Shanghai Lu Restaurant
705 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G8, Canada
Phone: (604) 873-9147
Website: https://dongbao.ca/
Shanghai Lu Restaurant in Vancouver is a 3.7-star Seafood restaurant with 465 Google reviews, known for Steamed Chicken Feet in Brown Sauce and Eggplant with Prawns.
Why we love it
- Cantonese cuisine with classic dim sum
- Located near Near W 8th Ave and Heather St
- Old-school atmosphere, relaxed setting, clean washrooms
- Dine-in with friendly service
- Cantonese cuisine with classic dim sum
- Located near Near W 8th Ave and Heather St
- Old-school atmosphere, relaxed setting, clean washrooms
- Dine-in with friendly service
What to Order
Steamed Chicken Feet in Brown Sauce
This classic dim sum dish features tender chicken feet served in a savory brown sauce, accompanied by taro.
"In any case, it was actually pretty tasty and was served with taro."
Penny Rusty Sophie
Eggplant with Prawns
A flavorful dish combining tender eggplant with a nicely fried prawn topping.
"The eggplant stuffed with prawns were delicious."
Tracey Nimmo
Prawn and Chive Dumplings
These pan-fried dumplings offer a delicate crisp outer coating and are filled with prawns and chives.
"The dumplings had a delicately crisp outer coating from being pan-fried."
Penny Rusty Sophie
Sticky Rice
A well-regarded dim sum staple, this sticky rice is noted for its above-average taste.
"Only the sticky rice was above average in taste."
G D M
Inside Scoop
- The restaurant offers free parking on the 4th floor of the Holiday Inn garage.
- Service is generally friendly and helpful, despite some old-school decor.
- The atmosphere is described as having a "decrepit opulence" with yellowing walls and large chandeliers.
- Dim sum portions can be on the smaller side compared to other Vancouver establishments.
- The restaurant can be quiet and peaceful, especially outside of peak lunch hours.