L Han
We have been here many many many time. For us, this is the best Chinese Noodle place to go in Philly Chinatown.
Any beef ones are top-notched and both the Saliva Chicken and veggie starter taste good as well. My husband loves their Saliva Chicken so much. If you can stand a little bit spicy, definitely try that.
Environment is kids friendly. All waitress are super nice to my toddlers.
Parking is a little bit hard to find. But… it is downtown and everywhere is the same.
J R
The customer service was pretty much non existent. Upon entering, we were not greeted nor were we thanked for our business BUT the food was delicious. The food was reasonably priced for the large portion you are given. The restaurant was very cleaned compared to other restaurants in the area. I would definitely return for the food and would recommend others to give it a try. REMEMBER to bring cash with you, as credit cards and debit cards are not accepted. There is a ATM on sight.
J Alex
The best beef noodle soup I’ve ever had in America, no west coast places can compare with this place. Compared to beef noodle soup in philly Chinatown like spice C, this place is a whole different level, hand pulled noodles are just the right texture and thickness, the soup is really amazing I drink all of it every time. Perfect for hangover meals, the beef is also on point. Also recommend their satay beef dumplings, tastes great. Their chilli oil is also amazing, I come here basically every week, make sure to bring cash, they’re cash only.
Therese Pauline Tantuico
Best hand drawn noodles I’ve had in a while! As a vegetarian, I was happy to have good options. I had the hand drawn noodles with chili & peanut sauce, my husband enjoyed his ox tail noodle soup & we shared a plate of steamed vegetable dumplings. This place is a gem!
Cynthia J. Roman-Cabrera
The chili oil pork dumplings and scallion pancakes had me in a chokehold. Affordable, and delicious. I also ordered the handmade pork noodles and liked it but wished it was more spicy or had more flavor. It felt underwhelming. But overall very good Friday night go to spot.
Cynthia M
Whenever my husband and I are in Philly, we get these noods! We live around DC and nothing near us can compare. We personally love the knife-cut noodles because we like the texture/bite/chewiness. Very flavorful and they give a decent amount of food. This time we also got the kelp salad and their variety dumplings. Dumplings were just alright but I really loved the kelp salad. Remember they are cash and venmo only!
Zack Williams
Came here due to a recommendation from a friend and it was well worth the visit. I highly recommend the hand drawn noodles as my dish of chicken stirfry with noodles was fantastic. The staff were nice and patient and worked with our need to get our checks quickly due to an appointment. If you are chopstick fluent you will get a fork with your order, so don’t stress. Paying here is a bit funky as they don’t take credit card, but they do take Venmo, so be prepared.
Starla France
I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant out since moving to Philly and today was finally the day! We got the mixed variety steamed dumpling as an appetizer and they were great. I ordered the beef noodle stir fry with the hand drawn noodles. It was everything I could’ve hoped for and more. My aunt ordered the sweet and sour chicken cold noodles with shaved noodles. She absolutely loved it. My cousin ordered the shrimp fried rice and was very happy with it. My aunt and cousin also both got boba and they were very good. The only complaint I have is that I ordered a diet coke and never received it. I saw they had plenty of cans up front so they definitely just forgot. It’s something small but it was a hot day and I was tired so I was looking forward to my diet coke. The food was very good though so it made up for it. I definitely would like to come back and try one of their noodle soups.
Tyler
I’m a fan of this place, no complaints. I thought both dishes were very flavorful, we got beef noodle soup and chicken, stir fried noodles. The dumplings hit the spot and were really big, couldn’t finish them all. All dishes has a nice amount of food with it and everything came out quickly. I would say the beef noodle soup was the best dish. Would like to return and try something else on the menu.
Sylvia Jaramillo
Soooooooo good. We ordered the Pork Wonton in Chili Sauce, Edamane, Noodles with Pork Soy Sauce and the Braised Slice Beef Noodle Soup. It was an incredible flavor experience. Would total recommend this place. Forgot to take a picture of the edamame and hubby dug into his soup before I could snap a pic!
