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.
There was a long line at lunch, so naturally I joined to see what's the hype. The servers are quick to seat you. (They also ask you to leave when you've paid.) I was also here during the anime convention, so it was a popular area to have lunch.
I had a seat close to the back, so it was hard to find someone to get me more water or to pay the bill. I found out that you can just go to the cashier to pay. Servers spoke French, English, & Mandarin.
I just got the traditional hand-pulled Lan Zhou beef noodle soup. The small size is $13.99; large size is $17.99. It's a big difference. I personally didn't think the noodles were that great. The texture was eh. The flavor was not really there? The beef was ok.
So I have passed by this place numerous times & finally had the chance to experience.
They have expanded the space which has reduced the line ups somewhat as they are still busy.
Tried the basic vegetable broth & vegetarian soup with thin noodles.
The broth was good but could have benefited from more umami flavour. It would have been beneficial to have some condiments on the table for those who may wish to add flavour or spice/heat. I won't go into examples as that's not the point as everyone has their own preferences.
The portion was significant as I ordered the medium size & shared with much left over. The fresh noodles were the absolute tree star of the dish & were near perfection.
Service is ok but the servers are busy running around to help everyone & as such, you're actually better off getting your own extra napkins or chip sticks etc. instead of waiting for a server. This does not seem to be the fault of the server as it's the fault of management understaffing the place.
Aug 4, 2025
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Ok hand-pulled noodles spot, soup was rather bland, chilli sauce tasted similar to what you can get out of a can, seaweed potato salad was actually more memorable than the noodles however.
Good portion size for what you pay for, but otherwise skippable compared to other places in chinatown
Updated: Prices has obviously done up but still a place to dine.
We stumbled upon this joint. Located on top of a grocery, it's a very small spot with limited seating; worth the wait. The beef soup was flavourful, spicy, but not too salty. We ordered the cold beef with chilli sauce for appetizer; which was surprisingly really good. Cost for both items was less than $20, we will definitely come back.
Came here when I first got into Montreal since I was craving some noodle soup - this place certainly delivered! I ordered the spicy noodle soup, which I think was great on all fronts: noodles, broth, & beef were all excellent. While the shop is quite small, service is quite fast so you really aren't waiting around for long at all. If you're looking for a quick, no frills lunch/dinner in Chinatown, this is the place to do it.
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
Dîner en semaine.
Une institution montréalaise!
Attente à l'extérieur, mais bien gérée & service très rapide en salle. Nouilles faites à la main, au fur & à mesure avec choix de 7 tailles, bouillon exquis, garniture variée & savoureuse.
J'ai goûté la soupe végétarienne, très parfumée, modérément épicée.
Attention, les portions sont très généreuses. La taille'L' est pour les très gros appétits !
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.
This place is a gem! They only have a few options, but could completely satisfy your needs! We ordered beef noodle soup, Dan Dan noodle, & portions were big! They were packed by the time we left, but it was worth the wait.
Pas très confortable les bancs & pas de poulet ni de porc sur le menu... Par contre les nouilles au boeuf sont délicieuse & les nouilles sont fait sur place. Plusieur employé parle pas français nôtre serveuse oui!! J'ai pris la soupe large c'est bon pour 2 c'est vraiment gros😀 Pour le prix c'est bien mais pas beaucoup de choix pas de rouleau non plus...
Meilleur soupe WAW. Le Small est comme la Medium
Le Médium comme Large
Large comme Jumbo!! Trop mais trop bon!!!!! Dans les combos il ya des options d'entrée & celle que j'ai aimé est celle de concombre épicé! La soupe est chaude puis en grignotant le concombres ça donne une sensation de fraîcheur à la bouche!!
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.
