Calan Beef Noodle

Ordered the hand pulled noodle in braised beef (#7) one thick noodle, and one thin noodle. The noodles were perfect and the broth is amazing, they have a lot of noodles for the price. We also got the deep fried buns w condensed milk and it was also good.

My favorite hand pulled noodle place ever! My go to is number 1, 2 and 7. I always purchase their chili oil in a jar to take home, their chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, I tend to use a lot when I order take out/delivery from Calan noodle. No need to mention their hand pulled noodle is amazing, on top of that, I love their soup, too. It is clean and savory beef soup, it is so flavorful and I personally love it with lots of chili. Their service is quick and simple, you get to see them making noodles in front of you, which is so much fun to watch! Price is so affordable and they give you a lot of noodle. They do not have much side dish selections but their noodle is top notch.

We had some delicious beef noodles for lunch at Calan Beef Noodle. We ordered Combo A that comes with beef shanks/ seasonal appetizer and tea flavour boiled egg. We chose the thick noodles to go with the (1) Hand Pulled Noodle in Beef Soup and some flat & wide noodles to go with the (2) Hand Pulled Noodle with Pickled Sour Mustard in Beef Soup. The noodles tasted delicious and very appetizing! It was fun to see the chef making the hand pulled noodles right in front of us. This way we know the noodles are made fresh right before our eyes!

I have been to Calan twice, the first time before the pandemic and once recently, and I feel like the quality of food has went down compared to the first time I went. I ordered the beef noodle soup and it was alright, the soup tasted really salty and and the noodles were hard to chew. The tomato and egg fried noodles were good! It was really flavourful and sweet. Their side dishes are also pretty good :)

We came in because couldn’t find the pho restaurant besides, food was okay, staff is kind to explain and easy to talk to adjust the noodle thickness for my husband’s request.

Grabbed four soups from here. Two #1 and two #7 really bad broth, just mainly noodles no veggies and very very little meat. Cost me $75 after tip. Not happy. Avoid this place if you can. Also called the shop they did not care so I’m leaving a review for others to avoid.

Terrible soup, noodles chewy and uncooked, salty salty broth and water down as well. Will not be returning ever even to save my life. Absolutely no vegetable and 5 tiny pieces of meat and 3/4 of containers were just noodles, you would get more for your money buying at A&W. Horrible place, please close and spare us all of the disgusting soups.

Fresh noodles made instantly in front of you. Very authentic like Xi’An China. Seaweed appetizer is a bit too sweet for my taste.

Ordered the hand pulled noodle in braised beef (#7) one thick noodle, and one thin noodle. The noodles were perfect and the broth is amazing, they have a lot of noodles for the price. We also got the deep fried buns w condensed milk and it was also good.

My favorite hand pulled noodle place ever! My go to is number 1, 2 and 7. I always purchase their chili oil in a jar to take home, their chili oil is fragrant but not spicy, I tend to use a lot when I order take out/delivery from Calan noodle. No need to mention their hand pulled noodle is amazing, on top of that, I love their soup, too. It is clean and savory beef soup, it is so flavorful and I personally love it with lots of chili. Their service is quick and simple, you get to see them making noodles in front of you, which is so much fun to watch! Price is so affordable and they give you a lot of noodle. They do not have much side dish selections but their noodle is top notch.

We had some delicious beef noodles for lunch at Calan Beef Noodle. We ordered Combo A that comes with beef shanks/ seasonal appetizer and tea flavour boiled egg. We chose the thick noodles to go with the (1) Hand Pulled Noodle in Beef Soup and some flat & wide noodles to go with the (2) Hand Pulled Noodle with Pickled Sour Mustard in Beef Soup. The noodles tasted delicious and very appetizing! It was fun to see the chef making the hand pulled noodles right in front of us. This way we know the noodles are made fresh right before our eyes!

I have been to Calan twice, the first time before the pandemic and once recently, and I feel like the quality of food has went down compared to the first time I went. I ordered the beef noodle soup and it was alright, the soup tasted really salty and and the noodles were hard to chew. The tomato and egg fried noodles were good! It was really flavourful and sweet. Their side dishes are also pretty good :)

We came in because couldn’t find the pho restaurant besides, food was okay, staff is kind to explain and easy to talk to adjust the noodle thickness for my husband’s request.

