i am a noodle lover, especially noodles with beef. this was such a good comfort meal. we ordered beef noodles with steamed dumplings and stewers. i have nothing bad to say, it was so tasty and great for a wintery cold day. read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - beef noodle, steamed dumplings and stewers - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I'm actually really surprised that many of the people here found the soup great since the base is dumped in msg and flavoured broth powder. I know this because i sat in the front, where I saw one of the workers pouring a mix of powders in containers for soup broth. It was clear that there was a bunch of msg due to my mouth being dry af. However, the noodles were okay, they had a pretty good amount of chew and good portion. I'm no msg expert, but after SEEING someone pour that stuff in, I just can't give this place four stars.. so be aware. read more

We loved everything we ordered here! Large spicy beef noodles were so yummy! The broth was light and not oily. We ordered the thick round noodles and were so chewy which we loved. For us, it's not spicy so I added their spicy oil. Their spice is more aromatic than actual sweaty, tongue burning spice. Then we had the spicy chicken we was so tender and flavourful. Again, not that kind of spicy. The cucumber and black fungus side dish was sour and so appetizing. We also had the pan fried bun and it was such a crispy, juicy bun. We highly recommend this restaurant if you're craving noodles! read more

Some of the beef brisket is not tender, hard to chew. The flavour in general is not bad. Good thing about this restaurant is there are several types of noodle to choose from and there's explanation of each. read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - Beef brisket - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Located in a very busy plaza filled with a lot of other restaurants, it is very easy to overlook or miss but definitely give this place a try! They have amazing hand pulled noodles. They are soft and has a nice texture and just very delicious. I love that you can kind of customize the shape of the noodles, whether you want it thick, thin or flat. The broth is very good too, but unfortunately they only give very little meat with the soup. And you MUST try their Sang Ji Baos- sooo good. read more

Went here last night for the first time. The waiter was great, he was patient and explained everything I asked about the menu. I ended up getting the beef brisket soup with the regular noodles. It was very tasty. The broth was amazing. The brisket was soft, but it came in 3 or 4 large pieces. I asked for a knife but they brought me scissors so it worked out perfectly. The broth was so tasty, I was told it had some of the sauce the brisket is seasoned in. I will definitely be back! read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - Beef Brisket Soup. - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The original store on Yonge has better pulled noodle and broth. Although the newly added apps are great but it's a far drive to make it a regular treat. The new braised intestine noodle soup was bland and not much meat. The sang ji bao was great crispy on one side and well steamed on the other. Definitely must ordered and must visit if in the area. read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - Sang ji bao - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Excellent food for the given price! Ordered the classic beef bowl with regular thick noodles for about $10. The broth and noodles went together perfectly and the beef absolutely melted in my mouth! First time visiting but I would definitely come back and bring friends with me! read more

If you are craving a big bowl of beef soup noodles this is the place to go. They have a somewhat limited menu but they allow you to choose what kind of noodles (round or flat) and the level of firmness you want which I think is a nice touch. I got the braised beef noodle soup and it was really good. I'm a pretty big eater and the small size was more than enough. The large is fairly big and has a ton of noodles in it. It would probably be enough to share b/w two people if you're not super hungry. Service was quick and friendly. Parking however was a bit of a nightmare on a Saturday afternoon. I will be back! read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Amazing. Just came back from Lanzhou china and was craving some noodles. Tried a few noodle shops around Toronto but it just wasn't right. Then I came to Big Beef Bowl. The taste was spot on. It's like I am back in Lanzhou again. I ordered the large classic regular round noodle ( a order of big beef bowl if you were from Lanzhou and the namesake of the restaurant). Again, the only word I can say is amazing. Soup was spot on and the noodles were cooked to perfection If you want authentic Lanzhou style noodle, Big Beef Bowl is the one, there is no other. I will be coming here as often as I can. i came here last week for lunch , and order some new thing on the new menu. The potsticker are very crispy,the clear broth brisket noodle is my new favorite now! read more

