Beef noodles, also known as beef Lamian Noodles. Lanzhou beef noodles is a local flavor snack with a long history, economic benefits and unique characteristics in Lanzhou. Beef noodles first started in Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, which was initiated by Ma Baozi, an old Hui man. Beef noodles not only have the characteristics of rotten beef, white radish, spicy oil, green coriander, flexible noodles, smooth and refreshing soup, harmonious flavor, tangy smell and attractive appetite, but also have many kinds of noodles such as "big width" with two fingers wide, "two widths with two fingers wide" and "shaped like grass leaves".

A wan just holds a noodle, which is not only smooth and refreshing, but also delicious and has a unique appearance. Locals describe it as red, two green, three white, four yellow and five clear, that is, Chili oil is red, with bright green coriander and garlic seedlings floating on the soup, and several pieces of white radish mixed with red and green, and the noodles are bright and yellow. Although beef soup is boiled with more than a dozen seasonings, it is as clear as white water. Therefore, the reputation of Ma Baozi beef noodles has continued to this day.

Lanzhou beef noodles have a history of 120 years. With its unique flavor and pleasing color, it won unanimous praise from customers at home and abroad, and was rated as one of the three brands of Chinese fast food by China Cuisine Association, becoming the "first face in China".