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.
The food is amazing but the service is awful, & they put 18% for tip, so be careful, I don't have problem with tips but I don't pay it if the service is bad & rude.
The food was very good, specially the noodles. But the place is very crowded & the space is rather small.
Also, we asked for a Coke that never arrived.
Our family of six had a terrible experience at this noodle restaurant during our trip to Montreal, Quebec. The first two of us arrived & had to wait for 15 minutes without a single staff member coming to greet us. After trying to get someone to noticed, they made us wait until all six of us had come to were seated, even though there were plenty of empty tables. We ordered traditional beef noodles, zha jiang noodles, & dan dan noodles. They were awful including side dishes; we practically left half of our food uneaten. I don't understand why this noodle restaurant has so many high ratings. We followed the reviews & were disappointed with both the staff & the noodles.
Don't go as a vegetarian. The vegetarian option is bland & not good. This place is best known for meat options lanzhou la mien is a spicy beef noodle speciality.
The small veggie dishes were good
Dec 10, 2025
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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
The noodles here slap. Literally, you can see them stretching & slapping the hand pulled noodles through the window. I like the Lanzhou Beef Noodles spicy version. I think the broth could be better, it tastes a bit flat. But overall, it's good value to eat in & have a bowl of noodles, especially as the weather gets colder.
The noodles here are good, I've had it many times in the past. When I got to the restaurant today, I politely asked if there was room for two as I did not see there were already a few people lining up at a wall. The waiter was extremely rude. He pointed at the line & yelled: « LINE UP!!! ». No greetings, no smile, just pure command. That was not necessary, he should treat customers with more respect. I left promptly.
Finally tried this place after passing by a few times. I went there during a very cold Monday night & there was no lines & I got seated right away.
The beef noodle dish was good similar to the Vietnamese bun bo hue, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get in line to try it.
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.
As a chinese, my standards might be a tad bit high, so I did not find the food particularly amazing, as the broth was a little lackluster in taste & the texture of the noodles were tough & uneven for my liking.
But by Montreal's standards of chinese food, this place is definitely worth the visit. The portion sizes are very generous, especially since we chose the largest possible option. The atmosphere was unique & interesting, the decorations felt quite authentic. It was also fun to watch the noodle chefs stretch the dough & cook the noodled by the entrance.
Mon restaurant préféré depuis que j'ai 7ans. C'est un confort manger la bas sa fait du bien. Toujours une fil d'attendu l'extérieur mais sa avance asser vite & quand tu sais a quel point c'est bon, l'attente vaut le coup.