Located in the peach tree plaza on Kennedy. This is the perfect spot for anyone that enjoy hand pulled noodle. It is definitely worth the time and price is very reasonable. There is many selection of meats and noodle thickness for different individual tastebud. It is perfect location for individual to enjoy with family or friends who craves noodle in soup or dry noodle. Overall, great experience and staffs is helpful when you have questions. read more

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We checked out this little resto cos I had serious noodle craving. Not bad!!! Noodles are tasty and the meat was good. Soup base was a little too salty for us, but I think k others would appreciate it. We got the large... Lots of soup but not enough noodles or meat read more

Still so good! It's been a while since we've been back here but we made the best decision on a whim to skip out on pho and come for noodles. The freshly pulled noodles have the best texture and now that they've moved over one storefront (where the fusion japanese place used to be), you can see the chef pulling the noodles. I personally love the flat thick noodles as it is uncommon and has a good chew. I tried the pig intestine and it wasn't too fatty, it could have been cooked a tad longer to give it a softer texture but tasted great nonetheless. The broth in the classic beef noodle can't be beat, it is slightly salty if you have it on it's own, but pairs well with the noodles. Personally I love the flavor the cilantro adds to the soup. Their house made chili oil is also delicious- not too spicy but very flavorful. The fried chicken was a last minute decision as I saw it being served to another table. It was tasty and definitely fresh but not worth the price as it only came with three wings and two drumsticks. The taro chips were also a bit stale imo but hey! they are known for their noodles and that's what keeps me coming back! Also the service was so good this visit. The waiter was attentive and always got what we needed right away. read more

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Outdoor dining available. Delicious and generous portions- we ordered large but could not finish. Bao was delicious and we really liked the round thick noodles. Cumin lamb skewers fantastic read more

The noodles themselves was good but what lacked was the amount of beef inside. Felt the ratio was a bit lacking. The fried dumpling is only available on Wed to Sunday. Luckily we any there on Thursday. They come in fours and you really gotta follow instructions they gave on how to eat it. Be careful, they are soup filled and will squirt out. Delicious though. read more

The restaurant was unassuming and small but then again, many great restaurants tend to exemplify the "don't judge a book by its cover" philosophy. Big Beef is no exception. The noodles were authentic and delicious and filling. I was expecting service to be subpar but I was very surprised to have friendly, informative servers (especially for a Chinese restaurant!) 5/5 for excellent food and service. read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - Meat sauce on top of round thick noodles. - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came on a Friday night and there was plenty of seating. Parking however, was a bit of a challenge. Servers are polite and pleasant, served water and took orders promptly. I would enjoy a menu with more variety in sides, since all of the main options are noodles with red meat/veggies. I am impressed by the 6 different noodle shapes, it's typically not that extensive in a Chinese noodle house. Noodles came, soup was really fragrant. I wasn't a fan of how all 3 of our noodle bowls were extremely chipped up. Not that you'd get hurt, but just not very inviting to eat. I find the toppings very scarce. I got the classic beef and they were 4 slices paper thin and around the size of a credit card. There were also coriander and radishes, but not a lot. Think Japanese ramen toppings -30%. I got the thick round noodle, it was very chewy, almost tasted al dente. I love the soup, everything else...was okay. For the price, I expected slightly more toppings if you compare them with competitors like Magic noodles or small handmade noodle houses in the area. I don't find them horrible, just not the best when you are comparing apples to apples for what you get. There are so many places in Markham that offer something of the similar quality...why go to one with chipped bowls and no parking? read more

