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Nouilles de Lan Zhou

Chinatown
4.4$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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Nouilles de Lan Zhou specializes in the traditional art of hand-pulled wheat noodles crafted fresh to order. The process begins with skilled technicians stretching dough into various thicknesses, ranging from thin vermicelli to wide ribbons, which serve as the foundation for every bowl. These noodles are immersed in a clear, slow-simmered beef broth infused with aromatic spices and served with tender slices of braised meat. Additional toppings such as fresh cilantro, scallions, and house-made chili oil provide a sharp, vibrant contrast to the savory foundation. Patrons observe the rhythmic preparation of the dough from an open kitchen workspace that emphasizes transparency and culinary technique. The menu focuses exclusively on these authentic soup preparations, ensuring a consistent focus on texture and depth of flavor in every serving.
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Reviews for Nouilles de Lan Zhou

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on Google4.5 (4900+)
*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

Nouilles de Lan Zhou is a popular destination in Montreal's Chinatown known for its authentic, freshly hand-pulled noodles that can be customized by thickness. While the restaurant is frequently busy with lines outside, the service is generally fast and efficient, matching the quick-paced atmosphere. The portions are consistently described as very generous, offering excellent value for the price, and many diners appreciate the ability to watch the chefs prepare the noodles. Although opinions on the broth flavor and overall service experience vary among visitors, it remains a highly regarded spot for a satisfying and hearty bowl of soup in an unpretentious setting.
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This place is busy at dinner time. Get there early to line up. The noodle are freshly pulled right at the front of the store. You can pick the the thickness of the noodle from 1-7. & you can pick how spicy 🥵. I recommended less spicy for people that hasn't had very spicy food. Don't want to ruin the whole bowl of noodles. Hot sauce at the table if u want to add more. The soup is pretty authentic. Maybe a bit less flavorful than the one I had before but still very good. We also ordered the tea eggs, which was also good. Warning!! The large bowl is huge. Unless you are super hungry or sharing. Go medium.

Apr 24, 2024
on Google

Love the hand pulled noodles!

Apr 17, 2024
on Google

My husband & I heard this was the best place to get hand pulled noodles in Montréal's Chinatown. We decided to wait in the long line outside. I'm so glad we did! The line moved pretty quickly & they seated us promptly. The place is small, but you don't feel like you're right on top of other diners. Service was fast, & while they turned the tables & seats over quickly, at no point did we feel rushed while eating. The noodles were delicious & were served in large, beautifully designed bowls.

Apr 10, 2024
on Google

We went on a Thursday around 6-6.30pm - there were already a couple of people before us & the line got even longer after we joined, but the wait wasn't too bad. The smell just standing outside was just delicious. You could see them making hand pulled noodles in the window. I got the spécial nouilles de boeuf Lanzhou with Kuan noodles (the second thickest noodle size - you can choose your noodle size), potato seaweed salad, & a tea egg. Everything came quickly & was really good! Service is efficient & no nonsense. There's also a supermarket inside on the floor below, which was something I'd never seen before & found really cool.

Mar 29, 2024
on Google

One of my favorite places in Montreal. Delicious noodle soups. You can watch them make the hand pulled noodles from outside. If you can, try the tendon soup on weekends. It can take a bit to get in, there's often a line, but it's worth it.

Dec 17, 2023
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