Craig Wielgos
Cheap, good quality and the food comes out fast (real convenient if you're around Chinatown on a tight schedule and want a quick lunch). The brittle turnip and pork dumplings are a must have for apps and the seafood noodle soup always hits the spot. This is the kind of place where it's small and looks like a hole in the wall from the outside so you'd pass it easily if you weren't looking for it. Once you go inside and try it you'll definately be back.
Priscilla Tephabock
The hand drawn noodles are the best! We enjoy the tastiness of the Coconut Chicken Curry Dumplings. We drive from Delaware just to eat there. Remember...cash only!
David Mills
It is my go-to noodle house anytime I pass through the city - noodle bowl of either house meatball or braised beef will warm you right up! Highly enjoyed the house special just the other day, and pig ears aren't as bad as they seem. Hand drawn noodles are fresh, and takeout on soups is a hearty quart of the most divine broth, you cannot help but stretching it as far as possible with either chicken or beef stock. Parking can be a challenge although some spots available on Race between 11th/10th, cash only.
Krystle Yeagle Bennett
We are from Berks County, so we were first timers at the recommendation of someone. This place was low key and delicious, and with great prices!
Nancy Ford
The la mian was good. I was in town for business on my own. Wanted some down home Chinese food. The soup was delicious and service was fast. Very authentic. Only complaint is their tables are NOT made for single customers. Was awkwardly sat next to a couple, felt like I was invading their space 😕
Thomas Matthews
We had really tasty food! I had Pork Chop and rice. It was tender and delicious! Very good prices ! We will be back!
Brian D. Mockler
Just tried the noodle soups. Fantastic. Great depth of flavor. Noodles had a great chew. Too bad I live 500 miles away or I'd be there weekly.
Diantha Garry
Delicious and good service. You don't have to wait too long for for a meal. Reasonable price.
Aida Ribanovic
The BEST noodle soup ever! It's so flavorful and overall so delicious! Definitely worth every penny - the bowls are so filling! ? A+++++
Larraine Pendino Zungolo Formica
Delicious & fresh & a great value. We love it. The noodles are not mushy, greens are crunchy & flavor is deep. Great place.
Ben Ehrman
It was our first time to Nan Zhou but it won't be the last. Great food. Fun atmosphere. Had the House Special hand drawn noodle soup. Just great. And you have to have their meatballs!
Heidi High-DiDea
Amazing food great service!!!! Will definitely come back next time in town.
Lisa Herrick Morse
Excellent noodles!! We spit steamed dumplings first and then one stir fried noodle dish (pork) and a noodle soup (shrimp). Generous portions, cilantro broth was amazing and super price! all that for $23. Can't beat that.
Delicate Verseau
Great noodles. Great price. Clean spot. Great service.
Jonathan Reidenouer
Just amazingly delicious food! The broth in the house soup was complexly flavorful, and the meats were all succulent. The scallion pancake was flaky and the sauce was so tasty. I had never heard of beef tendon, so I ordered the spicy version, and that too was impressive.
Julie Grayson
This is a very busy noisy place. Food was very reasonable & super delicious!
Archana Chaudhary
Hand Drawn Noodles!<br/><br/>Specifically came here to have their hand drawn noodles, and that is exactly what I ordered. The food was very delicious and had a lot of flavor. Their service is pretty quick too.
The Food Judge
Worst Chinese food ever. We ordered the Crab Rangoon, bad. Pork dumplings, extremely greasy. Noodles with peanut sauce, tasteless. Fried noodles with chicken, horrible. If I could give them a negative mark, I would. I did go to China for work once and I didn't like the food there, so it might be authentic .
