In Loving Memory
Culinary Master, Loving Grandmother, Ambassador of Cantonese Cuisine. Mei Lin Wong was born on the eighth day of the eighth month in 1963 in Guangzhou, China – double luck according to Chinese tradition. She would need it, and she would create it for others. Mei Lin learned to cook at her grandmothers side in their tiny kitchen, mastering Cantonese cuisine by age 10. She immigrated to Toronto in 1985, taking a job as a dishwasher in a Chinatown restaurant. Within two years, she was head chef. Within ten, she owned her own restaurant – Lucky Eight – which would become a beloved institution for 30 years. Mei Lin was known for her exacting standards, her generous portions, and her belief that every dish should be made with the same care youd make for your own family. Mei Lin suffered a stroke on September 5, 2024, and passed away peacefully. She was 61.
Favourite Things
Things that brought joy and meaning to Mei Lin's life
🥢 Favourite Ingredients
🏮 Favourite Traditions
💬 Favourite Quotes
Life's Journey
Double Lucky Birth
Mei Lin was born on 8/8, the luckiest date in Chinese culture.
A New Beginning
Mei Lin arrived in Toronto with $100 and her grandmothers recipe book.
Married Henry
Mei Lin married Henry Wong, whom she met when he came to her restaurant every day for a month.
Lucky Eight Opens
On her lucky day, Mei Lin opened her restaurant.
The Kitchen Falls Silent
Mei Lin passed away surrounded by family.
Tributes & Condolences
Memorial Service
Traditional Chinese funeral ceremony. A celebratory dinner will follow at Lucky Eight.
📅 Service Information
Toronto, ON M4T 2V8
