I was craving authentic noodles and stumbled upon this place. I ordered the following: 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. read more

As others have said, you're here for the food. The ambiance is perfectly find. Nothing fancy. Just enough 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. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Special Lanzhou Beef Noodles /兰州牛肉面 - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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You're not coming here for the vibes, you're coming here for the food. Don't expect incredible service or amazing art. The staff are still friendly, but it's not the point of the establishment. This is THE place to go if you're craving that QQ texture characteristic of hand-pulled noodles. I could probably eat here every week and not get sick of it. Do yourself a favour and go check it out! read more

One of the best hand pulled noodles I have ever had! We came here on a rainy day, and got immediately seated. The restaurant is small and they cramp up the tables to maximize seating. Regardless, service is extremely fast, and we got our food only minutes after we ordered. The tomato egg with minced pork I got was delicious. It was flavorful, noodles chewy, and not dry at all (though I would love a touch more sauciness). The spare ribs we also got were tender and stewed perfectly. I had a great time here and would go again! read more

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This is what I would call a hole in the wall. You don't come here for the ambience, you come here for the excellent food! The server was really sweet and very earnest in making sure I would be happy with my meal! I had their beef noodles with pickled cabbage. WOW, it was epic. Huge bowl and very delicious. The noodles were excellent! Satisfying chew. The pickled cabbage was a bit spicy, very bold and salty too. Definitely not for those with a delicate constitution. But if you like a wee kick in your mouth, this is perfect. I really recommend this spot if you want a great giant bowl of delicious noodle soup! read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Beef Noodles with Pickled Cabbage/ 酸菜牛肉面 - delicious and satisfying! - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is one of my downtown go to spots when I want a solid, comforting meal. The beef noodle soup is rich and hearty with tender meat and chewy noodles, and the tomato egg noodles is great as well. The space is small and a bit cramped but feels cozy, and the staff are friendly and quick. I've been here many times, and I don't plan on stopping. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Good atmosphere. The worker was friendly knowledgeable and attentive. The soup bowl was big for even a small size. Pretty decent price point. Service was fast. Spice level and noodle size were also customizable. The broth tastes as it should. The noodles are long but seemed cut because it's more uniform (we got the extra wide shape). The meat was tender and thinly cut. The daikon was a nice touch. The taste was amazing (don't forget to ask for more chili oil)! (Overall 8.5/10) Only complaints: We came in on a hot day and it was a little hot inside as well. The menus were a little sticky. read more

A small noodle spot that gets quite busy during dinner time. We came around 9:45 on a Friday night and we waited about 10 mins for a table. It was still busy when we arrived but most people started leaving shortly after. We got the braised beef brisket noodles (one size) with extremely wide noodles and a small special Lanzhou beef noodles with medium wide noodles mild spice. The spice is no joke! Even our friend who can deal with spice pretty well considered this place to be spicy, mainly because the spice level includes numbing. The noodles were thick and chewy and soup was flavourful. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Special Lanzhou beef noodles medium wide - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Cross posting since I think my fellow yelpers would appreciate this more:) Have been here many times for years but i noticed that the waitresses are all different from before and the service is so bad now. I noticed a strand of thin hair inside my water cup -- it was clearly hair. When I brought it to the attention of one of the waitresses, the old lady abruptly raised her voice and insisted, "It's lemon." She was so loud and everyone in the store was looking at me. I was genuinely surprised by her reaction and asked, "Do lemons grow long hair? Can u take another look and give me a new cup of water?" She responded firmly, "If I say it's lemon, then it's lemon!!!!" Fortunately, a younger staff member came over, took a quick look, apologized right away, and removed the cup. However, I could still hear the older woman in the background repeatedly insisting it was just lemon. Tbh, let's put it aside the fact that there is hair in my water, the service after they see the hair and still manage to go ahead with loud lies makes me very disappointed. Good food gets customers in ur store, good service will have them comeback again and again. But I doubt I will come back again until they train their staff:) The situation was handled unprofessionally at first, though I appreciated the younger staff member's prompt response. Also the spice oil is really spicy now, I used to be able to have medium spicy for sure now I cough even for mild. It's like chokingly spicy. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The place was packed when we went at 7 pm, the service is great, there is one guy taking care of what looks like the whole restaurant, and he was on point! There was a food runner working with him, and they were absolutely fantastic with the orders and the food can quite fast. The apps were quite small, but to be honest this has to be the best deal for soup in town. I don't know another place that serves food from a bowl that I could fit into as a child if I wanted to sit inside of it. The noodles I wish were a little chewier, but the broth was well flavoured. Overall our experience was better than expected. Thank you to everyone working there the night we had dinner in this establishment! You made our experience wonderful. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Book choy and edamame - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Craving for hand-pulled noodles. Ordered small bowl special bowl with extra wide noodles share with my daughter because we are too full from breakfast. Small bowl is "large" really. Noddle texture chewy and soup base so good. read more