MadameLaFleur
The Food <br/>We ordered the dumplings (pork and chive) for starters and it is delicious nothing that I have not tasted before. For the entrees, we ordered beef brisket noodle soup and meat ball noodle soup both with the hand drawn noodle. I thought the hand drawn noodle were the thick noodles but it was thin but regardless it was good and fresh. The broth was something different but different good. However, I was a bit disappointed with the beef brisket noodle because i thought it would be more tasty and spicy like the taiwan beef noodle. But overall, it was still delicous!<br/><br/>Atmosphere<br/>The place is not too small medium size. It is good for groups. <br/><br/>Service<br/>The service is fast and i would say friendly given the chinese restaurant are known from not so friendly service. But the lady who served us was nice. <br/><br/>Overall Experience<br/>I am a fan it was something different that what we had in Boston. I would definitely come back and try more of their other noodles menu! especially their thick noodle. BUT REMEMBER TO BRING CASH WITH YOU. IT IS CASH ONLY!
EatYourPHL
As you would expect from the name, noodles are king here - and let me tell you, these noodles would be king anywhere. From soy sauce pork to peanut, and in all manner of soups and stir fries, the hand-drawn noodles are absolutely top notch. The dumplings are great, as is on of my favorite dishes in the city: the spicy beef tendon. Seriously, try it. With everything on the menu under $10, Nan Zhou is one of the best deals in Philadelphia.
J Kim
On a recent jaunt through Chinatown, the GF and I decided to get some takeout. From Dim Sum Garden, we had to get some XLB aka Soup Dumplings to go. I also wanted to try some of the offerings from nearby Nan Zhou, where the hand-pulled noodles are on point. Steamed Chicken Dumpling [$4.75]Coconut, Curry
Retiredrower
Great Noodle. We've been going to this place for years. To sum up our impressions: consistently great noodle, fast and efficient service, surreal cleanliness by Chinatown standards. The negatives: too scared to try the more exotic fare like "pig ear", non-noodle dishes (including dumpling) only So-So. A must-eat stop every time we're in Phille.
Ryan
Beef stir fry was delicious!! So were te chicken curry dumplings. Didn't realize it was CASH ONLY till I started eating and usually don't ever carry cash. Just happen to grab some before I left and hoped it wasn't more than 20 bucks!
Brad Buchner
Notwithstanding the strange reports of a tasteless experience I see here - this is without question the best noodle house in Philly - and is on a par with those I have dined in in NYC and Beijing. The noodles are absolutely authentic and fresh - and there is a terrific array of choices. I've never been disappointed!
Kaley Tilton
Absolutely HORRIBLE. I have had many a noodle bowl and this is the worst I've ever had, second only to a tasteless Vietnamese number that I tried. It looks beautiful and the approval rating on here (94% currently) is good... but they are very misleading.<br/>The restaurant puts up all their awards and Zagat surgery (etc.) ratings in the front room and window when you come in. But look closely... they're all from 2006, 2008, etc... This place has seriously gone down hill.<br/>The decorum is lovely and it appears to be a highly quality restaurant, but their "hand-drawn" speciality, is very bad. The noodles are tasteless, the broth is VERY mild and the broth is always the same no matter what you get put in the soup, and the meat put in it is unseasoned and flavorless. Most importantly, the soup tastes like SOAP! In this case, the soap flavor is cilantro... TOO MUCH CILANTRO. The bowl is swimming in it! So if you're wondering why your soup tastes like it was made in an un-rinsed bowl, take a bite of one of those bright green little stalks of cilantro... bingo. It's disgusting.<br/>Other people looked very happy with their plates of noodles in sauce and I must say that the dumplings were phenomenal and very fresh... but their signature dish was way off. The prices are cheap because the quality is cheap....<br/>Don't go here.
