Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine 老蔡食府 in West Vancouver

130-1425 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B5, Canada

★★★★☆
(456 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bubble tea store Chinese restaurant Chop bar Dumpling restaurant Hot pot restaurant Noodle shop
Website
laocai.ca
Address
130-1425 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B5, Canada
Plus Code
8RHV+7X West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Small plates Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
456 reviews

Most Mentioned

dumplings (51) duck (17) beef noodle soup (13) liang pi (9) hand pulled noodles (9) lamb noodles (8) pork burger (8) cold noodles (8) you po mian (7) sweet and sour pork (5)
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★★★
November 23, 2024

I understand that many restaurant people criticize me for not giving out higher ratings. However, I believe that a 3-star rating is an excellent one. For me, it’s all about the product as described. The food was delicious, considering we only ordered two dishes. The price was very reasonable. The restaurant was also clean. However, I must mention that finding parking spaces can be a challenge. If you are in west Vancouver and looking for a quick bite, I recommend the spicy cumin noodles.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine is an exceptional choice for those seeking a truly authentic Chinese dining experience. Their hand-made dumplings and noodles are a real highlight, crafted with such care that you can immediately taste the difference. The freshness and texture of the pasta and dumplings are second to none. Also, I learned from the staff that they source their spices directly from China to ensure the food preserves its traditional flavors. So, if you're looking for authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly hand-made dumplings and noodles with genuine flavors, Lao Cai is a must-visit. Highly recommended! :D

★★★★★
October 20, 2024

Vancouver offers plenty of East Asian dining options, but this restaurant is truly something special. With parking available, it's easily accessible for those living in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and downtown. The moment I walked in, the decor and cozy atmosphere made me feel as if I had been transported straight to China. The food is authentically prepared, a refreshing change from the typical "NYC Chinese food" you might be used to. Our server was polite and took the time to explain each dish, the menu options, and even shared stories about the regions near Tibet where they source their unique spices. The handmade pasta was thick and flavorful—nothing like the ones you'd find in a supermarket. One of my favorite dishes was the "bread with shredded pork" (see the pic). Sorry for not remembering the exact name, but it was absolutely delicious! Even the washrooms were clean, which is always a plus in my book. My only complaint is that it's a bit far from Richmond (the Asian hub in vancouver metropolitan region). However, I heard they're planning to open a new location there soon, which is great news.

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

One of the best Chinese restaurants in Vancouver! We had a variety of dishes and the quality of the food was very high. My favorite dish was the dumplings which they make everyday from scratch and the hot-oil noodles! The cucumber salad and the sweet and sour pork ribs also delish. Truly one of the best dinning experiences, hard to pick just one dish :)

★★★★★
August 26, 2024

Heard great reviews about this place so checked it out. The place was nice and clean and the service was so so friendly and they truly cared about their customers. Highly recommend their dumplings and if you love them as much as we did, you can buy some frozen ones as well (what we ended up doing). Their noodles were nice and chewy. Will definitely go back again.

★★★★★
August 11, 2024

My partner and I LOVE coming here, any time we are visiting or driving through West Vancouver we make sure to stop. The noodles and dumplings are housemade and taste so fresh and delicious.

★★★★★
August 6, 2024

This place blew my mind. It is insanely good! I'm pescatarian so my options were very limited but their veggie options were solid. I tried the veggie dumplings and the spicy and oily hand cut noodles....everything was an ace! Can't wait to go back!

★★★★★
July 9, 2024

very authentic Chinese cousins from northern China. We loved the noodles and dumplings. People are nice and welcoming. For sure will come back again with friends and family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine is a hidden gem! The prices are super reasonable, and the portion sizes are generous you definitely get your money s worth. The food came out so quickly, which was perfect for my busy schedule. Everything we tried was delicious and fresh. The staff were friendly and efficient, making the whole experience even better. If youre looking for great Chinese food without breaking the bank, this is the spot! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Great food and very warm and friendly service! Always love going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

We got the lamb hot pot, shirmp&pork dumpling, and sour&spicy soup noodle. Everything is so good Even their sauce selection is perfect! Unforgettable!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Lao Cai s Liangpi is the most authentic!

