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Nouilles Zhonghua

Downtown
4.6$
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Nouilles Zhonghua Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.

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Reviews for Nouilles Zhonghua

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Review Summary

Nouilles Zhonghua is widely described as a small, bustling spot where fresh hand-pulled noodles and flavorful broths shine, with generous portions at a fair price, and the experience often feels like a lively workshop with noodles made in front of customers. The space is compact and frequently crowded, leading to short wait times and communal or shared tables during peak hours, while service is generally fast and friendly though occasionally uneven. The menu highlights allow choosing broth, noodle width, and portion size, and standout items like the Lanzhou beef noodle soup and the Chinese hamburger receive frequent praise for authenticity and depth of flavor. Overall the place is seen as a must-visit for a quick, affordable, satisfying meal, especially on cold days, though a few notes mention a salty broth, limited seating, and a busy, noisy environment.
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A hot spot for McGill students, locals, & tourists! Nouilles Zhonghua is an incredible hole in the wall restaurant serving authentic hand-pulled noodles. In typical fashion, you can watch the expert craftsmanship of your noodles & various dishes live. The interior is really small, so don't be surprised when you're seated directly next to strangers. The menu doesn't have too many different options, but I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything based on what we had.
We got the beef noodle with Chinese pickled cabbage & two Chinese hamburgers. The food comes out rapidly & steaming hot. We just got the thinnest noodle style (mo xi), but you are able to choose up to seven different styles. The noodles were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of bite & chewiness. There was a good amount of beef & pickled veggies all imbibed with the hearty stew. The Chinese hamburgers were also very tasty. The buns were crispy & filled to the brim with savory, juicy pork meat.
Nouilles Zhonghua is the perfect place for a cold day & a quick, no-frills meal!

Mar 31, 2026
on Google

Authentic Chinese hand-pulled noodles made with fresh ingredients. Generous portions. Restaurant is quite small so it gets pretty crowded.

Feb 3, 2026
on Google
5.0

Had the medium beef noodle soup with a Chinese hamburger. Delicious. The meat was tender, the broth was tasty. Added some additional spice & a bit of soy sauce. Good prices. Better than the popular place in Chinatown.

Aug 6, 2025
on Google
5.0

As Chinese from Vancouver. WE APPROVE THIS PLACE! Super authentic, friendly & enthusiastic staff! No pretentiousness just great hometown food!❤?

Jun 6, 2025
on Google

Delicious, authentic & comforting noodle soup. It is the best joint in Montreal, more than in Chinatown. Perfect for a rainy or snowy day! Their Chinese hamburger is absolutely incredible.

May 30, 2025
on Google

Small chinese restaurant who make their fresh noodles on the spot. Better order ahead since the waiting area is very small. Especially in winter you might have to start waiting outside. Students from McGill usually flood the place at lunch time.

Jan 28, 2025
on Google

Excellent fresh Chinese noodles, made on the spot. The food is of excellent quality, & I really liked the beef. However, for lunch, a place crowded with people, plan to eat at a table with other people. But I'd definitely recommend the restaurant for eat-in or take-away. A great discovery.

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

I've spent the past five years searching for a taste like this, & I've finally found it! This Chinese soup is nothing short of extraordinary. From the first sip, the depth of flavors was exactly what I've experienced before in China. The hand-made noodles, crafted with care, elevate the entire experience, adding the perfect texture to the rich, savory broth. Every spoonful took me back to the warm, nostalgic memories I have of China. It's a rare gem that not only satisfies the palate but also rekindles the essence of home. Simply incredible! 谢谢你😊

Oct 16, 2024
on Google

Went there during our trip in Montréal. Their noodles did not disappoint me, tasty & portions are great! Those are the Chinese noodles I was looking for, happy to walk in & try! The only thing might be no AC in the restaurant & the fan didn't work well & that was a hot day lol.

Sep 22, 2024
on Google
5.0

We got the Chinese hamburger, cold noodles, cucumbers & beef soups. They are all yummy. Friendly service too.

Aug 5, 2024
on Google

The food is amazing, it's really heavy so on a cold day it's perfect. The prices are extremely reasonable. I highly recommend the Homemade Pork Sauce noodles, & the Chinese hamburger ♡

Jul 25, 2024
on Google

A very authentic Chinese pulled noodle shop. The flavors are all excellent. The wait staff are friendly & trilingual. The quality of the meat was excellent. If I lived in Montreal I'd be tempted to eat here every day.

May 30, 2024
on Google

After many days western foods (deep fried foods), Falcon asked me to try some Chinese noodles. Thus we went to this Langzhou noodle to try. It was spicy & langzhou style. The noodle was freshly made right there & tasty. The waitress was very friendly & helpful. Overall, it's a good oriental style noodle & quote joyful.

Apr 13, 2024
on Google

Love everything here: Cold noodle salad, delicious Spicy cucumber salad, tangy & refreshing Chinese hamburger, pulled-pork in crunchy sweet bun Soups, all delightful, vegetarian option Only downside is no hot tea & only take debit - lovely staff, crowded & shared tables with strangers. Highly, highly recommended

Feb 5, 2024
on Google

Nice Chinese handmade noodles near the Mcgill University campus, with flavourful soup. Their spicy, cold chicken was not spicy at all, but definitely worth the money for its portion. However, be prepared to queue awhile (or share your table with other patrons) as they have limited seatings.

Oct 24, 2023
on Google

This is a small restaurant mainly for McGill students I guess. When i got in there I can see most of the customers were students. It was quite crowded & I had to share table with others. But food was good & price was reasonable. It is a good place for genuine Chinese noodle soup.

Oct 23, 2023
on Google