Lin Chinese Cuisine & Tea House Vancouver
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⭐ Lin Chinese is known for Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) and Steamed pork dumplings filled with rich broth.
🥢 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.
❤️ Top Favourites
- House Special Chow Mein 招牌炒面
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🍽️ Lin Chinese Menu
🍲 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).
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❄️ 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 Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
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.