★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Don t know what to say, didn t like the food, the manager gave me a why are u here vibe, the decor was depressing. Maybe this place is really authentic, so don t look at this review, it was too authentic for us, even their attitude was authentic ;). The dumplings were too thick, the noodle soups lack flavor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Went for lunch and got the pork burgers (one per person), the shrimp dumplings (so good!), scallion noodles, and boba. We were thinking of taking some leftover noodles home, but they were so good we finished them all. Also the tea they served was very nice. Not the usual house tea. Tasted like a peach oolong. Well definitely be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Authentic Chinese food that suits the Japanese palate. Perhaps I had arrived at the store at the right time, but there was a huge line after I entered. We recommend making reservations in advance.

★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

They need to work on their service. Slamming dishes and menus on the table. Serving chipped glasses. Delayed service, even the 2 customers behind us were served a head of us. Constantly, waving them down for service. Like for some water and tea. Omg we ask for tea. We got tea and no cup, then the server ran away. Now, the food was ok, nothing that I would crave for. Overall, bad experience. But, did liked how they were repeatly cleaning the tables for the next customers.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I had Spicy Hot-Oil Noodle and dumpings. The noodle was authentic so tasty! I love Spicy-oil Biangbiang noodles! Also, service was friendly and price is good. Id love to come again soon

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Amazing food, excellent service.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Food is great, environment is great, service is great, everything is great! Kid-friendliness: Kids and family friendly Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Shaanxi people are really good at making pasta! Must order Cumin Lamb Noodles This is a blind spot in the category of hand-pulled noodles and mixed noodles. How many people have to order depending on how many people are eating! ! ! ! ! So delicious, the noodles are kneaded so well. Soft, strong and springy. Noodles with tomato, egg and oil Its delicious, made by the elders who are the best cooks in the family. Leek and Shrimp Dumplings, Boiled or Vegetarian Filling, Boiled First of all, the skin is definitely Num 1, the filling is very juicy and full of flavor, and the shrimp is used well. We usually order sour radish and duck soup, which is a domestic taste. Brother Mao s soup base haha. The cold skin is a little bit hard. In the afternoon, there were two particularly handsome young foreign waiters who could communicate with you in very standard Mandarin with Chinese accents. For the first time, you were stunned. Just because of this accent and cumin mutton noodles, you must try it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Wow the food here is out of this world. If you like noodles youre gonna love this place. I ordered on Ubereats and it was delicious. The last time I had authentic Chinese food was in Nigeria! I ordered the spicy hot oil noodle with beef, tomato and egg sauce, the noodles were chewy and bouncy, the beef so juicy and tender, the bean sprouts were soft and crunchy and the bok Choy went perfectly with the noodles!!! I also ordered the onion and beef boiled dumplings and the juices/broth bursts into your mouth with every bite. Finally, I tried their dirty tea and surprisingly it was sooooo sweet and delicious, definitely beats regular bubble tea from Chattime. All the dishes were 10/10 and I would highly recommend trying the food. Cant wait to try other menu items.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food and service.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Northerners certified delicious

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Are you feeding the birds ? The chopsticks didnt move.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Wonderful and authentic flavors, great selection of regional favorites. Excellent choice for both a cultural and culinary experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Wonderful staff and delicious food! Everything is made in-house and highly recommend the pan-fried dumplings as they were super juicy and crisped to perfection! Noodles were also amazing!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I was visiting Xi An 2 months ago and can tell you this is authentic Xi An food. And its delicious! The Liang Pi is a must try Vegetarian options: Theres a cold tofu dish with a preserved 100 yr old egg

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

First time here and I had an awesome experience. Staff is friendly and helpful, food is delicious. I can t wait to come back and try more!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Tastes good

