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.
Très bon restaurant avec des plats chinois authentique, nous avons été ravis sachant que mon conjoint a pris un bol L & que nous avons pris un bol S chacun a mangé à sa faim. Nous n'avions pas pris d'épicé, accueil rapide & efficace, nous avons été servis en 15 mins. On le recommande vivement !
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.
Je suis ambiguë à noter 4 ou 5, parce que je trouve la soupe un peu petite. J'aurais aimé des won ton un peu plus charnue. Le bouillon était intéressant ? Goût nouveau pour moi, petit être des algues ou un champignon que je ne connais pas. Dépaysant. Mais 18$ (tx & pourboire 15% inclus) pour quelques nouilles dans un bouillon, c'est cher.
Le staff, très gentil, poli, m'a accueillis malgré l'heure tardive. Merci!
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.
Wow, I didn't expect the beef noodle soup to be this good! The hand-pulled noodles are definitely the best part-perfectly chewy & delicious. It's a must-try.
The lamb soup, & the soups in general are very good & authentic. The crispy dumplings have the perfect texture. Don't fade the cold appetizer either if you like offals. They are delicious.
Also one of best fragrant chili oil in MTL.
Aug 29, 2025
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The noodles & dumplings (not shaolong bao) are amazing & delicious. The clear broth is soooooooo tasty & refreshing.
The restaurant is so congested due to the table layout. The flow of walking path is so tiny & sometime the staff can't even access the tables. The service is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO slow. BUT worth the wait.
I would not go to this place again. Food is ok as the noodles are made from scratch, but the service & atmosphere are horrible.
There are too many tables & chairs making seating extremely tight. The servers can't even navigate in there or are too lazy to walk over to serve the food. The tables & utensils are sticky.
The attitude of the servers is not good. When I was there, they were arguing with another table about not getting a tip. We had to go up at the end to get the bill ourselves since the waitresses are not attentive.
BTW, not bathroom in the restaurant itself, but it's upstairs in the mall it is connected to. You will have to get a PIN number from them.
It was boiling hot here on an evening where it was 27degC outside. Inside it must've been close to 33deg. I was dying of heat & the fans didn't help much. When I turned one to blow on me, a waitress later almost tripped on the fan's base, & I was told politely not to move fans.
I was also given the wrong item & I only ordered two items. The correct item came later when we were ready to leave.
Also, while the food was delicious, I found the portion sizes lacking, especially for the shredded potato salad that was barely a cup for 7$. Whereas in restaurant Ethan I was blown away by how much food they gave, I had the exact opposite reaction here. I rarely leave negative reviews, but unfortunately this place stands out as a place I disliked.
Got takeout from here the other day. Staff were very welcoming & kind. & the food was very delicious. The broth is amazing & I also enjoyed the dumplings! The prices are also very reasonable for what you get.
