Oh the famous Lingnan. I'd sampled your fare at A Taste of Edmonton for years, but had never darkened your door. And actually I still haven't, but I have ordered takeout from you. Here's my story. Picture this: you're a University student. It's a Friday and you're at school at 7:30am for you're 8:00am class. There's big group project you have to do, so you and your group project peeps lock (figuratively speaking) yourselves in a secret room that only you and a few other VIP students (I say that to sound cool) know about. Suddenly it's dinnertime. You're all hungry. You still have a fuck ton of work to do, so there's no way you can go home. Also your group can't all leave the room at once to go out for dinner, because the door is locked from the outside and you don't have a key to get back in (and the teachers have all gone home at this point). What do you do for supper? You order from The Lingnan, which is only a few blocks away. Of course your group discusses the staple pizza delivery, but when your classmate talks of how the Lingnan was the best Chinese food she's had in Edmonton it has you convinced to order Chinese. The order is the dinner for 4 plus 4 eggrolls because they were requested. The meal seems pricey at $80 before tips, but when the food comes about an hour later (well within their projected delivery time) you'll realize you'll all have enough to eat for weeks, or at least for two meals. The food is good, really good. The ginger beef (that you ordered instead of the regular beef dish) is yummy, crispy and a little spicy. The chow mein, which you normally don't care for, is excellent. The eggrolls are totally different from any you've had, and about the size of your fist, are flavourful. The short ribs good, if not a little fatty. The fried rice (surprisingly with shrimp) is also excellent. The only thing you don't care for is the deep fried shrimp. It's too oily for your taste and deep fried shrimp isn't your thing any way. Next you get the diner for 4 you'll ask replace the deep fried shrimp with a different shrimp dish. Later you'll realize they forgot the fortune cookies. You've probably been playing the wrong lottery numbers all week and didn't have the sacred fortune to tell you the right ones. Still fortune cookies, and not so amazing shrimp aside you eat and it's good, and you start to wait for the after affect of the Chinese food, the one that makes your stomach hurt because of the combo of grease and MSG. It doesn't happen. Oh glory be, finally a Chinese restaurant that doesn't make you want to keel over in pain after you eat there. The food is pricy but you get a lot of food. It tastes good and doesn't make you want to pay homage to the porcelain king afterward. It may have taken a while to get there, but good things come to those who wait. You waited and it was good. Order again? Most definitely, maybe next time you'll visit the restaurant and not have to write a 300-page manual while having dinner. And that project? No you don't finish it that night, even after spending more than 13 hours on it. At least you'll have memories of delicious Chinese food from the Lingnan to counter the joys of being a University student. read more

This is probably one of my favourite Chinese places in the City. One reason I like it is that they can serve my other half a safe gluten free meal. This is a long running family business in Edmonton and the family are somewhat celebrities as well. They were stars of a reality TV show "The Quon Dynasty" (2011-2012), and also "Family Restaurant". It was a fun look into their family and the behind the scenes running of their family businesses. The family is really great and they get to know their customers. The restaurant is very decorated with pieces imported from China which gives the place a very unique ambience. It may be a plain cinder block building on the outside but once inside it is just the opposite. They also do take-out of course so we often do that. In the past parking hadn't been an issue but with all of the downtown construction I am not sure what that is like anymore. The food has always been good for us. One of their special items is their "Crack Chicken" which is listed as spicy dry chicken I believe. If you are into food trucks and you like chinese food then check theirs out. It features some of their more popular items like the crack chicken. read more

I've eaten from their food truck many times, and have truly enjoyed Chicken for Lunch as well as the delivery food from there that others have shared with me at their events. I've only visited the restaurant in person once and I was not disappointed. A true Edmonton institution, The Lingnan features attentive servers, delicious food, and an expansive menu. Certainly prices may be more than one might expect from a comparable Chinese restaurant, but the quality makes up for any price difference. When I went we had the Deluxe Dinner for Two (as it was both a good deal and a good way to not have to make decisions). It was definitely enough food for both of us and enough leftovers for another meal entirely. I want to go back and have the fancier dinner there someday, but as it is I was quite pleased with my experience and will recommend the Lingnan to anyone who wants some good Chinese food in Edmonton. read more