This place is a great downtown gem for authentic hand pulled noodles. Tiny restaurant across the atrium. Came here for dinner and the staff gave a table right away. I ordered Braised spare ribs noodles in sauce with flat noodles. The noodles were good al dente and chewy bouncy which is really liked. The broth is very flavourful and the spare ribs were soft and tender. I really liked this place specially in the cold winter nights. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Braised spare ribs noodles in sauce - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We've returned after 6 years and this place is equally delicious! No change in quality or quantity. The noodles are freshly made and the broth is delicious. The prices are reasonable and the staff are very kind. Don't know when we'll return to Toronto, but when we do, we'll be sure to return. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Braised beef tendon noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Their flat medium thick noodles were delicious! The thick narrow thick noodles were not as bouncy as I wild have like and I wish they had more bite to it The special Lanzhou beef noodles were clean tasting and delicious. Everything was not too spicy and glad to have tasted hand pulled noodles! Good place to check out! read more

The noodles were okay, but the service left a lot to be desired. The staff seemed distracted and not very attentive. The food itself was fine, but the experience was a bit frustrating because of the service. I might come back, but probably only for a quick meal read more

Broth was very flavorful, meat was tender, and the needs were great. Our waitress was very nice, walked us through the menu a little, and made some recommendations. Portions are on the large side so come hungry. 100% would recommend. read more

Toronto must have the best noodle shops in the world if this one only has 4 stars. Everything was fantastic and super fast! It's a small spot and it fills up fast, but they move folks in and out pretty quickly. Really enjoyed this, and I'm hoping I can get back to try some of the other stuff on the menu. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Service is as ok, the young man diligently did his work. But food was below ok. Won't recommend.

This place has amazing noodles. The lemon water definitely had lemon not hair so I don't know if it looked the same. The beef tendon was soft and flavourful. The broth was so good the only thing was it was spicy I wish they would have warned me but I also have a low spice tolerance. The whole meal was warm and comforting. The service was fast enough and our server was nothing special. The decor was nothing special yet everything was clean enough and the whole point is the food so that was a definite thumbs up. read more

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Craving these hand pulled noodles from LA rainy day "winter"/spring. Noodles were so amazing and love the option of choosing from different sizes. Portions are large and soup so tasty. The meet is soft and tender and so good. It's definitely so warming and tasty. The space itself was small with tables for 2-4 only. Close the train station so was easy to find. Definitely something I dream of coming back for in Toronto! read more

The noodles we order it so balance ,everything is great,the service is good and friendly, we came back from Alberta just for this. Comfort food it is. read more

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I ordered the Spicy braised beef, the soup base tasted good, I've had better, the noodles were cooked perfectly, nice and fresh, but my main issue was with the braised beef, it honestly tasted like the beef was previously frozen or at least some bits tasted like it, i understand that there is a bit of fat that is served with this, i always take it out, but man, there was mostly fat and very little beef, the serving was large overall, but again very little beef. if you love beef fat, and i know there are many, this soup for you, if i ever order from this place again, i will stick to the sliced beef soups. But honestly, the place down the street, mogouyan, is so much better. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Spicy Braised Beef - 90% fat - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yum! I loveee hand pulled noodles and this really hit the spot. The broths were great, especially the braised beef brisket! It even made my list of all time favourite noodle broths! Super flavourful and tasty. You get to choose the noodles type and they even show you pictures of how the noodles will look like for reference. The Lanzhou beef noodles we got in narrow thick, and the braised beef brisket noodle we got in medium wide. Personally I think the narrow thick was a little too dense for my liking but I liked the medium wide noodles. We also got a spicy potato appetizer. Flavour was good. Personally, I would have liked it to be a little more crisp but it was still good regardless. I overheard the table next to us talk about how great the jellyfish was, would love to try that next time. (I'm not eavesdropping I swear! The tables were just close together.) Overall, a great place to get some hand pulled noodles! I highly recommend the Braised Beef Brisket with Medium Wide Noodles! read more

