Busy Chinese noodle shop with a cozy interior dishing up housemade hand stretched noodles in a variety of broths, Lan Zhou style. Directly across from McGill university. Delivery by Uber.
Nouilles Zhonghua draws praise for fresh, hand-pulled noodles made on site and a savory, often rich broth, with many reviewers calling it authentic, comforting and worth a visit on a cold day. The menu is admired for its customization options, including broth base and noodle width, generous portions and affordable prices, with standout dishes such as the Lanzhou beef noodle soup and a highly regarded Chinese hamburger. The atmosphere is described as cozy and lively, with a workshop-like vibe and noodles prepared in front of diners, though the space is small and can get crowded, leading to lines and shared tables at peak times. Service is typically fast and friendly, but there are occasional notes about language barriers or uneven service, and a few reviews mention room for improvement in broth depth or saltiness. Overall, Nouilles Zhonghua is viewed as a reliable, popular spot for authentic hand made noodles and a quick, satisfying meal, especially favored by students and locals during lunch and on snowy days, with many reviewers planning to return.
Place is small, not a lot of seats available however the food is amazing. Feels busy inside, can't really linger or enjoy the ambiance. Take out or delivery might be better options then dining in. Good for a quick bite. Generous portion, fair price. With that in mind, I would recommend & definitely coming back.
Even if eating inside is fine, do NOT order takeout from this place.
The store was very small & completely packed with people, so I decided to order takeout instead.
Less than a minute after I received my food & walked out, everything started leaking inside the bag. The paper bag completely tore apart & all the food spilled onto the ground. As a result, my shoes, clothes, & bag are all stained. I couldn't even eat the food.
When I checked, the container with the soup had not been properly sealed. I did not carry it carelessly - I held it upright & handled it carefully, yet this happened in under a minute.
I strongly hope you improve your packaging method. Very disappointed.
Mar 3, 2026
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delicious hand-pulled noodle restaurant! It seems like it's always very busy so expect to wait & share a table. I got a small beef soup, which was the perfect portion for a late lunch, but I'd probably recommend the medium! As a visitor to Montreal, this was a perfect first meal on a chilly day.
I have been there multiple times & it WAS great those first times. I went today & there was plastic & I ended up swallowing some because it was in my noodles. This is not acceptable. I get it's a rush to get everyone their food since there's a long wait but not an excuse to forget about food quality.
Tout bonnement délicieux, il fait cependant un peu froid en hiver car la porte donne directement sur la salle. Ça n'enlève cependant rien au voyage gastronomique. Je reviendrais ✨
Clairement les meilleures nouilles chinoises que j'ai goûté de ma vie. La carte est plutôt petite mais très qualitative. Nous pouvons choisir notre bouillon (ou sans) & surtout la taille des nouilles. Tout est fait maison & devant nous, rajoutons une bonne ambiance au restaurant.
De plus, c'est vraiment pas cher.
ATTENTION, vous allez devoir faire la queue, il n'y a pas beaucoup de place dans le restaurant mais c'est pas grave.
Dec 4, 2025
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This restaurant has very delicious food & a few vegetarian options! The portion sizes are quite large & at an incredibly reasonable price. The space itself is a little cramped, so not ideal for larger groups. Overall a great restaurant!
Restaurant was quite small. There was a bit of lineup, which didn't bother much. The texture of the noodles & meat were great, very fresh. However I find the broth too much on the salty side. But that's just my opinion. Overall it was ok.