Hooo-Leee-Craaaap. This is good food. I've ordered from The Lingnan before but thanks to all you Yelpers I ordered delivery tonight and got the Crack Chicken (Dry Spicy Chicken). I'm on my way to rehab now because I've got crack chicken all over my face and I can't get the stains off my arm where I tried to inject it. Also ordered the mixed Chow Mein and Gai-Lan (Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce) which I'm not sure if it's on the menu but ask for it...it is awesome. I don't care that this place was featured on TV shows etc. All I care about it great quality food and this place is it. 5 stars. read more

It all began with the "Taste of Edmonton" I have been a patron of the Lingnan for many years now. They have a dish that is unique to only them that I haven't seen any of the other Chinese restaurants in the city serve, "Dry Spicy Chicken". The family fondly refers to it as "Crack Chicken" when it is out on the food truck. The Lingnan has been in Edmonton since 1947. The family has been featured on "Family Restaurant" and "The Quon Dynasty" on the Food Network. There are four different incarnations of the Lingnan; three different restaurant locations and a food truck. I have never had a bad experience in all the years that I have been going to them. The main restaurant has been in the same spot since 1963. There isn't much around it, and it doesn't look remarkable from the outside. Go inside and be surprised! They have a huge tank full of Koi in the front entrance, and the restaurant is opulent on the inside. The traditional Chinese Dragons are common in the patterns of the decor. The staff wear the traditional Tang jackets and look so sharp! I went on Valentine's Day at the last minute without a reservation and we were able to get a table. (Phew!) Our server, Justin, was just fantastic. I highly recommend ordering from the "Chef's Gourmet Special Menu". We have always enjoyed our visits to the Lingnan. They have a great take-out menu if the wait for delivery or restaurant seating is too long. They are popular, you may want to phone ahead. read more

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This is the famous Lingnan restaurant of the show "Family Restaurant" on the Food Network. I'm taking a chance that they won't sue me here, since they're probably well-off enough to do so, out of my loyalty and sense of duty to all fellow Yelpers. My friends and I decided to try it out Sunday night, curious to see what it would be like after seeing it on tv. I'm sure the place has been booming since the show began, bringing in a lot more business for the restaurant. We got there around 5pm, and while it was busy, it wasn't crazy-busy that there was always a crowd in the waiting area. I'd say it was more steady. We got a table right away, since there were only three of us, but I noticed larger parties needed to make reservations. The restaurant is one of the fanciest Chinese restaurants I have ever been in, period. Lots of traditional red and gold details, kinda like when someone is having their Chinese wedding reception at a restaurant. A little overkill, I think. I did like the dragon tiles on the ceiling and the old-fashioned lamps though. Pretty cool. I wasn't happy that we had to wait an hour and a half for our dinner. Granted, the daughter of the family did warn us that there was a long wait in the kitchen and that we might want to order quickly to avoid the wait. I ended up ordering the Vietnamese spring rolls as an appy just to tide me over, because I could feel myself blanking out from starvation. I'm not really sure why it took so long. Like I said, it didn't seem ridiculously busy to me. But they also do take-out, and people were coming in to pick up their food as others came in for a table. So that could be why. We ordered the triple delight (noodles), the crispy nest, and the prawns and peaches with rice. The crispy nest was the best, presentation-wise and everything. It's basically stir-fry veggies and meat in a nest-like bowl made from shredded potatoes. The prawns and peaches were disappointing as they were a little dry, and the triple delight dish could stand to use fat rice noodles instead of the thin ones -- it would taste better. The last two dishes were also very bland; I had to add a lot of soy sauce to my triple delight. Needless to say, I wasn't delighted. If it wasn't for the great service (minus the long wait), I would be giving Lingnan two stars. The staff and family are really nice, and do their best to make sure you are enjoying yourself. All of them are dressed in traditional Chinese dress. They even have costumes available if you want to dress up your kids and take a picture. It's kinda funny. As for price , it isn't too bad. It was about $25 for each of us that night, but that's more than your average Chinese restaurant. If my tastebuds were blown away, I might come back, but since they weren't, my friends and I agreed that it's better to just watch the show instead. read more