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3.5 stars. This is a tiny cute place with just a few seats. We tried the classic beef hand pulled noodles and a side dish. It was good but nothing stand out compared to some other places we have been. Decent for a quick meal. read more

Got their small Lanzhou beef noodles with extra wide noodles ($11.99) again and it was amazing again. It literally came out piping hot in 1-2 minutes which caught me by surprise. Was served with some hot water on the side. The broth was so flavourful and there was an adequate amount of meat. Felt so satisfied after this meal! Will definitely return. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Value for money noodles Service: The staff are friendly, they check your temperature before you walk in and you write down your information for contact-tracing. Food: Ordered a mega bowl of lanzhou noodles, one of two in our group. It's definitely a huge bowl, big enough for two people to share, but the ratio of the beef and other ingredients (radish, cilantro) seemed to be off and it was just a lot of soup and noodles. Ended up finishing it solo, but it was definitely a struggle at the end, would recommend getting a large for one, or mega with extra beef if sharing. The noodle texture was nice and springy/chewy, you can customize the thickness and you can see they pull the noodles by hand inside. The broth was on the lighter side, but the chili oil helped flavour it. Also had the cucumber and jelly fish and the flavours were spicy and tangy, spot on! Overall: Good spot if you're craving hand-pulled noodles. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Special Lanzhou beef noodles (thin noodles, mega size) - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Always a winner. We have been GB fans for years, back when the only menu options were for extra noodles and the noodle thickness. The menu has gotten a bit more comprehensive since we were last back, but the quality is still there. Come hungry because even the regular size noodle bowl is more than enough with a generous amount of meat, noodles, and delicious broth. read more

I'm a sucker for hand pulled noodles! I ordered the Braised Beef Noodle Soup with Extremely Wide Noodles! One of the most delicious hand pulled noodles I've had! The broth was hearty without being too salty. The noodles were perfectly bouncy and chew, my fave! It was so good I had to eat it again for the second time before I left Canada! They let you choose what size noodle you prefer your noodles to be made too! read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Braised Beef Noodle Soup with Extremely Wide Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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If you're in a rush, you may need to arrive earlier. Very much a mom & pop operation with little fanfare. I would categorize this as a local gem, and hope it doesn't get busier than it is now - for selfish reasons. The serving size is extremely generous, the soup and spices is just right, and the noodles are to come back for. Keep up the good work! read more

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Tucked away at the north east corner of Edward St and Bay St is GB Noodles. The restaurant has adapted during covid19 with their patio area, which is an extension on the sidewalk and not dangerously on the street (like some other restaurants). Takeout seems to be the popular choice and the ordering counter is now right at the door. Ordering is fast and efficient. I understand that the noodles are the star of the show, but I wish there were more topping options. I pretty much saw either minced pork or slices of beef. Also some veggies (like bok choy) would be a nice addition. There's a wide variety of noodle thickness and I went for an order of thick and thin. I agree with some reviewers that thick noodles give it a bit more texture and chewiness. But I prefer the thin noodles. The soup is clear and generally is smooth tasting, with a bite as a finish - an acquired taste. Overall, not bad and I did appreciate the noodles. However there are many noodle options in Toronto nowadays and I'm likely to rather give a new place a try. Thanks GB Noodles for the tasty lunch! read more

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Covid delivery review! First off GB Hand pulled noodles is my favourite dine-in soup go to. Easily 5/5. The delivery experience though not as good is still great to try. The beef noodle soup came separate and you had to mix it together. Disappointed I had no choice of the type of noodle I wanted. Tasted just like the dine in experience however. Just ensure you get fast delivery so you can eat it hot! I also got the roasted pork ribs. Didn't really seem "roasted" but tasted good regardless and got a big portion size which I was happy about. Soups are hard to get perfect via delivery, however GB Hand Pulled noodles comes close. I'd recommend the beef noodle soup if you are reading this. read more

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Do you love noodles? Well, this place makes their own noodles from scratch right on location. You can get them in three different sizes. The soup is light and flavourful and I love the chilli oil that they add to the soup if you can handle the spice. A warm noodle soup always leaves one feeling so gratified, nourished and satiated. This place will certainly do that for you. P. S. Does anyone know what the GB stands for? read more

Delicious and authentic! The service was warm and attentive. It definitely lives up to the hype-highly recommended!

