Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine 老蔡食府
$$ • Chinese, Vegetarian
Hours:
130-1425 Marine Dr, West Vancouver
(604) 925-9231
About Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine 老蔡食府
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
Ratings
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine offers a warm atmosphere and authentic Chinese food at reasonable prices. This hidden treasure is perfect for travelers craving genuine Shaanxi cuisine or foodies looking for bold flavors. Guests have praised the cozy ambiance and delicious dishes, with many willing to drive to support the restaurant. The chef trained in China using authentic techniques and ingredients, offering Xi'an flavors. It feels like a neighborhood eatery you’d find down a Xi'an alley, and it offers great value with generous portions that satisfy. The flavors of the food were amazing and not overly heavy or oily.
Must-Try Signature Dishes include:
✔ Shrimp Pork & Chive Dumplings - Choose between pan-fried for crispiness or boiling for tenderness
✔ Rou Jia Mo (Chinese Burger) - Fluffy buns stuffed with savory braised pork
✔ Liang Pi Cold Noodles - Chewy wheat noodles tossed in house-made chili oil and black vinegar
✔ Hand-Pulled Beef Noodle Soup - Springy noodles in rich, aromatic broth with tender beef
✔ Lamb Pao Mo Soup - Hearty lamb broth with torn bread, mushrooms, and herbs
✔ Stewed Beef Noodle
✔ Jia-zhang Noodle
✔ Pan-Fried Dumplings
✔ Sweet and sour pork ribs
✔ Pickled radish duck soup
The drinks were also fresh and tasty, better quality than many bubble tea places. If you're going with a party of 4 or more, it's suggested to call to make reservations. It's a small restaurant and fills up quickly.
Good to know:
📍 1425 Marine Dr, West Vancouver (plenty of parking)
⏰ Open daily 11:30am-8:30pm
It is perfect for anyone needing a taste of home for Shaanxi natives, an authentic Chinese food adventure, or comforting, flavorful noodles and dumplings.