The Lingnan - Chinese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This is a tough one for me, because I think The Lingnan is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city. It's immensely charming and the decor is absolutely gorgeous; bright colours and textures all over everything from the chairs to the ceiling. But the food is just okay. It's just okay, guys! And it's fairly expensive, for what it is. We had the buffet, which is nearly $30 and seems to be an exercise in breading over meat and blandness over flavor. I'm not sure why the menu is the way it is... maybe game day crowds just want dull Canadianized food? I don't know. But it's very pricey for what it is, and I can't see myself going back any time soon, not for the cardboard wontons or the pineapple 'chicken' balls or the stringy beef dishes. It's a no from me. read more

This restaurant does not even deserve one star. I ordered the dinner for 2 which included chicken chow mein, shrimp, chicken fried rice and we substituted the spare ribs for chicken curry. It was delivered in good time. The problem I had was with the chicken curry as the chicken did not taste like chicken, it was full of fat and did not even look like chicken. My husband contacted the restaurant to ask what the meat was, the lady got the manager on the phone who didn't even have curiosity to ask what the issue was instead started shouting down the phone at my husband. He did not offer to make another curry or have it replaced with something else. This was extremely disappointing as we've been to this restaurant before as well as having the chicken curry so we knew what to expect and unfortunately it did not deliver. I would definitely not recommend this restaurant to anyone and will currently not be back. read more

The Lingnan - This is not chicken, it's just complete fat. - Chinese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This was the best experience I've ever had at a restaurant. The food tasted amazing and prices were great. I went here with my son and the owner spoiled him. She offered him and fancy drink from the bar and second dessert. She also invited him to come back again for the same treatment. The soup was also very good. They give it when you come. The decor was pretty. read more

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Excellent!! Great service, Great food, Great ambiance. Decided to have the buffet very good selection.Was kept well stocked , hot and fresh. read more

Another one found on Yelp. The reviews were great for dining in and the buffet but we choose a few items for delivery. They were very professional on the phone and double checked all the details of the order and delivery info. One thing that threw me was she said it could take up to 90 mins for delivery! But I soon found out that's just there worse case scenario. It arrived after 20 mins. Result! I tried the Lingnan Kung Pao Chicken which is different from the standard Kung Pao. Same spicy sauce but there is A LOT of celery in this dish. If you don't like celery you wont like it. Thankfully we all do and we really enjoyed it. I'd order again. Broccoli and Beef was very broccoli heavy but tasty. Next time, I'll try the buffet and leave the house. read more

The most amazing restaurant. From the food to the ambience to the amazing staff. All amazing. I'm gluten sensitive and they were so very accommodating. Our new favourite place. read more

My mother and I were visiting Edmonton and were staying at the Holiday Inn. After a long day taking in the beautiful scenery, we attempted to order in Lingnan to our hotel room. Amy answered the phone and advised me that they would not deliver to us unless the order was over $100.. My mother and I obviously did not need $100 worth of food and would rather drive to another establishment than spend our money where our business is not appreciated. As an Asian Canadian born and raised in Toronto, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. A business may survive when it's the only one of its kind, but in a city where there is an influx of restaurants, service goes a long way. F*ck you Amy! read more

First time ordering from this place and it's good. We ordered for take out and the food was nicely packed, nothing leaking. Food was excellent and huge portions. read more

I was born and raised in Edmonton but only went here for the 1st time last month for a special Celiac Association Gluten Free dinner. It was awesome! Amy came by our table when we were finishing our meal and told us how we could come back and they would try to accommodate us as best the could for another GF meal. This one was special as they made a special area for the attendees in the kitchen to avoid cross contamination etc. I would go back on a regular day knowing they are aware of what gluten is and would be able to tell me what is safe and not safe to eat. We had about a dozen special dishes and I tried everyone. The spicy tofu was the only one that didn't leave me wanting more but I am not a tofu fan so this is not any reflection on them or their receipes but I thought I would try it hoping I just had bad tofu in the past. read more

The Lingnan - Chinese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I have been going to the Lingnan since I was a child, and it hasn't changed a bit. In this case, that's a good thing! It has the best western style Chinese food I've had in any city! The Lingnan decor is what really adds that special touch. Kitchy but also beautiful, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Service is unfailingly excellent, prompt, and friendly. Best green onion cakes btw, and the food is honestly just fantastic. Hot, fresh, flavourful. Great place for a date or a big group, and children are welcomed warmly. read more