Tmalyutin
Awfull. I don't know if this is "authentic" Chinese eatery, or "hand drawn" noodle house, but it was one of the most tasteless experiences in Chinatown of Philly.<br/>Don't take us wrong: we love NON AMERICANIZED Chinese cuisine, we didn't freak out eating Pig Ears and Tribe. We LOVE tasting weird and funky food when it's done well. We eat chicken feet at every dim sum place we go and love it . But what we ate here was beyond tasteless, it was yukky.<br/>The supposedly "hand pooled noodle" was the blob of stocked together (very similar in looks to thin spaghetti) noodles that was hardly heated up with absolutely blend sauce with inedible ground pork pieces in it . <br/>If we wouldn't taste Jiu Jiu Miun (I hope I spelled it close to the sound of the name of this wonderful Chinese dish) in New York we'd probably never knew that it's wonderful from our experience of eating it in this place.<br/>Do not recommend it to anyone.
Alexandra Ahnide
I would have NEVER found this place without my personal tour guide.. My friend Jia-you and I have one thing in common, Lebanese husbands. However she is a full-blooded Chinese lady. We took the kids to the Franklin Institute and she took us all here for lunch because she knew the kids would enjoy watching them make the noodles. I LOVED IT SO MUCH I NEEDED AN EXCUSE TO GO BACK AND INSISTED I HAVE MY BIRTHDAY PARTY THERE! Now I have my friends hooked. Donna on her 3 day Komen walks walks right by, stopped for lunch and snapped the photo.
Kandy Fling
A New Favorite. We have several favorite places in Chinatown, and Nan Zhou has joined the list. (Note, the menu is slightly different from the one pictured here, the prices are *slightly* higher, but still EXCELLENT). For about $26 the two of us had fantastic meats (love that the appetizers are more than the entree-soups) and each a bowl of soup (Duck for me, Meatball for my husband) and walked out full and with a box of leftover meats for lunch. But, that it be reasonable price isn't enough to get us out of one of our OTHER favorite places in Chinatown (we have several...). The food was excellent. Sat at the big table and shared with other parties -- to us a big plus in this type of restuarant. Next time we want to sit where we can watch them making noodles -- and to try the shaved.
MAria Chaves
I stopped in Philly for a few hours and needed something cheap and delicious to eat. Walking around Chinatown I found this place. Great during winter; hot soup for cheap and free tea. Their menu isn't huge but it's tasty.
Tia
For a short vacation, entertaining Chinese T.V., hand-drawn and shaved noodles that can't be beat by my grandma's old world spaghetti cranker, I will forever turn to this authentic noodle house. Great prices, lotsa delish noodle soupy dishes, lightening fast service, and a casually minimalist atmosphere make this place my top choice for a quick lunch getaway!
Meaghan
This place left me speechless. I had the beef noodle soup and everything from the broth to the noodles to the waitstaff was excellent!!! I left completely stuffed for $7.05 and that included a drink!!! I would definitely recommend!!
RetiredChef
I've been to noodle houses all over the US and the orient and this is very good, the best - no way but very good.<br/><br/>Service 5 Stars<br/>Food 4 stars<br/>Value 5 +++++Stars this place is cheap<br/>Ambiance (communal tables, plain interior, etc.) 4.5 <br/><br/>Total : 4.625<br/><br/>Bottom Line: Very good food at prices that cannot be beat, get ready to sit with other people and enjoy.
Julia Shin Lee
Posted on July 26, 2010 by julia521 Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodles 927 Race St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 I am in love with carbs, but the very best kind is the one made by hand (someone else's hands). So anytime I find a hand-made noodle place or hand-made pas
Foodzings
With the fam in town for the holiday weekend, we took a jaunt into town Saturday so that we could go to the U Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Before looking at that really old stuff, we stopped by chinatown for a bite to eat.
Veggicurious
Nan Zhou has been on my “to visit” list for months now, and did not disappoint. It’s small and has brusque service that requires a lot of pointing and ordering by number, but the noodle soup, either handdrawn in the small open kitchen or fresh-shaved, is
The Real Potato
When we woke up on Saturday morning, rain was pouring down and flooding the streets, there was a chill in the air, and Joe was complaining that he was coming down with a cold. There was only one thing to be done: Chinese n
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