Le Lotus Bleu receives praise for fresh handmade noodles and dumplings, with hand pulled thick noodles and broths described as rich yet delicate, and a range of dishes including beef and lamb noodle soups, spicy pork bowls, dumplings, and dim sum that many find highly satisfying. The open kitchen and the live noodle making add to an authentic and cozy atmosphere. Service is described as friendly and portions are generous with good value, though some note that peak times can be crowded and service slows when staff is stretched. The place is called a hidden gem in Chinatown with a casual and welcoming vibe, and the noodles and broth are repeatedly highlighted as the standout items, especially the hand pulled noodles and the spicy chili oil. There are some drawbacks mentioned such as indoor air circulation being warm, seating being cramped and flow awkward, occasional menu items running out or being less flavorful in traditional Lanzhou style offerings, and occasional wrong orders. Practical notes include no on site restroom and the need to use the adjoining building washrooms, and occasional glitches with the payment machine. Despite these, many reviewers say the quality, price and authenticity keep them coming back for the noodles and the comforting flavors.
House made noodles amazing as well as the dumplings & fried wontons.
Atmosphere a bit cramped & only bathroom ( not in restaurant but upstairs) was well… I took one look & turned around.
Cela fait plusieurs fois que nous allons dans ce restaurant & nous ne sommes jamais déçus. Les plats sont excellents, & les serveurs très gentils. U.e excellente découverte !
Il fait parti de nos coups de coeur.
Je recommande à 100% , c est toujours un régal
Mar 21, 2026
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Visiting Montreal means anchoring near Chinatown for one simple reason >>> Le Lotus Bleu
despite the distance from my mission, for the pursuit of perfection in every plate of dumplings & every bowl of delicious soup.
Anyone giving this great place a food ranking lower than 4 is either upset about a matter & taking it too personally, or they simply don't appreciate real food that is legendary.
The atmosphere is not the greatest but I go there for the food. Sometimes the service is a bit slow & that is usually when it's super busy.
If you are seeking atmosphere, hit a diso or coffee lounge
If you are seeking great food, welcome to Le Lotus Bleu
I brought my young daughter here. We shared a chicken noodle bowl. The flavour was excellent & the noodles were the best I've ever had. My daughter gobbled up her noodles, & she's picky with Asian food. Said she loved it too.
The ambiance is quaint, cool teal coloured chairs & harbour motif. Might have been a seafood shop some time ago.
We will definitely be going back. We've tried a few places in the area & this one is the winner. Highly recommend if you have a kid who likes noodles (get the hand rolled noodles trust me)
Place sans prétention & toilettes à l'étage... mais qu'est ce que c'est bon !! Nouilles tirées à la largeur souhaitée quasiment devant vos yeux, la taille L comblera bien des estomacs !!... Je recommande...
Mar 15, 2026
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Anyway they are the only Huimian I can find in Montreal, tastes are not like hometown, Shaoji (chicken) too salty, Huimian (soup noodle)'s soup is not delicious. Service is just so so.
Stopped here for a late lunch & it was delicious. Because they make their own noodles we tried this & we were not disappointed. The beef noodle soup was delicious & highly recommend the dumplings. My only comment is the air circulation inside was poor so it was quite warm....but the food was worth the stop. & our 6 yr old loved the spicier noodles. Yummm.
Fantastic food, always on point
I warmly suggest, either the braised beef or lamb soup
The other options are great , but those are 10/10 !!
Also their daoko herbal roasted chicken
Les nouilles épaisses tirées à la main sont un incontournable, avec en prime le spectacle du chef qui les prépare en direct ! Les intestins de porc & les anneaux de poulpe étaient également délicieux. Petit bémol cependant sur les plats traditionnels de Lanzhou : l'agneau, la soupe & les oeufs au thé manquaient un peu de saveur. Cela vaut quand même le détour pour les nouilles & l'ambiance!
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Must-try hand-pulled thick noodles & a cool'live show' experience watching the noodle chef at work! The pork intestines & octopus were delicious. On the downside, the traditional Lanzhou items (lamb, soup, & tea eggs) were a bit bland. Definitely worth a visit for the noodles & the vibe, though!
La soupe de ramen est juste délicieuse !!!! 😍 Ma préférée est celle au boeuf que je trouve excellente mais les autres sont très bonne aussi ! Les noms & les vapeurs sont aussi très bon & le personnel est très gentil ! Je recommande !
Has rice noodle pho as a gluten free option. They are all right. Broth was alright, the chili provided was not spicy. They were understaffed so getting seated was slow.
What a yummy bowl of soup!!! Truly a hidden gem. No wait compared to other popular restaurants in the area.
Their noodles have the best chew & the broth is so so flavorful yet delicate. I appreciated that the spicy oil didn't overpower the rest of the dish, as with other noodle places I've been to.
Delicious hand pulled noodles at this casual Chinese restaurant in Chinatown in the Swatow Plaza. Nice decor & pleasant service. I had the Spicy Mushrooms & Chicken Noodle Soup & my husband had the imperial rolls & fried shrimp wontons. I loved my soup & my husband enjoyed his food.