Lingnan can only be described as an Edmonton institution. It's by far the best American Chinese style restaurant in town. We had the spicy chicken and some noodles and they were comparable to some of the best white chinese places in Vancouver and San Francisco. Ask the staff to go off menu to get some great finds. The service was friendly and the decor bang on for this type of restaurant. read more

I live in Grande Prairie and decided to purchase Christmas Eve dinner for my mother who lives in Edmonton. I called in around 1:15 in the afternoon, pre-ordered and prepaid. I was told that deliveries would be done between 7 - 9 pm and this worked for my mom. I contacted my mom at 9:30 and she had still not gotten her food. I called the restaurant and it appeared that they didn't even get my order made nor sent out. They said they were running behind after they found my order and said it could be delivered at 11:30 pm or get a refund. I get it, it's Christmas Eve and going to be busier than usual. However, I would expect that a restaurant such as this should know their capacity after many years in business. There were no apologies only that they were running behind. Extremely disappointing and I will never order from here nor recommend anyone order from here. read more

This was the first time I have ever been to this Restaurant. And in short it was Amazing! I will admit, I am leery about North American Asian Food, however this 70 Year old Restaurant shattered my general negative expectations. The Staff is uber Friendly and Entertaining. The Food is Tasty and Abundant :) I highly Recommend going there with Friends and Family! read more

We celebrated our 50th Anniversary and several previous milestone occasions at Lingnan for the past 35 years. Our daughter LISA booked our dinner party and the service and kindness of Amy and Wilson and quality of food was exceptional. They made our Anniversary even more special with their attentiveness, the extra kind gestures re cake cutting, Anniversary Waltz, etc made for an extremely joyous evening which we will forever cherish Thank you to all the staff. It could not have been better! May all of you be blessed with happiness, good health and peace. Will be back soon. Highly recommend this quality restaurant. thank you Judy and Ron Babiuk Edmonton, AB read more

The Lingnan is very busy tonight with lots of Oilers jerseys at the tables. We're going to the game too and this restaurant is very close to the arena. My husband and I had the buffet for a fast in and out, but the food is so good we had seconds. I loved the Mandarin shrimp, crunchy fresh shrimp in a light sauce with vegetables while my husband especially enjoyed the traditional ginger beef with slices of fresh ginger. Even though we ordered the buffet we were served won ton soup before our meal and crunchy donuts at the end. The service was impeccable. read more

If you're a fan of Westernized Chinese food, this is the best possible place to eat. The food is all delicious, the service is outstanding, the bar offerings are extensive, and the overall experience is very pleasant. This is family-run (they even had a brief stint as a "reality show" that was pretty funny) and Amy herself may check to see that you're having a good time. Our most recent visit was for the New Years Day buffet - and we were totally spoiled by Amy and her family. Take a sip of water and your glass is magically refilled. Lollipops for the kiddos. A special prize for the best Dad. And my favourite spring rolls in unlimited supply - great way to start a new year! (Be sure to take a look up at the ceiling - all the tiles are imported from China) read more

The food here is delicious! The ginger beef is super yummy, definitely top 5 I've had in my life. Everything we ordered was actually delicious - I'd also recommend the green onion cakes! I can't say anything about the ambience as we ordered pick up and I only saw the outside but I'll definitely return to try their food in house. My only complaint was that we placed an order at 4:30 for 5:30 pick up. Being that it was mother's day they said they could only do 6:15. We arrived at 6:05 and waited. We didn't end up getting our food until 6:35 which was a little frustrating but I'm sure they were pretty busy with orders that day. The food made up for the delay so we will definitely return! read more

Few are aware that the decor in this magnificent restaurant, has all been imported, piece by piece, from China. That includes the intricate tiles that make the ceiling almost as opulent as the food. In no particular order of awesomeness: spicy dry chicken (affectionately referred to by many as "crack chicken"), Szechuan beef, peach shrimp (I don't know what kind of sauce they are in, but I have yet to find another place in the whole world serving this amazing dish), wonton soup - perfectly spiced, and precision mixed Pina Coladas! The service is attentive and friendly, as can only be expected by these semi-famous, local restauranteurs who have made their way onto the Food channel with their very own show, and are also responsible for the uber-popular Chicken For Lunch restaurant in the Scotia Place food court. (that one's been famous for years amongst the office crowd, you may have heard it referred to as CFL) Guaranteed quality, service and ambience, hit up Lingnan for chinese cuisine, reasonably priced and delicious! Oh, and they do take out and delivery! read more

