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Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle is such a long standing spot in Markham for a good reason. Their lunch is tasty, fast, and inexpensive. $25 lunch combo for two people (Mon, Tues, and Thurs, opens at 11AM). It comes with 1 hot clay pot rice, 1 soup noodle, and a decent sized snack. A few choices for each of these items. Check the menu out. Honestly can't ask for more and this is why it gets jam packed easily at lunch time. Good news is that people are usually eat-and-go without sticking around for long. So even with the crowd, you might be able to get a seat in 10~15 min during the busiest time. Alternatively, quite a bit of people simply call-in for takeout's and Uber. Awesome price-value, decent comfort food with great taste, jam-packed at lunch time. Not a bad choice.
We came here for their promotion $25 for 2 people. Recently, we saw some reels recommended that this restaurant offers a great deal, and the deal only offers from Monday to Thursday, and Wednesday is closed. Today was Tuesday, so we were good to go. The promo was $25 including 1 bowl of noodle, 1 bowl of clay pot rice with meat and 1 of snack dishes. We could choose them from the special menu. We chose the beef noodle soup, chicken & mushroom clay pot with soup, and the snack was the deep fried wonton. The wonton was great, so delicious and my little one loved it so much; the beef noodle soup was ok, but only a few pieces of beef and radish; the clay pot was the most I like, when I put the soy sauce in, the pot was boiling. That's so nice. That also caused the crackers at the bottom. That's really amazing. We also got a little bowl of the seaweed soup for the clay pot. So nice. This special deal was so good that enough for all of us. Next time, I would like to try other options.
Came here to try their $25 double combo and it did not disappoint! For just $25, you get a full meal for two -- including hand-pulled noodles, a claypot dish, and a snack. The Lanzhou noodles had a great chewy texture and tasted super fresh. The claypot rice was warm, savory, and had that nice crispy bottom layer which made it extra satisfying. Portions are generous and the flavors feel very authentic and comforting -- like a home-cooked meal. It's a great budget-friendly option in Markham, especially if you're dining with a friend or partner. Definitely a hidden gem for cheap eats. Would recommend if you're craving noodles and claypot rice without spending too much!
Was recommended to try here from a friend for their $25 combo set for 2. This special is only available Mon to Thurs 11am-8:30pm. Opted for the beef brisket soup noodle instead of the dried mixed noodle. They served beef shank (not brisket) and it had tons of radish. Noodle texture was soso imo. Noodle were gummy so it might of been overcooked. Fried wonton was mediocre. The filling was some soft gewy filling which I personally didn't enjoy. Minced pork claypot rice was decent. It takes 20 minutes to prepare and it had the cripsy rice layer at the bottom if you like crunchiness. It even comes with a side of seaweed egg drop soup. Overall 3 stars for a honest review but can't complain for $25.
We saw on Instagram that they had a $25 Double Meal Set deal going on so we decided to come try it out. It's essentially 2 entrees + 1 appetizer and you get to pick which ones you want. I've attached an image of the different options available. We came in on a week day and honestly it was quite dead. They do have fantastic Bruce Lee art on the walls. The seating wasn't exactly too comfortable and the washroom was not very clean. Service can be slow at times because there was only 1 waiter. We choose the Classic Beef Noodle, Chicken & Mushroom Clay pot rice and the Cold Spiced Chicken. It also came with a Seaweed egg drop soup. The Classic beef noodle was very average. The beef wasn't seasoned very well and the noodles were a bit too soft. Honestly it was quite disappointing. However, the Cold Spiced Chicken and the Chicken & Mushroom Clay pot rice saved the meal! They were both so delicious especially the clay pot rice. The Cold Spiced Chicken was tender and spicy. It was really good but just a tad bit too oily for my liking. The seaweed soup was a bit bland but it was great to cut out the oiliness of the cold spiced chicken and clay pot rice. The clay pot rice on the other hand was seriously a 5/5 for me. I haven't had clay pot rice in a while so I may be bias but I can't think of a single thing I didn't like about it. The rice was cooked perfectly. The chicken was so tender and soft. And the layer of crispy rice at the bottom was so delicious and crunchy. The vegetables and mushroom were there... but I mean you can't really screw those up. The portion sizes were really good as well. For a place that has "Hand-pulled noodle" in their name, I am quite surprised that their clay pot rice is better than their noodles haha. I would definitely come back for their clay pot rice and I think this $25 double meal set is still a really fantastic deal. Also they only take cash or debit.