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest time because I love Lanzhou noodles. I have visited other restaurants in Toronto for Lanzhou noodles and I knew I had to try it here. Service: service was friendly. The server was exposing to us what the "complicated meat" special was. It was a dish with all sorts of beef pieces according to him. Service was friendly throughout our meal. Water was replenished often without being asked to. Servers were attentive. Food: 1) complicates meat special: this had assorted meat pieces including tripe and tendon. This was very tasty and it was a great side dish to our noodles. 2) pickled peppers: great side dish to add some variety to the noodles. 3) lamb noodles: this was warm and hearty. The broth had flavor and it's a heart bowl of noodles. It's enjoyable to have some plain noodles in a clear broth without too much oil. 4) meat noodles: I was most excited for this since I love noodles in sauce. However I was about disappointed to find that it was so bland even though it was thoroughly mixed. I've had other Lanzhou mixed meat noodles before and I loved how flavorful it was. But this dish here was a bit disappointing. It wasn't horrible but I wished it used more flavor. Overall I liked the lamb noodles. But I don't think I'll come back when I crave for Lanzhou noodles in sauce. read more

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Give me a big bowl of classic beef noodles please ! Finally decided to try this new place with my favourite other noodle lover and boy was this an nostalgic experience ! The first sip of this broth brought me straight to the memories of China where this exact flavour was the one I had shared with my childhood friends and those good moments spent with them . Definitely will be heading back there for this again soon ! Oh yes, skip the braised beef noodle there and stick to the classic. Maybe skip out on the braised beef noodle soup, in my opinion not a shop for that. It's pretty much like watered down original broth with a couple of pieces of beef and some drizzle of non flavourful chili oil. Definitely go with the original and only original noodle soup. Oh, and get the grilled pork belly read more

Delicious noodles with lots of options on the type of noodles you'd like. The broth was very flavorful! The small bowl is already pretty big. We also got some lamb and pork belly skewers that were great as well but I would say for the price, the noodles are a better value. read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - Thick flat noodles with braided beef and lamb skewer. - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I have been coming here when they started to open. I always ordered their beef brisket round thick noodles soup and just couldnt get enough of it. Its served really boiling hot and thats what i really want and odered their picked cucumbers with black fungus to cool down my tongue. I want to give this place 4 stars but cant, i find that everytime i come here i noticed that the meat and noodles are getting less and less, you dont get anymore the value of what you paid for. Ok so labor cost went up as well prices, no problem i understand. But to serve you meat which is either all fats or too touch to chew on is another story. Overall, the consistency and quality have not been getting better i hope they soon realize this problem before its too late. Its close to home dont have to drive all the way to First Markham place ot Richmomd Hill to get a decent beef noodle soup. Oh btw just to let you kmow, i just came back from my trip from Taiwan and tried their famous beef noodle soup. I even searched high and low and ate at this 3 Micheline star noodle soup house and was dissapointed. We have the best tasting beef noodle soup here in our own backyard unfortunately we don not have the consistency that Taiwan have. read more

Legit hand-pulled noodles, authentic even when compared to the noodles from the same region in China. Serving sizes are pretty massive (but manageable, not ridiculous). Great value for money although at the end of the day you're mostly just getting noodles. Pair your noodles with some pickled radish, potato strips, and skewers. All pretty good. Generous dinner for $15/pp all in? Aww yeah. Tip: if you're trying to decide on what type of noodles to have (i.e. thickness), do it the way you would do pasta. Guideline - for heartier, more flavourful soups, try a thicker noodle. Of course, it boils down to your personal preference. The neg's: -Service feels rushed (you can't expect great service from a place like this, but even then) -They seem to run out of stuff pretty often -Parking is a complete disaster during busy evenings -Place is cash/debit only -Place is a bit small, arrive before 6 for your best chance at a table; otherwise prepare to have to wait read more

Their beef soup is just wonderful, especially if you add the delicious sauce that comes with it. Amount if noodle is a bit more than what I would like, as I really enjoy the broth. I usually order for pickup as the place is sometimes a bit loud. Their Shanghai bao is to die for :-) My husband is always ordering the bao along with the soup. We are frequent customers for years... and will continue to go as long as they maintain consistency with the recipes. read more