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great chinese place with the best dumplings and the friendliest staff!! They gave us chinese donuts on the house because they accidentally gave our noodles to the wrong table. So sweet~ My favorite thing was the boiled shrimp pork chive dumplings

July 23, 2024

The service was really bad, the menu was thrown in front of us, we hesitated a little while ordering, and our attitude was very disdainful. They also treated us differently from the Westerners at the table next door. You really are not the only restaurant in Vancouver. I can understand if I am too busy, but I really cant understand if the service attitude is poor and people are treated differently.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

You can get your food very quickly, thats pretty awesome especially when you are super hungry, size is big, taste is OK

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great noodles! Duck soap with pickle radish is surprisingly tasty! Kid-friendliness: My kids love their pork and noodles. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

This beats even some of the food inside mainland China, with fresh ingredients and extremely traditional cooking, highly recommended to visit. Pricing is extremely fair considering the atmosphere and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine is fantastic! The food is delicious and authentic ( I tried Chicken and noodles), the staff are friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. A perfect dining experience. highly recommend! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

One of the best meals I have eaten in Vancouver. The food here makes me sad, because I live too far away to eat it every day.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Xian flavor

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great Chinese food at a nice location with accessible (FREE!) street parking nearby. Servers were very considerate and welcoming. I tried a lot on the menu, and every single dish was good; Liang Pi was exactly what I expected it to be. The fern noodle appetizer was also nice. My favourites would have to be the spicy lamb cumin noodles and the duck hotpot.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great place to dine

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Ordered takeout regularly for years, still delicious :-)

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Food & environment is decent, fairly busy on a weekday lunch, one downside is you hear the chef in the kitchen loud and clear from the moment entering the restaurant until leaving the premises

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Authentic Chinese food, reasonable prices, and price-matching service. Today we specially drove here to have a meal to support Lao Cai Restaurant. We hope that they will not be affected by the recent turmoil and stick to their own ideas to serve the community.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

My girlfriend and I stopped here for dinner last night and we couldn t be more pleased. The staff were friendly and cheerful and the atmosphere cozy! We shared several dishes we had never tried before and were blown away! Great way to end a great day! We will definitely be making a habit of returning to Lao Cai whenever we are in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Surprisingly realty good. The dumplings and the lamb

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Love this Gem in West Van. Authentic taste. In love with they beef noodles

May 23, 2024

I just had a stew beef noodles. The beef had a very strong gamey and weird taste. The broth was NO flavor. There were two servers. The male one is good. The female one is not pleasant at all. Her service below average worst than food court. I paid and gave her tips. No thank you. I ll not recommended to anyone. I don t know how they got 4.4 ?

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

I might be wrong because Im not a Chinese, but it felt like an authentic upscale Chinese cusine (not a fancy restaurant, but the quality of food was upscale). All the foods were incredible. I ordered four dishes for 3 because Ive been unsuccessful with some of my orders at somewhere new. Guess what, this time - ALL FOUR were fantastic!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Delicious, authentic, rare to have someone who cooks seriously and doesn t fool around

★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Food is nothing special, edible. Service was painfully slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

I usually come here with my friends, and the servers are always friendly, especially when they discover that you can speak Chinese! The variety of dishes is pretty decent, and, from what I ve ordered, they taste pretty decent too.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Have tried this place several times, both for take out and dine in. The noodles don t do well for take out, but they re pretty good for dine in. I really enjoyed the dumplings especially - I don t think there is a better option for them on the north shore.

★★★★
April 23, 2024

Cold noodles is my favourite. Best Chinese in North shore

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Some of the best Chinese Ive had in Vancouver. Servers were excellent and made great recommendations.

April 23, 2024

Food is good, but the teenage server should be fired. Completely horrible service, very disrespectful and assumes the worst out of any customer. He wants to believe in his own subjective reality and it is disgusting and pathetic. The rating can improve, when this horrible person is removed from the establishment.