In Peachtree plaza, this Mon-Thurs all day deal for $25 was perfect for 2 people. You get to choose a noodle, a claypot rice and a side. The noodles were typical and I found there was a loy of minced pork on the claypot rice. We chose the fried pork dumplings as the side which was well seasoned and though the claypot rice takes longer (~20min wait), was perfectly crispy and came with a seaweed soup to loosen up the delicious crunchy rice. We also ordered an additional side of fried pork buns (4 for 7.99), which was more oyster sauce forward but still juicy and delicious! Everything else seemed reasonably priced so I would go back to try their rice noodles! There are a lot of small tables but a fast turnaround so if you go a bit earlier than busy hours, you're sure to find a spot.
Came here for a weekday breakfast, they have breakfast deals until 11:30am on weekdays. It is a great deal with combos of congee and a side for $7.75! There was a wide variety of items to choose from, congee, rice rolls, and a variety of snacks. We got a couple of congee and snack combos and also a couple of side orders of other things. The congee portions were gigantic, more than enough for two people to share and have their full. The fried dough was good too and big. Overall a great deal and good food, lots of options to choose from. Will need to come back to try their hand pulled noodles.
First time at Big Beef Bowl in Markham! I finally got to try their famous noodles and ordered the large Beef Offal with rice noodles--so flavorful and packed with meat. Great portions, great price. Can't wait to go back and explore more, especially their breakfast combo!
Got shrimp 肠粉。 it was pretty good. Wrapper was not too thin or too thick. There were bite sized shrimp present. Service was standard and nothing to complain about. The sauce paired nicely and wasnt too salty or sweet. The place was pretty packed around 8pm. I would come back to try their beef noodle soup.
Came on a Saturday night around 8 pm for dinner. We saw lots of posts about this restaurant on social media so wanted to try. Their $25 special for 2 is only available M-T until 8 pm. We wanted to order the rice clay pot but because it takes 20 minutes to make they stop serving the rice earlier. We ordered the meat sauce dry noodles, the spicy chicken, congee with fish slices and the Shanghai pan fried buns. The meat sauce noodles was decent with the noodle texture really good but the flavour was a bit lacking and needed to add their chili sauce which was also lacking flavour. The congee texture was very watery but the fish slices was very fresh and good. The spicy chicken was very tender but also lacked flavour. The pan fry buns was ok and juicy but the wrapper thickness was inconsistent although the flavour was decent. Gave 3 stars only for the price as taste would be 2 stars.
Had a GREAT experience for my first visit here! Big Beef Bowl has their own menu PLUS a few pop-ups within their shop! It's really great that there are so many options inside one space. It is large and feels a bit like a food hall. Food is super tasty, and staff are very personable and helpful. I am a huge fan of soup noodles, and was eager to try! I loved the lamb soup boodle with extra thick noodles. Ask for scissors to help with the noodles. And the pan-fried soup dumplings are great too. HIGHLY recommend trying the Laksa, and Satay Skewers from Little Jakarta, too. Definitely will return to try more from all the different menus!
Came to visit in the morning as it was leading into lunch time and noticed every table was having congee and rice rolls rather than their hand pulled noodle soup. I was intrigued and looked deeper into their menu and realized they open pretty early for breakfast. So you have the breakfast menu of cheap congee (porridge) and rice rolls if you're into that but also can get lunch during lunch hours of 11:30AM onwards if you're here for their hand pulled noodles. It gets quite busy here so it's a pretty quick meal. Not really a place for having deep conversations in. The servers seem to be always on the go since they're so busy. I always go for their meat sauce noodle which is dry without soup. I also enjoy the flat fat noodles the most since it gets all the sauce onto the noodles. Another must get for me is the san ji bao, since it's pan fried on the bottom, but has a juicy exterior with the meat. A great spot for some comfort food!
This is your quintessential bring your kids here Chinese restaurant! The decibel level is enough to blow your eardrums. LOL. Happy sounds. The food here is predictable: good quality beef, not too much fat, not salty, silky smooth hand pulled noodles enjoyed in a family environment. Prices are reasonable for this day and age. The shredded potatoes in chili oil and sesame oil were exceptional. The lamb skewers (not pictured) are a waste of time TBH.
