Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles - San Mateo
Location
11 South B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone
+16502421790
Hours
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown San Mateo, steps from the park
In central San Mateo's walkable downtown, Ox 9 is close to Central Park, the Japanese Garden, and the Performing Arts Center — an easy stop for park visitors and neighborhood diners alike.
A noodle-focused menu
The menu spotlights hand-pulled noodles in several cuts and preparations. The braised beef soup with pickled greens earns recurring praise — hearty, with a welcome tartness.
Dumplings and small plates
Dumplings draw consistent notice at this location. The spicy wontons in chili oil have also earned strong guest praise. Service is quick, and the kitchen is set up for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
From the kitchen
What guests are saying
"Service was quick and helpful. The braised beef soup with pickles was a hearty soup with a bit of tartness from the pickled greens." — Beatrice Li
"The noodles here really are quite good." — Erick Tseng