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

This is white people bro, customers are not the first priority he said after we asked him to clean off the bird pop on the table that was covered by the menu but was ignored for 10 minutes. RACISM ALERT

April 23, 2024

Bad service

April 23, 2024

sb The waiter ate garbage from the food and ran away without leaving a tip b.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

The foreign students in the basket are still out of breath, so they know how to post online and underline their typing. They are good at literature and martial arts. I will give you a solar lighter to give you a weak light. I will have to spend a lot in the future to support Lao Cai. Very good porcelain !

March 23, 2024

When we came to dine, we were assigned a table. When we sat down to read the menu, the waiter found that the table had not been wiped and there were oil stains. Then the guests at the next table moved the table until it was close to our table. During this period, there was no polite inquiry. The waiters ignored the guests when they saw them moving tables and chairs by themselves and doing inappropriate things in public places. I explained my unpleasant experience to the waiter and asked to change tables. During the process, several waiters did not say anything about it. They did not stop or remind the guests on the other table of their continued behavior, and they did not apologize for my unpleasant experience. Finally left without eating anything. A very uncomfortable store experience.

Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Amending my earlier review below. I wasnt impressed this time. Takeout - the noodles were stuck together and the cumin lamb was more like a meat sauce over everything. Got bored eating it and Im not fond of gristle in my meat. Will not be going back, although maybe other items are better and of course takeout is never as good as in store. Waste of $20.00. The food is not like usual chinese cuisine in vancouver. Its nothern China and I was pleasantly surprised. Very good!! Went twice and will go back again. The ambiance of the place is a little rustic and not charming but very clean. Thats why 4 not 5 stars.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Good authentic Chinese food.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Delicious food, friendly service, easy to find location, convenient parking

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

There mid week lunch, 3/4 full about 10 tables, service a little slow, pleasant, ordered ripped noodles with pork for 2 $24.99. Amazing flavours but would have liked more noodles and broth

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Everything is delicious and service is great

Local Guide
February 23, 2024

No more Duck Noodle Soup. They stop serving this yummy dish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Amazing noodles and dumplings. The signature dry noodles with lamb and cumin are simply amazing. Great atmosphere too, definetly worth the wait. Suggest to book before coming to avoid the wait. They also do take out. We ordered lunch at 3pm and was very fast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Tastes good. Come here often.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

The roujiamo and mutton soup taste very good and are very authentic northwest dishes. Although there was a little hiccup along the way, the stores service attitude was excellent. Will visit again in the future.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Great authentic Chinese food. Im from China and this is best Xian food I had in Vancouver.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Above all, you get a very, very good feeling dining at this restaurant. The servers were smiling and helpful in answering questions about the menu. The table settings and decor are attractive and comfortable. The dishes - we had spicy cumin lamb noodle (!!), sour and spicy hand-ripped noodle with soup, and house-made pan-fried dumplings ) - are unique and delicious, and the prices are absolutely reasonable. This was our second visit, and we plan to return again and again to try everything.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Food was amazing! Would definitely come back. Dumplings were so good, my beef hot pot, and the noodles were so good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

I prefer this cozy bistro-style restaurant, especially with the warm-toned lighting. Basically, the food in this restaurant is quite delicious, and it s not too bad! In addition, the waiters are all warm and friendly, which is relatively rare in Chinese restaurants! Because the experience is very good, I will come here from time to time. recommend!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

One of the best Chinese restaurants I ever try in Vancouver

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

If you crave an authentic taste of Xian, this restaurant is an absolute gem worthy of five stars.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

We almost never eat Chinese food but we came here wanting to try the dumplings. This is not what most would call Chinese food . It is Soo much better! This is real home cooking, with hot pots, dumplings and a lot more. Everything was so delicious. Vegetarian options: you just have to ask and they will explain everything you can have with out meat.