4 years ago
We ducked in here day after the first heavy snow fall. Ordered the Braised Beef Brisket and Lamb Noodle Soup. Both with flat thick noodles. Portions were generous, even for the small size. The beef soup was very flavourful and hearty. The noodles was springy and has an awesome chew, I couldn't stop eating it. The brisket was mostly tender and bouncy, had a few pieces that were a bit tough. I added some vinegar and chili oil, has a nice toasted sesame taste, wish it was spicier tho. The soup for the lamb had a meaty yet clean taste. Can tell it was simmered for hours as it had very deep lamb flavour. The noodles soaked it up nicely. The meat was soft and not gamey. The hot soups here are perfect to warm up with for those really cold days. Plus hand pulled noodles...nuff said. read more
As the name says, it is a big bowl of beef noodles and they weren't kidding! There was a generous helping of beef and expect lots of noodles. They also fill a separate container full of very hot soup. I got the round thick noodles and they were nice and chewy. We placed our order and it was ready in 10 minutes. There's lots of free parking outside and we were the only ones waiting for our food. Oh, pay in cash and you will get a 10% discount. read more
Was craving some beef noodles and Big Beef Bowl is always a good choice. I was confused at first since their menu also included clay pot rice dishes. Got their classic beef and it came in a big bowl (just like their name said)! I like how you can choose the thickness and firmness of your noodles. I always go with thin because I feel like you get more I think the broth could be more flavourful and beef was a bit chewy. Service was attentive and restaurant was spacious. read more
The restaurant has a comprehensive menu serving mostly Northeast China food, they have soup noodles, lo mien, skewers, cheung fan (rice flour sheets), cold plates and etc, they are certainly meant for customers with Chinese stomach. This is a family business, service is prompt, price is reasonable, everything is mediocre and to the point with no surprise. I'd like to give 3.5 stars, and I don't mind to visit again. read more
I still think this place is absolutely fantastic! I think I've been coming here far too often lately, because it's just such a great bowl of noodles. I've been trying a variety of their other noodles, other than my go-to Braised Beef Brisket noodles. The lamb is very nice and the sliced beef is great too, however the portions are really the best in the brisket! The extra thick flat noodles are also fun to try. They're a bit more form than the regular ones, and the noodles themselves are SO thick and are basically 3 continuous strands of noodles making up your whole bowl! read more
One big positive about staying at home is that I have been going through my list of bookmarked eateries in my neighbourhood and ordering takeout. It has been great discovering new eateries. A couple of Saturdays ago, I decided to grab a late takeout lunch from Big Beef Bowl Hand-Pulled Noodle. I ordered through Skip the Dishes. I got Shanghai pork-filled pan-fried baos as a starter. I also ordered a small classic beef bowl, with flat, thick noodles. You can choose from a number of noodle widths. I went all out. I recall placing my order in front of Comebuy, in my car, before heading inside to pick up my bubble tea. My order was filled in twelve minutes. Impressive! It didn't take all that long to drive over here from downtown Markham. I parked in front of the restaurant and noticed that it's next door to Ramen Misoya. It's both cool and deadly, as I love that place. I walked in and a nice man had my order in his hand. He handed it to me. He had a huge smile on his face, perhaps because it was so quiet at nearly 4 pm. Crickets. I thanked him and headed back to my car. I had the most fragrant-smelling takeout that was a pleasant change from sniffing hand sanitizer. I got home and chowed down. Everything was impeccably packed. I carefully poured the broth into my bowl of noodles, mixed things around, and started to eat. There was a lot of cilantro. Ten years ago, I would have picked it out, spending ten minutes to do it. I oddly don't mind it these days. I'll eat it, but it's not a must in my diet. The beef was sliced thinly, as were the white turnips. I grew up having beef brisket with turnips with noodles in soup. I detested turnips. They were large chunks of awfulness. It was also a revelation that I like turnips sliced thinly with a bit of crispness. So good! The beef was flavourful and delicious. You don't get a lot of beef if you're a protein lover. If I had ordered the beef noodles only, I would have added extra beef. The beef was tender and melted in my mouth. It was effortless chewing it. The broth was good. Not too oily. Not overly salty. It's how I like it. You get a lot of it. The flat, thick hand-pulled noodles were a treat. They were chewy and fun to eat. It was a first for me. It's certainly not my last! I reversed things and had the Shanghai pork-filled pan-fried baos (a.k.a. sang ji) afterwards. I felt like I was back in Shanghai again. I am a bit rusty eating them. I took a bite out of the first one and the soup squirted out and onto the table roughly a foot away. Oops! Yeah, I needed to get back into slurping. I'm glad that I was eating at home. I could have hurt someone if I were dining at the restaurant. I loved the soup base. The pork was flavourful. The wrapper wasn't overly doughy. It was a bit soggy, though, but wasn't a showstopper. I was impressed with my meal. I'd return to try more items on the menu. I'll need to remember to ask hold the cilantro, but am okay eating it if I forget. I have a new-found liking for thinly sliced turnips. Who knew?! (158) read more
