I've been wanting to check out this King's Square spot ever since they opened last year to see their traditional "bamboo pole" noodle master in action! My wife and I finally popped in for a Saturday lunch, and it's a comfortable, spacious, no-frills noodle joint. It has a classic casual vibe and serves up all the staples: soup noodles, lo mein, rice rolls, and traditional Hong Kong desserts. We initially had our eyes on a awesome $29 wall special (2 bowls of noodles in soup, a fish skin snack, and 2 HK milk teas), but our server let us know it's only available on weekdays. The sign on the wall didn't mention that, so keep that in mind if you visit on the weekend! We then end up ordering: N2 Soup Noodles (Tobiko Wonton, Beef Brisket, & Tendon): This was the absolute highlight! Because of that traditional technique, the house-made noodles had this unique, springy, bouncy texture. The broth was incredibly rich and flavorful, and both the tobiko wontons and tendons were completely spot on. The brisket tasted wonderful, though it was just a tiny bit tough--it probably just needed to stew in the pot a little longer. HK Style Rice Rolls: Pretty standard, but exactly what you want when it's smothered in hot sauce and peanut sauce! HK Milk Tea : It's hot and comforting, though I personally love if slightly stronger, and darker in tea flavor. When the bill arrived, we noticed one milk tea was $3.50 and the other was $2.00. Even though the menu didn't explicitly mention any drink discounts, our waitress was incredibly nice and explained that one automatically paired and price discounted as noodle combo. Then, without us even asking, she kindly adjusted the bill so both teas were only $2.00. My wife and I would've been ok to pay for what was originally stated on the bill as we originally read each food or drink has it's individual price. It was fantastic hospitality! Verdict: We had a really great experience and the staff's kindness left a good impression. My only real suggestion would be to have a more clear menu add a quick "Weekday Only" note to the specials on the wall signs. There were 3 deals on the wall, and only 1 had that mentioned. It would save some guess work. Otherwise, we would be back for those the bouncy noodles! Food - 3.5 Ambience - 3.5 Service - 5.0 read more

TLDR - the bamboo noodle is different and unique. Lo mein is extremely good. We waited half a year to visit Kwan Kee to avoid the crazy lineup at grand opening. We ordered a wonton lo mein, a beef brisket soup noodle and a tender beef soup noodle. The texture of the bamboo noodle is indeed unique from any other types of Asian noodles I have ever had, fresh or dry, Chinese or Korean or Japanese. The texture is firm and bouncy. The bite feel is strong. The texture might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think it really shines through the lo mein. I will return especially for the lo mein. The wonton is tasty and big. The tender beef is very tender; seniors who have weaker teeth likely can enjoy it. The beef brisket is good quality but not tender enough for seniors. Services is exceptional. There is no crazy lineup. read more

Noodles were yummy. And other food was yummy too. Service is prompt and friendly. Ambiance is nice and clean and spacious. I will return for more noodles. read more

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I was impressed with my first visit to Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle, so I brought a couple of friends for lunch. Keeping it simple, we ordered Pork w/ Tomato & Chile Sauce Lo Mein, Beef Brisket Lo Mein, and Vegetables w/Oyster Sauce. We also ordered another beef brisket to go. The food was good, although my friend would have preferred a more savoury flavour for the pork dish, rather than sweet. The beef brisket was very tender and tasty. The vegetables were perfectly cooked. We also got a complimentary order of Osmanthus Cake for dessert. Everything, however, was not perfect. My friend discovered, later at home, the takeout order was incorrect. Rather than the beef brisket that was ordered, she got Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup. Although annoying, it was too inconvenient to return to the restaurant to have it corrected. If it was my order, however, it would have been a problem since I have a shellfish allergy. Should we open and check takeout orders for accuracy? What are your thoughts? read more

Location/Service This place is located inside King Square on the first floor by the sides. Parking readily available outside the plaza or underground (my preferred choice). The place is big enough, high ceilings with good use of lightning. There is an area where you can see the bamboo folding process of the noodles, which is good to learn about the history and effort behind it. Staff were nice, orders came in pretty quick and staff were also helpful with the menu selections. Food Got invited to try their new 2026 new menu items, which includes * Main: Four Treasure Big Bowl Noodle (四寶大碗麵) * Specialty: Clear Broth Veal Brisket (清湯牛腩) * Snack: Assorted Fried Bites Basket (什錦炸物籃) * and of course drink and dessert to finish off The noodles were very bouncy and chewy, that's because the jook sing (bamboo pole) method gives them 2x the gluten strength of machine-made noodles that perfect elastic, bouncy bite you can really feel. It was such an experience to learn the history behind and understand the amount of time and effort that's required. Makes me appreciate the bowl of noodles even more! The veal is also very tender and soft, with a very clean broth. The assorted basket is typical, with fried goods - so nothing can go wrong with that. This bamboo pole method is actually considered a dying art since a lot of the previous generation experts are now retired. Hope this store continues to bloom and spread cultural history! read more

Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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What a hidden gem. More people to try this spot. We were shown this 120 year old process of making the chewiest freshest hand made noodles I've ever tasted. We witnessed the rhythmic art of Jook Sing Meen at Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle. This Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient is one of the last guardians of a vanishing craft. Using a heavy bamboo pole, the master "seesaws" to knead egg-rich dough, achieving 100% gluten development for a signature "springy" bite that machines simply cannot replicate. The noodles are then "aged" for 24 hours to ensure a clean, eggy flavor without the harsh alkaline aftertaste. They have a new 2026 tasting menu of set meals. It's a must try. Amazing and quick service. read more

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The plaza has a ton of parking space and also underground parking. The plaza can get confusing and may get lost or difficult to find the store. We ordered the noodle soup dumplings and dried noodle with dumplings which comes with a side of soup. They offered an additional side of beef brisket sauce for you to add to your soup or noodle dipping. Noodles were all dente, bouncy and chewy as expected as they specialize in bamboo noodles. Noodles using bamboo to compress will create a very bouncy texture. Soup base was strong in fish broth flavour. The dumplings were mostly pork minced meat mixture inside with some shrimps. I personally prefer the dumplings with all shrimps for a stronger seafood taste. These dumplings were a little blend imo. Beef brisket sauce had a very strong starinese taste. Not my cup of tea. 3.5 stars overall and servers were kind and friendly. read more

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3.5 stars. Located in the King's Square in the north west corner of Woodbine and 16th. There is plenty of parking underground and above ground. The shop is currently in soft opening phase and working out the kinks. The shop is known for its in shop made bamboo pressed noodles to enhance the texture. There is plenty of staff on hand to ensure all items are ordered and delivered lickity split. The BB3 House Special Big Bowl Noodles ( tobiko wonton, beef brisket, pork feet and beef tripe) - the noodles were the highlight! The texture and snap cannot be found in any noodle shop currently in Toronto. The soup base was rich, and the beef brisket/ pork feet/ trip were marinated well and cooked to be melt in your mouth. The wontons were different and flavourful. Shrimp toast was fresh and had a nice crunch to it. They are unique that it is not the traditional shrimp paste topping, it is with a full butterflied shrimp that we get to enjoy. The milk tea was freshly brewed and served piping hot. The shop offers weekday tea time promotions (M-F 2:30-5:30) which includes a noodle with a hot drink (cold drinks $1.50 extra) The seating is spacious and don't feel crammed in. A big plus is the large window allowing for plenty of natural sunlight to shine in. The restaurant is accessible friendly for those needing the extra space. One note is that there is no washroom inside and need to use the common one found in the mall. read more

Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

It was my first time coming to this restaurant. I was a bit lost finding where it was located inside the plaza. It is best to come before 12 p.m. as the crowd and lineup start to form. We arrived at 11:30, and it was packed, but luckily, we didn't have to wait too long to be seated. And it wasn't too loud; it was just like other *cha chaan teng* (Hong Kong-style cafe) with a regular noise level. I ordered two kinds of beef brisket and tobiko wontons with thick noodles. I liked what I ordered, but will I intentionally come back again for it? Probably not. That's my own opinion; you should definitely try it yourself. As for takeout, it doesn't taste the same as eating there. I got takeout for my yeobo, and it was so-so. He did not like it, and my order was wrong. read more

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Hhhmmm, bamboo pressed noodles, tried in Hong Kong, can't remember if it makes a difference in the noodles texture or not, anyway it's a dying art, so let's give this ancient noodle making technique some support. Supposedly only 200 bowls of bamboo pressed noodles available each day, today is my lucky day. Ordered dumpling with larger flat noodles soup and dry thin noodles with brisket and tendon. Both noodles were firm and chewy, nothing really special about them, as far as I'm concerned these noodles could have been kneaded by human hands. The beef brisket and tendon were of good quality. Soup base I thought was a little weak, based on their soup ingredient list and description I was expecting something spectacular, my bad. Need to work on their quality control as the side bowl of soup that came with the dried noodles was cold, staff alerted and came back with what should have been hot soup with no comment or apologies, I guess this isn't the first time. There is a large window where you can view the noodle making staff, however it looked like any other noodle making kitchen, if I was the owner, I would have had the staff bouncing on a large bamboo pole kneading the dough for all customers to see and enjoy during the afternoon lunch period, maybe I came at the wrong time but it was the peak lunch period with many people waiting Afterall, this is the main attraction on why I chose to dine in this restaurant as I'm sure with others as well I predict this establishment won't last too long, lazy and unimaginative management will drive customers back to their other normal noodle vendors, I know I won't be going back. Marketing will initially attract the curious, however the final product determines repeat customers. Oh well a small disappointment, onto further foodie adventures. read more

