Recently, Dr L and I had the disappointment of arriving to a restaurant that was supposed to be open but finding out only when we were there that it was closed. To say that I was hangry was definitely an understatement given I had skipped lunch to prepare for the impending buffet. Anyway, we were at Market Square so decided that it would be good to try out the newly opened Master Lanzhou, situated on the outer circle of the centre.
Apparently there were quite a few queues at opening due to the promos but the lines have definitely died down and we were quickly ushered in. Menus were provided and the options were a bit like a mix between Lanzhou 1919 and Biang Biang noodles. What really stood out was their triangular noodles which was definitely a flex of craftsmanship on the part of the chef.
I was a little confused as to why it is called a noodle bar, but it became apparent when I approached the counter to order. There was a little bar of side dishes, some of which weren't on the menu as well as some drinks on offer. Notably they also had a selection of bbq dishes which were unavailable that day. I am definitely curious to try that out at a later point.
Service was exceptionally fast and very friendly. Before long our table was full.
We had two side dishes to share, the first was a spicy beef tripe and the second was a serve of braised beef shin. The portions were generous and definitely had to be shared. They were served chilled and very appetizing. We could barely finish this and had to have some taken away for later consumption.
Dr L had a serve of the signature beef noodle soup. The portion was surprisingly huge and he could barely finish the meal, even without having had lunch that afternoon. The beef slices were tender, the additional chilli and shallots added so much flavour to the dish and the soup was clear and wholesome. For the price, it was exceptional value for money.
I had the braised beef noodle soup, this was also a delight. My beef chunks were a lot bigger, although still tender. They were imbued with an umami soy taste that made the broth even more homey. The noodles were just the right consistency of bouncy and tender, the portion was again huge and one bowl alone would have sufficed for a meal on its own.
We also had a passionfruit and grapefruit drink. These were refreshing and not too sweet, complimenting the meals well.
We had a fantastic time at Master Lanzhou. Market Square is definitely filling up with noodle joints and I don't know when it will be fully saturated but for now we will continue to go back for more.
Price Range: $15 - $25pp
Taste: 8.5/10
Value: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Environment: 8/10
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