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.
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.
Jan 2, 2026
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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.
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.
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.
this was hands down the best noodle i have had in a while. chewy & broth was very good (we got the spicy chicken one) & the smoked chicken was incredibly yummy
May 7, 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).
I had the spicy chicken soup with rice noodles. Just spicy enough, with delicious marinated fried tofu pieces & freshly made noodles. It's gonna be my favorite place. Plus, the waitress seemed to love her job, always smiling & giving a caring service.
Nov 27, 2024
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My new favourite restaurant in Montreal, which means I will be going back a lot. Merci Isa pour la découverte !!!!! You were 100% right!! Henan stewed noodles ... Wowwwwwww. I had the one with spicy tofu, mushrooms & chicken & omfg is this the best soup I've had in my entire life. Every single bite was absolutely heavenly. The kitchen staff is impressive & kind, & the waitress was simply a gem ❤️ I will be back many times !!
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
wonderful! the staff are so welcoming & kind. I ordered the spicy mushroom & chicken noodle soup, the broth was so flavourful & the noodles were very bouncy & fresh. def will be coming back to try other dishes!
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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Beyond my expectation! We had the signature hand pulled lamb soup noodle, sliced braised beef, shredded salad, DongBei LiangPi (cold skin noodle). Everything was very authentic & flavorful. If you order non-spicy, you can add a bit of chili oil & vinegar to make the dishes even more delicious.
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!
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.
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.
