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.
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)
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.
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!
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.
We ordered half rotisserie, small size of beef green onion dumplings n cucumber salad for two people. I enjoyed a lot. Rotisserie is a bit salty, but it's very authentic like what in my childhood memories. I think it will be perfect to eat with the traditional Henan soupe noodles.
It's a hidden gem but sadly underrated due to the popularity of the noodles shop next few shops away which always has the long queue at all time that drew attention away from this little noodle place.
I had tried both noodle places & honestly I like this better, taste wise it's excellent, hand-pulled noodle as well & straight walk in for food.
I do highly recommend to give Le Lotus Bleu a try, you won't regret it.
Great spot, with attentive service. Prices were fair, & food was very authentic. We ordered dumplings & dim sum, but would be interested in coming back next time for the fresh hand pulled noodles!
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Their noodle soup is delicious. I got the spicy minced pork one with the thicker noodles. I considered going two days in a row because I couldn't stop thinking about how much I enjoyed their food! Service was great too - fast & incredibly friendly.
The only draw back is that there is a lot not available on their menu (many items were crossed out) & the atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired.
Ill definitely go back next time I am in Montreal again.
Went to the blue lotus looking for their fresh noodles & they were delicious. Service was fast, I picked the traditional noodles with lamb & they were great. You had the three different sauces on the side & we also ate some delicious dumplings. Small restaurant but it looked good.
The handmade thick noodles are so fresh, chewy & soft...It was a comforting meal during a chilly evening after work. While the service is not the best except it is quick, the food is amazing & the price is inexpensive for a big bowl of noodle soup with bokchoy, eggs & tomatoes. For the same price, there are different proteins dishes to choose from. Overall, I will be back.
