Toronto Review 4/Many: I went to this excellent Lanzhou spot with another person as one of my…read moreearlier meals. Our server, Sophia, was bubbly and friendly, giving suggestions and helping with the ordering process for the other person who wasn't as sure what they wanted. We eventually went with two appetizers and two entrees, which was more than enough food, and honestly, we could have only ordered one appetizer. The better of the two appetizers was the CAD 8.95 Hand Shredded Pepper Chicken/手撕椒麻雞/Shou Si Ji. The dish consists of cold chicken in a flavorful sauce, topped with some greens. The chicken was tender, with a mild, pleasant spice and a bit of numbingness from the Sichuan peppercorns, along with some fragrance, presumably from sesame oil. It reminded me a bit of salivating chicken you find in some Szechuan spots, but it was more aromatic and a bit less spicy. The other appetizer was the Steamed Edamame/岩鹽毛豆 with Himalayan pink salt for CAD 5.95. The other person chose between this and the vegetable dumplings, as he avoids pork, and it was, of course, lighter than the other appetizer. The decent portion of edamame was topped with some pickled carrots as a garnish. My main dish was the Braised Beef Noodles/紅燒牛肉面/Hong Shao Niu Rou Mian. The dish included several options, including size, noodle style, and spice level. I chose the large for CAD $20.95, medium spice, and for the noodle style, I chose flat/宽面, as it was closest to the prism style I like at Lanzhou spots in the States. Along with these, I also added a tea egg for an extra CAD 2.95. Outside the add-on, the dish also had a couple of large slices of radish. Compared to some spots in NYC, I slightly preferred the QQ/bouncy texture of the noodles at a spot near me. However, the broth was better here with a balanced amount of mala, though I would likely order spicy next time, as I tend to add chili oil to the relatively lighter Lanzhou broths. The beef was also much better, being tender with a mild chew regardless of whether it was tendon or other cuts. The tea egg was flavorful and worth the add-on, especially when the inside was dipped further into the broth. I can see why others order this. The other person went with the Signature Stir-fried Noodles/招牌炒面/Chao Tatiaozi. There was an option of protein, and he went with Chicken for $17.95 and added the same egg. I tried a bit, and there was a pleasant pepperiness with a bit of numbing flavor, but less than my dish. The noodles had a good bounciness and overall had a slightly better chewiness than mine. This was lighter overall, but also tasty. This spot has apparently come to the US already at the Mall of America, and I would love it if there were a location closer to me. Good place.

One of my go-to options when I'm on campus & hungry! I always get the cold sesame noodles, they're…read moredeliciously tangy and have a nice lingering spice that makes me want to eat more. The other noodle dishes I've tried from here have been consistently good as well. They let you select what noodle thickness you like, and I think the thick flat noodles were too big for me, I was making a fool out of myself trying to slurp them all up ! I recommend getting medium ones so sauce doesn't splash all over you like what happened to me! A great, affordable meal option.

Hometown Noodles has become such a go-to spot for my lunches with coworkers downtown. The food is…read morealways so comforting, and they're super efficient at getting orders out, even during the busy lunch rush. The beef brisket is always tender, and I love the variety that comes with it including vegetables, tofu, and minced pork all together. The chili oil on the side adds the perfect extra layer of flavour, and the noodles themselves have a great texture.

Finally tried this place after hearing so much about it and it lived up to the hype! The beef…read morenoodle soup was so comforting, with a broth that hit the spot and so much meat in the bowl I couldn't finish it all. Service was fast, exactly what you want for a quick PATH lunch. Nothing fancy about the space, but the food speaks for itself. Definitely will be back.

I was craving authentic noodles and stumbled upon this place. I ordered the following:…read more GB Dandan Noodles -Large portion with perfectly cooked noodles and toppings -Spice level was a little more than I could handle Marinated Cold Jellyfish (Tapa serving size, but it tasted fresh) Cold Shredded Kelp (Tapa serving size, but there was plenty of chopped garlic) All food items came out fairly quickly, and it exceeded my expectations.

As others have said, you're here for the food. The ambiance is perfectly find. Nothing fancy. Just…read moreenough decoration to not be an empty space. You're not paying for a pretty environment, you're barely paying enough to cover the excellent food and HUGE portions! Speaking of the food... wow. I ordered the large beef noodles and it was gigantic. And it certainly wasn't short on flavor. Every time I thought I was getting to the bottom, there was MORE! Come hungry. Highly recommend if you're in this city and need a good meal.

Great Chinese/dimsum options available. Quick and friendly service. Highly recommend the shumai and…read morethe fried noodles with bean sprouts. Plenty of other options to choose from if you're not feeling dimsum and want traditional Chinese food.

Was back for a mid-week dim sum and was frankly disappointed in the food quality. Service was very…read morestrong and very attentive. No questions about that at all. However, the quality of the dim sums seemed to have declined since I've last been there. Makes me wonder if they've changed chefs. A few comments: Har gow- average. Siu Mai - under seasoned and a little too porky in flavour. Wo kok - I keep forgetting to use curry in this. I really don't prefer that. Char Siu rice noodle - solid. Fried pork and shrimp dumpling - not good. Steamed spinach and shrimp dumpling - slightly below average. Sesame ball with black sesame - Excellent. Fried garlic shrimp dumpling. - Dumpling itself is fine. However, the dip should be the salad dressing sauce, not just simple mayonnaise. There should be a tanginess to it.