Grabbed four soups from here. Two #1 and two #7 really bad broth, just mainly noodles no veggies and very very little meat. Cost me $75 after tip. Not happy. Avoid this place if you can. Also called the shop they did not care so I’m leaving a review for others to avoid.

Terrible soup, noodles chewy and uncooked, salty salty broth and water down as well. Will not be returning ever even to save my life. Absolutely no vegetable and 5 tiny pieces of meat and 3/4 of containers were just noodles, you would get more for your money buying at A&W. Horrible place, please close and spare us all of the disgusting soups.

Fresh noodles made instantly in front of you. Very authentic like Xi’An China. Seaweed appetizer is a bit too sweet for my taste.

If you're craving Chinese food in Calgary, I highly recommend visiting this spot! Their beef noodle soup is incredibly flavorful and refreshing. The hand-pulled noodles are just as good as the ones I've had in LA, and the broth is packed with rich taste. The portion size is huge--perfect for sharing between two people. You'll leave feeling satisfied!

Our first stop in Calgary! We were starving after our flight, and we were craving soup so we decided to stop by Calan Beef Noodle. My friend got the hand pulled noodle in beef soup and my sister got the hand pulled noodle with pickled sour mustard in beef soup which was so freaking spicy. I ordered the hand pulled noodle with soy bean paste since it was kind of warm outside and I was not trying to sweat. The noodle texture was 10/10 and it definitely hit the spot!

BEST. HAND PULLED NOODLES. Dishes: Just get the hand pulled noodles in beef soup dish and you won't regret it. They had one of the best hand-pulled noodles I've ever had. They didn't skimp on the broth either, it was so flavorful. Logistics: -limited, private, parking lot -I believe it's cash only

Oh my goodness. This place ascended my soul. Vegetarians who love Chinese food, look no further, we got a fantastic meal right here. I got their hand-pulled noodles in chili oil and vegetables. Service was blazing fast - their chef pulled the noodles in 20-30 seconds, threw it in the giant vat of boiling water, and by the time I got back from the bathroom, they already had my bowl ready to go. The flavor was fantastic, the noodles absorbed the chili oil and flavorings like a sponge, and the noodles themselves were perfectly chewy. The vegetables don't quite take on the flavors in the same way, but I didn't mind that because the main attraction was the noodles. If you're visiting Calgary, I would put this place as a must visit. Easily the best meal I had the entire trip.

Super homey, hole in the wall noodle soup shop screams soul food. Nothing beats a warm bowl of noodles made with care, especially when they're hand made. It's pretty awesome to watch them roll and cut the noodles fresh. We tried the beef noodle soup and it was very good. Super clean beef broth with your choice of noodle style, with optional chili oil on the side. A little thinly sliced beef on top and a sprinkle of green onions for freshness, hard to beat that in the fall. The flat wide noodles are good but I think the thick noodles match better. Also very good is the chili oil noodles. Same hand made noodles, seared chili oil, some vegetables and a heap spoonful of garlic adds heat, sizzle and aromatic flavors that are arguably the best thing here. Simple dessert menu of either sesame balls or fried mantou but they make them fresh to order and bring it out to you at dessert time. The sesame balls are great since rarely am I able to get them straight out of the fryer so piping hot is awesome.

Visiting Calgary on a chillier rainy day and was crazing a good bowl of noodle soup. Calan definitely did not disappoint!. you friend and I both got the Beef Braised Noodle Soup. I got the flat wide noodles and she had gotten the thick regular hand pulled noodles. We asked for extra spicy and although the color was there, the chili oil and chili was not actually spicy but that's okay, I didn't mind. Flavor of broth was great and texture of noodles was exactly what I was looking for. For those are are use to hand shaven noodles, Calan is slightly different with their noodle types but I thought equally delicious. We also got two tea eggs and the two seasonal veggies. The veggies i felt were well worth the money, quantity and flavor wise these two appetizers definitely would've cost me more in the US. The place was small but cozy and employees were all very kind. I 100% recommend

