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
Spicy Hot Oil Noodle with Tomatoes and Fried Egg Sauce
Wood Ear Salad with Black Vinaigrette Sauce
Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand Pulled Noodle
Pork Chive Shrimp Dumplings
Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs
Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles
House Special Duck Soup
Stewed Beef Noodle Soup
Spicy Hot Oil Noodles
Steamed Cold Noodle
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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 - 8:30PM |
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Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine offers a warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and authentic Chinese food at reasonable prices. This hidden treasure in West Vancouver 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 kitchen can be noisy, but the overall experience is decent and worth a visit.
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
The restaurant is known for its Xi'an flavors, with the chef trained in China using authentic techniques and ingredients. It feels like a neighborhood eatery you’d find down a Xi'an alley, and it offers great value with generous portions that satisfy.
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.