I would've given it a 4 star rating, but service was a bit subpar. Came here on a Saturday for lunch. It was starting to get pretty busy. Staff seemed a little all over the place in terms of clearing tables, taking orders, and serving food. We were seated fairly quickly but it is pretty cramped. If two people are sitting back to back, it's impossible to walk through one of the aisles - this doesn't stop people from trying to though, so they'll push you because people these days don't know how to say excuse me. The chairs are wide but the front to back space is half of a normal chair. Feels kind of weird and is very upright. Makes you feel like you're sitting at a street vendor. The Shan Ji Bao we ordered was really good! Nice and soupy, hot, and the wrapping was tasty. I ordered the flat firm noodles in the classic, and they were pretty tasty. The texture is closer to a heavy pasta but gives you a more satisfying feeling if you're looking for a "heavier meal" without eating more. Note: I did not drink my broth really and was pretty thirsty later. But my girlfriend did, and later on she mentioned she felt dehydrated/was really thirsty at the mall and later at the gym. I see some people's review about MSG, so this might be real. As for the service, trying to get my order in was a struggle. It was one of those "did they see you?" moments, where someone will look at me, take their notepad out for orders, but another servers yells at them to clear tables first. Same goes for the bill. Shouldn't be this hard. We were never offered or given a glass of water even. I got my bill for $26, paid $30, guy picked it up, yelled at a girl in the back to come get it (the place isn't that big that he couldn't just do it himself) and she just assumed no change. It's not that I do not tip, but please don't just assume. Good food, meh service. read more

Such a great bowl of hand pulled noodles. I love getting the flat thin noodles and even though I order the small, there is a lot of noodles that sometimes I cannot even finish! The broth is tasty and noodles are delicious. I've only tried a few sides, the skewer which I thought was a bit dry. I only come here for the noodles. The little stools are hard without any cushioning and becomes very uncomfortable sitting on after a while. They really need to change the chairs. However, I am giving review for the food and it is 4 out of 5 stars! read more

The Bao are super delicious. Very generous soup portions, flavourful broth, perfect noodles. Huge difference in taste when noodles are freshly made like they are here. Will be back! read more

I came here for a quick bite for lunch on Tuesday. We ordered three noodle dishes and one cold appetizer dish. To our surprise, the appetizer took 15 minutes til it got served - we were the only table seated at that time and it's a cold dish, how long does it take ?! Each of our noodle dishes came separately probably 5 minutes after another. Taste and flavour were mediocre. I would come back if I wanted cheap handpulled noodles (and if I wasn't in a rush!). read more

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First off, I was very pleased with the small and specialized menu, so my hunger could take charge and make the order it desires. Straight to the point! The noodles are very VERY GOOD!!! Nice chew feel, smooth, clean tasting. I loved the round thin noodles, very slurp-friendly. The soup base for the classic beef bowl is nicely flavoured, and not overly salty. I'm so satisfied I'm writing this review while still sitting at the table, so we'll have to wait and see if I get thirsty from MSG intake later on. There isn't very much meat or other toppings. Just enough to accompany the noodles but doesn't steal the show, letting the noodles shine. Meat lovers may need to order some side dishes, but noodle lovers like me would be more than happy! The chilli oil is fragrant and delicious! A must addition to the soup. I think it may be home made. Very good meal, will be back. read more

FYI they don't have those soup dumplings any more! Ordered the beef brisket and grilled eggplant. The noodles itself were good - bouncy and chewy! The eggplant I would pass on, didn't particularly enjoy the weird smokey flavour it had. Our server was good. read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

So they moved into the unit where Moji used to be, which means that it's now spacious enough for families. I had the intestines and preserved vegetables noodles, while my husband had the classic clear broth noodles soup. We shared the pan fried Bao. The Bao was fatty and savoury in all the right ways. Beware and follow the directions posted around the restaurant - the soup inside the Bao can burn the top of your mouth. I liked my intestine noodle soup. It was chewy and fatty in consistency offset by the crunchy preserved veg. Soup had a little heat so get the plain noodles soup if feeding little ones. read more

