Kanzhu: More Than Just Noodles

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Kanzhu occupies the previous space of Beijing hand pulled noodles, which was the first meeting place of The Foodie Club. We received an invitation to try out their food but this was not the first time Irene and I have been to Kanzhu, but both times we had noodles.

We arrived and get seated next to the open kitchen where Master Chef Kevin Yu holds court.

As we got settled in the dishes came out one by one starting with the appetizers. Black Fungus w/ Jelly Fish (P80) was the first one. Its a cold and crunchy appetizer that stimulates the taste buds. Wansuy (cilatro) leaves are mixed generously in the appetizer giving it a nice fragrance.

Century Egg (P80).Sliced century eggs in a mix of vinegar and soy sauce. I love century eggs especially in my congee so I know these were good ones.

The other appetizers served were Fuzhu (P80), Seasoned Carrots(P70), and Shredded Potato Salad (P70). These three were all spicy so I happily stayed away.

Next came the dumplings, steamed and fried.Steamed Pork & Chive Dumplings (P80) and Fried Lamb Dumplings (P120). I love the fried lamb dumplings that I've ordered it again on a subsequent visit. Its a little oily, but just grab a tissue and  seep the oil away. I much prefer the slightly crispy then chewy texture of the fried dumpling. Both dumpling variation can be served either fried or steamed, your choice.

A pair of quite oily fried rice came next, Chinese Olive Fired Rice (P150) and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice (P150). I try to avoid fried rice after I found out the amount of oil they use to cook it, the result of which makes the rices shiny. They were both good but the olive fried rice presented a unique taste that made the sausage fried rice pale in comparison.

Kanzhu Braised Beef (P160). Tender pieces of meat with very flavorful sauce. I've had this with noodles and ala carte like this one above. One of the better braised beefs I've had.

Little did I know that the next dish, unassumingly called Tomato Egg (P80) would be my favorite. This dish is so simple yet complex, beaten eggs cooked with sliced tomatoes give it a nice color. The taste is a little on the sweet, a big plus for me, I'm guessing they've added some sugar during cooking in addition to the sweetness from the tomatoes. This is perfect with a cup of hot plain rice.

Ziran Yang Rou or Cumin Lamb(P280) is another dish I liked. Crunchy sliced celery wok fried with lamb meat. The dish is fragrant and flavorful with the celery imparting a earthy taste

Ironically for a noodle place, we were only serve one kind, the Kanzhu Plain Dry Noodle (P85). Kanzhu hand pulled noodles with braised beef sauce poured on top. This is one big plate of noodles and for only P85 is quite a steal, order this and I guarantee you'll be full already.  The noodles are chewy and substantial.

Some of the noodles we've had on previous visits to Kanzhu. Braised Chicken Noodle Soup (P130) and Braised Beef Noodle Soup (P145).

Kanzhu is more than just noodles,it has a lot to offer from cold appetizers to dumplings and even a simple dish like tomato egg. There would definitely be something that makes you come back for more. I know I have and will now its going to be harder to choose what to eat

Kanzhu Hand Pulled Noodles 
Unit 4, Citiplace Bldg.
8001 Jose Abad Santos St.
Little Baguio, San Juan
477.7919

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