This is my first time at the new Magic Noodle location at Richmond Hill. This location is at least twice the size of the Midland and the wait is considerably less. The seats are also more spacious and comfortable as well. There is also bar seating near the wall, which is great for solo diners.
Magic noodle is THE place to go for noodle soup. The noodles are made fresh and hand-pulled right in front of you. You can choose from different types of noodles and choose the thickness as well. I ordered the traditional lanzhou noodle with beef (?????). The noodles are perfectly chewy (al dente) and the broth is sweet. You can even add more broth for free if you find yourself running low on soup!
There is also a large selection of snacks and skewers available from from pancakes to cold dishes. For snacks, we had ordered the spicy pork lung and tripe. and the seaweed salad. Both dishes pair well with noodle soup and refreshing. As well, the skewers always come out hot and fresh. The tofu skewer is a favourite. The tofu crispy and it's slathered with a sweet chinese bbq sauce. The only flaw, is sometimes they put too much sauce and it can be overpowering. Lamb skewers are also another popular choice. The lamb is juicy and seasoned with plenty of spice, delicious!
The service here is hit or miss. The restaurant gets so busy, the staff is always getting pulled left and right. It can be difficult to get the attention of the staff but understandable as the restaurant is packed. However, the food will keep bringing me back :)