Zhi Wei was a nice, relaxing cafe experience with a beautiful interior and an upstairs area facing the street. We were seated upstairs and I loved being able to see the streets. We ordered Lanzhou Lamb Noodles, Lamb Skewers, Crispy Shrimp Balls, and two drinks (Cold Milk tea with Jelly, and Warm Milk tea with Jelly) The Lanzhou noodles were good but it starts tasting better the more you eat. It had an interesting taste, probably from the lamb, my friend said it was 'soapy?'. I personally loved the texture of the noodles, it was my favorite part of the dish, tasted homemade. The broth has chilli oil and radish. The lamb skewers was tasty and well seasoned, but one of the skewers had a lot of fat and not a lot of lean meat so I had a tough time eating it. The shrimp balls were so hot because it was deep fried and the insides were like a paste. I don't taste any shrimp nor was there weren't any shrimp pieces. The drinks were tasty but nothing special, tasted homemade. I liked the jelly, but I don't think I'd order again. Overall, the service was fast, the server was attentive and constantly checked on us. I loved the interior.

Fantastic spot with fantastic food! Items we got (prices as of 2/2025): - Crunchy Fried Chicken Steak - $12.99 - Delicious coating that's not too bready. Huge plus that they use chicken thighs as it made the meat way more flavorful. I would definitely get this again! - Soup Dumplings - $8.99 (for 4) - A star of the show for sure. The dumpling skin is a tad thicker but I attribute that to the sheer size of the soup dumpling! The filling is tender and delicious with ample soup that's very clean tasting. If you like soup dumplings then you HAVE to try this. - Pan Fried Buns - $8.99 - From what I can tell, the meat filling is the same as the soup dumplings, the main difference being the bun that it's incased in. I enjoyed this one as well as the bun is fluffy with a great chew to it. Do note that this takes a surprising amount of time for them to make (it was the last of all the items we received) so expect a wait! - Beef Pancake - $8.99 - This was one of my favorites. The scallion pancake they used to wrap the beef was very flaky with tons of flavor! The hoisin based sauce was also quite good. Only wish there was more than 2 pieces! I would order this again. - Cold Preserved Cucumber - $8.99 - Your standard pickled cold cucumber. If you've had this at other Chinese restaurants then you've had this one. Flavor was good but nothing special. - Fish Filets in Golden Sour & Pepper Broth Noodle Soup - $16.99 - Great hearty broth with ample amounts of fish present. This is great on a cold day (like today was). Noodles were cooked perfectly too. - Stir Fried Beef Rice - $14.99 - Overall it wasn't bad but nothing to write home about. I'd probably order something else next time. Overall we were quite happy with our (rather large) meal! Staff was friendly and ordering is done through a QR code at your table. The only hiccup is the time it takes to bring out the baked foods (ie: The soup dumplings and buns). If you have the time then I would highly recommend this place!

A little hidden gem tucked between South Station and Chinatown for Braised beef noodle soup, broth is so clean and so healing! Other appetizers that were pretty good like the lamb skewers and the marinated cucumbers. Their teas were refreshing--can give that a try, especially with the spice. Very nice and authentic food very quick service and you can order from an iPad. Large space and plenty of tables for a sit down.

Taking Amtrak home from Maine to NY and had a 2+ hour layover in Boston. It was bitterly cold so I didn't want to venture too far. This is just a couple blocks away and the menu looked good. Got the braised lamb Lanzhou noodle soup. Nice portion and very tasty. Would have liked a little more spice but still very good. Water was served in a teapot which was unique. Service was also good. If I'm ever back in the area I'd go back.

I walked past this cafe 2 times before I finally was able to find it. There is no big sign for the store but a small board in front near the stairs with the store name. The interior looked so elegant. We got seated on the first level and on each table was a container of chili oil. The mala tofu tasted extremely fresh, the taste of the silken tofu melted on my tongue. I really enjoyed the thickness and flavor in the beef broth-- I got the non spicy so I could taste the broth on its own and I really enjoyed it. Unfortunately after I had taken a bite of the radish, I got distracted and was chatting with my friends and a bug landed and perished in my broth. Thankfully, they were extremely accommodating and took my bowl and gave me another one. The red bean pumpkin cake was better than I thought, I couldn't taste the red bean but I liked the crunch and crispiness of the little cakes. It didn't feel overly oily but had a really nice chew to it. Next time I come back I want to try the fish for sure!

Zhi Wei, as part of its 1st anniversary, offers a combo Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup + Lamb Skewers for $18.99. This bundles existing menu items into a competitive price. Otherwise, execution is unchanged.

This restaurant is well known for their Lanzhou noodles! They're a bit out of the way since it's outside Chinatown. The restaurant has a fair amount of seating including a big ground floor and a small upstairs with 3 tables. Their menu is extensive with skewer, rice, Lanzhou noodle, hotpot and dumpling dishes. You order from an iPad using Chow Bus. My table all ordered the combo special of their signature beef Lanzhou noodle (spicy or non-spicy) that came with a pair of lamb skewers for $18.99. The noodles were delicious, the beef tender, and the broth was very flavorful to the last drop! This is the best Lanzhou noodles that I've ever had in Boston! The service was good, we got our food within 5-10 minutes of ordering and the waitress was nice. FYI, if you sign up for a new Chow Bus account after you order, you get 10% off. There is one unisex bathroom that's clean.

Stopped by after a 5 hour train ride in south station. It's in the heart of the leather district, so parking is a little better than Chinatown. Inside the decor is nice, their branding/packaging are really nice. Their disposable chopsticks are elaborate for disposable cutlery. Food wise, the texture of their noodles are spot on. It's bouncy and has the right chewiness. The Lanzhou noodle was good, a clear broth with hints of schezuan peppercorns. I would order it again. The stir fried house noodle was ok. The noodle and ingredients were good but I didn't care for the stir fry flavor. The hand made pork bun was excellent. I wasn't sure if it was supposed to have soup, but nonetheless something I'd get again. The kumquat tea is something you don't see often so a must get.