Nouilles de Lan Zhou is a bustling Chinatown staple where fresh hand pulled noodles and rich, aromatic broths take center stage in a simple menu. Portions are large and prices fair, with many reviews highlighting beef Lanzhou and Dan Dan bowls, the option to choose noodle thickness, and spice levels, plus combos with cucumber salad and edamame. The experience is often marked by long lines outside and a cramped space inside, though watching the noodles being made and the downstairs grocery add to the appeal, and service is usually fast and efficient. Some visits mention inconsistency in flavor, especially with broth strength or noodle texture, and a few notes about variable service and lack of air conditioning or limited seating during peak times. Overall, it is widely regarded as a must try for noodle lovers in Montreal, delivering authentic handmade noodles, good value, and a memorable, energetic atmosphere despite the crowded space.
Bouillon excellent, mais plus un gros bol de nouilles. À peine 20 grammes de boeuf, 3 petits bout d'échalotes & 2 feuilles de coriandre. Meilleur chez moi, je ne comprends pas la popularité.
Great noodle spot. My first time going. They are quick & efficient. The broth is really great. The beef tender. Price is reasonable for a small! Would return
The food was excellent, huge portions. Nice to watch how the noodles were made at the feont of the house. Cucumber salad was spicy with nuts. I got a medium bowl & ate 1/4 of it. Very busy with 2 servers. Nowhere to stand while waiting & kept blocking wait staff. Cloths to wipe tables were left on a pile of menus & a few times dropped on the floor, then conveniently moved to abother location & not changed out. Didn't know we had to pay in the front & waited for our bill to arrive. We were told to get up because we had waited so long for the bill. Would i go again? Yes, but probably will not return to Montréal for a while.
Food is A+++, the rest not so much, service staff is brash & unpleasant, seating is so cramped that you end up forced to be part of the conversation happening at the table next to you (2 inches away), which ruins the experience for everyone involved, & you pay a fee for getting your food to go, which I've never seen anywhere (isn't avoiding food waste in everyone's interest?). We weren't even told there was a fee when asking for it, in which case we probably wouldn't have tried to save barely 1.5 cups of broth that we were taking with us just to avoid throwing it in the trash. Fitting as many people as possible inside while compromising comfort, being curt & borderline rude to polite customers, & charging a hidden fee for takeout all feel very scummy. Manages to leave a bad taste in your mouth after some exceptional food, a shame.
Fast & efficient service, once you done the line up haha, the taste stays the same time after time. Alone, with a special someone or with friends it's all good.
Mar 21, 2026
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Nous avons essayé Nouilles de Lan Zhou avec beaucoup d'attentes, mais l'expérience a été mitigés. Les pâtes fraîches sont absolument délicieuses, avec une texture vraiment impressionnante, c'est clairement le point fort du restaurant.
Cependant, plusieurs éléments nous ont déçus. Nous n'avons pas reçu le plat épicé comme demandé, ce qui est dommage. De plus, mon plat est arrivé sans bouillon, alors que ce n'était pas clairement indiqué sur le menu. Comme il y a peu de descriptions, nous avons dû nous fier aux images, & si j'avais su que ce serait aussi sec, je ne l'aurais pas choisi.
Les accompagnements sont aussi assez chers pour ce que c'est, ce qui ajoute à la déception. Au final, même si la qualité des nouilles est indéniable, l'expérience globale ne vaut pas vraiment tout l'engouement.
Very crowded place & cramped, service was very rushed, but what can you do when the food is good & affordable? Perfect place for popping in & out for a quick meal.
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Great place for hand pulled noodles. You can watch them go through the process at the front. The place was crazy busy when we showed up so get in line & be patient because it moves fast. Everything we had was good & you can order your preferred noodle size. Great place for a quick lunch.
Excellent restaurant dans Chinatown. J'y suis allé sur ma pause du midi avec des collègues & c'était parfait. Les nouilles Dan Dan étaient fraîches & vraiment savoureuses. La petite taille était suffisante pour moi. Le service était rapide, donc idéal quand on a moins de temps. Je vais certainement y retourner pour essayer d'autres choses sur le menu.