Stepping into the Lingnan was like stepping into a time machine that took me back to the "fancy" Chinese restaurants my family frequented for special occasions (like Christmas Eve) when I was a kid. From the decor to the waiters' attire to the flavours in the Lingnan punch, it took me back to the giddy excitement I felt at "eating out" as a kid. No, the cuisine is not contemporary Chinese. Nor is it authentically traditional. But it's very good Westernized Chinese fair like you could get at the "fancy" places in the 1970's and 1980's (so much better than the Westernized Chinese you get in the buffet places these days). I was giddy the whole time I was there. Probably because everything about the place made me think that the next day was Christmas. read more

The food was delicious, the service was fantastic and it's a beautiful restaurant. Looking forward to returning!

You're paying for the ambiance more than the food. Don't get me wrong, the food was fine -- Chinese-Canadian fare, which I find nothing wrong with, as long as it's tasty (how can you resist deep fried whatever?). What was great was the fact that they had hot plates which the plates were set on so that the food remained warm -- that was good. So why only three stars? As an Asian, I've had my share of Chinese cuisine, so I know exactly where to get similar dishes for much less price (though you "pay" for it in lack of ambiance -- but I find dives charming, haha) or even better taste. If you're a Chinese food connoisseur like me, be prepared to pay sometimes DOUBLE the price compared to another place ($12-14 vs $6-7). The highlight of the meal was the hot and spicy chicken, but the "yang chow fried rice" just tasted like regular Chinese "special fried rice" to me, and the shrimp with peaches in mayo, my non-authentic guilty pleasure, was just bland to me. I've had better. Still, good service, was a bit fun to see "the Quon Dynasty" in action, and the place is gorgeous. My sister says her Asian friends go there for birthdays and I think it's mostly because of the beautiful (though stereotypical) decor. They also serve very good local beer -- AlleyKat's "Pi Jiu." ($5 or so) I'll continue watching the TV show, I think the Quons are great, but it'll probably take an event or something to get me to return. read more

After watching Family Restaurant (I believe that is what the show was called) I have wanted to try The Lingnan. I felt like chinese and thought they deliver why not try them. Well I definitely should gone with my other option which was cereal. I ordered the spring rolls and they were soggy and all I could taste was pork which was disappointing as usually there are other ingredients in spring rolls. Also the chow main was bland as was the ginger beef (not the deep fried version). I honestly felt like I was eating at a crappy food court chinese place which isn't an issue if you pay food court prices however all together it wasn't cheap and although the portions were large my garbage got to enjoy those as I had no desire to eat anymore after my first servings. Maybe I venture into the restaurant in hopes that it will be better but no promises. Definitely don't recommend as I have had so much better at other places. read more

First time we have ordered from Lingnan. And it will be the LAST time. The sweet and sour spareribs were as tough as shoes. We could only try eating several and the rest went in the garbage. Chow mein was lacking seasoning and veggies. Was stringy and tasted "old". Like it was reheated and not cooked fresh. Deep-fried shrimp was exceptionally greasy. Sad and a bit angry we spent over $45 on this meal. read more

I think that in another city this might be considered one of the best Chinese retaurants in that city. I really wanted to like this place, as I'm a big fan of Amy's Chicken for Lunch counter downtown. The truth is that there is a least a dozen better and much more authentic restuarants in the city. The Linguan is one of the older Chinese places and really hasn't updated it's approach to its cuisine (you have to make it so Westerners will eat it). Everything on the menu is Westernized. I smile at the review that claims that the food is traditional and that the Ginger Beef isn't "westernized". Ginger Beef is a dish invented in Calgary. That's Calgary, Alberta not Calgary, China. Unfortunately, that observation holds true for the whole menu. To a palate used to authentic Chinese food, the dishes are echos or ghosts of real Chinese food. That being said, they do this pseudo-Chinese well, for what's that worth. Eggrolls, Ginger Beef, Chicken Balls, Dry Ribs, Egg Foo Anything, Sweet and Sour Anything, Chop Suey, most fried rice dishes ... umm, aren't Chinese food. It's food cooked by Chinese for Westerners. read more