Big Beef Bowl has been my goto place for hand-pulled noodles since I tried it last December. I can't say if it's the best because I've only tried about 3 other hand-pulled noodle places, but it's currently my favourite. As with most hand-pulled noodle places, you can customize the noodle shape and thickness. This will affect the texture and chewiness of the noodle. (The thicker the noodle, the chewier the mouth feel... think angel hair vs. Linguini pasta). I usually get the regular or thick flat noods. The "Classic" noodles come with beef slices, thin turnip slices, and corrinader in a savory beef broth. It's mucho yummy! The portion of the small is generous, so be warned if you want to order side dishes. On this visit, my eyes overpowered my brain, so I ordered the Turnip cakes and pot sticker sides as well. Not much I can say about the Turnip cake. They are your standard dim sum styled side. It was good. The pot stickers were better than most places. Filled with pork and chives (I think) and pan fried to crispy perfection! Dip them into the accompanying black vinegar and take those dumplings to the next level. I think it's obvious I'm a fan of their noodles and sides, but they also have an extensive variety of congee and claypot rice items. (Haven't tried yet). I went around 1:30pm on a Sunday and it was busy, but I still managed to get a table. The wait staff were fast and polite, but could smile more... they seemed so serious! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try an affordable, delicious bowl of hand-pulled noodles in a causal setting... My 2 cents. read more
Tried their braised beef brisket noodles (spicy) It was pretty tasty and a good deal considering it was on $11 or $12. the soup was very good and so was the beef brisket. Service was nice and they also had a good amount of other side dishes to choose from. Their Cheng fan I enjoyed as well. Can see myself coming back. read more
Husband is craving for noodle, so we came here after checking yelp review. We orderer the noodle (there must be a reason why the restaurant is called 'noodle'), juicy potsticker/dumpling, lamb skewer and pork skewer, spicy cold chicken. Noodle live up to its name!! My husband is noodle-lover (not me). He approve! I'm not noodle lover, but I enjoy it as well. Noodle texture has the right tenderness and chewiness (it's hand-pulled after all). Broth is also delish! Overall, it's slurpingly delicious! Potsticker, big size, juicy inside, nice crunchy bottom (because of pan fried), taste is good. But I have had better. Cold spicy chicken - wow, so tender! The sauce is tasty and not too strong (like spicy cold szechuan chicken). However, it's not spicy (I was craving for spicy one).There is no 'kick' at all. So don't hold yourself back from ordering/get intimidated with the bright red color. Try it! Lamb skewer, meat is tough. Flavor is good. But won't order it again. Pork skewer, it's so damn yummy! Until now (a week later), i still can 'taste' it and craving for it. Meat is sooooooo juicy and tender, the spices is perfect (it has subtle sweetness). Very different from typical pork skewer (i.e. in my experiences, the chinese pork skewer have all similar flavour...which is same spices used for lamb skewer). So I was surprised when I taste real difference. Yum, I can even lick the plate (from where the skewer is being served). LOL. Highly recommended! read more
One of my all-time fave noodles in Markham for hand pulled noodles. This is the pickled radish one and add a bit of black vinegar and Chilli oil, CHEF KISS! The wide noodles is such an experience and I would highly recommend it. You can ask the staff for a pair of scissors to cut them but it is SO GOOD! The broth isn't super salty or full of MSG making you thirsty. This is the perfect comfort food for a chilly night. read more
3 years ago
As the days get colder, I find myself craving for a hot bowl of Classic Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Braised Brisket. This restaurant is definitely the place to go if you're craving for the traditional beef noodles. It really brings me back to Taiwan. We got the thick noodles with the braised brisket. The brisket was super tender and soft, and the soup was mouthwatering and delectable. They definitely do not cheap out on the ingredients. You can even see the chef hand pulling your noodles through their kitchen glass windows. The texture of the noodles were authentic and bouncy. 100% would come back again. read more
3 years ago
Their beef noodle soup is the kind of dish that will warm your soul on a chilly day. Tender beef slices swimming in delicious beef broth that's rich, fragrant and full of depth. The noodles were also hand pulled and had just the right amount of chew. read more
