https://https://au.trip.com/toplist/tripbest/recommend/city/lanzhou/100900014785
Must-Visit Restaurants
Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Lanzhou [2025]
Show All Photos
YUN ALL DAY DINING REASTAURANT
4.9
/5
20 reviews
Buffets
From US$ 41.00
Wulipu/Eastern Integrated Market | 2.2 km from downtown
Address: 52nd Floor, Lanzhou Shengda Hilton Hotel, No.3 Tianshui Middle Road, Donggang West Road Street
No. 2 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Lanzhou
Highlights:
This elegant buffet restaurant offers a comfortable and pleasant experience with views from the clouds.
100+ recent views
Verified user reviews
I came out of the hotel in the morning😉, because the room did not include breakfast, I thought about going out to see if there was anything delicious😋. Hey! What a coincidence, I just received a group purchase of the breakfast buffet of the nearby Lanzhou Hilton Hotel😲, the price is quite reasonable, so I decisively placed an order😎, and then went straight to the Hilton🏨.
The restaurant is on the top floor of the building, the 52nd floor😮, standing there you can overlook the whole city😏! Because it is a holiday, there are a lot of people🤩, but the speed and quality of breakfast supply are not affected at all😜, it is still awesome👍! The buffet restaurant has four islands🤗. In addition to the ramen made on the spot🍜, there are also cheese🧀, freshly ground coffee☕, Danish bread🥐, etc. There are four or five kinds of eggs🥚! After dinner, drink a cup of coffee☕, and it will definitely be no problem to hold on until three o'clock in the afternoon😏! The service staff was also very enthusiastic 😘. When they saw that I had finished my coffee, they asked me and refilled my cup 🥰. When I got up to get the food three times, I came back and saw that all the empty plates on the table had been removed 🤩. Their service awareness is really great 👏!
First time here, anyway, I personally think it's very good 👍 Especially the salmon and seafood are still relatively fresh, the price is also OK, the dessert is deep and my daughter is happy, the service is very good 👍 Recommended
Show All Photos
MA DA HU ZI
4.8
/5
111 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From US$ 13.00
Lanzhouxi Railway Station/Zhongtianjian Square | 10.7 km from downtown
Address: 南滨河西路银滩家园
No. 6 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Lanzhou
Highlights:
A restaurant that holds memories for a generation, overlooking the city and the Yellow River Building.
100+ recent views
Verified user reviews
This mutton restaurant is amazing, the environment is clean and tidy, the service attitude is very good, and most importantly, the mutton tastes very authentic, the mutton is fat but not greasy, and it is good value for money. I strongly recommend everyone to try it.
Every dish of theirs is very appetizing as soon as it is served, with a rich aroma and very tempting. The taste is very crispy, tender and smooth. The rich sauce wraps the ingredients, and the sauce fills your mouth when you bite it. Moreover, the ingredients are very fresh, the quantity is also sufficient, and the cost performance is super high. I will definitely come again next time I have the chance.
Show All Photos
清真·胡家包子(七里河店)
5.0
/5
10 reviews
Fast Food
From US$ 2.00
Little West Lake/Cultural Palace | 3.7 km from downtown
Address: 西津东路420号二楼
Highlights:
A hugely popular Halal baozi shop, with fluffy buns bursting with aroma.
Verified user reviews
There happened to be a Hujia Baozi nearby, which was a chain store and a time-honored brand. When we arrived at the restaurant, we had to wait for the carrot and beef buns we had planned, so we ordered half a basket of beef buns and a bowl of millet porridge. I first got the millet porridge, drank a few sips, and then went to get the buns. Half a basket had 5 buns, not too big.
There are really no bad food in Lanzhou! Every one of them is super delicious! |||Lanzhou Food #Lanzhou Check-in# #Lanzhou Tourism#
Lanzhou food is so delicious! I can't finish it, I can't finish it at all~
Picture 1️⃣: Hu's Baozi (the carrot beef is the best! It's very satisfying with chili vinegar)
Picture 2️⃣: Salir Barbecue Restaurant (recommended by a friend, thumbs up 👍)
Picture 3️⃣: Lao Mou's Yak Yogurt (a very solid portion, one bowl makes you full, special Tibetan yogurt, must try)
Picture 4️⃣: Ma Zilu Beef Noodles (average, I think all beef noodles are similar) I forgot whose hand-pulled lamb is on it, it's also average, not recommended!
Picture 5️⃣: Looking back (various special snacks, locals will go to eat, you must try it)
Picture 6️⃣: "Fangha" sweet mash tea (delicious)
Apricot peel tea (I'm not used to it, I heard that iced is good, I ordered room temperature, the taste is a bit inferior)
Picture 7️⃣: Yinyuan copper pot mutton (go eat! The meat is very fresh! It's similar to Beijing copper pot mutton)
Picture 8️⃣: Some Lanzhou specialty yogurt, sold everywhere, you can try it.
