Lan City Noodle Bar in Ann Arbor, MI

3.9(297)Ann Arbor, MI
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3.9-star rating from 297 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

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Ann Arbor, MI • 3.9★
Experience the flavors of Ann Arbor's best Chinese buffet at Lan City Noodle Bar. This popular eatery offers a lively atmosphere and a wide variety of dishes to satisfy any craving. With all-you-can-eat options and a focus on good for groups, Lan City Noodle Bar is the perfect destination for families, friends, and colleagues. Their Chinese buffet features an array of delicious options, including hand-pulled noodles, savory shu mai, and rich and sweet sauces. Whether you're in the mood for lunch or dinner, Lan City Noodle Bar has something for everyone. Reviews rave about the noodles, calling them 'great' and 'hearty', and the portions are large and satisfying. With parking and delivery options available, it's easy to get your Lan City Noodle Bar fix. Try their Malaysian mee goreng noodles or sticky rice shu mai for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
1235 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA, Campus Area, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Phone
(734) 263-2888
Today
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
3.9 (297 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Noise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Reviews

297 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the ordering process like at Lan City Noodle Bar?

You order at the counter, they give you a buzzer, and you come up and grab the food when it’s ready.

How would you describe the noodles at Lan City Noodle Bar?

The noodles are great, very hearty, hand-pulled, and in large portion sizes.

What can you expect from the Malaysian mee goreng noodles?

A big and delicious bowl with rich and sweet sauce, and steaming hot and savory sticky rice shu mai.

Are the prices at Lan City Noodle Bar reasonable?

Some customers feel that the prices are not worth the quality of the food, with one dish costing $14.79 being described as not worth a single penny.

How does Lan City Noodle Bar handle food safety issues?

The restaurant acknowledged the issue when contacted by a customer who found a larvae/maggot in their noodles.

Would you recommend Lan City Noodle Bar to students on a budget?

One customer felt that the prices were not reasonable and would recommend going elsewhere, especially considering the quality of the food.

What is the quality of the signature beef ramen at Lan City Noodle Bar?

One customer found the signature beef ramen to be not worth the price, with the broth being too salty, the noodles being thick and rubbery, and the beef being dry.

Are the portion sizes at Lan City Noodle Bar generous?

Yes, one customer described the noodles as being in large portion sizes.

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Would you recommend avoiding Lan City Noodle Bar until they address the contamination issues?

One customer recommends avoiding the restaurant until they complete a health inspection and address the contamination.

Are the noodles at Lan City Noodle Bar handmade?

The restaurant claims to have handmade noodles, but one customer found them to be thick and rubbery.

Have customers had any issues with the service at Lan City Noodle Bar?

There are no reports of issues with the service, but one customer did mention that the restaurant acknowledged the issue when they contacted them about a problem with their food.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

87 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

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The Short, Rich Life of Positronium

Artwork

~1000 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~1010 ft
Veltman's Diagram

Artwork

~1030 ft

Banking

MetaBank

Atm

~370 ft
University of Michigan Credit Union

Bank

1121 South University Avenue

~410 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa-Su off
University of Michigan Credit Union

Atm

~420 ft
PNC Bank

Bank

~640 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Su off

Restaurants

Lan City Noodle Bar

Restaurant

~20 ftTu-Sa 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:00; Su 11:30-15:00,16:30-21:00; Mo off
Beyond Juicery + Eatery

Restaurant

~140 ft
One Bowl

Restaurant

1220 South University Avenue

~140 ftMo-Su 11:30-21:30
Rich J C

Restaurant

1313 South University Avenue

~190 ftMo-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su off
+1-734-769-2288
No Thai!

Restaurant

1300 South University Avenue

~190 ftMo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
+1 734 222 8080
Subway

Fast Food

1315 South University Avenue

~200 ftMo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
+1 734-761-4160Website
Noori Chicken

Restaurant

1317 South University Avenue

~220 ft
Sadako

Restaurant

1321 South University Avenue

~240 ftMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
+1 734 913 0057Website
Pancheros Mexican Grill

Restaurant

1208 South University Avenue

~260 ftSu-We 10:30-03:00; Th-Sa 10:30-04:00
Kang's

Restaurant

1327 South University Avenue

~270 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-734-761-1327Website
Playa Bowls