★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

It is a cute little restaurant. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is ok. However, it is quite pricey. The portion of your food is way too little.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Incredible Chinese hot pot and pot stickers. Lot of house made baked goods and pot stickers. Definitely a top place on the North shore for Chinese. Service is well intentioned but a bit inattentive..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful spot for excellent Xian cuisine. Dumplings were fantastic! And the soup was really good too. If you like Chinese food and looking to try a cuisine from a different region of China, this is a great place to explore.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Cold noodle is the must order , so authentic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food taste good. We ordered a beef noodle, chicken rice and dumplings All of them are good! Recommended dishes Stewed Beef Noodle Soup

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I like the sauced elbow the most, it is moderately fat and lean, moderately soft, and paired with the soul sauce, it tastes great . The old duck soup hot pot was so good that I almost drank up the soup. The sour soup wontons, roujiamo and milk tea all taste good, and the production is of a high standard. I will try other dishes again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tasty lamb hot pot and stewed pork burger, was gonna try cold noodles but sold out, would be an again and highly recommended! Also was there in Sunday night with no reservation, took 15 mins wait to sit down. Full house with only two servers, but they re efficient and Recommended dishes

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic food and great service. Prices are very reasonable too. One of my favorite restaurants on the North Shore.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of the best xi an restaurants I ve had in Vancouver. Noodles and dumplings are freshly made. One should also try that pickled radish as well. The seating environment can be improved but food is excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best noodles ever. The bite is just right. The duck soup is to die for. Their little side dishes are perfectly seasoned. The only minus is the harsh lemon cleaning spray they use on the tables. I dont think they know there are unscented cleaning products that do the job just as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Stumbled upon this place while stuck in major traffic going over the lion s gate. Service was absolutely excellent and the food was amazing too. We were pleasantly surprised to learn this was Northern Chinese food from Shaanxi. We ve been going to a place out in Kingsway for Xi an food for a while so it s nice to know this place is here and closer.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent lunch - we enjoyed the homemade cumin lamb and noodle dish, the duck dumpling soup and the pan fried dumplings!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lamb soup was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My second time here. Loves the food, the service, and the interior of this restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, might have to wait awhile for seats but worth it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It s delicious as always. I ll warm myself up with the old duck soup after skiing. Recommended!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The soup with duck meat was so smelly and we didn t like the tastes very much. The positive point was that the waiters were so polite and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I saw this place recently last month and I reminded myself we have to dine here. Heres my review : omgggg sooo good!!! My partner has never ever tried wood ear mushrooms and he fell in love with them because of how they were cooked and how it was flavored. The dumplings is the best I ever tried in my entire eating dumpling life! These dumplings were soup filled , steamed and partially pan fried..and plumped up in perfection. Ive never tried this type of Chinese cuisine before as it sits in a different region in China. The tea they serve is also very special its flavor has hints of floral with a sweet smooth light taste. Noodles and Dumplings are handmade inside the restaurant. The decor reminded me of a little house that would be situated on top of a mountain top surrounded by trees and people would need a secret password to enter the area.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super delicious Chinese food! The service was great as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lao Cais Liangpi and Roujiamo are always so delicious The side dishes are also very delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was great, staff friendly but rushed off their feet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A small unassuming restaurant with great food! We had pork bun, soup noodles, and dumplings and they were all good! My hubby tried their individual hot pot with his friends and said was good, too. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The employees are open-minded and kind The dumplings, appetizers, and noodles, they are all perfect which makes this my favourite restaurant ever Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious & clean

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I really like it. I want to go there. There is a waiter at his house, who may be a relative of the boss. He is so handsome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing service and hospitality with delicious food. Tried the Liang-Pi hand stretched noodles which happen to be naturally plant based.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hand cut noodles. Amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

What a beautiful little restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing, wontons and dumplings. I have traveled all around the world and very familiar with Chinese food and I would say this was my best dumpling experience, hands-down. Duck wonton soup, spicy oil noodles (not that spicy), pan fried shrimp dumplings. Great price and value. Worth the drive from Richmond BC

