Overall, reviews praise Nouilles de Lan Zhou for fresh hand pulled noodles and flavorful broths, the show of noodles being made at the front, and generous portions at a fair price, with many finding the line moving quickly and the atmosphere lively in Chinatown; some diners report rude or pushy service and a tipping expectation, occasional miscommunications about the bill, and a few dishes that lack vegetables or spice, but the noodles and broths are consistently described as delicious and comforting, making it a reliable go to for noodle lovers, especially for Dan Dan and beef Lanzhou noodles.
Prepare to wait in line during rush hour but trust me. 110% worth it every single time. The divine smell alone walking by the restaurant should tell you everything you need to know. 10/10 everytime I eat there. Highly recommend
We lucked out & got a table when we walked in. The broth & noodles were amazing! The food came very quickly. We choose two small soups & one medium & they were huge! We ended up bringing home leftovers.
Definitely recommend!
Apr 9, 2026
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This place was recommended by a friend & we were not disappointed. Best noodles I've ever had & their broths are fantastic. I'll be back when I'm in Montreal again.
Une des meilleures places si vous voulez manger des nouilles chinoises. C'est délicieux
Vous pouvez choisir la taille de vos nouilles & tout est fait devant vous.
Vous allez juste devoir faire la queue, mais gage de qualité.
BTW la petite taille est suffisante vraiment.
Je recommande fortement
This place always hits. The menu is very limited, but everything they offer is out of this world. Prices are very reasonable too, especially for the portion size. A combo of main + 2 sides will set you back $20-$25 & you'll eat very well. Highly recommend. The only issue I have with the place is how small it is. There's always a lineup & there's very little room to wait inside. It's just proof of the resto's success though.
Nov 16, 2025
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The Lanzhou beef noodle soup was excellent. It's always fun to watch the guys hand pull the dough into long threads of noodles. The beef was tasty & the broth was so flavorful. Will definitely be back again. Highly recommended!
Delicious noodles. Absolutely loved the black egg that came in the Dan Dan Noodles. No AC so hot on a warm day. You pay at the front. The spicy cucumber salad was delicious as well. Recommend getting the combo. No wait on a Monday evening!
The portions were extremely generous, & the prices were very affordable. I took the medium sized bowl & was fully satisfied. I got quite lucky & didn't have to wait for a table, I recommend coming early to avoid the lineup.
I'm thinking about going again now that I am writing the review. Food is'calm' & hearty. We've ordered the medium sized vegetarian noodle soup, the size is HUGE, enough for two people, the noodles are chewy & delicious. For a very long time, gluten in a dish did not upset me I don't know why, my stomach was happy for the rest of the day too! Once you try it, you feel a pat on your back, like everything is going to be okay, flavor is just enough, I wouldn't recommend this dish for people who want a spiced up dish with mixed flavors though.
10/10
Jun 11, 2025
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Petit resto (très petit) qui se situe dans une entrée d'une épicerie (oui oui) avec de petites tables dans un petit espace. MAIS HOLY SHIT C'EST BON
Attention tout le monde c'est des portions à prendre 15 lbs de bedon. N'ayez pas peur de prendre le petit bol, c'est en masse. Vous pouvez décider des grosseurs de nouilles ( prenez entre 2 ou 3 sinon bonne chance pour finir) & choisissez votre soupe ou sauté qui vous plaira. Aussi quand ils disent que le repas est piquant IL L'EST!
Vraiment un menu simple qui est parfaitement efficace, un service simple, mais la fil d'attente est très très très longue dans les moments forts.
À manger sur place pour vivre le petit moment avec ta soupe, mais pas recommandé en gros groupe. Max 3 pour avoir une place facilement.
Pour emporter ok, mais grouille toi de manger, les nouilles son ultra fraîche, donc absorbe le bouillon vite donc deviennent pas trop bon.
Donc oui je recommande
An absolute must try.
The classics are the soup noodles & the Dan dan. I love the jajianmeon too.
It gets super busy but they renovated & have a bigger space now. Also new bathrooms which are very clean.
You can choose your noodle shape.
It's very delicious & I strongly recommend.
Very fair price - you will be full!!!
Always lineups but trust me, worth the wait. Or go early before opening or later at night.
Casual vibe.
Dimanche soir 18 h j'ai attendu moins de 10 minutes. La nourriture était très bonne je suis aller avec le plat qu'on m'a recommandé, braisé de tendon au boeuf piquant avec salade de concombre. On peut même choisir la grosseur des nouilles j'ai pris moyens tels que recommandé par le serveur. C'est délicieux mais surtout très abordable.
Apr 26, 2025
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We came here for dinner & my expectations were exceeded. We got the beef noodles & they are the best I've ever had. The noodles were perfectly made & the beef was tender & juicy. The staff was friendly & kind, & the atmosphere was cozy & comfortable. The pricing was very fair as well. I would definitely recommend!
Nouilles délicieuses, faites à la main sous vos yeux. Bouillon savoureux, viande tendre, service rapide. On recommande les nouilles Dan Dan! Nous reviendrons 🫶🏻
The noodles are freshly made, the soup with beef was really good, they can definitely make the broth more flavorful, the portions are super big, & they are recommended 👌
Well, I'm writing to say the reviews are, in fact, real. This is a great spot for soup & noodles. It says it all in the name. I had a great lunch here this past week, & I'd certainly recommend it to anyone looking for great food at a good value. The portion size was insane. But the meat was quite fatty; if you're into that, then order double meat, I guess. I don't love it super fatty, but the broth & the noodles were amazing. Also, the staff was super nice & the food came quickly. Just to note, they serve no alcohol there & they have a neat grocery store down the stairs in the restaurant.
