Lin Chinese Cuisine & Tea House Vancouver

    🥢 Lin Chinese Cuisine & Tea House on West Broadway in Vancouver, a local favorite for authentic Shanghai-style dishes and famous Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings.

    With a menu full of flavorful stir-fries, seafood, noodles, and tea-infused specialties, Lin offers generous portions in a casual setting. Conveniently located near Granville Street, it’s perfect for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. A must-visit for dumpling lovers and anyone craving classic Chinese comfort food in Vancouver.

    🌟 Known for Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings), Steamed pork dumplings filled with rich broth.

    🍽️ Lin Chinese Menu

    See the full Lin Chinese menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🍲 Soup 汤品

    Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣汤

    A bold mix of tangy and spicy flavors with rich, savory broth.

    Chicken and Corn Soup 鸡蓉粟米汤

    Smooth, comforting soup with tender chicken and sweet corn.

    Shanghai Wonton Soup 菜肉云吞汤

    Classic wontons filled with pork and vegetables in a light broth.

    Shanghai Jichai Vegetable & Meat Wonton Soup 荠菜云吞汤

    Flavorful meat and vegetable wontons in a delicate Shanghai-style broth.

    Wor Wonton Soup 锅云吞

    A hearty soup loaded with assorted wontons, vegetables, and meat.

    Chef’s Special Hot Pot Soup Supreme 全家福

    A luxurious hot pot–style soup brimming with seafood, meats, and vegetables.

    🍤 Prawns & Fish 海鲜类

    Honey Prawns 蜜汁大虾

    Crispy prawns coated in a sweet honey glaze.

    Prawns with Cashew Nuts 腰果大虾

    Stir-fried prawns tossed with crunchy cashews in a savory sauce.

    Fried Prawns with Spicy Salt 椒盐大虾

    Crispy prawns dusted with aromatic salt and chili.

    Prawns in Black Bean Sauce 豉汁大虾

    Juicy prawns simmered in a rich black bean sauce.

    Stir-Fried Prawns with Broccoli 西兰花虾球

    Light and healthy, prawns wok-fried with fresh broccoli.

    Fish Fillet in Wine Sauce 糟溜鱼片

    Tender fish fillet enhanced with fragrant Chinese wine.

    Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet 糖醋鱼块

    Crispy battered fish fillet in tangy sweet-and-sour sauce.

    Deep-Fried Fish with Spicy Salt 椒盐鱼柳

    Crunchy fish pieces seasoned with chili and salt.

    Steamed Fish 清蒸鱼块

    Gently steamed fish highlighting delicate flavors.

    Spicy Steamed Fish Fillet with Chili 剁椒清蒸鱼块

    Steamed fish infused with fiery chopped chili.

    Szechuan Spicy Fish with Chili 水煮鱼

    Bold Szechuan-style fish cooked in hot chili oil.

    Deep-Fried Whole Cod with Sweet and Sour Sauce 松鼠石斑鱼

    Golden-fried whole cod finished with classic sweet-and-sour sauce.

    🥬 Vegetables & Tofu 蔬菜豆腐类

    Braised Spicy Eggplant 鱼香茄子

    Eggplant braised in savory, slightly spicy sauce.

    Szechuan Spicy Tofu and Vegetables 四川豆腐

    Soft tofu stir-fried with vegetables in bold Szechuan spices.

    Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐

    Silky tofu simmered with minced pork and chili bean paste.

    Szechuan Fried Green Beans 干煸四季豆

    Crisp beans wok-fried with garlic and chili.

    Deep-Fried Tofu with Spicy Salt 椒盐豆腐

    Crunchy tofu seasoned with salt and chili.

    Deluxe Mixed Vegetables 成都素烩

    A colorful mix of fresh vegetables, lightly stir-fried.

    Deluxe Mixed Vegetables with Egg 芙蓉素烩

    Stir-fried vegetables combined with fluffy egg.

    Green Vegetable with Mushrooms 菜胆双菇

    Tender greens cooked with two varieties of mushrooms.

    Vegetable and Tofu Hot Pot 青菜豆腐煲

    Comforting claypot of tofu and fresh vegetables.

    Wok-Fried Gailan 清炒芥蓝

    Classic Chinese broccoli stir-fried with garlic.

    Pea Leaves with Garlic 蒜蓉豆苗

    Tender pea shoots sautéed with aromatic garlic.

    Braised Eggplant in Brown Sauce 红烧茄子

    Eggplant simmered in rich brown sauce.

    Potato & Vegetable Dishes

    Shredded potatoes with chili, hot-and-sour potatoes, wok-fried cauliflower, cumin potatoes, and classic “three delights” (potato, eggplant, green pepper).