I came to this place about the summer to try out the beef noodle due to yelp recommendation , I felt like the broth itself was mediocre as well as the noodle. I remember I had the thin round noodles that soaked up the soup really quick, and made my entire bowl really soggy. I also order their signature buns and it was moist and soggy didn't felt like a tradition Shanghai bao at all. Today I decided to give it another try with their lamb noodle and fried dumpling. The lamb broth was full of oil and all the lamb piece I received was fat.. I couldn't properly eat a piece of lamb and only had tiny bites of meat for each piece. The fried dumpling was alright and also drizzle with oil, felt really full and sick half way through the meal. read more

Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle - Lamb noodles - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

It's aight...Nothing special. Tw style, a bit sweet broth. Wouldn't go back. The buns were good, the skewers a little chewy. Really nothing special I don't know what the hype is about. Personally I think magic noodle is more Chinese style read more

Came here because I was in the area. Was craving something hot and soupy. This came to mind. I've tried a lot of Chinese noodle places and this place stands its ground reasonably well. Like a lot of other places, they hand pull the noodles in-house. I had the red braised beef noodle. Price is pretty good for 2019 standards. I had the large. Haven't tried a regular but I would say a large wouldn't be much more than a regular. The bowl is big but it's mostly soup and noodles. The protein portion can be a little better but it is on the low end of "acceptable". The broth is more or less what I expected. Salty, with some soy flavor. They of course have chili oil which you can help yourself with. This noodle place has other stuff too besides noodles. BBQ skewers, and even pan fried bao. That gives this place a leg up because it fills 2 niches in one place. Definitely a consideration if I am in the area. read more

Delicious noodles. The server was able to community in English and they have decent vegetarian options. They brought me hot noodles even though I ordered cold noodles. After thinking about it, I decided I'd be fine with the hot noodles. They were good. They also didn't charge for the noodles which I didn't expect. To be honest, most Asian places that I've been to usually wouldn't care to do this. I just left a bigger tip. read more

Bring on the noods! Great prices for a large, flavourful bowl of noodles. Atmosphere is great and the service is good too. Menu isn't overwhelming and the staff are happy to help if you have questions. Noodles are tender with just enough chew to them. Love it! read more

We had the classic beef and the braised beef brisket. Classic beef was lighter and supposedly the most popular item. Both soups were delicious and the noodles (thin and thick) were fresh with good consistency. Only reason I didn't give full stars was because the lamb skewers were mediocre especially once it got cold the consistency was strange as if the meat was congealed together. read more

Amazing beef noodle soup! This place is has good seating and their service is excellent. The menu isn't huge and that's a good thing. You are here for the soup noodles. The hand made noodles taste great. Give this place a try. I'm sure you will love it. read more

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I used to come here for lunch alllllllll the time and the food tastes amazing and consistent every time - except the last when I got noodles to go - I poured it into a bowl at home and there was a cockroach in it. Unfortunately this turned me off and I will never go back. read more

3.5 is my rating. They opened another Big Beef Bowl location! I used to go to the Yonge and Finch location quite often so I'm glad they opened one in markham as well. Standard pricing on their bowl of noodles: Small ($7.99) and Large ($8.99) The small size is quite big already, a lot of noodles. Tried the Braised Beef Brisket with flat regular noodles, and the Beef with pickled mustard and shitake mushrooms with round thin noodles. The round thin noodles were interesting - it was so thin it looked like vermicelli, but when you eat it you can clearly taste it is hand pulled noodles, interesting texture. I personally like flat noodles more as they are thicker and more chewy. Both soup flavors were good. Although the braised beef brisket one does have a chili sign on the menu, I didn't find it spicy at all. I personally liked the beef with pickled mustard soup base more flavorful (even more tasty if you add the chili oil). I do think they could add a few more pieces of meat though. The meal was really enjoyable.Only thing is after the meal I was really thirsty - makes me wonder if they put a lot of MSG in the soup... read more

The noodle soup here is very good here. Make sure to throw some chili oil in. You have several noodle styles to pick from (7 now I believe) and a few different choices for soup configurations. Otherwise the menu is pretty straightforward. The minced meat noodle sauce was decent, but not the best I've ever had. They're pretty popular as they're offering hand pulled noodles. read more

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