I haven't had hand-pulled noodles in ages but Calan Beef Noodle has been on my list to try. They specialize in Lanzhou eats and have a second location in the downtown area. This one is located in a small plaza that also houses Caribbean Choice Foods. We dropped in on a Thursday for a late lunch (around 1:00pm). You go up to the counter to order. There's also a self serve water jug right there. The menu consists of 13 options along with a few appetizers. Four noodle types to choose from (thin, thick, flat & narrow and flat & wide). They also sell their own chili oil jars ($10.99). - Combo A + Hand pulled noodle with pickled sour mustard in beef soup (#2) ($19.99) - we picked combo A for the simmered beef shanks (thinly sliced and tender) and tea egg. Went with the thick noodles, which had a good firmness. We opted for the spicy version which added a touch of heat. The beef itself was a mixed bag of tender and slightly dry pieces. Wish they gave a bit more daikon. However, the sour mustard added a nice contrasting element. Broth was light and clean. - Stir-fried noodle with cumin lamb and vegetables (#9) ($15.99) - the flat and wide noodles had a good elasticity to them but could have had a more toothsome bite. They weren't heavy on the cumin and the pieces of lamb were decent. A couple pieces of broccoli, carrot and bok choy rounded things out. Okay but I've had better. For the price, I want a bit more of everything from Calan. 3.5 stars.

Was delighted to find a true Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle destination and once identified, made a beeline here for lunch. Arrived on a chilly Tuesday around 12:30 p.m. and the place was packed, always a good sign. Ordered two bowls of spicy cumin lamb noodles and relished in the heat which appears to be a combination of traditional chiles but also a bit of ground Szechuan, just the right amount to give the dish additional interest, the heat mingling with the mild numbing sensation along with the cumin--a match made in heaven. I dream about this dish when I'm home and my wife and I have fond memories of diving into a similar meal in New York City years ago. Watched with anticipation as the noodles were stretched to our specifications. I ordered wide and flat, my wife a more traditional round/thin shape. The bowl came with bits of carrot, bok choy and what appeared to be stems and ends of broccolini. Had a nice chat with some locals who asked if it was our first visit. Certainly was, and we discussed the anticipation of watching the dish being created before our very eyes. They smiled, they knew what was coming. By the time our order arrived the lunch crowd was clearing out so we took our time and devoured both bowls, barely a drop of anything left. The noodles were tender, savory and soaked up the sauce, perfectly al dente (if there is such a thing for Lanzhou) making each bite a delight. I typically have to visit Queens, NY to get this dish so finding it in a new location I'll be visiting often (family) is a real plus. They've apparently opened a second location near downtown, so why not? With only a few reviews I hope to visit there one day. You should too. For $32 a real treat, a special meal, one I won't soon forget. Very highly recommended. If you come: they don't take American Express. Limited lot parking with signs letting you know if you shouldn't park in a spot. Limited seating, no reservations, come early or late because it's likely going to be busy with this kind of quality.

First time coming here with my bf. I chose the braised beef noodles and he got the stir fry. Mine was a bit salty for my taste but still pretty good, bf's tasted great and I kind of wish I had his instead ha. The portion size is pretty generous. Place is smaller than I expected. Staff was friendly and fast service. Would come back to try their other menu.

Awesome little noodle place! Fresh hand-pulled noodles and the broth is really delicous and not greasy! I had the wide noodles and I wanted to have it again. Beef cuts were large and good! Can't wait to be here again! ps. noodles are made in front of you

Calan is a convenient stop off Centre Street if you're looking for a hot bowl of traditional Chinese (Lanzhou) noodles and looking to spend under $20. I think I personally prefer more simple flavours for a beef noodle soup, because the flavours of mainland China (veggies, seasoning, spices) are quite novel to me. I enjoyed it but couldn't finish the broth like I can with Taiwanese or Vietnamese soups. The braised beef tasted great and had nice marbling that helped to balance out the strong soup flavour, and the flat narrow noods are good stuff. There's a free parking lot shared with the shopping complex.

They really pull the noodle with their hand fresh!!! A small shop with not many options but definitely a good place to stop for noodle

Very good noodles and soup. Noodles were al dente ans soup was very tasty. The guy at the counter was very friendly. It was nice to see how he make the noodles.

i love their super delicious noodles, flavorful sauce, soup, side dishes, tea egg, and fast service. this is labor intensive food served fast and so good for you! highly recommend

Came here with friends on the last day of our Banff trip. It definitely did not disappoint! The beef was tender and the soup was flavorful. The noodles had a nice chew to it. My boyfriend isn't usually a noodles person but even he liked it! I definitely recommend this place for anyone who is planning on visiting Calgary.

An entirely unique dining experience in a quaint but well appointed space where you literally watch them make your noodles from where you sit. Words cannot express the cornucopia of flavours that explode on your palate when eating here. I highly recommend you try something with a bit of spicy kick and wash it down with their amazing and fruity house tea! I shall be returning here often.

