Nouilles de Lan Zhou est un endroit extrêmement populaire où les files dehors et un espace intérieur restreint font partie de l ambiance ; malgré cela, l expérience vaut souvent l attente, notamment pour voir les nouilles être tirées à la main et pour déguster un bouillon savoureux et réconfortant. Les portions sont généreuses et le rapport qualité-prix est bon, avec un choix d épaisseurs de nouilles et la possibilité de sélectionner des types de bouillon, y compris des options végétariennes et du Dan Dan épicé. Le menu reste simple mais efficace, et les plats vedettes comme les nouilles au boeuf et le Dan Dan sont régulièrement salués pour leur fraîcheur et leur texture ; certains critiques trouvent le bouillon parfois un peu fade ou trop salé, d autres disent qu il est parfaitement épicé et aromatique. Le service est généralement rapide et efficace, mais peut sembler impersonnel ou débordé lors des heures d affluence ; l espace est souvent décrit comme petit et bruyant, et l absence d air conditionné est mentionnée par temps chaud. Enfin, le commerce comprend une épicerie en sous-sol qui ajoute au charme et confirme que Nouilles de Lan Zhou est une référence à Montréal pour des nouilles faites sur place et des bouillons riches.
The food was excellent, huge portions. Nice to watch how the noodles were made at the feont of the house. Cucumber salad was spicy with nuts. I got a medium bowl & ate 1/4 of it. Very busy with 2 servers. Nowhere to stand while waiting & kept blocking wait staff. Cloths to wipe tables were left on a pile of menus & a few times dropped on the floor, then conveniently moved to abother location & not changed out. Didn't know we had to pay in the front & waited for our bill to arrive. We were told to get up because we had waited so long for the bill. Would i go again? Yes, but probably will not return to Montréal for a while.
If you're a fan of fresh, hand-pulled noodles in a rich, aromatic broth, this Montreal spot is a must-try, nothing else quite compares. It's so popular that lines are common, but they move quickly & are absolutely worth the wait. My go-to order is the beef Lanzhou pulled #2 noodles paired with a flavourful cucumber salad. Solo diners take note: there's a dedicated counter section where you can usually snag a seat without waiting in line. Just walk passed the line (it's fine!). With its central location, fair prices, & great quality, this place ranks among Montréal's top eats imo.
30 déc. 2025
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Waited almost an hour for a table on a Sunday evening. While in line, I was irritated with a Chinese lady who walked past the long queue while telling her friend to behold the foolish foreigners & tourists who don't know any better.'Just shut up & mind your own business,' I thought.
It turns out she wasn't wrong.
The staff was very helpful & friendly, but the food was thoroughly underwhelming. The potato side dish flavored with seaweed salad was an unnecessary mash-up. It is extremely rare for our family of three to leave a dish untouched after only a couple of bites. The edamame was a much better choice.
The flagship Lanzhou beef noodles lacked flavor, & the beef was paper-thin. I am very puzzled as to why this place is rated so highly. In fact, I cannot recall eating at another beef noodle place that isn't noticeably better than this one.
Amazing noodles. I had the Lanzhou beef noodles-the broth was full of flavor, & the handmade noodles really made a difference, both in texture & overall taste. The egg was somewhat cold but still delicious, & the seaweed potato salad was a nice complement.
I was also surprised by the portion size. I ordered a medium bowl, & it was much more than expected-quite bountiful.
The only negative thing I could mention is the atmosphere. It feels cramped & a little messy, & the fact that I had to sit next to the washroom door didn't help.
Do yourself a favor & go here. You can see them making their noodles from scratch right as you walk in. This place was bustling but the service was still fast & attentive. I ordered the Combo #3 vegetarian noodle soup with black egg & edamame salad with the #4 size noodle. It was pure comfort in a bowl. There is also a speciality grocery shop downstairs that has a little bit of everything!
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!
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
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.