Stopped by for a late lunch after sightseeing and it was so nice to sit indoors in an air…read moreconditioned room. We were greeted and seated right away and indoor seated was about 2/3 full at 2:45pm. Items ordered: Chicken karaage- Delicious, moist, and crunchy chicken! 4x order of meal for 1 (comes with drink and either fries or gyoza) Pork original ramen x2- Large portion of broth & thin noodles & pork was delicious Chicken original ramen- Large bowl of broth, perfectly cooked chicken breast, and thin noodles. Pork spicy garlic ramen- Loved the spicy kick and enjoyed the thin noodles! Gyoza was fine but I didn't like the sauce drizzled on it. Sauce should be on the side, as this was for my kids and they did not eat it due to the sauce. Lychee iced tea- very light and refreshing: perfect for a hot day like today? The indoor AC setting was perfect since it was hot outside. Their outdoor area is blocked by the building so you don't have to sit in direct sunshine.

The spicy garlic ramen is delicious. The broth had a strong flavour and there was so much garlic…read moreon top! I didn't see this deal advertised outside, but Kinton Ramen Harbourfront has a summer deal where you can get a ramen, drink, and gyozas for under $20. It was well worth the price, except the drink was watered down a lot. The service was alright in that the waiter didn't talk much at all. The food came quickly though. The ambiance is casual and great for when you want to dine alone.

Only get their Tonkotsu...! It's so good here, well worth it…read more The fried chicken is also good, yuzu cheesecake is very very very rich. I couldn't even eat that tiny slice.

I was going to get the simple set, but the sign said sold out, but it was 11:45am on a Wednesday…read more I know they probably don't open for breakfast in the Union station food court and there was only a few people in front of me so I highly doubt that the simple set is sold out in the beginning of their business say. The only reason I can think of is the set is too cheap so they don't want to sell it. I ordered the regular tonkatsu ramen to go. The taste was good. Have salt but not too salty. It's a food court I took the ramen back to my work building. It wasn't too busy yet when I was there but the seating will soon be filled.

Continuing alphabet series representing 2025, M is for Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles. My girlfriend…read more& I visited Toronto in June 2025. We walked around the downtown area. We decided to walk up to Queen Street to see something we hadn't seen and seemed like a good area with a wide variety of restaurants. I was almost writing this review for the one on Dundas Street, but realized there are a few locations in downtown. Glad I double checked. We walked up along Spadina to Queen, not all the way up to Dundas. We were weighing options, but we were unsure what we wanted and struggled. We almost ended up at another restaurant with live music outside, but we weren't being served and wasn't enthusiastic about their menu. So, we looked at a couple of options. We didn't want Chipotle or Chick Fil-A; I can get that anytime as I live near those in Maryland. Also, I wanted cuisine that was harder to find near where I live. Ultimately, we settled on Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles. After a lot of hunger trying to decide, this ended up being an excellent choice. Server was friendly answering our questions. It was moderately priced. We got their hand-pulled noodles, which was a large bowl, and was delicious with beef, veggies, & plenty of noodles. I also got their Japanese Toki brand whiskey. This was a FINE choice at a reasonable price. We got into some conversation with the server about being from the US and various other topics. This was an excellent experience, highly recommend.

One of my go to spots for noodles! My go-tos are the classic beef noodles (so flavourful and…read morehearty), and the cold sesame noodles (when I'm feeling something refreshing and delicious!). For a lot of the dishes you can upgrade to a large, and you can pick the noodle shape you like. My favourite is the thin flat :)

I go there often because it's at the office building so I don't have to walk too far, I prefer the…read morebento options because it's more flavorful, when I tried the Ramen before it wasn't salty enough or spicy enough. I will still go back but just want people to know if you like traditional Ramen then you might not like it, but the rice, bento dishes are great. I like the spicy miso pork with rice, the second favourite is chicken karage with rice. There's usually a lineup to pay, but if you buy the box lunch, you don't have to wait too long, if you get the Ramen, it's made from scratch so you will wait at least five minutes. The places in a food hall, it's very new and nice , but could still be crowded during lunchtime.

Wife had the spicy version. She says it's not that spicy but still good enough to repeat. Decent…read moreportion.

Food: I got the salmon oshi, ebi oshi, saba oshi, and spicy…read moresalmon oshi, which is really popular here. They're all very unique, and I love their shape and presentation. Each has its own unique flavor, but they're all really good. I loved everything! The server also allowed us to mix and match, so I got two of each. I also got a birthday dessert for my birthday, and it was a pleasant surprise. It was small and had meringue taste, fruits, and chocolate. I loved it. Service: Super attentive and helpful service. The staff were conversational, super accommodating, and kind. Ambiance: Pretty nice inside and modern, on the fancier end. It had a really clean and polished look.

Came here to enjoy a nice birthday dinner with husband. We…read moreordered a lot but it was all delicious and had reordered a few items like the Miku Sushi Roll and the Salmon Aburi. The service overall was great. And the inside was really nice and clean.

Pai is always consistently delivering with flavourful dishes and an ambiance that fits perfectly!…read moreMy go-to is always the Green curry with chicken, but also tried the Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, and skewers with sticky rice! Service is ok, but don't expect too much.

Overall, a good experience. The food was excellent, the ambiance was pleasant, and the service was…read moredecent with some room for improvement.