5 years ago
Tried their Beijing style Zhajiangmian and loved it. I took the attached picture after I mixed the noodles already, but what I like about this place is how they add a small lump of minced garlic on top of the meat gravy, which really adds an authenticity that rivals the real stuff from the Capitol. They also don't skimp on the cucumbers so the end result is a proper 50/50 mix of cucumber and meat gravy per spoon. The noodles are very fresh and Al dente as they pull it fresh for every customer in the kitchen. I ordered the large which is only $1 more than the small, and it filled me up plenty. This place's COVID procedures are also very formalized which I appreciate. The sea of faceless Hey Noodles & Magic Noodles joints, it's refreshing to see an exception pop out in the form of Big Beef Bowl Noodles. 5/5. read more
2 years ago
Came here for the bao, stayed for the noodles! This was my first time having sang ji bao here in Toronto. Haven't had it since my vacation in HK years ago so I was excited to try it here. After taking one bite of the bao, its juices spilled into my bowl! The bao was filled with soup and flavourful meat. I think the bao could have been crunchier though. We also tried the classic, spicy braised beef, and complicated cow (beef offal) hand-pulled noodles. The classic beef bowl and spicy braised beef tasted pretty standard, but I like my broth a tad more spicy, so I added some of their homemade fragrant chili oil to fix that. My favourite of the night was the complicated cow which I got with flat thick noodles. I'm a huge fan of beef offal, but having it with noodles was a first. If you haven't had offal before, it's almost like a beef sponge which absorbs the broth. The noodles were also chewy and carried the broth well. And the portions were massive! We all left the restaurant feeling stuffed. Overall, this is a solid spot if you're craving beef noodles. I'd come back again! read more
Came by to this place last weekend. Came in around 630 on a sunday and the place was pretty full, and for good reason. The food here is delicious. Me and the wife shared a clear bowl brisket noodles with the fattest hand made noodles. They gave us scissors and didn't know why in the beginning. It's to cut these massive noodles. The broth was amazing , lots of rich flavour and the meat was really well seasoned (wish there was more meat). We ordered some skewers chicken heart, pork belly and lamb. Skewers were pretty good size especially for the price and the lamb was bigger than a lot of the places that really spread the meat over the skewers. We asked for suggestions about what was popular and the wait staff recommended the soup filled Bao which he said people come for. The buns were quite tasty and the soup had lots of flavour. Staff here was really good and attentive and prices are more than fair. Parking here is still kind of tough as so much traffic in that plaza but not the restaurant fault. By the time we left there was quite a line up, but it moves fairly fast as the food came out really quick. I look forward to trying some of the other dishes or different types of noodles as you get to pick your noodle preference at this place. read more
Noodles were delicious! I liked having the option for round or flat noodles as well as the thickness. I opted for the thick round noodle, so the noodles were chewy and al dents. The broth was tasty and service was quick. Seems like a popular place. read more
5 years ago
Ordered a classic beef noodle and one clear broth brisket noodle, with a side of pan fried dumplings. Reasonable prices, good portion and good taste. I did prefer the beef noodle and will likely order this again next time. 10% off discount if paying via cash. read more
5 years ago
In response to a friend's recommendation, I came to this restaurant and ordered the Classic Beef Noodles and Bao. Appreciated and enjoyed the craftsmanship of the hand-pulled noodles, so chewy. The soup smelled delicious and tasty! One person could hardly finish one bowl of noodles. An order of bao came in 4 pieces. The bottom part was crispy and the top part was soft. As I took my first bite on the bao, the juice or the broth inside the bao bursted and that's the most exciting moment eating this bao. Both orders did taste good! I would be back to try other dishes. read more
6 years ago
Yum! Loved the braised beef noodles! Chilli sauce was amazing too ! Great service! Get the large bowl for an extra $. It's an impressive size! Got the cumin lamb sewers too'. read more
9 years ago
