I stopped by Dunhuang around 3:00 PM and was happy to find their Lunch Special runs until 4:30 PM—a huge plus for late lunchers. I ordered the 土豆牛腩 Potato Braised Beef Rice plate, which came with a complimentary Diet Coke. Honestly, the food itself was 5-star quality for the price. The portion was incredibly generous, the beef was tender and plentiful, and the presentation was spot on, complete with half a perfectly marinated tea egg.
However, the service was a tale of two halves. I was initially served by a younger female staff member who was professional and efficient. But once the shift changed and an older female server took over, the vibe shifted a bit. She was performing what I can only describe as 'selective hospitality.' She was showering a non-Asian table nearby with a level of cloying, syrupy attention, with she being giggling and acting as if she were on a first date with him. Meanwhile, she completely iced out me and the Chinese couple at the next table. We were treated like we were invisible—no eye contact, no check-ins, nothing.
I still left an 18% tip because the kitchen staff did their job well, but the 'service' from this lady was embarrassing to witness. If you’re here for a quick, solid meal, the food won’t let you down—but don't expect a warm welcome unless you fit a certain profile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Sha X
WHY YOU STOLE BEEF CURRY FROM MY COUNTRY 🇧🇩 BANGLADESH ?
THESE ARE CALLED BEEF CURRY ....... NOT STEW ........... ONLY 🇧🇩 BENGALIS PUT POTATOES IN CURRY FOOD
THESE CURRY DISHES ARE BIG PART OF OUR 🇧🇩 CULTURE...........
You need to take this off from your menu
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jooyeon Park
Please mention mapo tofu doesn't come with rice... I ordered mapo tofu and didn't expect it would come without rice. Who eats mapo tofu without rice? Come on
Adithya Raghuraman
Excellent food! Would highly recommend this spot. Lots of vegetarian options as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vivian “Vivventure” Wayfarer
This Dun Huang location is consistent with the other locations — reliable, quick, and satisfying. The food comes out pretty fast, which makes it a great option for a casual meal or quick dinner.
I ordered the signature noodles with a mild spice level, which turned out to be very light —even though it had two chili peppers on the menu. The flavors are clean and balanced, and the portions are generous as always.
Overall, a solid and dependable spot for hand-pulled noodles, especially if you’re already a fan of the Dun Huang chain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mili
Truly a unique dining experience — where the waitress masters the art of pretending not to care about tips while clearly caring a lot. No greeting, no service, no refill, but plenty of performance. I didn’t realize “attitude” was today’s special.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Shavan R
They charge 16 dollars for noodle and dont give any meet . They give 3 small slice. Save you money and go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jacky Liu
Came here for a quick lunch and just ordered one dish. Left less than 15% tip, and the server rudely told me “after living in the U.S. for 12 year, she is really sure everyone give 18%.” Tips are voluntary, not mandatory. Customers should be respected, not pressured.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Terixo Smitix
Not one step of the dining experience was neglected. Also, the service is very nice. No claims needed once you've tasted it. Our party had a memorable time at this restaurant. Dun Huang impresses me each time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jiaqi Liu
I enjoy the food and environment in that restaurant; the service is quite good as well.
Dunhuang is one of my favourite restaurants in the area -- I often order takeout for a nice bowl of noodles after work, but occasionally stop to dine-in with some friends in the area.
My go-to order is the braised beef noodle soup 紅燒牛肉麵 -- I like getting the really thick noodles, but they have a few sizes to suit your taste. The broth is fragrant and savoury without being too heavy/oily, and the chunks of beef are plentiful and delicious -- so tender and juicy. Portion size is very large and is a fantastic value for the price.
The classic lanzhou beef noodle soup 蘭州牛肉麵 is a great choice too -- I like the clear simplicity of the broth, which is light but carries the rich beef flavour very well. The beef slices are really flavourful and cooked to a perfect softness. Also, the zhajiang noodles 炸醬麵 is a particular favourite; the pork sauce is so generous and yummy, and the fresh, sliced cucumber is a lovely texture and flavour contrast.
I also like getting some of their skewers when in a larger group -- the cumin can be a bit much at times haha but I'm a big fan of the beef and the potato skewers.
Price point is really great -- portion sizes are large and when I order takeout, it's usually enough for ~1.5 meal's worth of food haha. Service is prompt and unassuming, and the restaurant itself is comfortably spacious.
Excellent. I am so surprised this place doesn't have more stars. 4 is already high, but it deserves more. The ingredients are really fresh and dishes are delicious.
Noah Kang
Really great experience at dunhuang! Showed up with a giant party of 15 and we were promptly served and seated. Within what felt like seconds of taking our order our food was out. Wait staff was courteous and friendly. Would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
GG C
Ordered beef noodles for delivery it came with no any beef.
