastic spoon to eat it. Absurd. Had the Stewed Meatballs. Huge but all breading, did not taste meaty at all. (but had it as a left over and much better). The pork buns were the best today but still on the bland side.

There’s a dearth of authentic Asian food options outside of Buford Highway and Duluth. This place is a step in the right direction but does fail to deliver a knock out authentic and flavorful punch.

I wanted to give 3.5 stars but honestly the shotty service at 3:30pm sealed the deal. That’s employee meal time in the industry but someone still has to take care of the customers. Food brought, water filled once at tjme of check presentation, never checked in. Watched waitress trying to enjoy her meal while my mouth needed water while eating this sodium rich meal. Throw in the fact that she served this Asian customer everything with a fork including soup dumplings and that she showed contempt to another Chinese woman when asking about the type of noodles, it was obvious that she did not care about customer experience and was primarily occupied with her partially eaten bowl of noodles waiting for her at her table. We gotta eat, but when you’re on the clock and there are customers, pay attention to the customers.

It seems to me that this location is catered to an Americanized version of Authentic Chinese food. Better than the chicken wing+ fried rice to go places but not on par with Firestone down the street.

3.5 for food and 2.5 for service....