Picture 9️⃣: Tea by the Yellow River, every store is similar, remember to drink Sanpaotai
⭐️Lanzhou is very good, but it's too dry, do a good job of replenishing water! Then you can eat as much as you want! #LanzhouTravelGuide #LanzhouFood #HolidayTravel
No.
4
Show All Photos
CHUN TAI SHOU ZHUA
5.0
/5
16 reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
From US$ 11.00
Little West Lake/Cultural Palace | 3.9 km from downtown
Address: 硷沟沿274号大唐宫C塔1层003室
Highlights:
Many visitors come here attracted by its reputation, and the hand grasping mutton is tender and fresh without any gamey taste, worth trying.
100+ recent views
Verified user reviews
The original hand-pulled lamb is very unique, and the taste also restores the freshness of the meat to the greatest extent. It is delicious.
The hand-pulled lamb is so delicious!!! It has no mutton smell and is very tender. You must try it.
No.
5
Show All Photos
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
4.6
/5
264 reviews
Halal
From US$ 14.00
866m from downtown
Address: 17 Tongwei Road
No. 1 of Local Restaurants in Lanzhou
Highlights:
The dishes are mostly made with lamb, and the decor is full of ethnic style.
Recently viewed by 1,000+ people
Verified user reviews
Gansu is a land of delicious food. There are golden thin-skinned baked buns, slender and chewy noodles, and mutton skewers that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside... Just hearing the names makes people salivate. And the wild texture of Gansu cuisine is revealed~
It is basically a popular food in Lanzhou. In addition, this is the main store, so it ranks higher. I followed the navigation to this inconspicuous alley. I saw people queuing at the door. I came early on Saturday night, but I waited for more than half an hour before entering.
I ordered several special dishes, which are generally very good, but compared with Xining, the mutton is still a little worse, but the dishes are very good, especially suitable for taking pictures, which must be the factor of becoming a popular food.
I ordered lamb neck meat, the meat is still relatively tender, but it is too salty, and the deliciousness of lamb cannot be tasted. Moreover, the dipping sauce is only garlic paste, which is a bit difficult for people who don’t like garlic. Jincheng Nianpizi is really highly recommended. It is good in color and taste. It is especially fragrant with a lot of sesame sauce. Although you can’t taste beef and mutton in baked buns, you can buy half a dozen, which is suitable for trying. Of course, 6 buns are also very powerful.
In addition, the three-paotai is basically a must-order. I have to say that the guy who sells tea is very good. He put the tea on the table and asked if you want chrysanthemum or three-paotai. No one wanted it. But the three-paotai tastes very good, sweet and delicious, and has a strong aftertaste.
In general, this restaurant is still good, but as a restaurant specializing in hand-pulled lamb, there is still room for improvement, and the attitude of the waiters can be improved. It feels that the waiters are numb and mechanical, and their faces are tired.
No.
6
Show All Photos
Du jitianshi
4.5
/5
418 reviews
Snacks
From US$ 2.00
1.1 km from downtown
Address: No. 72, Dazhong Lane, Zhangye Road
No. 1 of Light Bites in Lanzhou
Highlights:
A well-known, long-established dessert shop in Lanzhou that has won multiple food awards
100+ recent views
Verified user reviews
It is right next to Ru Ji BBQ. It is a good choice to have a dessert after eating BBQ. Gray beans are the specialty here. This shop is also well made. The slightly sweet taste plus the taste of beans is still very good. One bowl is actually enough, but I still can't help but order the sweet base. However, it feels too sweet. I can't eat so much sweet base by myself. It's a bit of a waste. The store is not big, and the environment is good and clean.
A small but famous snack shop in Lanzhou, selling local specialties. The recommended ones are gray beans (similar to the taste of red bean soup), sweet embryos (fermented oats and barley desserts) with a taste similar to wine lees and fermented rice skin. The price is affordable and the taste is good.
No.
7
Show All Photos
MaAnJun Lazi Niuroumian
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Fast Food
From US$ 2.00
Dongfanghong Plaza/The Mixc | 557m from downtown
Address: 新武都路74号
Highlights:
Ramen in a 10-hour bone broth with fragrant chili oil and a tempting aroma.
100+ recent views
Verified user reviews
I think this is the most delicious ramen. The chili is really great, fragrant and spicy. I can feel the peppercorns in it, and it gives me a numbing feeling. It is very unique compared to others. If you like spicy food, you can try it!
Just a few minutes' walk from the Gansu Provincial Museum, you can enjoy this super authentic Lanzhou beef noodle shop—Ma Anjun Spicy Beef Noodles. It's incredibly crowded at lunchtime, but the tables turn over quickly. It's worth the wait!