The noodles here are delicious. I love watching the chef skillfully pull & shape the fresh noodles right in the kitchen & cook them directly. I chose a small combo size with noodles number 5, because it included 1 egg & 3 types of salad to choose from. It helped me eat just enough & not be too full. You can choose from non-spicy to very spicy from the waiter. The staff here are very enthusiastic in guiding you. The restaurant is located right in Chinatown, so it is very crowded & bustling. You will see a long line of people waiting for a seat. You should come earlier than lunch or dinner time to get a seat more easily.
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We ordered the Beef Dan Dan noodles & Vegetable Noodles. I had the Beef Dan Dan with the thinnest noodles, while my husband opted for the thicker number three noodles. We also enjoyed some edamame & cucumber salad. The Beef Dan Dan reminded me of Persian spaghetti but without the tomato sauce, which I absolutely loved! It had just a hint of broth, & I asked for it to be mild spicy-delicious! We both really enjoyed the edamame with the pickles; it was flavorful & satisfying. The service was quick, & the food was excellent. Overall, the high ratings reflect the restaurant's commitment to quality & service. Plus, the chairs were adorable & petite!
Overall the noodles are OK. You get to choose your noodle size & the broth. The wait is a bit annoying because the location is small, but once you're in they are really speedy & efficient. I ordered the vegetable broth & a side of cucumber salad. The cucumber salad was no good in my opinion but the noodles were OK. You get a big portion for a moderate price which was really nice. & again the service is excellent. Not sure this place is worth waiting in line. Best to go when there isn't a crowd for a filling & affordable lunch
Was charged for the salad which was brought by mistake 😩 & then replaced with Edamame. Also, the server spilt spicy vegetarian soup on my camera case. Never heard an apology. If you want ordinary noodles & bad service, you are welcome to this place.
still the same great taste many years later! perfectly cooked chewy handmade noodles & delicious broth. the restaurant expanded since i last went so there was no line up & much more seating. still had a bit of a line when we were leaving but definitely moved quick. cucumber salad & edamame were very flavourful & awesome for spice lovers. still no AC in this place so it gets quite warm & humid in the summer but the place was still packed nonetheless which says a lot about the food for sure.
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Nice place. Have vegetarian ramen option. Their appetisers are very tasty. Must try the edamame & cucumber salad. Portion size is excellent. They have vegetarian & beef, pork broth. Do not have chicken broth. We took the small size bowl & was more than enough for one person. Great location right in Chinatown.
I recommend the Dandan bowl of noodles. It's the most flavourful dish. The soups are ok. They offer a combo. Main, one side & a tea egg. This puts u under 20$. The spicy cucumber salad was very good. So were the edamame. We felt rushed to order not quite understanding the option. Service is quick with a high turnover as there is always a queue outside. No a/c here.
A seemingly landmark restaurant here in Montreal, Lan Zhou was a great stop while I was here in the city. Chinese food is quite expensive where I am from so I was really eager to give this place a try as it has some of the best reviews in the city. We were seated almost immediately upon arrival. I noticed that the menu was quite limited as well, not very many options but the few available were so mouth watering. I didn't know what to order but eventually ordered a combo #4 which came with a choice of salad, a hard boiled egg & the order of noodles with beef. Even though it was a bit dry, I enjoyed the meal a lot. A good enough portion with a slew of different ingredients mixed into the bowl made it very flavorful & filling. I was most satisfied with my purchase & our choice to eat here.
I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup combo with the salty boiled egg & seaweed potatoes (it didn't taste like potatoes in a good sense) salad. Everything tasted absolutely amazing & I couldn't help drinking most of the soup, including the chilly oil. I almost regretted it after pooping oil a few times after. Almost.
We saw the line down the block to get in & knew immediately we had to try this place. 100% worth the wait & hype. I got the veggie noodle soup with the wide noodles & my husband got the traditional beef noodle soup. We also got the edamame & cucumber salads. Yum yum yum. The broths were so flavorful & the handmade noodles were excellent. The salads which were a hearty portion, were a perfect compliment, with the edamame one being my favorite. Def get in line to come to this gem of a place. Super authentic & a must when in Montreal