Coming here was a dream come true. Lingnan was always been on my Edmonton bucket list. I'm glad I went... but I'll never go again. The exterior, with its iconic sign and stunning, full -wall mural, are almost out of place in this nondescript section of downtown. It stands out in a good way - great way, in fact. The interior exceeds the exterior in its beauty. From the majestic ceiling above to the golden highlights throughout, the dinning area is like all the awesome chinese restaurants you always wanted to visit in the movies. In this, Lingnan doesn't disappoint. The atmosphere is perfect and it truly is second to none in the city. It feels like the most (movie-stereotype) Chinese restaurant in Edmonton. I wish I could end the review there. I wish I could have walked in and walked out as I would have been over the moon. Bucket list = Check! However, no restaurant review is complete without a review of the food. The food, simply put, was disappointing. Having had Chicken for Lunch numerous times, I assumed that what I would have here would have been the same if not better then the offerings in a mall food court. Same owners, same food, right? How wrong I was. This was the blandest Chinese food I have had in some time. Especially for the price paid (~$20 per popular dish), you would expect much better. As a large group, we ordered 8 dishes. My party was looking for traditional western Chinese so our list included won ton soup, Szechuan beef, Goo Lo sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, chicken fried rice, Shanghai noodles, the "crack" chicken and beef with mixed greens. The Classics. From that list, nothing stood out save for the beef with mixed greens. It had some redeeming qualities such as freshness and crunch. As for the others... the noodles had a unappealing sour sauce and were somewhat dry overall. The lemon chicken was nondescript. The pork tasted off to me but no one else complained. The Szechuan beef was flavourless, missing the distinct flavour one might expect. There was no heat to it whatsoever. Speaking of heat, there was absolutely none on the hot and dry "crack" chicken. It was beyond dry and tasteless to the point where I didn't even recognize it. It was nothing like Amy's version. Wow. All I know is all of the meat dishes still had food left on the serving plate which is never a good sign. The first plate to empty? The beef with mixed greens. You may wonder why we wouldn't say anything to the kitchen. Aside from the pork that I alone questioned, everything else is what you come to expect from western Chinese food. It wasn't that is was bad (the pork?), it just wasn't good. I can find this quality pretty much anywhere at substantially lower prices. I know it's an Edmonton institution but, to be honest, I'm not sure why. If you come, soak in as much of the atmosphere as you can. Enjoy it as that is certainly worth the money - unlike the food. read more

Looks bland on the outside but on the inside it's amazing the staff sis so kind that you will feel like your at a family dinner and the food is the most appealing food ever read more

Great western Chinese food. I don't entirely understand the mixed reviews here. All that I can say is that if you like westernized Chinese food, this place will suit the bill and satiate your cravings for crispy, deep-fried, sweet-and sour-sauce-drenched goodness. That's what Lingnan serves. And it's glorious. FOOD: The food! I love the LIngnan's dishes, particularly their chicken balls. The batter is so light and they are always so crispy, even when I drown them in tangy pineapple or sweet and sour sauce. Their chow mein is to die for, too. The food is very consistent, and is always served exceptionally fresh and piping hot. SERVICE: The service here is always wonderful. Even when the restaurant is hopping busy (which is usually is!), there is always someone coming around to top up your water glass or clearing plates. I love the details here; before food is placed on your table, hot slabs to keep the plates warm are laid on the table. The family's matriarch, Amy (as you may have seen on the show) often mills about, chatting up guests and making everyone in the space feel truly at home. AMBIANCE: Absolutely the epitome of a vintage Chinese restaurant. Rich reds, golds and greens, and myriad textures layer upon one another - this space looks gorgeous and transports you to another, more glamorous era. The facility has always been very clean and well-kept. Ultimately, Lingnan is really an experience. I completely understand why it is such a longstanding fixture in the City and encourage everyone to give it a try! read more

Finally got around to trying the Lingnan on friday. We live on the southside so usually hit up Happy Garden or somewhere else, but decided to make the trek across the river - very glad we did. The food is quite tasty and the portions are large. The two of us ordered three dishes and left quite full with enough leftovers for breakfast. The flavour was a bit subdued, but a welcome change to the over-flavoured taste you get with "shopping mall Chinese food". BUT the best reason to come here is the decor and the staff. Between the busyboys and ((I assume) the owners, we were well taken care of. I'd almost say overly friendly, but it was nice that the staff was so pleasant and checking in on us throughout our meal. The interior has to be my favorite part. It is dark with mainly a red and gold decor with lots of fixtures/decorations giving it an almost retro vibe. The Lingnan reminds me of the places my parents took me to back in the 70's, when I was a little kid. My favorite part? As soon as I saw the placemats, I was instantly taken back 30 years! A list of the available cocktails and what's in them, and all pictured - I wanted to take one home and frame it. I just need a home bar to put it over. read more

