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.
Online reservations are not currently offered through this listing for Nouilles de Lan Zhou. However, you can call them directly at (514) 800-2959 to inquire about table availability.
Nouilles de Lan Zhou is widely celebrated as a go-to destination in Montreal's Chinatown for authentic, fresh, and hand-pulled noodles. Visitors frequently highlight the impressive skill of the chefs preparing noodles to order, which serves as a central draw for the dining experience. The portions are consistently described as generous and excellent value, with many patrons appreciating the ability to customize noodle thickness. While the atmosphere is often noted as busy, cramped, and occasionally warm due to the lack of air conditioning, the rapid service and high-quality, comforting bowls of soup keep diners returning. Despite varying opinions on the depth of the broth, the overall consensus is that the restaurant offers a satisfying, straightforward, and memorable meal that is well worth the wait in line.
I wish we could give a higher rating. Especially since this is our second time back in Montreal ,
We were here last year from Boston, & we were in china town, we decided we would come back to try the fresh hand pulled noodles,
Today we stood in the line for 45 min, & were left feeling underwhelmed by the dishes & the choice.
Our table doesn't eat beef or pork, they don't have any chicken , so the veggie was the only option- the only real choice was the noodle thickness.
So this is just a lot of broth & a whole lot of noodles. Nothing by way of protein- with options such as tofu, seitan, fake meat, this just feels like such a let down.
& the veggies that were put were measly for the size of the bowl, 3 broccoli, 2 pieces of bok choi & few corn pieces.
The size is generous, but for water & noodles, I would say it is overcharged.
The broth, like others pointed out, is so mild & plain. It could be enjoyed if you like that but after enjoy hunan cuisine & Mala hot pot in Boston, we were lacking the flavors - there was only some chilli crisp & some vinegary sauce on the table. They wouldn't give us any soy sauce when we requested. They actually asked us to go down to the store (in their basement)to get the sauces we wanted.
I was amazed at that attitude.
I could have made the soup work with some flavoring, salt, some sauce, something. So that was a letdown.
We just sat there munching noodles & slurping on bland water the entire time.
For the wait time, lack of protein & for the flavor (or lack of it), it was a hard pass for us. Maybe the non-vegetarian folks have more luck at this place, I hope you guys do!
Because the noodles are fresh, & it needs a nice broth to shine in.
If you're coming to Boston, please try kungfu malatang in Brighton ! So many veggies & mushroom varieties- plus a fresh hunan chilly base makes for an amazing meal in the cold months.
Or any of the little q hot pot branches. They make an amazing pot of soup noodles
Service was decent. Atmosphere was okay. Food was good - great noodles, broth was okay. Nothing wowed me but I'd stop in again for a quick bite. Portion sizes were large & prices were reasonable.
Food is nice, taste delicious
Soup noodles Looks ok, Dam Dam noodles looks boring compare to menu. Which looks bright apicy red.
Hygiene is bad, that's why I only give it 3 stars
1. chopsticks touching the menu cover, which will never be clean
2. When I ask for extra bowls & spoons, the waiter use his finger to hold the part you eat. Which god knows when is the last time his clean his hand, or what he touches.
All of the things were delicious. There was a long queue but it passed fast. Small place, it is not very proper for crowded groups. Merci, bonne journée!
There is always a line here so be prepared to wait a bit before being able to enter the restaurant. Although, the tables are changed pretty quickly so even though the line might seem a bit long, it's usually not too bad. The food itself was great. I really enjoyed the texture of the noodles & you get to pick the thickness of them as well. I do feel like the flavours were a bit light, I would have preferred the flavours to be stronger so that the noodles would have more flavours as well. The spiciness is really good though which was great. The side dishes were definitely not as good, I feel like all the effort are put into the noodles which makes the side dishes not that great. The service is fast. We had several waiter & waitresses serve us throughout the night & honestly speaking, some were a lot more polite & gentle than others. They were all working professionally, but some waiters gave off a bit of a rude impression at times. Even though the restaurant has a lot of tables & can accommodate a lot of people, the tables are pretty small.