Finally tried out this location after having been to the north york location several times. And there's definitely a few differences. This place is much larger, which means more a lot more seats available. There's at least seating for 60 (compared to maybe a dozen), but it still gets packed. The menu is also a bit larger, offering some additional bowls and apps that aren't available at the other location. Tables are packed together tightly however, and moving around proves to be difficult. I guess no matter how large the space is, things will still be tight as they try to optimize the number of customers they can seat. There's only two people taking orders and serving food, so expected limited service. They also have a portrait of bruce lee holding three skewers of meat. I ordered a large lamb noodle soup, since it is only offered at this location. They also have the option for a whole bowl of pork intestine. Can't beat markham when it comes to innards. The bowl came within 10 minutes, but I still got mine before the table beside me, and they had ordered before I did. Size of the bowl is alright. Comes with a good portion of noodles. Not as much meat though, but fortunately it's not mostly bones or anything. There is a strong sesame flavor in the noodles, which they likely mix in when they're making the noodles themselves. The soup also had a lot of sesame flavor. You can see oil floating around the top. I don't have a particular preference towards sesame oil, but it tasted a bit too strong to me. The lamb had that subtle gamey flavor, but personally I would have liked stronger lamb. I've never had much luck with lamb noodle soup for the most part. Maybe the braised beef would be better. They also take debit. read more
As a hand pulled noodle fan, I've been to big beef bowl before the pandemic and was impressed with the noodle texture and overall flavours. This time, I ordered the braised beef brisket noodle, with thin round noodles and pan fried pork buns. The noodles came within 10 minutes and it hit the spot. The noodle texture is typical of what I would expect from hand pulled noodles; bouncy and chewy. There was also a generous amount of tender braised beef and a few bok choy slices. Our table had various sauces and condiments and I opted to add in their chilli oil, which was decently fragrant and spicy, but not the best chilli oil I've had. Overall the soup noodles were good! The soup wasn't as salty as I was expecting with hand pulled noodles, however the portions for the large noodle bowl was fantastic, my party and I were struggling to finish all the noodles due to the portion size. The pan fried pork buns were also tasty with a large amount of pork inside. It was also a great flavour change from the soup noodles, although I highly recommend ordering a small portion if you are to order other apps/sides. Definitely would come back again. read more
This might not be a cheat meal to a lot of you, but noodles are definitely a cheat meal to me - this place is so raved about, I had to give it a try myself. Dragged the boyfriend here on a saturday afternoon and it was pretty packed, but we sat down quickly. They need more workers as the two people (one on cash, one running around) looked swamped and not okay.. I felt bad for him but he did his job great as I don't think he messed up any orders or stumbled, etc. He was definitely rushed though because it took awhile to flag him down. The tables are very close together, because it's such a small spot, which makes for an uncomfortable meal with a few people you don't know, especially if they're slurping away beside you.. the food came very fast and it was pretty reasonably priced. Shan Ji Bao - which are basically soup dumplings (xiao long bao) but huge and doughy. Worth every bite! For noodles, I got braised beef with thick flat noodles. Texture of the noodles were the best.. so doughy, chewy and looooved how wide they were. #Thiccccaf. The beef was savoury and soft.. melty in your mouth. Some super fatty parts though, which i avoided. The soup was good, though pretty salty and full of msg, because later in the day, I was severely dehydrated during my workout. It was rough. At the end, our bill came to $26. Gave them $30 and they cashed it away, without asking if we wanted change. We would've tipped it to you.. but it's kind of crap that you'd just assume it's your tip.. oh, and we never got water throughout the whole meal. read more
I found this place on Yelp and was happy to see that the positive reviews were reflected in my experience here. Big Beef Bowl is located in a large plaza, with plenty of other Asian food options. When I came with a friend, the place was relatively empty - there were no more than 2 tables during the entire time I was there. Naturally, service was prompt and our server was pretty chatty and amiable. We tried the pork potstickers, a small classic beef noodle bowl, and a small beef brisket noodle bowl. We went with the 'regular flat' noodles for the latter 2 orders. The pork potstickers were forgettable. All I could taste was onion. Avoid these. The noodle bowls, however, were large, filling, and delicious! Fresh noodles truly made the difference, and their "small" was too big for me to finish, and I'm a heavy eater. The beef brisket was tender and flavourful, but unfortunately most of it was cartilage and fat. I look forward to visiting this place more often! read more
This hand pull noodles shop has been around for few years and they have expanded with rice noodles congee. I like that I get to choose the size of your noodles, from very thin to thick or round to flat. My personal favourite is flat regular. The noodles is more chewy compare other noodles shop, cause it's freshly hand pull. The soup is always hot and good flavour and you need to top up their chilly oil to make a perfect combo. read more