The noodles here are superb!! Hand made to order. The broth is rich in flavor and noodles are perfectly cooked. Only thing I would recommend is maybe add more meat lol. There's a lot of noodle but not enough meat. I would suggest cut back on the noodles and compensate with more meat. Seating is limited as this is a small spot so large groups beware. Parking is also limited but it's worth a try. Overall I was happy with this spot and will come back for more!! Next time I'll get the thick wide noodles.

This place is good. Unfortunately, I just moved from Toronto and they have the best Lanzhou Hand Pull noodles and I have that to compare to. However, for Calgary it's authentic and quite good. Most bowls ranges from $12 to $17 pending the size and if you want a combo. They have a nice selection of dishes in their menu. You can also choose the style of noodles you want in your dishes. I had the Chili oil noodles and also the traditional broth soup and they were quite good. I have to admit I am happy that Calgary does have a restaurant that serves this. Prices are high for this type of food because they have no competition. However I do recommend this place and watching the chef make the noodles is always fun.

Best dinner ever. They made all FRESH. Handmade noodles are so heavenly. The noodle maker in the window of the frontline cook was so much fun to watch.

It is very hard to find somewhere that hand pulls their noodles. The place is itself is unassuming but clean. The food was amazing. We both had combos. My husband had the beef noodle soup with hand pulled noodles and I had the vegetables with chili oil and hand pulled noodles. The combos come with beef tendon and tea eggs. I also ordered the seasonal appetizer which comes with two small sides. Everything was AMAZING. My husband's beef broth was flavourful and rich. You can tell that it simmered for hours with all the layers of flavour. His noodles were springy and perfect. My noodles were springy and perfect as well. Loved the tea egg and my husband enjoyed all the beef tendon extra in his soup. The appetizers were so delicious . Best seaweed salad I have had outside of Japan. And it was fun to watch your noodles being rolled out. It will be our to go stop when we go to Calagary...and very reasonable too!

Extremely delicious hand-pulled noodles ready in 10-15min, perfect for cold Calgary winters. What's not to love?

Before my trip back to Vancouver, my boyfriend took me to Calan Beef Noodle Restaurant in North part of Calgary. We had an early dinner at this place. Calan Beef Noodle was the first handmade noodle Restaurant in Calgary. It's a small Chinese Restaurant. There are no many tables in this restaurant. We arrived the restaurant around 4:30. This place was very full. We had to wait for while to get a table. After we sat down, we began to order our food. My boyfriend had HAND-PULLED NOODLES IN BEEF SOUP, which is $10.99. I ordered CALAN SPECIAL POTATO NOODLE IN SPICY SAUCE, which is the same price as the beef soup noodles $10.99. In addition, I also ordered Egg and Beef dish sides. After we ordered all the food, we had to wait for 10 - 15 mins for our food. Finally, our food came out the kitchen. They were all well cooked and fresh. Each noodle bowl has its own flavors. The noodles tasted very delicious and fresh. Both of noodle bowls were in huge portions, which were totally worth the prices. We had very great time there. When we finished our meal, we could just leave the empty bowls on the table. The servers gotta clean up for us. In summary, we had a great experience in Calan Noodle.

Speaking as someone who cannot tolerate spice, I have to say I really enjoyed my bowl of noodles in the clear broth! The noodles were the perfect chewiness, the broth was really flavorful and hey, if you want that spicy sauce, they will add some for you! I was also amazed at how the side order of beef shank was nicely tender with good flavor. The only thing I didn't quite like was the service of the one guy... he seems grumpy and disconnected (I've been there twice and he's the same both times). And why does he automatically start speaking Mandarin with each and every customer?

Happened to be shopping at Lina's and noticed this place across the street. At 12:50pm, not an empty seat in the place! A man behind a glass panel was twisting hand made noodles which was so fascinating to watch! This place is tiny and very makes no more than a dozen items. I ordered #7- noodles with braised beef. The soup was spicy and you can choose the shape of your noodles. Thin, thick, flat, round. Noodle texture was deliciously chewy and the broth was very flavourful without being too salty - my one pet peeve! There's additional hot sauce on the tables if you need more heat. I would have liked a few extra pieces of beef in my soup but other than that, it was a filling and body warming bowl of comfort. I'd like to go back to try the pan fried noodles and a tea egg.

