Delicious. Fast and efficient service. Menu is somewhat limited but they make the dishes well. If…read moreit's busy, expect a line our the door. Luckily, we got there before the rush so we were quickly seated.

This spot was highly talked about and the line showed it! Luckily I came with a party of 2 so it…read morewas fairly quick. The service was fast and efficient! We ordered the dan dan noodle to SHARE and we were STUFFED. Portion size is very big. I really liked that you can pick your noodle thickness! I wish I got a bit spicier but the taste was flavorful. The egg was just okay! Stopped by here in the heart of Chinatown!

We went to Montréal for Christmas this year and on Christmas Eve we were looking for something warm…read moreand delicious for dinner. The hotel was having a five course Christmas dinner, but we just weren't feeling it. So we braved the wind and cold and headed out. Oh my gosh, I am so glad we did. This little shop has the most delicious noodles and ramen! It's a lovely little restaurant that was warm and inviting. We started with the crispy salt and pepper chicken, which was everything it was promised to be. Not over breaded, it was perfectly crispy and wonderful with the spicy dipping sauce. Next, I ordered B1 (Szechuan pork noodle bowl) and hubby got B3 (Maya pork noodle bowl). The waiter cautioned him that it was spicy, but we were all in. It was perfect! Both bowls came with all the accompaniments and were exactly what we were hoping for in the storm. I highly recommend this place.

This is prob one of the very few rice noodle shops in Mtl, so I wasn't surprised with its low…read morequality. The soup base lacks flavour, not 麻 at all. The rice noodles do not soak up the soup, so the flavours are not combined well. The only good point is their fish fillets are cooked well.

Fell in love with the Le Lotus Bleu during our summer 2023 visit and we've been meaning to go back!…read moreThey've made several changes in the past few years, including bringing the noodle chefs to the front and staying open on Tuesdays. The hand pulled noodles here are so good. My partner and I got the small bowls (braised beef and lamb noodle soups), but the portions are HUGE. Highly recommend going for noodle style 6 (thickest, more chewy) or 4. We also got the pork and cabbage dumplings, which are super juicy. This meal was very filling; we could've done without the dumplings, but they're too good to pass up. Service was ok since only one person was handling most FOH procedures. Atmosphere was also fine. It was just really warm, even with the multiple fans running (open doors, no AC), but it was to be expected with the pots of noodles cooking in the front. Since everything is so tasty and affordable, we'll try to make a stop every time we visit :) (Having trouble uploading photos - check Google review) BRAISED BEEF SOUP NOODLE (S) - $13.99 CAD LAMB SOUP NOODLE (S) - $14.99 CAD PORK AND CABBAGE DUMPLINGS (15) - $11.99 CAD

The noodle soups and the xiaolongboa were good but not over flavorful. The fried dumplings had hard…read more(dried) edges that made them unappealing. More a fun culinary experience than a wow Chinese meal.

We came here for a late lunch. The seating area is tiny and it just so happened that there were two…read morelarge families dining already. We waited about 10 min for a table for 2. The service was good. They took our order and brought out our food. A bowl of rice is not included with entrees. We ordered sweet and sour chicken, beef chow fun, and pan fried dumplings. Sweet and sour chicken was ok, the sauce was good, I just would've liked a tad less breading on the chicken. The noodles were what I expected with beef, bean sprouts and green onions. Pan fried dumplings were good and a nice side.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Simple eatery in Chinatown. Very…read moreefficient service. Tasty food. Cash only. The Long Version: My husband and I had dinner here and it was great. We got the deep fried pork wontons ($5), crispy shrimps ($17.95) and house noodles with beef ($15.95). The fried wontons were really crispy. The wonton wrappers were all blistery. My only complaint is that the amount of ground pork in each wonton was very little, but I guess considering the price, I guess it's to be expected. Luckily the house noodles with beef had a good amount of beef in it. The beef was lean and tender. The noodles were a good texture and there was also broccoli, Bok Choy, onions, cabbage and carrots in it. This was my favourite of the 3 dishes we had. The shrimps were tasty too, but I felt less bang for our buck since the portion was small. The shrimps were crispy and there was diced onions and bell peppers mixed in. There were chili flakes too, so it was a bit spicy. Service was really efficient. Our food came out in record time. They also gave us 2 refillable bottles of water and as soon as we emptied one, they swapped it out for a full one. As soon as we finished a dish, they removed the empty dish from the table. The restaurant is really small, so the servers had an easy view of all the tables. It was almost comical how efficient they were, lol. This place is popular. They seem to have a lot of regulars. Decor is casual. We had a great meal and would return. Review #72 (2025)