——————
🍜Ordering Tips:
▪️ Choose your noodle thickness: Medium, Thin, Chive Leaf, etc.
▪️ Choose your spiciness: Mild, Medium, or Extra (Mild is recommended as a starting point)
▪️ Choose your beef in slices or cubes; slices are recommended for a more flavorful texture.
▪️ The standard three-piece set: beef, egg, and a side dish—perfect!
——————
🌟Highlights:
✅ The red oil looks intimidating, but it's actually fragrant and not overpowering, with a pleasantly spicy level.
✅ The beef is generously portioned, thickly cut and chewy, and the broth is delicious.
✅ Side dishes include the red cabbage and kimchi, which are refreshing and relieve greasiness.
✅ Fast service, high turnover, and no waiting.
——————
📌Practical Information:
▫️ Restaurant Name: Ma Anjun Spicy Beef Noodles
▫️ Address: Near the Gansu Provincial Museum, within walking distance
▫️ Per person: 20-30 yuan (excellent value)
▫️ Tip: Line up on the right to get a number, then line up on the left to get your noodles!
——————
💬 Honest Review:
This restaurant is truly the pinnacle of Lanzhou beef noodles.
The broth is delicious, the noodles are chewy, the meat is fragrant, and the spiciness is incredible.
Don't miss it when you're in Lanzhou!
#GansuTravel #LocalDelicacy #TryAuthenticLanzhouLaMian #TryAnAuthenticOldBranch
No.
8
Show All Photos
炫·旋转餐厅
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Buffets
From US$ 36.00
Lanzhouxi Railway Station/Zhongtianjian Square | 14.1 km from downtown
Address: 南滨河中路兰州奥体中心兰州奥体如意华玺酒店22楼
No. 4 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Lanzhou
Highlights:
Popular revolving buffet restaurant, a great choice for enjoying city night views from high up
100+ recent views
Verified user reviews
The environment is very good. The restaurant is revolving. After a buffet meal, you can go around and enjoy the surrounding scenery. The dishes are very rich.
It's not just the auspicious fruit "Persimmons for Good Luck" 🍊
Northern families have a unique way to enjoy it: brewing it into persimmon vinegar!
This is a must-have winter treat for Northern families✨
Naturally fermented persimmon vinegar is a bright orange-yellow color. It's sour yet sweet, with a subtle fruity aroma😋. It offers a more savory and sweet flavor than regular vinegar.
This video showcases traditional handmade persimmon vinegar. Watching plump persimmons transform into a rich, refined wine, one can't help but marvel at the wonderful legacy of folk wisdom!
#PersimmonVinegar #HandcraftedWinemaking #NorthernFood #TraditionalCrafts #WinterFood
No.
9
Show All Photos
老牟家牦牛酸奶
4.0
/5
16 reviews
Bakeries
From US$ 3.00
Zhengning Road Night Market/Nanguan Ethnic Favor Street | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: 正宁路347号
Highlights:
The atmosphere features authentic Tibetan style, and the specialty yogurt has a rich texture with intense milk flavor.
Verified user reviews
Lao Moujia Yogurt
A specialty yogurt shop I saw online.
The signature dish is Tibetan yogurt.
The decoration is very unique and the ingredients are very rich.
It tastes good, really very good. It is different from the yogurt I drink in my hometown. It tastes sweet and the ingredients are very crispy.
The store manager also asked me if it tasted good.
There is wifi and you can charge.
It feels like a good yogurt shop
Traditional Tibetan yogurt tastes sour and the snacks are greasy, which does not suit the taste of mainland tourists. Therefore, Lao Mou's family has made innovations and launched ginseng fruit honey yogurt, ice cream yogurt, rose yogurt, highland barley yogurt cake, yak beef noodles, etc., which are all popular among diners.
No.
10
Show All Photos
PEI A FU
5.0
/5
18 reviews
Bakeries
From US$ 1.00
Zhongshan Bridge/Xiguan | 1.1 km from downtown
Address: 大众巷东丽大厦一楼15号
Highlights:
A unique local apricot tea, sweet and sour with a rich apricot flavor.
Verified user reviews
Apricot peel tea can be said to be the most representative drink in Lanzhou. There is only one such shop in Lanzhou. Its specialty is that it can make a deluxe version with apricot flesh. A cup of it in summer is especially refreshing and has a very natural taste. The downside is that the apricot flesh is a bit large, making it a bit difficult to suck up at the end of the meal.
The shop is so low-key. I looked for it along Dazhong Lane until I saw it when I was close to Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street!
The apricot peel tea with apricot pulp is divine. It has a rich fruity aroma and a sweet and sour taste. It made me miss it for a long time! On the way back, I bought n packs of pre-made apricot peel tea at the dry goods market, but it didn’t taste like Afu’s! For this tea, Lanzhou is worth coming back!
1
2