Fast Food

1200 South University Avenue

~310 ftMo-Su 09:00-21:00
+1 734-882-2526Website
Backroom Pizza

Fast Food

605 Church Street

~340 ftMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00

Bakeries & Desserts

Insomnia Cookies

Pastry

1229 South University Avenue

~80 ftMo-Fr 09:00-03:00; Sa-Su 11:00-03:00
+1-734-636-2891Website

Cafes & Coffee

Quickly

Cafe

1220 South University Avenue

~90 ftMo-Su 11:30-22:00
+1 734-882-2189Website
Starbucks

Cafe

1214 South University Avenue

~210 ft
+1 734-994-5437Website
Vertex Coffee Roasters

Cafe

~400 ftMo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
M-36 Coffee Roasters

Cafe

1101 South University Avenue

~630 ftMo-Fr 06:30-20:00, Fr,Sa 07:00-20:00
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Misfit Society Coffee Club

Cafe

611 East University Avenue

~640 ft
Bert's Cafe

Cafe

~0.2 miMo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-17:00
Website
Hillel Cafe

Cafe

~0.2 mi

Bars & Pubs

Champions Party Store

Alcohol

1227 South University Avenue

~90 ft
Blue Leprechaun

Pub

1220 South University Avenue

~110 ft
Blue Leprechaun

Bar

~130 ft
The Brown Jug

Bar

1204 South University Avenue

~290 ftMo-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 12:00-02:00
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Rick's American Cafe

Bar

611 Church Street

~390 ftMo-We 21:00-02:00; Th-Sa 19:00-02:00
+17349962724Website
Good Time Charley's

Bar

1140 South University Avenue

~430 ftSu,Mo 17:00-01:00, Tu,We 15:00-01:00, Th-Sa 15:00-02:00
Website
The Garage Bar

Bar

618 Church St

~550 ftMo-Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa-Su 12:00-02:00
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Specialty Food

Primealete Nutrition

Health Food

1307 South University Avenue

~160 ft
Maize and Blue Delicatessen

Deli

1329 South University Avenue

~310 ft
+1 734 996 0009Website

Grocery & Markets

7-Eleven

Convenience

1300 South University

~230 ft
+1 734-997-7008Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~240 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~370 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~420 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~600 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~680 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~730 ft

Postal services

South University US Postal Office

Post Office

~270 ftMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-12:00
+1-734-662-0223
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~940 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~990 ft

Hospitals & clinics

Medical Care 1

Clinic

1220 South University Avenue

~130 ft
+1-734-531-6400Website

Other healthcare

GNC

Nutrition Supplements

1210 South University Avenue

~240 ft

Other services

Underground Printing Ann Arbor

Printing

1107 South University Avenue

~540 ftMo-Su 09:00-20:00
+1 734-929-6648Website
Loading Dock

Loading Dock

~900 ft
Piano

Piano

~950 ft

Body art

Gamma Piercing

Piercing

~190 ft
Website

Hair services

Church Street Barbers

Hairdresser

607 Church Street

~340 ftTu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-15:00

Beauty & spa

Wax Loft

Beauty

1103 South University Avenue

~590 ft"by appointment"
Website

Real estate services

Campus Realty

Estate Agent

1335 South University Avenue

~360 ftMo-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa-Su off

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~380 ft
Bench

Bench

~720 ft
Bench

Bench

~730 ft
Bench

Bench

~760 ft
Bench

Bench

~790 ft
Bench

Bench

~810 ft

Entertainment venues

Friend Karaoke

Karaoke

~420 ft

Gyms & fitness centers

aUM Yoga

Fitness Centre

1120 South University Avenue

~70 ft
+1 734 707 7419Website
SoulCycle

Fitness Centre

1107 South University Avenue

~500 ftMo 6:30-10:00; Tu-Th 6:30-15:00; Fr 8:30-13:00; Sa-Su 8:00-12:00
+1 734-412-7900Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~170 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~190 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~290 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~390 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~390 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~400 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~400 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~440 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~530 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~580 ft

Visitor information

Changing Patterns of Residential Life

Information

~410 ft
McDivitt-White Plaza

Information

~690 ft
Information board

Information

~740 ft
Information board

Information

~850 ft
Information board

Information

~0.2 mi
Information board

Information

~0.2 mi
Information board

Information

~0.3 mi

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~250 ft

Fuel & charging stations

EnelX JuiceBox

Charging Station

~0.2 mi