    ❄️ Cold Plates 凉菜

    Marinated Beef 五香牛肉

    Tender beef slices infused with five-spice marinade.

    Szechuan Spicy Cold Cuts Beef 夫妻肺片

    Thin beef slices in fiery chili oil with aromatic spices.

    Szechuan Spicy Chicken with Chili Garlic 口水鸡

    Chilled chicken smothered in a bold chili-garlic sauce.

    Pork in Spicy Garlic Sauce 蒜泥白肉

    Thin pork slices topped with fragrant garlic chili sauce.

    Beijing Style Fenpi Salad 凉拌粉皮

    Mung bean pasta salad tossed in a savory dressing.

    Chicken in Huadiao Wine Sauce 花雕醉鸡

    Marinated chicken infused with Shaoxing wine flavors.

    Smoked Fish 美味熏鱼

    Rich, savory smoked fish prepared Shanghai-style.

    Shanghai Ma Lan Tou with Pressed Tofu 马兰头

    Seasonal greens tossed with finely diced pressed tofu.

    Cucumber with Garlic and Ginger 凉拌黄瓜

    Refreshing cucumber marinated with garlic and ginger.

    Pork Kidney with Spicy Sauce 炝拌腰花

    Delicate pork kidney slices in spicy marinade.

    Spicy Beef Tripe 香辣牛肚

    Chewy beef tripe dressed in chili oil and spices.

    🥟 Handmade Dumplings & Pastries 手工饺子包饼

    Xiao Long Bao 小笼汤包

    Juicy Shanghai pork soup dumplings.

    Pan-Fried Green Onion Cake 葱油饼

    Crisp and flaky Chinese scallion pancake.

    Pork & Vegetable Potstickers 菜肉锅贴

    Pan-fried dumplings filled with pork and vegetables.

    Spring Rolls 春卷

    Golden crispy rolls filled with vegetables.

    Beijing-Style Meat Pastry 京都馅饼

    Savory meat-stuffed pastry, pan-fried to perfection.

    Pan-Fried Pork Buns 生煎包

    Juicy pork buns with a crispy bottom.

    Steamed Pork Buns 鲜肉蒸包

    Soft steamed buns filled with tender pork.

    Wonton in Spicy Garlic Sauce 红油抄手

    Wontons in aromatic chili-garlic oil.

    Chicken & Celery Dumplings 芹菜鸡肉蒸饺

    Light steamed dumplings with chicken and celery.

    Vegetable Dumplings 素蒸饺

    Healthy dumplings packed with seasonal vegetables.

    Seafood Dumplings in Soup 三鲜水饺

    Dumplings in a savory seafood broth.

    Pork & Bok Choy Dumplings 白菜猪肉水饺

    Dumplings with classic pork and bok choy filling.

    Beef Pancake Roll 牛肉卷饼

    Flaky pancake wrapped around savory beef slices.

    Pulled Roti 手抓饼

    Layered pan-fried flatbread with crisp edges.

    Egg & Chive Dumpling Pockets 韭菜盒子

    Pan-fried jumbo dumplings filled with egg and chive.

    Vegetable Buns 素菜包

    Steamed buns stuffed with vegetables.

    Shao Mai 糯米烧卖

    Sticky rice dumplings with flavorful fillings.

    Prawn Dumplings 虾饺

    Classic dim sum dumplings with juicy prawns.

    Bang Bang Wonton 棒棒云吞

    Wontons dressed in nutty sesame and chili sauce.

    Lettuce Wraps 生菜包

    Choose vegetable, beef, pork, or chicken wrapped in crisp lettuce.

    Canton-Style Shao Mai 广东式烧卖

    Pork and shrimp shumai dumplings.

    Silver Thread Rolls 银丝卷

    Steamed or fried fluffy spiral buns.

    🍜 Handmade Noodle Soups 汤面类

    Tan Tan Noodle Soup 担担面

    Spicy sesame noodle soup with minced meat.

    Pork Chop Noodle Soup 排骨汤面

    Noodles in broth with braised pork chop.

    Noodle Soup with Preserved Vegetable 雪菜肉丝汤面

    Pickled vegetables with shredded pork and noodles.

    Hot and Sour Noodle Soup 酸辣汤面

    Noodles in tangy and spicy broth.

    Chicken Noodle Soup 嫩鸡烩面

    Comforting noodle soup with tender chicken.

    Noodles with Meat Sauce 炸酱面

    Savory pork sauce over hand-pulled noodles.

    Braised Beef Noodle Soup 红烧牛肉面

    Rich beef broth with tender stewed beef.

    Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup 四川牛肉面

    Fiery chili broth with beef slices.

