Delicious, bouncy, fresh noodles! Highly recommend coming earlier but for big groups, you'll have to split up. We sat near the bar seating, sadly, saw a silver fish slowly creeping up on my bowl. Super gross but honestly the food was so good I just didn't really care lol. Also ensure you confirm w the wait staff that your order is in, turns out their online system was not working and we waited a while before asking only to find out our order wasn't received. Make sure you Get the soy milk and garlic cucumbers and the dry pork and tomato noodle! Silverfish, odd service aside, everything was So flavourful and delicious! That's part of the charm of a more hidden gem ! read more

Knife Cut Noodles - Lamb noodle soup - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Tucked away inside an ordinary business building, this northern Chinese noodle spot feels like a delightful secret waiting to be discovered. The entrance can be easy to miss the first time. You'll likely circle the building once or twice but that small bit of wandering is part of the adventure, and you'll be rewarded within minutes. Steer your expectations away from décor. The dining room is unapologetically basic, furnished with folding picnic tables and a vibe that's closer to a humble canteen than a polished restaurant. It is not pretty, but that stripped-back atmosphere somehow lets the food do all the talking! Let's deep dive into the noodle bowl. The noodles are the real star and spiciness is the theme here. Perfectly bouncy with a pleasing thickness that gives each bite satisfying resistance. They hold up beautifully in the broth and pair wonderfully with the tender, braised beef, which comes slotted generously into the bowl. The broth itself is savory and well-balanced, complementing the noodle texture and meat without overpowering them. Honestly, it's the kind of bowl that feels both comforting and expertly executed. Small dishes also shine. The chili sauce wontons offer a lovely peanut kick that's balanced and flavorful; while the preserved egg dressed with soya chili sauce presents a shaper, savory heat. They are distinct flavor profiles. I found myself leaning a bit more toward the wontons, though the preserved egg is certainly enjoyable. It's just a matter of personal taste. Portion sizes and pricing make this spot a standout for value. The food quality you get here feels unbeatable. The price is simply unbelievably inexpensive in today's economy. Service is another pleasant surprise. A single server on that evening was cheerful, attentive, and managed everything efficiently, adding to the overall positive experience. If you can overlook the minimal décor and focus on the food, and if you particularly like spicy food, this little Markham gem delivers authentic northern Chinese noodles with heart and skill. For anyone who prioritizes flavor and authenticity over frills, this place is highly recommended! Don't forget about the 5% cash discount. read more

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Truly a hidden gem! Tucked away at the back of an office building, I never would've realized there was a restaurant here if I hadn't come across it on IG There's 2 entrances: one in the back (you'll see a white circle) and one through the inside of the office building from the front (they have signage) Inside, there's minimal seating. Can fit probably around 20 people are so. Been here a couple times now and tried a few different items. Price is affordable, portions are huge, and they even have free refill if you order the knife cut noodle but one bowl is plenty to fill you up. Salad Mix: I get this everytime and love how we can mix and match the different apps/salad Sliced Dried Noodle w/ Pork & Veggie (little spicy): this is my go to order! Beef Noodle w/ Soup: tried it with both knife cut noodle and potato noodle. Beef was tender, both variation was great but if you get the one with the potato noodle, it comes with more toppings Sliced Noodle w/ Tomato, Egg, and Pork: simple but hits the right place Sliced Noodle w/ Pickled Veggie & Pork: it's okay, but prefer the other options more Sweet & Sour Meatballs: the taste kinda reminds me ikea meatballs. I like it but found the sauce to be too thick/goopy Chili pepper w/ Preserved Eggs: WAYYYYYY TOO SPICY. read more

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Knife cut noodles are tasty and made fresh to order. I had the pork and veg noodle in soup. Also wontons in soup. A nice broth with a slight tang note. read more

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We visited 老山西面馆 with our two kids. It's tucked away in the northwest corner of Warden & Highway 7, inside an office building -- the sign is small, so it's easy to miss. The restaurant itself is tiny, with only about 5-6 small tables. We ordered Beef Knife-Cut Noodles, Lamb Knife-Cut Noodles, Hot & Sour Vermicelli, a cold appetizer combo, and a crispy pepper-salt flatbread. What we liked: Both the beef and lamb knife-cut noodles were chewy and well-made, with generous portions of meat and good flavor. The flatbread was crispy, and the cold dish was fresh. Service was quick and efficient, and prices are reasonable. What we didn't like: The Hot & Sour Vermicelli was a complete miss -- the chili used had a harsh, choking spiciness rather than a fragrant heat. I only had a couple of bites before giving up. Overall: If you're craving authentic Shanxi-style knife-cut noodles, this is a great spot to try -- just skip the hot & sour vermicelli. read more

