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How Shang Shway Tea House

112 Vernon St Nelson BC V1L 4E2 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
5.0 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday11 AM–5 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • Saturday12–4 PM
  • SundayClosed
  • Thursday11 AM–5 PM
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday11 AM–5 PM

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

How Shang Shway Tea House has been inspected 11 times by Interior Health Authority since March 26, 2013. The most recent inspection, on January 21, 2026, found no infractions.

10 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on December 6, 2023. For example: 5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?

About this data

These results come from Interior Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F3.5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
      • Observation(s): Food Safe is expired Feb 2023
      • F3.6A Operator must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  9. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  11. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • aliasger bhandari

    How Shang Sway Tea House is an absolute treasure — lovingly run by a sweet elderly couple for the past 15 years. It’s hard to believe that everything here is made without onion, garlic, or meat, yet the dishes are so flavorful, satisfying, and perfectly balanced! The food feels light but fulfilling, leaving you energized rather than heavy. Every bite tastes fresh, comforting, and thoughtfully prepared. It’s also amazing to know that everything is vegan and gluten-free, yet packed with rich, authentic flavors that rival any restaurant. From the warm atmosphere to the nourishing meals, this place truly feels like a hug in food form. If you’re in Nelson, don’t miss this hidden gem — the food, the care, and the love behind it make it a one-of-a-kind experience. 💚 The dishes we had: Hot & Sour soup with rice noodles Wonton Soup Pot-stickers ( Dumplings ) Curry Pineapple Stir-rice

  • Kateryna Melnyk

    I’ve been at the Tea House 3 times already and tried different teas, soups and dumplings and I enjoyed all of them. The food is definitely comforting and nourishing. My favourite is wonton soup at the moment. Dumplings are great as well. It’s not just about the food though but about the ambient, the music, the lovely couple that cooks and serves food, the simplicity and small things.

  • koots4587

    Authentic Asian veggie food at its finest. Healthy and fantastic owners! 🤗

  • Ian Wallen

    This place is amazing. Food made with love. Food that leaves you feeling healthy happy and nourished. Great tea. The couple that runs the place are very kind and good hearted. Highly recommend.

  • Maria Heaton

    We enjoyed a delicious Taiwanese meal cooked by a very friendly couple. The food was filling and full of flavour.

  • aliasger bhandari

    How Shang Sway Tea House is an absolute treasure — lovingly run by a sweet elderly couple for the past 15 years. It’s hard to believe that everything here is made without onion, garlic, or meat, yet the dishes are so flavorful, satisfying, …

  • Kateryna Melnyk

    I’ve been at the Tea House 3 times already and tried different teas, soups and dumplings and I enjoyed all of them. The food is definitely comforting and nourishing. My favourite is wonton soup at the moment. Dumplings are great as well. …

  • koots4587

    Authentic Asian veggie food at its finest. Healthy and fantastic owners! 🤗 …

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