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely delicious. One of the best restaurants in West Vancouver.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Really good and authentic xi an food. Ambiance is nice, great customer service and the food was amazing. Had the shredded pork ear, beef noodle soup, Liang pi and another spicy noodle dish.i ordered some drinks and they were delicious too. Would definitely be my go to spot when I return to Vancouver. Wish them all the best business.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Phenomenal gem of a Chinese restaurant. Had a hankering for Chinese and just by accident found parking directly in front. Auspicious start to a wonderful lunch. Ordered the cold noodles, sliced pig ears, curried lamb and noodles, and two kinds of dumplings. My mum is still raving about the crunch of the sliced pig ears, which were very tasty on a hot day. Then we noticed some pancakes being served for take out and asked about them. The waitress brought us one to try (no charge) and again we loved it so ordered a set to take home with us to accompany evening wine. The pickled green beans that came with the pancake made it. Everything was filled with flavour, and the noodles and dumplings were top notch. Definitely will be back and definitely recommend the place .

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best chive dumplings ever!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The noodles and dumplings were okay, but service seemed a little scattered. They were able to accommodate a reservation of 7, but food came out slow and they ran out of the honey twists donuts of which we ordered two. Thats fine, but it wasnt taken off our bill and I didnt notice until after we left. So we ended up paying for two orders we never received.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

All dishes are very delicious and so nice to experience those Chinese authentic food. The staff were so nice, too!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best homemade noodles! Texture and flavour was incredible! I highly recommend for everyone!! I will be back with some friends :))

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Some of the best Chinese food I ve ever had! Wonderful service too!

December 23, 2023

Not so good! Not genuine Xi an food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

OK... this hidden gem is unbelievable!! Their Strawberry shlush is the kind of drink you ordered in and 10 minutes before you leave you order one for the road! The herb beef and shrimp dumplings are Amazing! Their chicken and Chilli noodles to die for. Everything in this joint is crazy good and the staff are top notch!! 5 1/2 stars out of 5. Everytime I hit the West end the LCCC is where I end up... standing applause!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The service is excellent and they consistently deliver dishes made with the freshest ingredients. It has become our regular spot for indulging in authentic Xian cuisine. When dining there, we highly recommend trying their signature Xian cold noodles, which boast a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Additionally, their plum-flavored spare ribs are an absolute must-order, showcasing a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory notes that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fantastic! Everything we ordered was wonderful.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

It tastes good, but the prices in BC are higher than in Ontario.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

They have a slightly limited menus but everything was done very well. The food was flavorful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Authentic and delicious. Don t miss out on the spicy cumin lamb noodles - delicious!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We ate well, in particular the tagliatelle with lamb were excellent. The pork ribs are good, with special sauce! The dumplings were good but they should have been pan-fried (grilled) a little better and the others drained of the water better. Friendly staff. The place and the bathrooms should be renovated because the food is worth it and the place could improve its level.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This was very delicious fresh home made authentic chinese cuisine with daily specials. We pondered the menu as there were many unique dishes to our experiences from the US east coast & NYC. We had pork burger, lamb & carrot dumplings sesame spinach pickled radish & duck soup broth these seemingly simple dishes were quite exceptional as was the very professional service. We are going back for their specialty hand pulled noodles & cant wait!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The sour and sweet hand pulled noodles are the best I ve ever!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

