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.
Notre nourriture était sensationnelle! Les nouilles faites à la main sont excellentes, les bouillons très goûteux! Nous avons tous adoré notre repas. Nous avons également obtenu un très bon service de la part du personnel qui est extrêmement gentil & à l'écoute. La serveuse a bien pris le temps de nous conseiller. Bref, ce resto est un petit bijou, la nourriture très abordable, les quantités généreuses, je le recommande à tous!
Aug 5, 2025
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This is an excellent Northern Chinese restaurant featuring freshly made noodles that are just as good as the next door noodle show in the window, Nouilles de Lan Zhou. If this restaurant would create a show of now with their people making noodles they would be just as busy. But they do make their own freshly made noodles of all kinds as well as fresh made dumplings & also Dim Sum.
Service: super friendly & knowledgeable. They always push their famous lamb & noodle soup bowl - & for good reason it's awesome. They know their product well & can guide you to a good meal.
Atmosphere: the place is not trying to be a 5-star high end restaurant. This is more like being in china with tables & chairs to accommodate many & family alike. It is a bit cramped but it somehow does not feel this way & instead makes it feel cosy & friendly.
One big note. They do not have a washroom & you have to go into the adjoining building on the second floor to the left. This is not their fault, but the building management does not maintain the same washrooms well at all so go elsewhere if you can.
Food: everything is fresh, freshly made, & very delicious. We sat near the noodle making & kitchen that you can see from the storefront window. It was lovely to watch the chefs make fresh noodles, dumplings & cooking things. I wish it was easier to see the cooking like an open kitchen concept with a view that acts as entertainment.
The portions were fantastic & the quality was present. The soups were excellent & to my surprise even the small size was sufficient to fill me up even though I was super hungry. The dumplings were so fresh & the texture was excellent as well the stuffing.
The star for us was the fresh noodles. They were excellent & I would even say better than most in the Chinatown area.
On my next trip to this restaurant we're going to try some other traditional dishes as well as the dim sum which looked & smelled great with the people next to my group.
extremely underrated place. the food is spectacular i think about coming here all the time hahahah. the ladies working there are so lovely & kind!! the lamb soup & hand pulled noodles is my absolute fav
Aug 1, 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.
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.
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!
It's a tight spot, tables are close together. Noodles were good, not exceptional but good. Dim sum wasn't great either. The service was fast but they needed to be reminded stuff all the time. Overall, I liked the experience, & I plan to come back. I would recommend this place, but there are other better spots in China town. 3.4/5
