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Lanzhou Ramen
ramen · chinese-noodle · New York
JBF · Best Chef: Southeast '25Eater 38
critics and beard foundation types are into it, and at this price point the ramen actually delivers—solid broth work, not trying too hard.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
$ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.1TY3.7MS
- Critics love it. Normal people are divided. Could be brilliant, could be a $240 mistake.
Warninggoogle and yelp don't quite agree on it (4.1 vs 3.7), so execution can be uneven depending when you show up.