A nice, spicy bowl of noodle soup really hits the spot on a cold winter day, even if it's already…read moreApril. This place may be small, but the food is a big hit! The space is cozy and very efficient, and despite the line, it moves fairly quickly. The open kitchen is right at the front, where you can watch a guy stretching fresh noodles by the window, which is fun to see. Once seated, ordering is super simple. They ask you three things: bowl size, noodle thickness, and spice level. We ordered three medium bowls and one large, and let me tell you, the large was ginormous. Portions are extremely generous. The noodles were perfectly cooked al dente, and the soup was light yet flavorful, not overly salty, which I really appreciated. Each bowl also came with a decent amount of thinly sliced beef shank, a whole marinated egg, and generous amount of scallions and cilantro. We also ordered the combo sets so we can try their appetizers too. My favorite was the spicy tofu strips. The chewy texture and bold flavor were excellent. My second favorite was the spicy cucumbers, which were slightly crunchy and salty, with garlic and chili peppers adding great depth. I usually prefer larger cucumber pieces for extra crunch, but these were still very enjoyable. The edamame with pickled greens was just okay compared to the others. Overall, my family and I really enjoyed this place and would definitely come back the next time we're in Montréal.

Great lunch. Tasty. Spicy if you like. Huge portions. Inexpensive. Two lunches + two side dishes…read morefor C$40. The owner has an amazing business plan. The restaurant is just across Rue Sherbrooke from the main entrance to McGill in a block of fancy offices. The space is the size of your first apartment. There are maybe eight tables but the space is shared so all seats are filled all the time from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. And the line goes out the door; don't be discouraged. The line moves quickly. The "host" hands you a menu and takes your order while you're waiting in line. And your food arrives almost as soon as you sit down. And it's tasty. I had "oil noodles" plus spicy cucumbers. My wife had noodles with beef in broth plus spicy shredded tofu. All four dishes were excellent. Seriously. There's a burly guy in the front window making the noodles, which includes loud slams as he stretches and pulls the dough. Did I mention that they must be selling at least as many take out orders as in house. Caution: what you get is actually one long noodle, maybe a meter long, so prepared to slurp and bite off the noodle. We both used napkins (serviettes to you Canadians) tucked in like bibs.

Food is godlike, ambience is godlike, service is great and staff knows that their ramen is top tier…read more Will eat here until I can't no more

Honestly this place is very overrated. I was so excited to see what all the hype was about and it…read morewas very disappointing. The ramen was okay. I ordered the veggie and my partner had the pork. Come early if you're going to try this spot! Seating is limited and some people waited over an hour.

We ventured to a different part of town and were so glad we found this ramen spot. Our little man…read morewas craving ramen, and he wasn't let down. He even had two bowls! We also had sake and chicken karaage, and everything was amazing, right down to the side of rice. The service was impeccable. The waitresses were warm and accommodating, and even as the place started to fill up, they got us seated and helped us quickly. It was a chilly day, which made it the perfect day for ramen. Tables turn over quickly here, and the space is beautiful, with a cute second seating area on a loft that looks down over the main floor. We'll definitely be back.

Great Ramen! I stopped in shortly after 6p. No wait time - I was seated immediately. The server…read morecame to take my order shortly after being seated. I ordered the Tonkotsu Black (9/10), the Gyoza (7/10), and the Cardamon Lager (9/10). The noodles in my ramen were a bit firm for my liking. But the flavor (broth) was phenomenal! The gyoza lacked the flavor in used to. And the lager was great (I'm not a beer drinker, but I'd definitely have it again).

