The Handpulled Noodle in Harlem offers authentic Northwestern Chinese cuisine centered on rustic, handmade noodles that vary in thickness and texture, creating a unique eating experience. The menu features bold, spicy dishes like spicy cumin lamb and bone-in chicken stew with ribbon noodles, inspired by traditional family recipes from Xinjiang. The modest, counter-seating-only space emphasizes flavor and tradition over ambiance, delivering hearty, deeply spiced meals rarely found outside of China.