By far has to be the best, I repeat the best noodles I've tried yet and I have gone to a few spots in Miami! This is my second time in 2 weeks and I wish I had this back home, the freshness of the noodles it's so unbelievably soft that they melt in your mouth. in love with this place will be coming back on the summer.

This place is absolutely outstanding! As someone from the far US (Miami Fl) my boyfriend took me here because we heard the noodles were out of this world, and indeed they were. The noodles are made right in front of you, as fresh as can be. The staff was very friendly and the spices in the noodles were outstanding! Would love to go back if given the chance. 10/10

Well, first all, the noodle is cold and hard, and stick in the bottom of bow, soup is warm not at all! Looks like they pre made the noodle m in the bow and when there is business they just put the soup in it, the soup is so salty and not hot all and lots of msg, I have to drink 3 bottle of water after at that night, it is so awful and won't go there again!

Short but sweet review. This was the best noodle soup I have had in my long life! I had no idea places like this existed, where they hand roll the noodles in front of you. So fresh and so delicious! I highly recommend you try it.

Visiting this hand made noodle place for twice, i don't think i will go back again. Not that it's bad, just ... i think it's just okay. Plus i don't really eat spicy stuffs unless they're really really good. Food court style - order food, pick a table then go grab your order when it's ready. And while u are waiting, you could see them making your noodle. But the noodle size is not very consistent, and it's kinda salty for me.

This is a perfectly serviceable local place for lunch if you live or work near by. As several other reviews have stated, it doesn't matter if you order thick or thin noodles, they'll give you what they give you. Every time I've ordered thick noodles, and they serve me a mix of thin and thick noodles, with most of them being thin. The noodles are pretty good, but I do think they overcook them a tad. I prefer a heftier chew to my noodles (hence my preference for thick noodles). The broths are a bit too salty, also noted by other Yelpers. The best dishes are #7 (the soup noodles with braised beef) and #11 the stir-fried noodles with vegetables. The sauce for the stir fried noodles is a tad too sweet, but overall, I was satisfied with the dish. Unless you like super spicy food, I would say that you want your dish not spicy. You can add the spice later at the table. They have a jar of chili oil at the table. The broth was pretty much undrinkable by the end when we ordered our soup spicy at our first visit. The restaurant is a very casual place, but popular for lunch.

We had the beef dish with thin wide noodles. The sauce was amazing, the beef had great flavour and the noodles of course were amazing!!

These hand pulled noodles taste so good. There is nothing like fresh noodles. The pickled mustard soup I had with them was so spicy and sour, a must try for anyone who comes here looking for something different. The atmosphere was barebones, but perfect for a quick bowl of noodles. The seasonal appetizer was also very tasty. Two types of cold veggies in a tangy and spicy sauce. They served it with the noodles and it was a nice way to break up the meal.

I am so excited that this place is here!!Hand pulled noodles ...for the win. The noodles have the perfect texture the ingredients are very fresh and the broth is incredibly fresh

Came here with my picky boys, which likely was a mistake. But from that perspective- the conservative option they chose was yummy, the Beef noodle stir fry- the beef was tasty and noodles were fresh tasting and filling. I ate their veggies - crisp and seasoned enough, not overwhelmed by sauce or seasoning (my preference). As per my kids- A bit of heat overall (despite not being noted as "spicy") but tolerable to my spicy-resistant kids. A great to watch the noodles hand pulled- def entertains the hungry kids while we wait the short wait.

Tasty little noodle house serving Lanzhou, Gansu, China foods. About 30 seats, very busy for eat in & take out. Very authentic, highly recommended

I don't even have the words to describe this place, a hile in the wall with minimal parking- my fear is that when it becomes well known you'll never get in. The first time I came here it left a good impression, cozy and warm. Kind staff, watching them pull freah noodles is the greatest pre-dinner entertainment. I'm a bug fan of soybean paste. I'll tell you ill be back for #4 hand pulled noodles with soy-bean paste. Its my newest obsession. The menue is easy to navigate and order at the front before you take a seat. Don't forget to pick your noodle, my favorite is wide and flat. If this place ever closes I'd be devastated.

Yummy beef noodle soup. The noodles are delicious and the broth is really good. If you get chance go watch them make the noodles and enjoy them in the dining room. It's like dinner and a show. The noodles are all a little similar but the veggie potato noodles are spicy and delicious. Try them too.

