Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
4989 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 1A5, Canada
Phone: (604) 321-6862
Website: http://www.westernlake.ca/
Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Vancouver is a 4.3-star Seafood restaurant with 3,852 Google reviews, known for Shumai (Siu Mai) and Har Gow.
Why we love it
- Cantonese with Dim Sum specialties
- Located near Near E34th Ave and E33rd Ave
- Bustling fixture, traditional decor, large portion sizes
- Dine-in with quick service
- Cantonese with Dim Sum specialties
- Located near Near E34th Ave and E33rd Ave
- Bustling fixture, traditional decor, large portion sizes
- Dine-in with quick service
What to Order
Shumai (Siu Mai)
These large, flavorful pork and shrimp dumplings are a standout, known for their generous fillings and impressive size compared to other restaurants.
"Their har gow and sui mai are about double the size of other restaurants."
stewart woo
Har Gow
Another dim sum staple, these shrimp dumplings are praised for their substantial size and good taste, offering great value.
"for the price, the har-kau and shao-mai at Western Lake are HUGE. Recommend."
K J
Braised Salted Chicken
This Cantonese specialty is a must-try, described as "bomb" by one enthusiastic diner.
"Lobster was great was great but the braised salted chicken was bomb; def try. Will be back."
Mehul Patel
Peking Duck
A classic Chinese dish, the Peking duck here is recommended for its good quality and taste.
"Recommend the Peking duck and HK style salt & pepper wok fried lobster."
Willie Wong
HK Style Salt & Pepper Wok Fried Lobster
This flavorful lobster dish, prepared in the Hong Kong style with salt and pepper, is a highly recommended seafood option.
"Some amazingly fresh prepared seafood."
Bruce Nassim
Fried Pigeons (燒乳鴿)
These crispy fried pigeons are noted as a good and decent option among the restaurant's offerings.
"We had fried pigeons （燒乳鴿）here. They were good. I think it is one of the decent Chinese Restaurants in Vancouver."
Carol Lee
Char Siu Sou
This baked pastry filled with BBQ pork is a favorite for takeout, praised for its deliciousness.
"I got take out today and one of our favs is their Char Siu Sou!"
Nancy Lam
Inside Scoop
- Make reservations, especially for evenings and weekends, to avoid long waits.
- Portions, particularly for dim sum, are significantly larger than average, so order accordingly.
- The restaurant can get very busy, crowded, and noisy, which is typical for dim sum.
- Service is generally quick and efficient despite the bustling atmosphere.
- Pu'er tea is a good choice for tea service.