Found this place on Uber Eats and I'm super glad! Delicious hand made noodles with the perfect…read morechewy texture and a lot of flavor. My favorite dish so far is the oil spilled noodles with beef. Super delicious chili oil noodles with a generous portion of beef. I've ordered it twice and I don't know if I'll be able to not order the next time. Last time I also ordered the stir fried sliced pork belly which was delicious and flavorful. Everything spicy was hot enough to notice, but not too spicy. The spicy beef noodle soup was good, but I'll probably try a different one next time. The first time I ordered we also got the non-spicy beef noodle soup which I actually liked a little better. Very simple broth (good for when you're sick) but still nicely done. Pan fried dumplings are perfectly cooked and have a good meat to wrapper ratio. My husband doesn't normally like pan fried because they dry out sometimes but he loves these. Cucumber salad also solid. Food comes well cooked and fast. Looking forward to ordering again in these cold upcoming months!

Les pates vivantes …read more . Handpulled noodles restaurant located in downtown Montreal. We were craving some noodles after walking around and stumbled across @lespatesvivantes. . . Shaanxi Spiced Noodles with Tomato Egg Wok/Oil Spilled Noodles with Tomato Egg 4/5 Beef Noodles Soup 3.5/5 . . The noodle texture, bounciness and chewiness is amazing! Something about hand pulled noodles always hit differently than other noodles. The spiced noodles had excellent flavour and every noodle was coated in the tomato sauce/chili oil. I didn't know you can adjust the spice level so it was a bit spicy for me, but tolerable. The beef noodle soup on the other hand was a lot lighter in flavour, soup was almost bland. Overall, great bowl of noodles with fair price to portion and definitely satisfies the cravings.

Really good noodle dishes. much better than average, and a really pleasant space. it's much more…read moreinviting on the inside than you'd guess from the outside. Highly recommend!

Decided to try Pangji Guilin Nouilles for a late weekday lunch. They specialize in Guangxi food…read more The waitress was sweet and friendly. Main dishes are $14.99 to $19.99. Make sure to try their hot sauce concoction. They ask for spice preference; went with medium (which was closer to mild). - River snails homemade noodle (D2) ($17.99) - plenty of bean curd. Homemade wavy noodles were plain but decent bite. Broth was homey - Guilin rice noodle - beef (B1) ($15.99) - comes with the usual side soup. Beef slices were good but thin

Our first stop in Chinatown and we found ourselves at Mai Xiang Yuan with the cute red dumpling…read moresign on the street. I loved the modern calligraphy art on the walls and the clear love of making and serving dumplings at this shop. It was a no frills ordering experience and cash only. Let's keep things simple so you can get your face in some dumplings fast! We ordered wonton soup dumplings (chicken and shrimp). We also got the pork original soup dumplings followed by the pork and crab soup dumplings. Everything came out quickly and nice and piping hot . The size of the dumplings were good along with sufficient soup in them! The cabbage salad also was delicious with a nice horseradish(?) kick to it! We've been to many soup dumpling places in multiple cities and Mai Xiang Yuan is definitely one of our top picks

We wanted to try dumplings at a Chinese restaurant in Montreal, so we came here based on the online…read morereviews. One important thing to note: this place is cash‑only, and there's an ATM right at the entrance. That was literally the first thing the employee told us when we walked in, which felt a bit off‑putting. The dumplings themselves were great, and we ordered beers to go with the meal. However, the payment experience was not good. He quoted the total as 70 CAD and told us that was 62 USD since we said we had USD. When we calculated it ourselves, it came out to 49 USD. After we pointed that out, he claimed the "foreign transaction fees go up and down with inflation," which didn't make sense. It felt like we were almost being overcharged. So we ended up getting CAD from the ATM machine outside and paid him, however, we didn't appreciate his dishonesty and felt like he was trying to scam us.