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.
The food was delicious - I had the lamb noodle soup & it was very good. Hand made noodles were chewy & held together nicely. The service was prompt, very polite & attentive.
Jul 10, 2025
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Nous avons pris deux soupes différentes & les deux étaient excellentes. Nouilles faites maison. Nous avons aussi pris des wonton frits aux crevettes. Succulent. Le lieu est très propre & le service est excellent. Je suggère fortement!
Lotus Bleu is a hidden gem in Chinatown, known for their incredible Henan hand-pulled noodles with lamb-it's their specialty, & it's so good. Ever since I first tried that soup, I've been a loyal customer. Their hagows are also really tasty & worth trying. The staff is always so friendly, & it's a joy to see them each visit. The place is cozy & welcoming-absolutely love it here!
May 22, 2025
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'The ambience & the food were absolutely amazing! We had dumplings & soup, & every bite was perfection. But what really stood out was the service-it felt like being called to dinner by my mother, warm, welcoming, & so genuine. Truly a comforting & delightful experience. Can't wait to go back!'
Incroyable qualité de la nourriture. Wow coup de coeur!🩷 Les gens étaient très gentils aussi! Nous avons mangé une soupe végétarienne au tofu, une salade de champignons Wow!!!! & des dumplings crevettes....tout était délicieux !!!!👌🥹😍 Nous reviendrons!
Mar 8, 2025
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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).
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.
They're food is so so delicious & you can tell they make it from scratch. The braised beef soup noodles are sooooooo good! The noodles are hand pulled. The Daoko chicken is also really good.