    Vegetarian Tan Tan Noodles 素担担面

    Spicy sesame noodle soup made vegetarian.

    Vegetable Noodle Soup 全素汤面

    Noodles in a light vegetable broth.

    Noodles with Green Onion Sauce 葱油拌面

    Tossed noodles in fragrant scallion oil.

    🍗 Chicken & Duck 鸡鸭类

    Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁

    Stir-fried chicken with peanuts, chili, and Szechuan sauce.

    Da Chian Chicken 大千鸡丁

    Bold chicken stir-fry with hot chili peppers.

    Chicken with Garlic Sauce 鱼香鸡丁

    Tender chicken in garlic-chili sauce.

    Chicken with Cashew Nuts 腰果鸡丁

    Stir-fried chicken and cashews in savory sauce.

    Lemon Chicken 柠檬鸡

    Crispy chicken glazed with tangy lemon sauce.

    Curry Chicken 咖喱鸡

    Chicken simmered in rich curry sauce.

    Chicken with Mushrooms 蘑菇鸡

    Classic stir-fry of chicken with mushrooms.

    Orange Peel Chicken 陈皮鸡

    Crispy chicken with fragrant orange peel.

    Sesame Chicken 芝麻鸡

    Sweet and savory chicken topped with sesame seeds.

    General Tso’s Chicken 左宗棠鸡

    Crispy chicken coated in tangy, spicy sauce.

    Szechuan Chicken 四川鸡

    Spicy stir-fried chicken with chili and garlic.

    Crispy Fried Chicken Bone-In 脆皮炸子鸡

    Golden-fried whole chicken with bone.

    Chicken with Szechuan Chili 辣子鸡

    Spicy bone-in chicken with dried chilies.

    Fried Chicken with Green Chili 小炒仔鸡

    Spicy stir-fry with chicken and fresh green chilies.

    Tea-Smoked Duck 樟茶鸭

    Aromatic duck smoked with tea leaves (half or whole).

    Beijing Duck 北京烤鸭

    Peking-style roast duck, served with crepes, lettuce wraps, and soup depending on course.

    🐖 Pork 猪肉类

    Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce 鱼香肉丝

    Savory pork stir-fry with garlic and chili sauce.

    Honey Garlic Spareribs 蜜汁骨

    Sweet, sticky ribs glazed with honey garlic sauce.

    Salt & Pepper Spareribs 椒盐骨

    Crispy ribs seasoned with chili salt.

    Sweet and Sour Pork 咕噜肉

    A Cantonese classic with tangy sweet-and-sour sauce.

    Shanghai Meatballs 砂锅狮子头

    Large braised pork meatballs in savory sauce.

    Braised Pork Ribs 无锡排骨

    Tender pork ribs slow-braised in rich sauce.

    Pan-Fried Pork with Chili 生爆盐煎肉

    Sliced pork stir-fried with chilies.

    Mu Shu Pork 木须肉

    Savory pork served with six pancakes.

    Double-Cooked Pork 回锅肉

    Twice-cooked pork belly with garlic and chili.

    Country-Style Pork 农家小炒肉

    Rustic stir-fry with pork and green chili.

    Pork Kidney with Chili 火爆腰花

    Wok-fried pork kidney with chili heat.

    Pork Kidney with Onion 葱爆腰花

    Stir-fried pork kidney with onions.

    Tokyo Style Pork Tenderloin 东京里脊肉

    Crispy pork tenderloin with a sweet-savory sauce.

    Steamed Egg with Pork 肉末蒸水蛋

    Silky steamed egg topped with minced pork.

    🥩 Beef & Lamb 牛羊类

    Ginger Beef 姜煸牛肉

    Crispy beef strips coated with sweet ginger sauce.

    Szechuan Spicy Beef 四川牛肉

    Spicy beef stir-fried with chili and crispy spinach.

    Orange Peel Beef 陈皮牛肉

    Sweet and tangy beef stir-fry with orange zest.

    Sesame Beef 芝麻牛肉

    Beef glazed in sesame sauce.

    Beef with Black Bean Sauce 豉汁牛肉

    Stir-fried beef with savory black bean sauce.

    Beef with Broccoli 百加利牛肉

    Tender beef stir-fried with broccoli.

    Beef with Tomato 蕃茄牛肉

    Stir-fried beef with juicy tomato.

    Honey Beef with Buns 他似蜜

    Sweet honey beef paired with soft buns.

    Beef with Green Onion 葱爆牛肉煲

    Beef stir-fried with fresh scallions.

    Szechuan Boiled Beef 水煮牛肉

    Spicy beef slices simmered in chili broth.

    Beef with Cumin 孜然牛肉

    Aromatic cumin-spiced stir-fried beef.

