FooFooNoodz Nouilles Montreal receives high praise for handmade noodles and rich broths, with coconut curry, Taipei beef, Jakarta noodles, and Khmer noodles among the standout bowls. Reviews describe the broths as deep and flavorful, noodles as chewy and fresh, and the dishes as comforting and satisfying, often noting the option to add extra broth on the side. The space is described as small and largely takeout oriented, but service is fast and friendly and portions are generally generous, offering solid value especially for lunch specials; a few critics find some bowls expensive for the meat portion or for dine-in where the experience is less notable. The overall vibe is a cozy neighborhood favorite with a simple menu executed with care, and many travelers or locals alike say it’s among the best noodle spots in Montreal and plan to return for more flavors, with house made noodles and carefully simmered broths highlighted as the defining strengths.
The noodles are so good I've been ordering on a weekly basis since I discovered this restaurant. I've tried all 6 options & they're all delicious (my favorite being the Jakarta noodles) Super fast service & generous portions, what an amazing addition to the neighbourhood.
This is what a bowl of noodles should be about. Amazing food. So much flavour. You can tell the chef puts a lot of love into his food. Nice to have house made noodles. Can't recommend this place enough. Came all the way from Toronto. Tried the coconut curry, Cambodian dry noodle & Taipei Noodle. All different but delicious. Add the homemade sambal 🔥🔥🔥
The first thing that came to my mind was that, to truly enjoy the full flavor of ramen, it has to be served in a real stone or ceramic bowl. The taste just isn't the same in a plastic or paper bowl.
The menu isn't as varied as other ramen restaurants, & I feel it's a bit overpriced for takeout. I regret leaving a 15% tip for five ramen bowls that were handed to us in a paper bag, even though we were ready to sit down & eat at a table. We did end up eating there, but after 20 minutes, we were left with a pile of unnecessary garbage-not worth it in my opinion.
It was nice to try once, but it's definitely not on my list to return. I didn't even mention the taste of the noodles because, compared to other ramen spots I've tried, this one was just okay.
Tried this new spot today with my friend Sarah, & let me just say… this place is noodles first, no shortcuts.
Most things here are made from scratch…bouncy egg noodles, rich broths, & garlic oil that coats everything in this deep, cozy aroma. You can tell they really care about the details.
Here's what we tried:
🍜 Jakarta Noodles
Homemade egg noodles tossed in garlic oil (so fragrant!), with sweet soy-braised chicken, mushrooms, & yu choi. It comes with a light chicken soup on the side that you can pour over. This one was the most comforting of the bunch, & the chicken was super tender without being too fatty. Loved the little heat from the sambal too.
🥩 Taipei Beef Noodles
This one had great flavor & texture! Especially the spiced beef bone broth that comes on the side, plus crispy garlic & coriander. But heads up: the beef was a bit fattier than I personally like. If you don't mind that, you'll probably love it!
🍛 Coco Curry (my favorite)
This bowl had everything: tofu, pork belly, fish balls, shrimp, chicken, & more.. all swimming in a creamy coconut curry broth. It was spicy, savory, & super rich in flavor. A total standout for me.
I also appreciated that all the broths come on the side so you can mix it in at your own pace. Everything felt fresh & really fun to eat.
Foxy Tip: Don't skip the sambal & chili oil. A little goes a long way, & it makes each bite pop.
I share local foodie finds & cultural gems at @foxyappetite on Instagram & @foxy.appetite on TikTok - & this spot definitely earned a shoutout.
This meal was comped as part of a media tasting - sharing my honest thoughts above. 🫶🏽
Jun 26, 2025
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Good food, great vibes - totally worth the bike ride.
The noodles were on point, packed with flavor & cooked just right. Chill atmosphere & friendly service made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.
Unbelievable addition to the neighborhood. Obsessed with the Szuchuan noodles. High quality, bursting with flavour, amazing vibes. It's already my third time here this week lol 😝
Came for the noodles, stayed for the broth-because once you taste this kind of magic, there's no going back. FooFoo isn't just a meal, it's a full-blown obsession. The flavors slap, the noodles are legit, & your favorite spot just got replaced.Bam!
Alright, let's go over the good, the bad, & the in between in as much detail as I can provide. I went there with 2 friends, & we got the Coco Curry & the Taipei Beef Noodles
First, the in between:
The place is small, with only 3 or 4 seats at a small table in front of the window. It was clearly not intended to be a sit-down restaurant, but more of a take-out place. That's not a bad thing, but it is important to know that before you go there.
The menu is quite small with 6 items total. Half of those are dry noodles meaning there is no broth base, & the other half have a broth base (I will refer to these as'wet noodles' from now on). Again this is not a bad thing, with less variety, it often means the dishes they do make are better than normal since they specialize in them.
Now the bad:
Reactions to the food were mixed, but overall very positive. & if the overall impression is positive despite this being the'bad' section, that should tell you something. The main complaint I heard from friends was that the noodles didn't quite fit the broth. While I personally disagree with them, I felt it was important to include their thoughts. They said it'was still good noodles, I just don't think it complimented the broth.'
The only other complaint I heard was'It seems expensive' which they said before we ate the food, & got a good look at portion size & such. In total, with tax & tip, it comes out to around $30 for a bowl of noodles, though I will note we did buy the more expensive options from the menu, & will further state that all of the wet noodles are at this price point. 2 of the dry noodle options would be around $25 instead.
Now the good:
It was filling, & I feel this is especially important to note after talking about price. I generally can eat a lot, & I finished my dish feeling I did not need to eat more, but also not like I was bloated. Perfect portion size for me. Personally, I think that the $30 price point was good for the amount of food I got, the quality of that food, & the sense of fullness it gave me.
The broth was delicious. I tried the Taipei broth, it was very tasty, & my friend who ordered it is convinced they chose the better bowl, & I disagree with them. I think the Taipei bowl had broth more akin to typical ramen, & it was done very well. The Coco Curry, Which I ordered, was also delicious, but is definitely not your typical ramen broth, from my experience. The soft coconut flavor is complimented by a slight spice that gives the broth a great overall flavor, very much akin to an actual curry. I could see myself getting either of the two bowls again in the future. I cannot stress this enough, the broth was the best part of the dish for me & my friends.
I give 4 stars only to account for my friends opinions that the noodles did not compliment the broth. I will be going back some time in the future & will try one of the dry noodle options to see how I feel about the noodles without the delicious broth.
