10 of the best restaurants for Chinese noodles in the GTA
Sink into a wholesome bowl of broth, slurp some silky strands of noodles, and devour a plethora of toppings ranging from tender beef brisket to crunchy cucumbers and bean sprouts.
This list looks at ten of the best Chinese noodle spots in the GTA. Try them all to decide for yourself which one reigns supreme.
Big Beef Bowl
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Yum! Beef and noodles are a classic, especially when the noodles are hand pulled. Big Beef Bowl offers two types of noodles (round and flat) in three different sizes (thin, regular, and thick). Not to be missed it the Braised Beef Brisket noodle and side dishes such as the spicy tripe and beef, and pork belly skewers.
Address: 8362 Kennedy Road, Unionville
Phone: 905-470-7575
Address: 1 Byng Avenue, North York
Phone: 416-222-5282
Sun’s Kitchen
If you’ve ever heard a loud pounding at Pacific Mall, Sun’s Kitchen is the likely culprit of the noise. You can always catch them making fresh noodles inside of Heritage Town on the second floor. Go for the Dan Dan noodles here—they never disappoint.
Address: 4300 Steeles Avenue East, (Markham 3rd level of Pacific Mall)
Phone: 905-940-0908
Dagu Noodle
Dagu noodle is a large Chinese chain that recently opened two stores in the GTA. Here, the specialty is the “Crossing the Bridges noodles”, whererice noodles and various toppings are added into a large bowl of steaming hot broth DIY style.
Address: 20 Gibson Drive, Unit 111A, Markham
Phone: 905-604-5082
Address: 115 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-901-9208
Chef Papa Tea & Noodle Bar
Chef Papa serves amazing Hong Kong cart noodles, where you customize your own bowl of noodles with a myriad of noodle, broth, and topping choices. Unlike traditional cart noodles, pho, ramen, and Korean crystal noodles are all part of the menu. While Chef Papa is a bit pricey, the high-quality toppings, such as the fresh cuttlefish balls and Japanese Char Siu, are worth it.
Address: 8390 Kennedy Road, B1-3, Unionville
Phone: 905-604-1588
Magic Noodle
Magic Noodle
With four locations in the GTA and a really cheap price per bowl, Magic Noodle is a convenient and satisfying choice any day of the week. Even though the chain is rapidly expanding, you can always see a chef preparing noodles from scratch on site—a sign that corners aren’t being cut. Grab the Langchou Beef Noodle and order a squid skewer on the side.
Address: 1383 16th Avenue, Unit D, Richmond Hill
Phone: 905-889-9886
Address: 2190 Mcnicoll Avenue, Unit 119, Scarborough
Phone: 416-293-6696
Address: 93 Harbord Street, Toronto
Phone: 647-345-8839
Address: 5453 Yonge Street, Toronto
Phone: 416-546-9686
Mei Nung Beef Noodle House
Taiwanese-style beef noodles are some of the best in the world and Mei Nung proves it. The broths here are rich, creamy, and flavourful—the kind you’ll finish to the very last drop. Pair your noodles with some stinky tofu if you’re adventurous enough.
Address: 3255 Highway 7, Unit #15, Markham
Phone: 905-477-8388
Wonton Chai Noodle
Wonton Chai offers a classic assortment of noodles including vermicelli, ho fun, egg noodles, and wonton noodles (of course!). There are also yummy toppings like shrimp wontons, dace fish balls, and beef brisket. Want to heat things up even more? The house chili oil is a must, but also quite spicy–so be cautious.
Address: 2890 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Unit 2, Markham
Phone: 905-887-8811
Address: 28 South Unionville Avenue, Markham
Phone: 905-604-4366
Address: 4040 Creditview Road, Unit 22, Mississauga
Phone: 905-232-1103
Address: 4400 Sheppard Avenue East, Unit 6-8, Scarborough
Phone: 416-335-6326
Jim Chai Kee Noodles
Jim Chai Kee is the spot for noodle lovers. Service is quick and even when the restaurant is at capacity, you can get a table within minutes. Dubbed as the top noodle joint in the GTA by many, the shrimp wontons and lo mein won’t disappoint.
Address: 270 West Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill
Phone: 905-881-8778
Address: 3700 Midland Avenue, Unit #109, Scarborough
Phone: 647-834-7834
Potato Noodle Soup of Bai
In the back corner of the Pacific Mall Heritage Town food court sits this gem where, as evident by its name, deals in noodles made from potato similar to Japchae. Try the cold sesame noodles with chicken, cucumber, and bean sprouts or go with the lamb soup noodles for your next visit.
Address: 4350 Steeles Avenue East, Markham
Phone: 647-893-6118
Papa Chang’s
Papa Chang’s serves great, authentic Taiwanese cuisine, meaning it has some terrific braised beef soup noodle. The satay beef noodle soup is a popular pick, as well as many non-noodle dishes including popcorn chicken, and minced pork on rice.
Address: 5970 16th Avenue, Unit 110, Markham
Phone: 905-554-7211
Address: 4300 Steeles Avenue East, Unit M15-M16, Markham
Phone: 905-604-8845
Address: 280 West Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill
Phone: 647-797-1955
Address: 431 Alden Road, Markham
Phone: 905-604-7727
See also
- 10 of the best spots for pho in the GTA
- 10 dim sum spots in the GTA worth leaving downtown Toronto for
- 10 of the best sushi restaurants in Markham
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