    Beef with Black Pepper 黑椒牛肉粒

    Wok-fried beef cubes in black pepper sauce.

    Lamb with Cumin 孜然羊肉

    Tender lamb stir-fried with cumin.

    Lamb with Green Onion 葱爆羊肉

    Sliced lamb cooked with scallions.

    🍚 Chow Mein & Rice 饭面类

    House Special Chow Mein 招牌炒面

    Signature stir-fried noodles with assorted toppings.

    Szechuan Chow Mein 四川炒面

    Spicy stir-fried noodles with Szechuan flavors.

    Chicken Chow Mein 鸡炒面

    Stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetables.

    Pork Chow Mein 肉丝炒面

    Classic stir-fry with pork and noodles.

    Shanghai Chow Mein 上海粗炒面

    Thick noodles stir-fried Shanghai-style.

    Shanghai Rice Cake 上海炒年糕

    Chewy rice cakes stir-fried with vegetables and meat.

    Rice Cake with Preserved Vegetable 雪菜炒年糕

    Stir-fried rice cakes with pickled vegetables.

    Singapore Fried Vermicelli 星洲炒米粉

    Curried rice noodles with pork, shrimp, and vegetables.

    House Special Fried Rice 招牌炒饭

    Signature fried rice with assorted toppings.

    Szechuan Fried Rice 四川炒饭

    Spicy fried rice with bold Szechuan seasonings.

    Chicken Fried Rice 鸡炒饭

    Classic fried rice with diced chicken.

    Pork Fried Rice 肉丝炒饭

    Savory pork fried rice.

    Shanghai Hot Pot Rice 上海砂锅菜饭

    Rice casserole with vegetables.

    Shanghai Hot Pot Rice with Ham 上海砂锅咸肉菜饭

    Rice casserole with vegetables and ham.

    Steamed Rice 白饭

    Plain steamed rice.

    🍮 Desserts 甜品类

    Panfried Pumpkin Pastry 南瓜香饼

    Sweet pumpkin-filled pastry with a golden crust.

    Black Sesame Rice Balls in Wine Soup 酒酿黑芝麻汤圆

    Chewy sesame-filled rice balls in a warming rice wine soup.

    Panfried Red Bean Pastry 豆沙锅饼

    Crispy pastry with a smooth red bean filling.

    Sweet Soup with Sticky Rice Rolls 甜酒小汤圆

    Sweet rice wine soup served with mini rice dumplings.

    Banana Rolls 吉利香蕉卷

    Crispy fried rolls filled with sweet banana.

    Lin Chinese Menu Prices

    🥡 Chinese

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    Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
    Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
    Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
    Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
    Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
    Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
    Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

    ⭐ Lin Chinese Favourites

    Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)

    Steamed pork dumplings filled with rich broth

    widely praised as some of the best in Vancouver.

    Honey Prawns

    Crispy prawns coated in a sweet honey glaze.

    Ginger Beef

    Tender beef strips stir-fried with ginger and a savory-sweet sauce.

    Tea-Smoked Duck

    Fragrant duck infused with tea smoke for a deep, aromatic flavor.

    House Special Fried Rice

    A generous and flavorful classic with mixed meats and vegetables.

    Shanghai-Style Noodles

    Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and soy-based seasoning.

    🍽️ Dining Experience

    Casual and welcoming space with bright, simple décor.

    Known for large portions served piping hot.

    Menu offers a huge variety, from dumplings to seafood, rice, and noodle dishes.

    Service can vary: often attentive, though some reviews mention slower refills or checks delivered too early.

    Popular with both locals and visitors for authentic flavors.

    🅿️ Parking & Accessibility

    Street parking is limited on Broadway; may require walking several blocks.

    Nearby Impark lot available at Broadway and Ash Street.

    Conveniently located along the 99 B-Line and multiple bus routes for easy transit access.

    Street-level entrance, generally wheelchair accessible.

    📍 Landmarks & Location

    Located on W Broadway near Granville Street, in Vancouver’s Kitsilano/West Broadway corridor.

    Surrounded by cafés, shops, and other eateries.

    Easily accessible from downtown Vancouver and nearby neighborhoods.

    Busy commercial area, ideal for both quick lunches and sit-down dinners.

    📱 Ordering Options

    Dine-in with full menu.

    Takeout available and often busy during lunch and dinner hours.

    Delivery likely available through third-party apps.

    Best to arrive early at lunchtime to avoid long waits.

    💬 Customer Feedback

    Customers rave about the Xiao Long Bao as the star of the menu.

    Positive feedback highlights generous portions, authentic flavors, and variety.

    Overall, considered a go-to spot for dumplings and Shanghai-style dishes in Vancouver.