I heard so much about The Lingnan. Not only from friends, but also from the buzz around The Food Network's show, Family Restaurant: The Quon's. First and foremost, this is traditional Chinese food so if you're going looking for a dine and dash meal, forget about it. The menu is prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients and as such takes time. From my experience the service was good, so was the food. However, if you're used to eating westernized Chinese food you'll be in for a shock. Their ginger beef is in certainly ginger beef, but not the gooey sticky kind found at most other restaurants. The dishes were certainly good, but nothing I'd write home to mom about. Perhaps it's that I'm not a huge fan of this style of cuisine. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very traditional and I love the humongous fish tank at the entrance. It's very busy with people waiting for take out and the delivery guys are constantly in and out - which tells you something (and it's a good thing). The Lingnan is pricey, but if you do get substantial portions of good food. read more

I find this place completely over-priced for what you get. I know it's a popular place because it debuted on TV or something but I feel like over $50 for Chinese food is a bit excessive. The food is tasty don't get me wrong I just think that there are other places you can go with the same quality that aren't as pricy. I don't know if I'll order from here again because I don't feel like shelling out that kind of cash for a take-out meal. read more

I'm a big fan of The Lingnan. Whenever I feel like what i call "white-people Chinese food" this is generally my first choice. The quality of the food is excellent and my understanding is that they don't use MSG, which is a huge deal for me. BUT, this is not the place to go if you're looking for an authentic Chinese meal. Every Chinese New Year I go out to a proper Chinese restaurant with Taiwanese family friends and have a traditional 10+ course meal, and it's extremely different. However, sometimes I'm just in the mood for some ginger beef and this is pretty much the only place I go to satiate that desire. The restaurant itself is gorgeous as well and it's quite something to look at from the inside. It's also very large and has a combination of large circular tables and the standard rectangular ones. So it's a pretty cool experience although it's a very popular place to go. They do take out and delivery too, but be prepared for some long wait times if you're ordering from home. Just plan ahead. read more

Delicious! First of all, the staff here are SO incredibly kind. They're helpful and have a great sense of humor. All of them! So kind. The atmosphere is very amazing, aswell. It's elegant and traditional. The only complaint I have is that its TOO DARK! The food comes in heaping mountains...We took home a lot of leftovers. They have a dish called Hot N Dry chicken and its DELICIOUS... their broccoli beef is good, too. You can taste the spices they use, and its all so juicy! Their curried chicken over fried rice is delicious, too, and so is their egg rolls! Theyre huge and VERY flavorful. I was not unsatisfied. I will be returning here very soon! Don't be discouraged by the neighbourhood/location :) Its worth it! read more

We ordered some food for delivery from the Lingnan on one night when my wife, Sarah, was craving some chinese food. We've found that the only vegetarian dish on your average Chinese delivery menu here in Edmonton is a mixture of garlic, tofu, and random vegetables. And sometimes you can get mushroom chow mein. And while tasty, the combination can get a bit tiresome. Because there was a broader collection of dishes on the Lingnan's menu, we decided to order from them. And while their spring rolls are the best we've tried in the city, the chow mein and the cashew vegetable dish we ordered were somewhat bland. I'll give the Lingnan another shot the next time that Sarah has a spring roll craving and I hope that the other dishes we order will be tastier. read more

This was my first time trying The Lingnan after hearing a lot about this place on the Family Restaurant series and The Quon Dynasty. The restaurant has an ancient dynasty feeling to it so it was pretty cool. We went to the restaurant during the busy dinner rush so we were told that food was going to take long because it was busy but we didn't mind. The appetizers came pretty quickly as were told about appetizers will come earlier. But was the wait worth it? It was worth it because the food was excellent and fresh and the food came earlier than we expected it would so that was good. The service was excellent because there is always a waiter or a bus boy which they will come and check your table to make sure everything is fine and make sure your drinks are refilled. read more

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