Lan Feast

Lan Feast on Harvard Street puts Lanzhou-style hand-pulled beef noodle soup at the center of its menu. The restaurant makes its noodles by hand and offers choices of noodle style, spice level and toppings. That gives you a reason to spend a moment on the order instead of assuming there is only one version of the house bowl.

Other Chinese dishes broaden the meal beyond soup, and a full bar includes beer, wine, spirits and Chinese-style cocktails. You can come for your own bowl or order a spread with friends in the dining room. Reservations and online ordering are available at this Coolidge Corner location, at 250 Harvard Street. For takeout, use the direct menu to choose your noodles and additions before heading over to collect the order.