We stopped by recently while visiting Toronto. We were craving some noodles and GB definitely hit the spot. It was a beautiful day, so we grabbed a seat outside. Our service was great throughout our visit. We chose a beef noodle dish and cold Dan Dan noodles. The wait wasn't long and our food came out quick. Both dishes looked great. The flavor of the Dan Dan noodles was excellent. The beef was good, but the Dan Dan dish was definitely our favorite. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and would definitely return. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Beef with thick noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The location was easy to find. Food was delicious. We had the spicy braised beef extra wide noodle soup. Highly recommended it! read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hand pulled noodles are made from simple flour, water, and salt noodle dough, pulled over and over again and folded over after each pull, to get thinner and thinner until it is the preferred thinness. Some Hand Pulled Noodles are thicker, while other Hand Pulled Noodles get so thin that they are almost threads. In this way, a simple Hand Pulled Noodles can become a dozen different thicknesses, and thus a dozen different types of noodles. Chinese Hand Pulled Noodles are all about texture, because textures are one of the major categories in Chinese cooking. Textures, Flavors, Colors and Hotness make up the four major categories when evaluating Good Chinese Food. And Canada is one of the few countries in the world that can offer high quality Chinese Cuisine with these subtle distinctions in place. Needless to say, Toronto has great restaurant scene, and, so does Vancouver, (maybe better than Toronto's), and to some extent, so does Québec, and maybe even Montréal (although Montréal has focused on more 'niche dishes,' like bagels, & pizza). Food-wise, mostly only two cultures have made Canada what it is today: Chinese, and to a lesser extent, French. Outside of these, the third greatest positive influence on the Canadian food scene are the indigenous cultures and the many ancient local ingredients. So if you aren't going to eat "Duck Confit" or "Pâté de Foie Gras" in Québec City, or "Fried Lobster in XO Sauce" in Toronto, you'll be feasting on "Grilled Moose Steaks" in upper Saskatchewan, or "Stewed Seaweed-Berries with Salted Giant Cod" up on the coast of Labrador. Truly, Canada had a unique and underrated World-Class Culinary Scene that has yet to be discovered and explored by the more influential palettes on the planet. I just wonder which of the great (non-US) food cities will be the first to open an authentic "Canadian Restaurant," Paris, Amsterdam, Dubai, Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore, Geneva, Shanghai, Berlin, etc. My money is on Tokyo or Amsterdam. Tokyo because they are taken-in by fads there, and Amsterdam because it was the first city in Europe to open an authentic Mexican Restaurant, and because it has easier access to Canadian Ingredients. Either way, I'll be there on opening day, cash in-hand, with my mouth open and my tongue hanging out. read more

If you have ever craved noodle soup in any shape or form, you have to stop into GB. There aren't too many choices here -- the majority of the menu is some kind of Lanzhou beef noodle soup. The only differing factors will be the bowl size, type of meat, spice level, and noodle thickness. The broth is clear, perfectly seasoned, and the right amount of beefiness -- not super salty or thick like you would find in a ramen broth, and also not dark like a pho broth. It's such a good comfort food on a chilly day. The noodles are hand-pulled, so whichever you choose, it's bound to have the consistency of freshly made noods. For those of you who like more chew in your noodles, opt for wider. read more

Tight spot but delicious food so still 5 stars. Ordered side dishes of daikon and spicy cucumber and the plates were full and piled high. Got a small bowl of lanzhou beef noodles (medium wide). Perfect amount of food with lots of flavour. Add your own chilli oil for your desired level of spicy. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

GB Hand-Pulled Noodles is always a go-to for something warm and comforting. The flavour in the broth & meat is amazing with a good amount of spice, and the noodles have the perfect chewy texture. I always order the Special Lanzhou Beef Noodle soup with thick-thick noodles and extra cilantro. Enjoy! read more

Decided to try this place since we've heard so many good things about it, and to see if its up there on my list of best beef noodle soups in Toronto. We ended up getting the mega beef noodle soup because it seemed like the best thing to share between two people. But honestly, if you were hungry enough you could probably finish it on your own. Noodles are hand pulled in store, and you can choose the lenght/thickness or style you wanted your noodles to be. We opted for the round thin noodles. The broth is nice and light but it still has body. You can really taste the beefiness. The parsley and green onion help cut through the rich soup. One of my favourite things here actually was not part of the noodle itself. But rather it was the chilli oil. The chilli oil was delicious and I probably finished half of the container by myself. Honestly overall it was pretty good, but it didn't blow my mind. Solid beef noodle soup and awesome hand pulled noodles. 10/10 would come again. read more

GB Hand-pulled Noodles - mega beef noodle bowl - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario