The soup in Lamian Noodles is clear, with little pepper and chopped green onion, and some will put a little beef slices. The soup base of Lanzhou beef noodles is mostly diced meat, and the meat pieces are weighed at the cashier or sold by portions.
The noodles in Lanzhou Beef Noodles are thinner and more chewy than those in Lanzhou Lamian Noodles. In addition, Lanzhou beef noodles are richer in seasonings than Lanzhou Lamian Noodles, such as chopped green onion, Chili oil and coriander.