Hand pulled noodles, or "lamian", has zero connection to hongshao niurou mian. So disregard anything you read here about it being compared to. Separate regions, separate dishes. Lamian, has a long and cultured history, while the Taiwanese beef brisket noodle it is being compare to is barely 3 decades old. Like ramen, beef brisket noodle is inspired by the century old lamian. Ramen in kanji is in fact the same characters as lamian. History put aside, Calan is so named to attract visitors, prior to this, there was only one other shops offering lamian, a food court stall in Chinatown. It merely advertised as Lanzhou Lamian, and it did horribly business wise. People in the know went, but it's was never hugely popular. So I don't blame Calan Beef Noodle trademarking its business as such. Just know that this small Asian fast food format hole in the wall is legit. I've only had better lamian in New York. 5 stars. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamian

Amazing little spot. Highly recommended. Fresh noodles and amazing spice. The tea is excellent as well.

Good 'hungsao niew lo mien' (spicey beef noodle soup). As I know a few Taiwanese benchmarks from 15 years ago to the present, and after a 2nd visit, I'd only rate this soup at 3.5. The hand-pulled noodles. Their consistency and quality is decent and bring a solid base to accompany a tasty broth that on the first pass housed somewhat strong-layered accents. But at home and after the 2nd visit, it's plain that they are pasty, and not good enough to eat when most of them dominated the dish on the return visit. Not sure why, but the larger wide noodles in our stir-fried dish were much better (likely store bought). The broth. On the 2nd visit, just not as good. Not sure why, but was more bland even after adding some red sauce. Green onions are added, and as the broth is not too hot, one can add flavour and heat from their condiments to try suiting one's palate. The meat. The sated & marinated small beef chunks are very tasty, and, when get them, the thin beef strips add protein and iron. But on the 2nd visit, the latter were missing. Not sure why. My wife's stir-fried chicken with vegetables was well-flavoured, and the wide noodles tasted better than the hand-pulled (2nd visit). As the portions are big, take home. Sides. When a couple of mild-tasting 'lu dan' (soy-sauced eggs) are added, fairly yummy. The seaweed salad was authentic, and worth the couple bucks. The slightly flavoured cabbage was good, but not a standout. As most of these small sides are free with your main in Asia, we found ourselves reluctant to ever order them again. This restaurant hearkens back to Asian night market fare with the large cauldrons for heating the noodles and making the broths. Eat in their relatively plain dining area and watch the noodle maker pull and press and presto, or take your meal home. Caution: at home re-heat the noodles in the microwave to prevent over-boiling them into mush. As well, one can order a substantial Chinese beef stew or two, other soups, noodle-based salads, and tea. If these match the stir fry, worth returning. Ah, but check out Calan for yourself. Anyone stuck on true Chinese flavours will be somewhat pleased. But after the 2nd visit, I am mixed and much less inclined to return...

My first Lan Zhou hand-pulled noodle experience was in New York's Chinatown a couple years ago and I was sold. You can imagine my anticipation when I found out that YYC has opened up their first hand-pulled noodle restaurant. Calan Beef Noodle's small store front (~seats about 25 people) provides a casual fast food style experience where you go up to the cashier to order and pay, and then pick up your dish yourself when they call out your order number. I'm a little unsure if you seat yourself, because when we arrived (we were a party of 4), all the tables were occupied. One of the employees asked how many we had and told us to wait for a larger table to empty out. I have a feeling that you can freely seat yourself if vacant tables are available at arrival. When you are finished with your meal, you just leave your emptied out bowls and utensils as is and the employees will cleanup for you. I ordered the #2 (hand pulled noodle in beef soup with pickled sour mustard) and made it a combo for $15.99 (includes a plate of simmered beef tendon and tea flavoured boiled egg), and opted for the flat and wide noodles. It was a flavourful and acceptable level of spice for the broth. However the broth is super oily due to the spice (chili oil included?) they use, so you will for sure be downing litres of water afterwards. I didn't finish the broth due to the oiliness, however my friend was able to lick his bowl clean (it was that good, but my conscious didn't allow me to do so). You can watch as your noodles are pulled in front of you. Everything was done super quickly, and we got our lunch in no time. I loved the texture of the noodle and how dense it tastes. The flat and wide noodle did however make it difficult to eat as it kept slipping and sliding off my chopsticks (warning: wear a dark shirt to avoid soup splatters), however it was well worth it. I think next time I will try the thick noodles instead. I love my noodles and spaghetti with more texture and surface area, so that I know I am eating it. They give you more than enough noodles, and this was evident by the food coma we all felt after our meal. The portion of meat in the soup noodle was not abundant, however I had no problem with that since I am more of a carb fan than a meat fan, but I can see that being an issue for those who prefer to indulge in meat over carbs. The beef tendon didn't do much for me, not much flavour so I wouldn't order again. The tea flavoured boiled egg was so-so, the tea flavour wasn't very strong but I would potentially order the egg again (since I love eggs) separately without making my meal a combo. Also, they have a stamp card where if you accumulate 10 bowls you can get one for free, so make sure to ask for one in case they forget to offer you the card. I will definitely return again. There are a few more items on their menu that I am looking forward to trying out. Overall this place makes for a great quick and cheap meal.