They serve the most authentic southern Chinese cuisines in Vancouver. It is not localized like other restaurants. If you are Chinese the food will definitely bring back your old memories. And if you are not this place will give you the perfect Chinese food that you have never had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just incredible food, the dumplings are made with home made dough with great flavour and chew..the hand pulled noodles are delicious and have a wonderful texture. The lamb cumin noodle topping is to die for. Fantastic restaurant!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious food and great service! It was very busy for only 2 servers, but the young guy s service was great. Food were delicious! We ll be coming back for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Have been here with the family and we were lucky to get a table on a Saturday, because there are a lot of reservations and many people have been waiting later in front of the restaurant to get a table. Why I am writing this, because it is really worth it. I never been to china but this food was great. Fresh noodles and wonton with tasty herbes and spicy ingredients. Also not too expensive. Main dishes between 17$ to 20$. Also the raw food with the cooker on the table looked good. Also to highly recommend are the slush drinks -> fresh and tasty!!! Service very welcoming and supportive! Well done and definitely try it! Cheers Marc

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

So yummy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love that they have a small menu and some of the popular dishes come pictures so it was easier to pick. Foods were amazing, service was super friendly. Would come back and bring friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Absolutely amazing food, I cannot recommend enough!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic restaurant! The food was extremely delicious! Highly recommend the Spicy Lamb Cumin noodles, sweet & sour pork and shrimp, chive and pork dumplings!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles and Dumplings are the best! The noodles are house made and amazing!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food is delicious and authentic. Waitor is especially helpful. Will definitely come here again.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

We love the veggie dumplings and the noodles! Go early to avoid the traditional mealtime rush.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The cumin lamb noodles are out of this world! I keep wanting to try something else on the menu, but I can t bring myself to not order the lamb noodles! The dumplings are also incredibly juicy and flavourful. This is probably my most frequented restaurant in Vancouver because the noodles keep getting me back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Authentic Shaanxi flavor Liangpi and fern root powder are good The mutton soup tastes light and very healthy. The steamed buns were a little undercooked and the buns were not cooked thoroughly, but they were served with sugared garlic and chili sauce.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing!!! Best soups, drinks, and rice bowls around. Took my family here multiple times, and we never left disappointed or hungry. Highly recommended Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

So delicious

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The XiAn lamb soup used to be tasty with strong aromatic flavours. However, the soup I just ordered through DoorDash was a disappointment- flavourless, three pieces of lamb and that s it. The pork burger is Ok, but not as good as I expected.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Authentic Chinese and amazing taste

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very authentic northwest flavor, highly recommend the mutton steamed buns, the soup is very fresh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very Friendly and kind staffs and the food is also amazing.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food taste very good. We wanted to have Pho around the corner of Marine Drive, but ended up entered this restaurant. It s amazing!

December 23, 2023

There are some stupid waiters

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was really authentic and presentations was nice. Service was good. Clean restaurant. Noodle was handmade and flavorful. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian noodle

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious and friendly staff. The first visit was so impressive that I visited twice :-)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Must order their spicy hot oil noodles and the duck soup. Amazing place and pricing is reasonable. Just remember to book a table on the weekend they do get busy we waited for 30mins for a table today.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was good!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

amber was the nicest server, food was sooo delicious and the portion sizes were perfect

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

New favorite Chinese option for the North Shore. Different from the more common Cantonese options, these are great northern dishes - dumplings, duck soup and sweet and sour pork with rice are a must.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Service was great and friendly. We ordered a pork burger (spiced minced pork in a flat bread), sweet and sour short ribs, and duck soup with wontons. The ribs were super flavorful and the highlight. I liked the pork burger, but my partner was less keen on it. But we were both disappointed in the soup- the broth was kinda bland and the pork wontons had Szechuan numbing pepper in it, which is something I usually avoid. With that said, the ribs were excellent and we only tried a small part of the menu. So I may adjust my review up if we go back and find other things we like, but our first trip didnt super excite us. Important note: We are not Chinese, so its very possible the food was excellent, but just not to our taste.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Dumplings!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Parking: Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really good Chinese food and good ambience for the whole restaurant