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'Knife Cut Noodles' is also 'Shanxi Noodles' when you google on map. This small eatery is hidden inside a commercial office building without sign to be found, obviously the place survives by words of mouth. You may enter from front through building entrance, then restaurant entrance is on right hand side, or otherwise you may go around to the back of the building for the back entrance. The place is with basic decorations and with not many tables, it was full on a Tuesday lunchtime. They serve authentic Shanxi cuisine such as soup noodles, cold noodles, dumplings, a variety of cold appetisers and hot dishes. We tried the signature pork soup noodles, pork & cabbage dumplings, cold pork slices, and a cold vegetable combo. All foods were strong in taste but flavourful. Service was good, portion sizes were good and inexpensive, we'll come again. read more

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Cheap homemade noddles I saw this place on map, but it is hard to find. It is at a back of a office building. I would not expect an office building has a small restaurant. If you want to come here, park at the office building parking lot as map suggested. Walk into the back. We came on a Saturday, and this place is not busy. There were only a couple of tables. The food is very homemade, fresh noddles, large portion. There is 5% discount if you pay cash. I would definitely come back because it is pretty cheap. I would recommend if you want to eat homemade noodles. read more

Knife Cut Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The food was very flavorful and my son enjoyed all the veggies and noodles. We came for lunch and due to the location it was very quiet and nice to be at read more

Knife Cut Noodles - Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Shanxi Noodles is a restaurant that I would never have known existed on the map, even if I were to live close by, if a colleague of mine had not taken me there. All the menu seems to have the same common base and then customized to your liking, e.g, beef, porc and spicy or not. I typically choose a restaurant that offers food creativity options that I would not be able to make at home and replicate that same taste or close. I ordered the beef noodles with the option of adding spiciness. Ordering is done by taking a photo of the barcode stuck on the wall and choosing the menu which goes to my cart. Once I confirm, the order goes directly to the kitchen. Service was very fast and pleasant. The size of the bowl was enormous and I wished that they could cut back on the size and by default, the price too. It was far too big for my lunch and half a bowl would have been enough, as the rest went to waste. Although the food was tasty, it looks plain, to the extent that there is nothing that I could not replicate at home. It is an ok menu but not one that would arouse my urge to have a repeat. Since all the rest of the menu has similar common characteristics, it is as if I have tasted all the different food on the menu. read more

Knife Cut Noodles - Beef noodles - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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A hole in the wall noodle place, located behind an office building. The entrance was very hard to find but there were a handful of cars parked. The food was mediocre and tasted like something I can make at home. It wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special either. The broth wasn't very flavourful. The noodle were also a little too soft. There's a sign in Chinese that says if you write them a 5 star google review, you get a free side dish. read more

Knife Cut Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Through an unassuming entrance facing the wrong end of a parking lot and into the small and cozy little dining area is where you can sample the delicious noodles on offer at Shanxi noodle. Taking its cue from the province of the same name, the spot provides noodles of both the rice and wheat variety with a few hand pulled options available. They're especially known for the larger, flat style of noodle, which is one of my favorite varieties from China! Noodles in both dry and soup variety are available, so you just have to decide how much of a slurrpp you want to get on. I tried the sliced dry noodle with beef. Don't let the "dry" throw you of, it's quite delicious and there is still a wee bit of broth. Comes with lettuce, mushrooms, sliced beef. And here's the kicker: regardless of whether you get the dry or soup variety, you can order as much extra noodle as you want! Only noodle though, so save some broth if you're still hungry. Also tried the mixed meat plate which comes with a plethora of pork bits - bacon, intestine, pork meat and plenty of steamed and cooked down cabbage. Recommend for all noodle aficionados. read more

It is a hidden gem near Markham civic centre. This restaurant located inside commercial building. Free parking and it is causal setting. The server quickly attended to my table and provides recommendations. Love the beef noodle recommend. Really feels homey and happy after the meal. Warm noodle with simple ingredients. Free to add more noodle. Wonton is good and should order the spicy one if you can have spicy food. 70% full of customer when it is on Sunday 1pm. read more

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I gave this place four stars. The restaurant isn't very big, but it's comfortable enough. The food overall is pretty good, especially their signature noodles, definitely the highlight for me. The flavors have a strong Western China style, and the noodles are made really well. Some of the other items, like the dumplings and the popcorn chicken, were just okay and didn't stand out as much. But for the price range (around $10-15 per person), it's still quite reasonable. Worth a try if you're in the area and craving some solid noodles! read more

I came here after a long day at work looking forward to a nice warm bowl of soup noodles to warm me up and give me energy for the cold road home. Seeing the menu, I was excited by their offerings of noodles and dumplings and cold dishes. However, I was less than impressed by their prices. I arrived alone with no reservation but was seated immediately as the restaurant was empty at 5pm. Which isn't unexpected in an office building. I got ample time to look over the menu and was quickly served a cup of tea. I ordered the beef noodle soup, excited for the chewy noodles and flavorful beef. After an unexpectedly long, awkward wait, I got it. The noodles were indeed fresh and chewy. The beef was indeed well stewed. The soup, however, was kind of bland. I also appreciated the complimentary cold dish of lotus root and other veggies that I got. In the end though, while the food was perfectly fine, I'm unlikely to come back often, despite how convenient it is. The main reason being that a single bowl of noodles set me back $20+ with tax and tip. That's a bit much for dining in an empty restaurant surrounded by takeout containers. read more