Noodle Factory is described as a small, cozy, cash only spot in Montreal's Chinatown offering fresh, authentic noodles and dumplings at generous portions and affordable prices. Reviews consistently highlight tasty, well made dishes with standout options like General Tao chicken, Cantonese chow mein, and various noodle soups, along with notes of good value and satisfying, hearty servings. The service is repeatedly praised for being fast, attentive, and friendly, with staff described as polite, welcoming, and patient with families. The atmosphere is simple and unpretentious, not fancy, and the place is praised for clean kitchens and efficient turnover, though a few mentions point to a dated vibe. Complimentary or easily accessible extras such as water with every dish, and occasional condiments, are appreciated. Cash payment is a recurrent caveat, sometimes with ATM nearby, and some reviewers mention the need to come prepared with cash. Overall, Noodle Factory is seen as a reliable, beloved choice for quick, comforting meals and generous portions, a hidden gem by locals that delivers consistent quality and value despite its no frills setting.
This place is nothing fancy to look at, that's not the point. But what you will get are incredible dumplings & noodles at great prices. Just make sure to have cash before you come here!
Insane noodles, good portions.
Got the classic Stir Fried Rice Noodle with beef (#29), also tasted the Singapour Noodles with shrimp (#30) which is my favorite!
Service super quick. Atmosphere did feel like we had to eat quick & go, but over all really good experience
After reading the reviews, I was expecting the food to be better, especially the xiao-long-bao. But it wasn't, which is unfortunate. Their shrimp fried rice & fried shrimp (batter coated) were ok. But their wonton noodle soup is also disappointing. Luckily, the price is very reasonable & service is superb. Hard working crew for sure. I did see the kitchen fry for their staff meal shell-on prawns, now THAT LOOKED delicious & is what I was hoping they would sell. Coming from Vancouver, I guess it's a hard comparison. Again, hard working & very friendly staff.
Stumbled upon this place for dinner & it was excellent! The food came out amazingly fast, & it was great. We had the cantonese chow mein, general tao chicken, pork noodle soup with vermicelli noodles, & spring rolls. It was very affordable as well. The staff are very efficient & the service is incredible. The second our water was empty they replaced it with a new one. They were very attentive & kind. Very glad we came here!
The noodles & tao are great👍🏻 the staff was nice but the guy was constantly staring at us eating & changing unnecessary stuff on our table which made us uncomfortable
May 25, 2025
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hi! a cute little place, we got our good very fast & our waiter was very attentive if needed. we ordered general tao, it did not look nor taste like the usual red general tao, but was very tasty nonetheless. the noodles were plenty, could have used more veggies!
Unassuming restaurant, classic hole-in-the-wall style, with fantastic house noodles! Ordered the #2 hot & sour soup, #12 soup dumplings, & #19 pork & spicy vegetables soup for a fantastic trip down Noodle Road! (cash only)
Great location with amazing staff. The restaurant is cozy & clean. The service is super quick. Food is good too. I'd love to try the noodles next time.
Amazing noodles. Perfect for fall. The restaurant is located a few steps away from the metro & Chinatown. The noodles were fresh & tasty & can't wait to visit again.
Sep 5, 2024
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They serve good Chinese dishes. I ordered soup dumplings (pork), chicken fried rice, & noodles with spicy pork. All the dishes were delicious. Their food is not high-end (which is what you'd expect, right?) but it's affordable & delicious-classic American Chinese food. This spot is recommended for hungry tourists who want to try Chinese cuisine."
Cash only! Called for take out & only had to wait a couple of minutes when I got there. Food was good. They have limited seating inside so if you dine in, you may have to wait for a table. Really like the General Tao Chicken (#37), it wasn't mostly breading like other places, the Cantonese Chow Mein (#28), it's a pan fried noddle & the House Noodle (#25).
This place was great! Don't expect to be able to sit around & talk for a while after you eat, they have a lot of people waiting to get in for a bite to eat. But you'll get in & out quickly with a full tummy! Our server was busy & rushing around but he was hilarious & totally made the experience. I was also impressed with the way they handled a walk-in party of 11 people! I had the homemade noodles with pork & they were delicious, I especially enjoyed the amount of fresh vegetables.