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A late night dinner with the family on the patio at Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine. Featured here: Stewed Pork Burger Stewed Beef Noodle Soup Fern Root Noodle with Dark Vinegar Sauce Vegetarian Dumplings My husband said the beef in his Stewed Beef Noodle Soup was succulent and the broth was very tasty. Stewed Pork Burger was just OK. It was apparently lacking in flavor somewhat. As a Pescatarian, finding food for myself at this restaurant was challenging. I did manage to find some food which fit with my needs in the end but the food was just OK. Its not a place Id recommend to anyone whos a non meat eater. Vegetarian Dumplings were meh. I had hoped that my Fern Root Noodle would be a hot noodle dish but it turned out to be a cold noodle. As I tend to like tangy dishes, I did enjoy the flavor of this noodle but really wished that it would have been a hot noodle dish. There really isnt much else besides salad on the menu for people who dont eat meat. Other members of my family have come here repeatedly. They seem to enjoy the soup, noodles and hotpot dishes. Its a good spot on the North Shore to come for some hot, belly warming food if youre a meat eater. Cant see myself coming back to this restaurant again though. Service: Could have been better Parking: Free parking on the street Location: #130 - 1425 Marine Dr., West Vancouver

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This is one of my favourite restaurants. I come here all the time and usually order the beef noodle soup. Everything is reasonably priced and always delicious. You seriously can t get Liang Pi this good anywhere else. The staff are incredibly friendly, and one of the main reasons that I love this place. I would give more stars if I could.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The noodles are outstanding hand pulled deliciousness .

★★★★
December 23, 2023

delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food was amazing! Like home cooked. Get the lamb cumin noodles, dumplings or beef noodle soup. Sweet and sour pork ribs and black vinegar peanuts were also excellent. My daughter especially liked the duck wonton soup. Adults and kids all loved it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, and reasonable prices!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The old duck soup hot pot is absolutely amazing! Hand-caught mutton~ Roujiamo Order a few noodles and get the old duck soup~ Parking: There is a parking lot at the back door, and you can also park on the roadside in front~

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

everything was so delicious. some of the best Chinese food Ive ever had. got the stewed beef noodle soup, spicy pork ear salad, lamb and carrot boiled dumplings, and spicy cumin lamb noodle. the noodles were the perfect texture, beef and lamb the perfect tenderness. FYI wasnt very spicy and I have a low tolerance.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Today is the fourth time I have eaten at Lao Cai Restaurant, and it tastes pretty good. The waiters have very good attitudes and are warm and thoughtful. It s worth the 40-minute drive here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great cooking, great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The duck hotpot is delicious and well worth a try. Liangpi is not bad. The waiters were very kind.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Get the cumin lamb

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very good food and very good service especially. I left my sunglasses and left after meal. The waiter ran out half block and returned it to me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The other foods were delicious, but the dumplings were especially delicious. The sauce containing black vinegar makes me want to take it home...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Order tow bows mom likes them.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious food, fast and friendly service, great place to get hand-made dumplings and noodles

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I like the YangRou Pao-Mo ( mutton steamed bun )

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing hand pulled noodles and dumplings. Service was fast. The noodle texture and chili oil seasoning was top notch. On our list of places to dine at again

★★
December 23, 2022

If you are very hungry, don t come here. It s super slow. As someone said before, you should come first in the morning and last at the end.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Authentic, reminds me of Xi an

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wonderful Xian dishes! Friendly and attentive service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Authentic, hearty, wholesome food! We had the pork burger, sweet & sour ribs (on the appetizer menu), stewed beef noodle soup, and a couple of steamed dumplings. All highly recommended. The ribs are great to nibble on, the beef soup extremely deep yet clean, noodles and dumplings all home-made. The staff are super friendly and attentive. Will definitely visit again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Loved it. The food was great and the setting is nice.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Duck wonron and homemade beef noodle soup. Best everrr Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor. But not the washroom Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing Dumplings and Noodles! Great small restaurant with great service. I enjoy every time I go!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good homemade style Chinese food. Was a hidden gem and now super busy, especially at dinner time. Highly recommend their noodles and the lamb hotpot.