We tried this place for dim sum at about 11:00 a.m. It was only about 5% full at the time.The first thing we noticed was how filthy the carpets were. It was obvious that they hadn’t been vacuumed in weeks and had probably never been steam cleaned.
The service was good. The food for the most part was average in taste and the portions were small. Five dishes (har gow, sui mai,shrimp/chive dumpling, spring roll, and mini sticky rice) came to $60 with tip. Only the sticky rice was above average in taste. The portion sizes at Western Lake on Victoria Drive are literally twice as large.
One star deducted for the lack of attention to cleanliness.
Haney Joe
Restaurant decided to close early. Didn’t even greet us just said closing early and shoo’d us out the door. Super rude. There was still families eating inside. Online and on the door said open.
Michael King
Good service and authentic food!
Esther Fong
Great place for decent Chinese meals with parking in that neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumplings, Scallion Steamed King Crab
Vancity Business
Overpriced, mediocre food at best, service was horrendous.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bruno Bonamigo
I love their food! Even though I live on the other side of town, I’m always happy to make the drive because I know I’ll enjoy a great meal.
Parking: Around 15 spots on the hotel parking lot beside the restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumplings
Madison Watkins
Ordered food to go and I was ready incredibly fast, food is amazing and the workers were very polite!! Highly recommend:))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D L
Good location but no handicap access to the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tavia Azad
My wife and I ordered bulk takeout, spent almost 300 dollars. 4 dumplings for 11 dollars is ridiculous. The amount in the picture is all we received, and the food was bland and did not taste fresh.
You know it’s an authentic chinese restaurant when it smells like one. 😂
I came here with my family to meet an old friend in Vancouver, and this place was recommended by the locals. Personally, I don’t understand why this place has such low reviews. Prices may be a little steep, but I guarantee you if you’re finding authentic chinese flavours and taste, drop by.
We ordered Lobsters, Roasted Chicken, Crispy Peking Duck with Wrap, Cod Fish, Stir Fry Vege with Beef, Stir Fry Kailan, Silverfish Fried Rice and some soup (can’t remember). All these dishes come part as a set, and we all had a great time at Shanghai Lu. The waiters here are also super friendly and thoughtful, I would definitely drop by this place the next time when I’m in Vancouver.
There is also free parking located at the hotel directly beside the entrance of this restaurant. Take the ramp up after the drop-off point at the hotel lobby, and proceed all the way up until you see the lots allocated for Shanghai Lu customers. Just let the waiters know you parked your car there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Lobster with Ginger & Green Onion w Noodle, Peking Duck
Josie Simpson
Ordered takeout, 6 dim sum dishes and the total was close to $100! The dim sum was nothing special. The restaurant wasn't busy when I went to pick up my order... probably because their prices are really high! Won't be going there again for average dim sum!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Teresa da Roza
We wanted to have a family dinner for 30 that was good value and great food. A friend recommended Shanghai Lu and we certainly amazed at the food quality and the price! The King Crab was perfectly cooked and so tasty. The dishes were a good size so we all had to take leftovers home to enjoy the next day. Winnie, the owner was very easy to deal with and you can tell that customer service & satisfaction were her top priority. Give yourself a treat and go spoil yourself with great dim sum as well as dinner!
Parking: Shanghai Lu has 10 parking spots on the P4 level and after 5pm, all the spots that are unmarked are also free.
Kid-friendliness: We had 6 children in our group of 30 - Winnie set up a small table where they could do activities while the adults took their time and enjoyed the sumptuous dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hailey Marie Hartman
I have been coming here for years! Used to eat with them when they were in Burnaby near 6th and 6th! Definitely still worth the drive all the way out into Vancouver! Food was hot fresh and great sized portions, the dim sum is to die for! Service is friendly and fast. Thanks again for another amazing meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumplings
Melissa Sae-Lee
Love the dim sum, authentic and some dishes you can’t even get in Hong Kong anymore. Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumplings, Siu Mai, Dumplings
Love this place! The staff is first class!
We tried this place for dim sum at about 11:00 a.m. It was only about 5% full at the time.The first thing we noticed was how filthy the carpets were. It was obvious that they hadn’t been vacuumed in weeks and had probably never been steam cleaned.
The service was good. The food for the most part was average in taste and the portions were small. Five dishes (har gow, sui mai,shrimp/chive dumpling, spring roll, and mini sticky rice) came to $60 with tip. Only the sticky rice was above average in taste. The portion sizes at Western Lake on Victoria Drive are literally twice as large.
One star deducted for the lack of attention to cleanliness.
Restaurant decided to close early. Didn’t even greet us just said closing early and shoo’d us out the door. Super rude. There was still families eating inside. Online and on the door said open.
Good service and authentic food!
Great place for decent Chinese meals with parking in that neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumplings, Scallion Steamed King Crab
Overpriced, mediocre food at best, service was horrendous.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love their food! Even though I live on the other side of town, I’m always happy to make the drive because I know I’ll enjoy a great meal.
Parking: Around 15 spots on the hotel parking lot beside the restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumplings
Ordered food to go and I was ready incredibly fast, food is amazing and the workers were very polite!! Highly recommend:))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good location but no handicap access to the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I ordered bulk takeout, spent almost 300 dollars. 4 dumplings for 11 dollars is ridiculous. The amount in the picture is all we received, and the food was bland and did not taste fresh.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
You know it’s an authentic chinese restaurant when it smells like one. 😂
I came here with my family to meet an old friend in Vancouver, and this place was recommended by the locals. Personally, I don’t understand why this place has such low reviews. Prices may be a little steep, but I guarantee you if you’re finding authentic chinese flavours and taste, drop by.
We ordered Lobsters, Roasted Chicken, Crispy Peking Duck with Wrap, Cod Fish, Stir Fry Vege with Beef, Stir Fry Kailan, Silverfish Fried Rice and some soup (can’t remember). All these dishes come part as a set, and we all had a great time at Shanghai Lu. The waiters here are also super friendly and thoughtful, I would definitely drop by this place the next time when I’m in Vancouver.
There is also free parking located at the hotel directly beside the entrance of this restaurant. Take the ramp up after the drop-off point at the hotel lobby, and proceed all the way up until you see the lots allocated for Shanghai Lu customers. Just let the waiters know you parked your car there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Lobster with Ginger & Green Onion w Noodle, Peking Duck
Ordered takeout, 6 dim sum dishes and the total was close to $100! The dim sum was nothing special. The restaurant wasn't busy when I went to pick up my order... probably because their prices are really high! Won't be going there again for average dim sum!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
We wanted to have a family dinner for 30 that was good value and great food. A friend recommended Shanghai Lu and we certainly amazed at the food quality and the price! The King Crab was perfectly cooked and so tasty. The dishes were a good size so we all had to take leftovers home to enjoy the next day. Winnie, the owner was very easy to deal with and you can tell that customer service & satisfaction were her top priority. Give yourself a treat and go spoil yourself with great dim sum as well as dinner!
Parking: Shanghai Lu has 10 parking spots on the P4 level and after 5pm, all the spots that are unmarked are also free.
Kid-friendliness: We had 6 children in our group of 30 - Winnie set up a small table where they could do activities while the adults took their time and enjoyed the sumptuous dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been coming here for years! Used to eat with them when they were in Burnaby near 6th and 6th! Definitely still worth the drive all the way out into Vancouver! Food was hot fresh and great sized portions, the dim sum is to die for! Service is friendly and fast. Thanks again for another amazing meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumplings
Love the dim sum, authentic and some dishes you can’t even get in Hong Kong anymore. Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Dumplings, Siu Mai, Dumplings
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