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How does this place plan on establishing itself when they lack the efficiency needed to be successful? I understand they're new and still in their early opening stage. Either way, I was not impressed. I came in the middle of the afternoon and waited over an hour while tables were empty and the line was incredibly long. There happened to be an afternoon promotion so that's probably another reason for the crowd of people. The workers need to move faster or they need more workers. I heard they give a 5 minute grace period after they text you to inform you that your table is available. IMHO, if you're not there with 30 others standing around waiting, your table should be forfeited. This is why there were noticeable lulls of empty seats. I'm sure people gave up after waiting for so long. The restaurant seating should have more smaller tables for 2. The fact that they continued to put 2 diners at a 4 person table was not optimizing space. I couldn't believe at one point they sat a single person at a table for 4. As for the service, my table didn't even get our drinks until we had finished our meal. I've never been to a Chinese restaurant where I wasn't served water or tea first thing. The noodles were good. Unique. That's the only good thing I can say. I prefer the wontons at a different establishment. This is a famous restaurant from Hong Kong, Michelin recommended. They'd be appalled to know this franchise is running their reputation into the ground. read more

Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle - Fried wontons. - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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The noodle bounces in your mouth! Al dente wonton noodle. From service to seating gives you a warm sensation! The brisket is so tasty and soft. They have a choice between thick noodle and thin noodle. You can choose wonton, dumpling and the list goes on! Great addition to Markham! If you are lucky, you can see the work they put in using the bamboo to make the noodle! A unique technique only found at Kwan Kee! read more

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Handmade with bamboo pole technique - Served lukewarm, not hot enough - Quality is average - Dish came out too quickly, felt rushed - Presentation is plain - Price is fair but not impressive - Ingredients are minimal - Not planning to return - Reason for visit was ordinary - No long wait required - Only tried the noodles read more

Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This place serves pretty solid noodles in a classic wonton style noodle restaurant. The noodles are truly a bit unique and more 'bouncy' due to the preparation method. Definitely overhyped by social media and the Michelin Gourmand listing from Hong Kong. If you come in with just more regular expectations you'll be satisfied, but if you come in thinking you'll get your mind blown, you'll be disappointed. Located in King Square, which is a bit of a ghost town which I don't like. read more

The best wontons I've ever had in North America. Big, juicy wontons with a whole shrimp wrapped together with pork. The soup is flavorful and comforting, without any MSG. The noodles are freshly made every day. read more

Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Definitely would not recommend this place. Their shrimp wonton consist mostly pork which was a huge let down. Flavour is lacking both the wonton soup and the wonton itself. Portions are exceptionally small when charging a premium. Also ordered the popcorn chicken again, portion was small for the price. Only thing I would give points to is the noodles. Would not come back. If you want to get your fix one of my fav places is Jim Chai Kee. You will definitely notice the difference is taste and portion size. read more

Food is mediocre. Bamboo noodle has a nice chew but wonton is just wonton, nothing special. Soup bland. Choi sum came out in one long stalk. Had to have the waitress cut up. Luckily we did not have a long wait. Not worth a second visit. read more

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Don't understand the hype on this place. The broth was bland, and the wontons were mostly pork with little shrimp. Price was pretty expensive as well. Portion was small, noodles were bouncy but soggy really quickly. There is another wonton noodle place on the second floor that is much better. read more

the best noodle we ever had. the service is the greatest. we went in 5 mins before closing, thankful they still let us to order to go. the pretty young server insisted that we should eat in, rather than to go; so that we could enjoy the fullest of the quality! we highly recommended this place. read more

food is gross. bad service. do not visit. i had wontons and i have diarrhea after!!! service is so poor. read more

I've passed this place a few times in the morning around noon and always a lineup that I wasn't willing to wait for... hoping the hype dies down abit. Went one evening with no wait at all. Ordered a soup noodle with brisket and shrimp wonton. The noodles themselves were indeed great and al dente throughout the meal. Top tier noodles... however the soup base and protein were pretty average. Also had a fried milk where was again fairly average. While it was a fine meal, with no complaints... it was just not memorable. Certainly not worth waiting for. read more

Finally got to try Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodles today, and honestly the Google rating and reviews didn't do it justice. The wonton bamboo noodle bowl was amazing - the noodles were super bouncy and had a totally different texture from other places. The wontons were huge with lots of filling, and the soup base had a unique flavour with a gentle sweetness to it. read more