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Gol's Lanzhou Noodle North York

Restaurant Chinese restaurant

👍👍 One of my favourite hand pulled noodle spots in the city. Prices are reasonable and the broth is perfect. The noodle texture and size is perfect. Wouldn’t get their cold noodles again probably though. But would recommend giving everything a try and decide for yourself. People often mention noodles, noodle, soup, beef, size, great, good, delicious, cold, side,


Address

5505 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5S3, Canada

Website

lanzhou.ca

Contact

+1 416-221-9696

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (2.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: (Family Day Canada), 12 pm to 12 am, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: noodles (30) noodle (23) soup (19) beef (13) size (12) great (12) good (10) delicious (8) cold (7) side (7)
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  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favourite hand pulled noodle spots in the city. Prices are reasonable and the broth is perfect. The noodle texture and size is perfect. Wouldn’t get their cold noodles again probably though. But would recommend giving everything a try and decide for yourself.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Racha B. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place!! Hand pull noodles was freshly made and you can choose the thickness of the noodles based on your preference. They recently added bbq menu as well which I just found out. I highly recommend the value combo, you get a bowl of noodles and a side definitely enough food!! Food was served fast and delicious. Only downside is their washroom is a bit small if you care to know, but otherwise everything was good. Both patio and indoor table available.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan Y. 4 months ago on Google • 697 reviews
    I ordered pickup on snappy on Google at like 11pm on Tuesday. I walk in 6 minutes later and they have the food for me in under 4 minutes. The takeout package is very innovative with the soup in a twist off lid pouch. Very cool! The soup was the best part. Very clean and tasty. The noodles were good and the beef not bad! I would give them 4.5 stars. Everything was perfect, the beef could maybe be even more delicious if stewed more but I got takeout so that's what I get!

  • 4/5 D Q. 2 years ago on Google
    The decor is nice and cozy. I like how the waiting/entrance area is separated from the dining area where the cold wind from opening/closing of door wouldn't bother customers. Noodles here are hand pulled in the kitchen by the front door where customers can view behind glass barrier as they wait to be seated. [ Traditional LanZhou Hand-pull Beef Noodle (no.4 style noodle)] - The noodles can be ordered in various thickness and size. I chose number 4 (ErXi) but any size would be good because the noodles are cooked to "Al Dante". Portions are relatively generous here and the soup gets the job done. [ Lamb skewers ] - Skewers were decent and cooked well for a place that doesn't specialize in skewers. To pay, you can go up to the front counter instead of waiting for staff as they can get pretty busy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sloane r. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the food here. The staff was kind and very covid safe. They did not have many non beef or pork options but if they did I'd be back a lot. Their noodles were great, and you get to pick the size. The squid was also really good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam P. 7 months ago on Google
    A solid place for some beef noodle soup, Chinese edition. Broth was flavourful and meat was tender. You get a big portion of noodles for $15 so it’s definitely worth the price. Got the lamb skewers as well. They were juicy but a bit too much seasoning so they ended up on the saltier side. Would come back for the beef noodle when I’m craving it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ni Z. 5 months ago on Google
    The service and food were wonderful! Loved it. I ordered the soup combo with mini fry and the tea boiled egg. I strongly suggest the mini fry as a side dish. Washrooms were clean. 👌 I'll be back 😎
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 10 months ago on Google
    Their service was fantastic - very attentive to filling our water on this hot day and can't complain about a 5% cash discount. Most importantly, their noodles are very generous in terms of the portion size and very QQ. The fried potatoes were also a great cold appetizer. Can't wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nelaajan Jogathasan (. 10 months ago on Google
    I went over after watching a movie and we got a seat immediately. Thanks to the server’s speed we got our appetizers and mains almost immediately. If you’re not hungry then don’t come because the food here is very filling and we left fully satisfied with the taste and portion size. An amazing place with amazing food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing noodles and service! The large beef noodle soup is MASSIVE. It's pretty much big enough to share between two people. The service is great, which is always welcome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Em 1 year ago on Google
    I went to eat noodles here this week and was surprised at how busy it was! The noodles here are very springy and chewy, and you can order them different thinness. I tried the DanDan Noodles and it was alright: the noodles were the star of the show! The sauce was a bit too greasy for my taste but the flavour was great. The portions in the bowl is also reasonable for the price. I just wish we had a water pitcher at the table so that we didn't have to flag down a waiter every time. Overall I'd come again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Irene L. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little restaurant; clean, tidy and has a nice design. The noodles were good and there was a huge portion of it! I didn't get the spicy one which could account for the lack of taste. My husband had the spicy one and he would have given it 4 stars. It's a bit pricey for noodles but it's hand made.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gabriel 2 years ago on Google
    A decent place for freshly made hand pulled noodles. The place also has skewers and other small eats. Had their chicken cartilage, squid and BBQ sausage all with similar flavour profiles. Staff were pleasant and we'll informed of their menu. They currently offer a 5% cash discount. Overall a decent place for a quick bite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hayley B. 7 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    We ordered the "combo" which included the noodle soup with a tea egg and the sweet and sour crispy fries. The sweet and sour crispy fries were absolutely delicious, it had onions, peanuts and cilantro and everything paired so perfectly. The noodle soup was delicious, the broth was smooth and flavourful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. They only have a few options on their menu so don't expect to get a wide variety but it was 10/10 would come back again

  • 5/5 Michael L. 2 months ago on Google • 111 reviews New
    Ordered a large beef bowl with thick noodle #5 and lamb skewers. Soup was very hot and tasty. Added right amount of chili oil and green onions. First time here and I like thick noodles but #5 was maybe a bit too thick. Likely will come back and try #2 or #3 thickness. Lamb skewers were delicious. We'll try more of their BBQ items next time. Service was good!

  • 3/5 Vanessa I. 3 months ago on Google • 58 reviews New
    Good spot if you're looking for a quick and affordable beef noodle. The beef soup is a bit on the salty side but has a noticeable beef flavour. We ordered several apps to try and enjoyed the wings (New Orleans Style) the most - they were seasoned well and freshly fried.

  • 5/5 YONI 3 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Quick service and great tasting food! We got the beef tendon with noodle size number 7. It was delicious! I’m just glad we got in right when they opened because it was packed 10mins into opening! Highly recommend this place!

  • 3/5 J S. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    You get the choice of your size and style of noodles which is fun. Their signature is decent but there is a lack of options for vegetarians. My whole family made a visit and were slightly disappointed as the ratings were good. That being said, the soup is great to warm up on a cold day and can satisfy a craving.

  • 5/5 Esther R. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    We've been enjoying the food from this restaurant since when they had first opened. We're very happy to see that business continues to be booming every time we visit. All the dishes are great though we tend to order the soup combo. A great place to have traditional hand-pulled noodles. We recommend to try their food.

  • 5/5 Brandon C. 1 year ago on Google
    My favourite noodle place in the area! Really cool that you get to see the chefs making the noodles while you're waiting for a table, and the menu also has pictures of the 9 different styles of noodles you can get to help you decide. The value is very good at 13.99 for a big bowl of noodles that I even struggle to finish. The soup is also delicious and really hits the spot, especially as the winter months come. Only thing I would say is be prepared to wait as they are always very busy but I think thats a sign of how good it is.

  • 5/5 E K. 10 months ago on Google
    Highlight was the soup noodle and the other side dishes like the squid, frog legs and pork belly all had the same taste so we would have been on with just one dish. Service was great. Super friendly.

  • 5/5 Hui C. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff were super attentive and friendly, and I really enjoyed their service. If you order the noodles with soup, you can choose the thickness of the noodle and select a side dish. I went with the sweet and sour fries with peanuts, which were very crispy and a great appetizer. I got the extra large size of noodles, and was able to split it with my friend. The restaurant was quite busy on a weekend night, despite that, it was well organized and clean. One thing I didn’t like was that it was too hot inside, at least near our seat, the heating was turned on quite high.

  • 5/5 Adrian L. 7 months ago on Google
    We passed by this restaurant for a number of times. The noodles are freshly made with customized noodle. The soup based is a pretty tasty. The BBQ dishes are also pretty. My only recommendation is less salt for the soup and BBQ dishes.

  • 4/5 Hanachan (. 11 months ago on Google
    I came here recently as my first visit, easy to find parking, and it was Tuesday and they are having Tuesday specials now. Food quality: Noodles are great, very chewy and they have different style for you to choose. But too bad that they are all beef broth and can’t do substitutions even for Tan Tan Noodle. ( I was trying to see if they can substitute pork or chicken instead for my Dan Dan Noodle) Also they are too salty for me as I don’t come from Northern China. I guess it’s very authentic for their origin country. Service: They are trying their best to serve you but still inexperienced, they mixed up my friends’ order, even though they remade it but the noodle base was wrong. I will go back again for a second try and hope they will improve

  • 5/5 Ari N. 5 months ago on Google
    The staff are great. The food is too. A little salty for me. But that might just be preference. Really yummy on a cold day. As an FYI. While I did mostly enjoy my meal - they do ask for you to leave a 5 star review in exchange for some free food.

  • 4/5 samantha c. 8 months ago on Google
    Solid noodle place! Wasn’t the best hand-pulled noodles of most flavourful broth, but it was affordable and generous with the noodle portion. Large size was more than enough to feed two. There could be more toppings and meat other than cilantro and green onion, and the broth was unfortunately not hot. The edamame with preserved veggies was free if you leave a five star review on fantuan and paired well! Restaurant was clean and modern but a little cold, meaning most of my noodle dish was eaten lukewarm.

  • 5/5 random u. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little restaurant. Upon entering, you're treated to a hand pulled noodle demonstration. The cook is making noodles behind glass. You can select from many noodle types that vary in thickness and shape. It's very fresh. You can pick the soup base and the ingredients for your soup. There are BBQ items. It's very good too. The portion size is quite large. The bathroom is downstairs, so I don't think this restaurant is accessible.

  • 5/5 Serena S. 9 months ago on Google
    Delicious experience paired with welcoming staff! Even when it gets really busy, it's only a 20 minute wait which isn't too bad. The broth was packed with flavour with the perfect amount of spice. We ordered BBQ Squid as an appetizer and it had the classic cumin taste - they give you a pair of scissors to cut the squid into bite-size pieces since it's huge! The regular size bowl of noodles is more than enough.

  • 5/5 Titka S. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a pleasant dining experience here. The staff are welcoming, polite and accommodating and seem to be conscientious about health and safety. They have a nice space for a small gathering furnished with warm choices of colour and material finish. There is only one vegetarian option on the menu. Portions are quite generous, and a few of us packed our leftover to enjoy the rest of the tasty food at home.

  • 5/5 xkristiann (. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I have already been here many times, but felt I had to share my experience here. Gol's Lanzhou Noodles is currently in my top 5 restaurants in the GTA for it's delicious food and most importantly, consistency and price. The portion sizes are amazing for the price and I always leave full and satisfied for under $20. I highly recommend their original noodle soup and the Dan Dan noodle which I usually alternate between visits. Don't forget to also get an order of their cold beef shank with their signature spicy sauce, one of my favourite side dishes.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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