I met a friend for dinner at Big Beef Bowl, first time being there for me. The space is small, with very minimal decor, but clean. We ordered a couple of appetizers and then soup with hand made noodles. He opted for the Brasied Beef Brisket with flat noodles and I had the Classic Beef with regular round ones. The pan-fried soup dumplings were really good, a little crispy on the outside and very tasty on the inside. Be careful when eathing this though. We both got squirted with hot soup! The pork belly skewers were also quite good. Nice char on it without being burnt. My soup was good, with a nicely flavoured broth and perfectly cooked noodles. My friend's choice, with the bigger noodles and spicy broth looked a lot more interesting though. I'll have to order that next time! There is nothing fancy about this place, just good tasting comfort food. And cheap! Try it. read more
Taste - mediocre bowl of noodle. The soup didn't have much depth or a strong beef flavor. I got a spicy beef noodle and the soup wasn't spicy at all. I would say the noodles are the highlight- chewy, al dente and overall good texture. The meat wasn't that tender - nothing special. The tripe was spicy - a generous portion. It did have the spicy and numb flavor. Pretty decent and I would say it is standard to other restaurants that serve this dish. Service - Quick in and out restaurant. Don't expect any exceptional staff or service. Not to say they're not nice but it's a very straightforward service where you order and then pay and leave. read more
7 years ago
Tucked away in a strip mall is this simple noodle joint. Don't assume that gyudon can be found on the menu here - this is strictly a noodles zone. My 2 coworkers and I were excited to come here based on the pictures of the pan fried buns. Service here was efficient. We were surprised to be served hot water instead of tea or ice water. We all ordered some type of noodles. My braised beef noodles were average. It hit most of the right notes, and nothing was exactly wrong with it, but it failed to impress me. The broth did not taste like it had been stewing with spices for many hours. The chili oil and vinegar saved the noodle soup a little bit. The pan fried buns were slightly disappointing. The bottom of the buns could be a bit more crispy, and the size of the buns was rather small. The insides also lacked oomph - instead of an elegant blend of spices complementing the meat, I was overwhelmed by sweetness. I am not a fan of tasting sweet when I expect savory. I would probably give this place a second chance, since there were things on the menu that I didn't get to try this time. read more
I can't believe I never stumbled upon Big Beef Bowl until now ! I ordered the braised beef noodle, skewers, and dumplings. The broth is honestly SUPER tasty and clear not super overwhelming. The beef brisket is super tender and the noodles are always done right, never overcooked. Skewers are also delicious and the dumplings are juicy. I also like that they offer small or large for the noodles since I can't each much but even the small I couldn't finish it! I can tell they don't cheap out on their ingredients. You can see the kitchen through the glass where there's someone making the noodles from scratch! Staff are also super friendly and attentive. The restaurant is also very clean and comfy. Will definitely recommend for all the noodles lovers out there ! read more
This was a happy nostalgic lunch for me, it brought me back to the early days of my northern Chinese grandmother's cooking. She would always have a pot on the stove braising meat and soup all day and jars of pickled veggies to make this flavorful lunch like today. Think of this as the northern China version of the viet pho, so think noodles, meat in a broth and simple veg. The Braised beef Bowl however has a more rich & complex flavor, steeped in the meaty clean broth with savory spices such as 5 spice, star anise, peppercorns, chili peppers to warm your bones after a cold wet day. It's a warm spice, like a smoked chipotle instead of a Thai bird chili, so when the menu shows the chili, yes it's spicy but not in a way to melt your mouth. If you like the heat ask for more spice, or use the table condiment, which you can buy in a small mason jar. Go for the thick noodle, it's got a nice chew like a bigger version of ramen but thinner than udon. It's a simple menu for a simple meal, add more meat if you are use to eating larger portions, the pickled daikon compliments the spice and cleans the palate. The lamb skewers are very close to the street meat in Beijing, dusted in spice and crunchy bits of fat. The atmosphere is simple with some raw wood furniture which is neat, but sitting on the stool to eat was harder than it looked! I'd go for the booth next time so I can hunch over my bowl without using any muscle effort. This place is like my chicken noodle soup for a wintery day. Gonna be back for more. read more
5 years ago
A warm hearty meal great for the colder seasons. Good portion with delicious broth with whatever texture of noodle you desire. read more
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8362 Kennedy Road
New Kennedy Square
Markham, ON L3R 9W5
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Unionville
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(905) 470-7575
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