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.
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.
This is an excellent Northern Chinese restaurant featuring freshly made noodles that are just as good as the next door noodle show in the window, Nouilles de Lan Zhou. If this restaurant would create a show of now with their people making noodles they would be just as busy. But they do make their own freshly made noodles of all kinds as well as fresh made dumplings & also Dim Sum.
Service: super friendly & knowledgeable. They always push their famous lamb & noodle soup bowl - & for good reason it's awesome. They know their product well & can guide you to a good meal.
Atmosphere: the place is not trying to be a 5-star high end restaurant. This is more like being in china with tables & chairs to accommodate many & family alike. It is a bit cramped but it somehow does not feel this way & instead makes it feel cosy & friendly.
One big note. They do not have a washroom & you have to go into the adjoining building on the second floor to the left. This is not their fault, but the building management does not maintain the same washrooms well at all so go elsewhere if you can.
Food: everything is fresh, freshly made, & very delicious. We sat near the noodle making & kitchen that you can see from the storefront window. It was lovely to watch the chefs make fresh noodles, dumplings & cooking things. I wish it was easier to see the cooking like an open kitchen concept with a view that acts as entertainment.
The portions were fantastic & the quality was present. The soups were excellent & to my surprise even the small size was sufficient to fill me up even though I was super hungry. The dumplings were so fresh & the texture was excellent as well the stuffing.
The star for us was the fresh noodles. They were excellent & I would even say better than most in the Chinatown area.
On my next trip to this restaurant we're going to try some other traditional dishes as well as the dim sum which looked & smelled great with the people next to my group.
Aug 4, 2025
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Really delicious & authentic Chinese food. The restaurant may be less known but it's a must try! The owners are very kind too!
& yes their Daoko Herbal roasted chicken is so unique & very tasty!
Delicious authentic Chinese food. We had hand-made noodles with lamb & beef. Also, we ordered fried dumplings, daoko chicken, etc. Overall, the food was tasty & highly recommended. The service & the atmosphere were excellent.
This is a authentic style of Chinese food selling house made noodle dishes, soups & dumplings & regional Chinese dishes. Very rustic & worn decor.Good for a quick bite. The service is friendly but understaffed. A must try is the spicy chicken mushroom soup with #6 noodle ( very spicy).
Love the food & the service! It's delicious every time & pretty cheap for the quantity! 100% recommend. The place is relaxing & the looping Chinese music is comforting 🤗
Got a bunch of things. Highlights were hand pulled noodles all of the dumplings especially shrimp glass dumplings off dimsum menu. Rolled in at 8:30 with a party of 8 staff was very attentive & accompdating. Food was fresh & authentic. Definitely coming back next time I'm in MTL. Compares very well to Chinese food in NYC. +very affordable price although that was not in consideration when searching for authentic Chinese food.
Really delicious authentic Chinese noodles. Lacks some of the polish of the fancier places but none of the flavor. Extremely tasty spot we were surprised at just how good it was. Get the Woodear mushrooms!
Really nice Chinese restaurant, staff were very welcoming & helpful. Lots of options on the menu, noodles, chicken & dumplings were all really good. It might get overshadowed by the place next door but deserves to be tried too!
I had the combo with pork cabbage dumplings fried, potato salad, wonton soup. DELISH!!!! The condiments on the table made the perfect sauce with homemade chili oil, soy sauce & Chinese vinegar. Highly recommend!!
Oct 1, 2024
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By far the best Chinese food I've ever had. Delicious dishes & great atmosphere. Our server was superb & I hope to visit again someday. So blessed to have visited such a tasty spot.
Spacious Northern Chinese hand-pulled noodles restaurant. They have only 2 size of noodles. I tried their signature dish (the lamb noodle soup) with the #6 noodles & was quite disappointed. It lacked flavour & the noodles were thick & heavy. On the other hand, the spicy mushroom & chicken noodle soup was delicious & full of flavour. The #4 noodles were less thick & quite enjoyable. Very good service. You can get served in both French & English. I will definitely come back to try their other spicy soups.
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It was an enjoyable experience from the service to the orders we've made. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant. I've ordered Woncton Shrimp Soup, tasty. A plus is the parking they have in the building 1.5hrs/3$.
Absolutely underrated authentic Northern Chinese noodles, the stuffs absolutely worth the price. If you want to try authentic Chinese noodles & Chinese roasted chicken, this is definitely the place to go! Le Lotus Bleu needs more love!
