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One Bowl Lamian Noodles Lanzhou China: Does this spot really have the best halal beef noodles?

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一碗.中国蘭州拉面 One Bowl Lamian Noodles Lanzhou China — yep, that’s the full name of this spot, and it’s quite the mouthful! But hey, it’s fitting for a place dishing out mouthwatering Chinese-Muslim cuisine, smack in the bustling Pavilion Bukit Bintang.

One Bowl Lamian - Storefront

“Wow, that’s a long name,” my friend quipped as soon as we sat down. But forget the name — I was here for one reason: someone online had boldly declared this place served the best halal beef noodles. Big words. Naturally, I had to find out if the hype was real.

I’ve tried my fair share of Chinese-Muslim food in KL, and let me tell you — most of it is pretty darn amazing. So, I walked into this place feeling optimistic. And with an impressive 4.9-star rating from over 2K reviewers on Google (at the time of writing)? Let’s just say resistance was futile.

What I tried at One Bowl Lamian Noodles Lanzhou China

One Bowl Lamian - Braised Beef Noodles

Like most well-known Chinese-Muslim restaurants in KL, the prices here lean toward the steeper side. To kick off my culinary adventure, I ordered the Braised Beef Noodles in Brown Sauce (RM26.80)

Each bowl is fully customisable, with 5 noodle types to choose from: Type 1 (Fine), Type 2 (Two Fine), Type 3 (Wide), Type 4 (Two Wide), and Type 5 (Buckwheat Ridge). I went with Type 4.  

A heads-up for small eaters — the portions are massive! My bowl arrived brimming with braised beef, chopped green onions, and flat noodles that closely resembled kway teow.

One Bowl Lamian - Broth

The broth was slightly clear, with the dish’s colour and flavour coming mainly from the rich, fragrant oil of the separately cooked braised beef. From the very first slurp, I noticed its salty profile — it leaned more toward chicken soup than beef in flavour, but it was undeniably tasty.

One Bowl Lamian - Wide noodles

Now, onto the wide noodles — cooked just slightly past al dente. They had a light chew and were easy to bite into, though I did have a small gripe: a few strands weren’t separated properly, which made for a bit of an awkward twirl.

One Bowl Lamian - Beef

As for the beef? While the pieces were a tad small for the bowl’s hefty size, they were wonderfully tender. The flavour closely mirrored the broth, with saltiness taking centre stage. If you’re into simple, comforting soups, this will be right up your alley. But for spice lovers like me? A generous spoonful of the chilli oil provided at every table is a must — it adds a fiery kick that takes the dish to the next level.

One Bowl Lamian - Beef paste noodles

Besides the beef noodle soup, their dry noodles are another crowd favourite, so naturally, I had to try for myself. For my second dish, I went with the Fried Beef Paste Dry Mixed Noodles (RM18.80). This bowl came piled high with fine noodles (Type 1), topped with a savoury minced beef mixture, fresh cucumbers, carrots, and bean sprouts, as well as a sprinkle of chopped green onions.  

One Bowl Lamian - Fine noodles

Compared to the wide noodles, the fine noodles had a noticeably chewier texture — perfect for anyone who loves that QQ bite. However, much like the first dish, the noodles were clumped together, making it a bit of a workout to mix everything evenly.

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My first bite was… surprising. It tasted like soap. Yes, soap. Confused, I handed it over to my friend for a second opinion, and she agreed. But after another cautious taste (and a lengthy mental debate), I realised it wasn’t soap — it was the distinct flavour of the paste, likely made with something fermented. My best guess? Soybean. Though, to be honest, I’m still not entirely sure.  

One Bowl Lamian - Beef & veggies

The minced beef was finely ground and well-incorporated into the noodles; it didn’t overwhelm the dish but offered subtle, savoury notes that complemented the paste.  

As for the veggies, they added a nice, refreshing crunch. Interestingly, they used soybean sprouts instead of the more common mung bean sprouts. While I’m not the biggest fan of those, they were fine overall and brought balance to the dish.

Final thoughts

One Bowl Lamian - Wet & dry beef noodles

Honestly? There’s nothing particularly special about One Bowl Lamian Noodles Lanzhou China, and it pains me to say that. The braised beef noodles were tasty, but they reminded me of your standard kway teow sup — minus the beef. As for the dry mixed noodles? Not my favourite. That said, tastes are subjective, so maybe others will have a different experience!

Expected damage: RM18.80 – RM26.80 per pax

We tried the best-rated beef noodles in KL

Price: $ $

Our Rating: 3 / 5

One Bowl Lamian Noodles Lanzhou China

Lot 1.60 - 1.66, Level 1, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 57000

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Our Rating 3/5

One Bowl Lamian Noodles Lanzhou China

Lot 1.60 - 1.66, Level 1, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 57000

Telephone: +6013 555 5682
Operating Hours: 10am - 10pm (Daily)
Telephone: +6013 555 5682

Operating Hours: 10am - 10pm (Daily)
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