Good soup. Went on a Saturday at noon, and it was busy, but not lined up. The noodle pullers were going full speed. Pretty cool process. We ordered a thick noodle with braised beef soup and a flat noodle with pickled mustard. They were both excellent, deeply flavored, and very different from each other. Both noodles were really good too, great texture and chew. Be warned, these are big servings! Order came quick, soup was hot, table was clean. People were waiting once we finished, so we were in and out in 15 minutes. Not the kind of place you linger in anyway. We'll be back, want to try the fried noodles too.

Noodles are hand-pulled before your eyes and have a nice chewiness to them. The beef brisket is tender and super flavorful, and they don't mess around with their chili oil.

I had noticed this restaurant come up through my Instagram feed a couple of times and finally decided to check this place out. I'm glad I did! This is another place located in an unassuming location as it is situated in a busy little strip mall. There is limited parking in the lot, so be prepared to find street parking nearby. A friend and I went on a Saturday afternoon and we had to wait about 10 minutes as the place was full. It is a small space with limited seating. The menu is simple with noodle options with or without broth. Here, you get to choose the noodle type (thin, thick, flat&narrow and flat&wide.) I opted for the flat&wide noodles in beef soup with pickled sour mustard. Watching the chefs make the noodles in front of you adds to the experience. It was a cool to see, which actually made me appreciate the noodles even more. The broth was tasty and I thoroughly enjoyed the pickled sour mustard. As this restaurant is known for their hand made-hand pulled noodles, it certainly did not disappoint. The texture of the noodles were great and each mouthful was enjoyable. It was also a good sized portion at the right price point. Be forewarned that you do not come here for the atmosphere or table service as it is essentially self-serve. It's all about the noodles and I will definitely be back!

My favourite hand pulled noodle shop. Great selection of various noodle dishes. Noodles are not too soft, not too hard, just right.

Love the hand made noodles with beef brisket at Calan Beef Noodle! The broth is so rich and tasty. Watching the guy make the noodles was cool! After the noodles were made, he immediately cooked them. Also, ordered the beef tendon and the tea egg. All so tasty! A must is the chilli oil to add to your meals. Also, got the 2 plater of vege - seaweed salad and pickled cabbage. All good! To end the meal, the special fragrant tea was so pretty to look at and so nice and sweet. The special tea has little rosebuds, tea leaves, longans, red dates, & goji berries. This is a order and pick up your food restaurant. The restaurant is pretty small. Parking is very limited in a strip mall opposite Lina's Italian Market. Definitely will be back!

Went for the first time last night and what a meal it was simply amazing! Great price great combo Noodles were so good and the broth as well. First but definitely not the last!

Anyone In Calgary area and needing a warm hot noodles soup, you must come in to try this place. It's a hidden gem in Calgary with spicy beef noodles soup. What makes their noodles soup so special? The noodles are made fresh to order , and made from hand pull from the chef itself. Noodles are chewy, soft and delicious. A must must try!!!

Went in the early afternoon and was not very busy. The best part about this place? The noodles are made right in front of my eyes!!!!! A few choices for the thickness, too. Downside, I found this place a bit on the pricey side since the bowl was full of noodles but not many pieces of beef or other garnish. Soup tastes alright. Simple menu but quite versatile. They prefer cash or debit. Have to pay first after ordering. It's semi-fast food style that I'm not fully used to. In addition, I'd prefer to give the tips post my meal. Giving tips before the meal feels as if the price of the noodle went up automatically. Overall not a bad experience.