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.
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!
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.
Oct 31, 2025
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Took a bit long to arrive but it was worth all the wait in the world for Xiaolongbao, pork juicy!! Fabulous!! I highly recommend this place, real authentic food! It is out of this world 🪭🙏❤?
I recommend. Most excellent dinning experience, very reminiscent of my dining experience in Hong Kong. I got the spicy minced pork & hand pulled noodles they were most outstanding.
Omg that was delicious. Had the lamb with #6 noodles
I WILL BE BACK FOR.MORE!!!
Such a reasonable price. My wife had the spicy chicken & mushroom. I was so full or I would have attacked hers as well. Pork & shrimp dumplings...yum.
Very tasty handmade noodles, made in real-time! Plenty of options on the menu. I got beef noodles & the beef was tender & juicy & the broth was very flavorful. The pork wonton was also amazing! Staff was super nice & the ambiance cozy & authentic. Very reasonable prices & portions! 👏🏻
Mar 26, 2025
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Loved this place. We were visiting Montreal & saw them hand pulling noodles when we walked by. We came back later for dinner with our party of eight. Everything was great! Many types of hand pulled noodles & dumplings. Great wonton soup. Also the best fried wontons ever. All handmade unlike many restaurants that use packaged wontons for fried wontons. We got there at the end of the night so it was pretty empty & they literally made our noodles to order. They were so good we ordered more & they pulled some more noodles for us. The stretch them by hand & cook them in giant pots of boiling water & then prepare them into delicious dishes. I think the best was the braised pork with noodles, but they were all great. The staff were all super friendly even though we came with a big group at the end of the night. It's the opposite of fancy, which I appreciate. The focus is on the food. Plastic covered tables, plastic plates etc (solid washable ones not disposable). I'm giving them 5 stars for atmosphere anyway since it's cozy & friendly & they don't pretend it's fancy.
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!!
First Timer. Was walking around randomly decided to walk in. Welcoming staffs & place was clean. We took dumplings; personally had the spicy pork something & others had chicken bowls also. While the chicken ones were good, my spicy porc bowl was very good 💯 The lady recommended us the type of noodle thickness & it was perfect. #recommended Will visit again
Second time coming here & it's amazing. Love the handpulled noodles & the braised beef & pork is so tender! Even when I order the spicer soup it was too much for me & I told the hostess & she quickly brought me a bowl & helped me even herself remove some of the spice from the soup which was so kind! Highly recommend
Aug 26, 2024
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Stumbled into this restaurant after a long day of walking & it was so much better than expected. The service was incredible! Cindy, our server, was very helpful & sweet. The food was amazing! The braised beef soup was so rich & delicious. The others in my group ordered the rice noodle soup with beef & the hanan noodles with beef & steamed veggies. The fried pork wontons & soup pork dumplings were super fresh & tasty :) & the best thing yet was the price! Everything was very affordable & worth the price. We will definitely be coming back here whenever we're in Montréal!!!! Thank you Le Lotus Bleu for the wonderful lunch!
This place hit the spot. Casual, delicious, straightforward. Very satisfied with portions & price. Between me, wife, & kiddo we shared a braised beef noodle soup, order of pork dumplings, & xiao long bao & left with happy stomachs & souls. Chili oil made in house was good with everything. Lady working the front of the house was so friendly; we were impressed listening her shift seamlessly between English, French, & Mandarin with the patrons who came in. Stayed at hotel across the street & were happy we chose this spot vs another further down the street.
The fried pork & chive dumplings here are amazing. The wait time was a little long but it was dinner rush as well as right beside the convention. Overall really good for the price
Not one dish here lacks flavour! Not only are the prices very fair (ranging from about 12$-17$ per meal) but the portions are very generous. Everyone at my table purchased something different, ranging from the lamb noodles, mushroom & chicken noodles, dumplings etc & we all enjoyed it thoroughly. Though, a crowd favourite was the spicy pork & we all agreed that when we come back we'd each re order it! Staff was incredibly kind 🩷🩷
Jul 22, 2024
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Love this place so much! I went here with my family & it was so good. I got M9 with the pork & my family got beef & soup. Personally, I love the pork. It was the best dish ever & my whole family wanted MY pork instead of ordering their own. That goes to show how good it is. When you are going to dine in or do take out, get the pork
Best fried dumplings i've ever had (chicken & coriander). We also tried the Chicken & Mushroom soup & the Spicy Minced Pork soup. The sizes are very generous & the small is plenty for a full meal. Everything was super delicious. Service was excellent. Cheap & very cheerful!
Comida deliciosa, tenía mucho antojo de comer ramen pero por la hora en que elegimos ir ya no había muchas opciones por el barrio chino. Así que decidimos entrar aquí y todo estaba delicioso. Los dumplings de beef & green onions muy buenos al igual que la spicy minced pork noodle. Nos encantó. Las porciones son grandes así que puedes compartir. Pedimos la sopa pequena y sin problema comen dos personas.
We had the roast chicken. The flavour was amazing however we were expecting a full chicken as the menu said & to take plenty home. It was however a large portion of chicken parts & therefore not as much meat in the “full” chicken as I would have expected. I managed to eat it all on my own along with a noodle dish & I’m a small person with not the biggest appetite . When it came some of the bits were cold & some were hot. Not good in a chicken dish! It was rectified. Pork noodles were really good.