Alberto Baudo
Best hand pulled noodle in the western hemisphere.
I stopped by Dunhuang around 3:00 PM and was happy to find their Lunch Special runs until 4:30 PM—a huge plus for late lunchers. I ordered the 土豆牛腩 Potato Braised Beef Rice plate, which came with a complimentary Diet Coke. Honestly, the food itself was 5-star quality for the price. The portion was incredibly generous, the beef was tender and plentiful, and the presentation was spot on, complete with half a perfectly marinated tea egg.
However, the service was a tale of two halves. I was initially served by a younger female staff member who was professional and efficient. But once the shift changed and an older female server took over, the vibe shifted a bit. She was performing what I can only describe as 'selective hospitality.' She was showering a non-Asian table nearby with a level of cloying, syrupy attention, with she being giggling and acting as if she were on a first date with him. Meanwhile, she completely iced out me and the Chinese couple at the next table. We were treated like we were invisible—no eye contact, no check-ins, nothing.
I still left an 18% tip because the kitchen staff did their job well, but the 'service' from this lady was embarrassing to witness. If you’re here for a quick, solid meal, the food won’t let you down—but don't expect a warm welcome unless you fit a certain profile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
WHY YOU STOLE BEEF CURRY FROM MY COUNTRY 🇧🇩 BANGLADESH ?
THESE ARE CALLED BEEF CURRY ....... NOT STEW ........... ONLY 🇧🇩 BENGALIS PUT POTATOES IN CURRY FOOD
THESE CURRY DISHES ARE BIG PART OF OUR 🇧🇩 CULTURE...........
You need to take this off from your menu
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Please mention mapo tofu doesn't come with rice... I ordered mapo tofu and didn't expect it would come without rice. Who eats mapo tofu without rice? Come on
Excellent food! Would highly recommend this spot. Lots of vegetarian options as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Dun Huang location is consistent with the other locations — reliable, quick, and satisfying. The food comes out pretty fast, which makes it a great option for a casual meal or quick dinner.
I ordered the signature noodles with a mild spice level, which turned out to be very light —even though it had two chili peppers on the menu. The flavors are clean and balanced, and the portions are generous as always.
Overall, a solid and dependable spot for hand-pulled noodles, especially if you’re already a fan of the Dun Huang chain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Truly a unique dining experience — where the waitress masters the art of pretending not to care about tips while clearly caring a lot.
No greeting, no service, no refill, but plenty of performance. I didn’t realize “attitude” was today’s special.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
They charge 16 dollars for noodle and dont give any meet . They give 3 small slice. Save you money and go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Came here for a quick lunch and just ordered one dish. Left less than 15% tip, and the server rudely told me “after living in the U.S. for 12 year, she is really sure everyone give 18%.” Tips are voluntary, not mandatory. Customers should be respected, not pressured.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Not one step of the dining experience was neglected. Also, the service is very nice. No claims needed once you've tasted it. Our party had a memorable time at this restaurant. Dun Huang impresses me each time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I enjoy the food and environment in that restaurant; the service is quite good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Dunhuang is one of my favourite restaurants in the area -- I often order takeout for a nice bowl of noodles after work, but occasionally stop to dine-in with some friends in the area.
My go-to order is the braised beef noodle soup 紅燒牛肉麵 -- I like getting the really thick noodles, but they have a few sizes to suit your taste. The broth is fragrant and savoury without being too heavy/oily, and the chunks of beef are plentiful and delicious -- so tender and juicy. Portion size is very large and is a fantastic value for the price.
The classic lanzhou beef noodle soup 蘭州牛肉麵 is a great choice too -- I like the clear simplicity of the broth, which is light but carries the rich beef flavour very well. The beef slices are really flavourful and cooked to a perfect softness. Also, the zhajiang noodles 炸醬麵 is a particular favourite; the pork sauce is so generous and yummy, and the fresh, sliced cucumber is a lovely texture and flavour contrast.
I also like getting some of their skewers when in a larger group -- the cumin can be a bit much at times haha but I'm a big fan of the beef and the potato skewers.
Price point is really great -- portion sizes are large and when I order takeout, it's usually enough for ~1.5 meal's worth of food haha. Service is prompt and unassuming, and the restaurant itself is comfortably spacious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle, Beef Noodle
Excellent. I am so surprised this place doesn't have more stars. 4 is already high, but it deserves more. The ingredients are really fresh and dishes are delicious.
Really great experience at dunhuang! Showed up with a giant party of 15 and we were promptly served and seated. Within what felt like seconds of taking our order our food was out. Wait staff was courteous and friendly. Would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered beef noodles for delivery it came with no any beef.
Best hand pulled noodle in the western hemisphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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