Delicious spots to grab Chinese food in Vancouver
Tuck into classic and contemporary Chinese cuisine at these Vancouver eateries. [Photo courtesy of Heritage Asian Eatery/Amy Ho]
Heritage Asian Eatery
1108 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4J6Heritage Asian Eatery chef and owner Felix Zhou pays homage to his Asian roots at his casual Coal Harbour restaurant. Favourite menu items include scallop and prawn spring rolls, steamed oysters, roasted lingcod, eggplant dumplings, soy-braised beef and many more delicious delicacies.
Regal Masion
201-555 12Th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7Gather a crowd, book a table for 10 and enjoy a traditional Chinese meal at this longstanding Vancouver restaurant. With dishes designed for sharing, dig into live lobster, pan-fried rack of lamb, bird nest soup, braised Australian abalone and steamed rock cod.
Chef Tony Seafood Restaurant
101-4600 No 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2C2Richmond is a go-to dining destination for Chinese food. If you’re looking for inventive Cantonese cuisine in a swish setting, reserve a table at the award-winning Chef Tony Seafood Restaurant and prepare to be wowed. Within a spacious dining room decked with glittering chandeliers, diners tuck into sumptuous dim sum specialties like black truffle pork and shrimp dumplings, stewed duck congee and Chef Tony’s renowned egg white custard tarts. Come dinnertime, sublime signature dishes such as spiked sea cucumber, deep-fried squab and lobster eggplant stir fry are mouth-watering and thought provoking.
Sai Woo Kitchen & Bar
158 Pender St E, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3Looking for something a little different? Why not skip the traditional been-there-done-that dining rooms and grab a table at Sai Woo? With a casual atmosphere and a cool vibe, this contemporary Chinatown eatery serves Asian fusion fare for a new generation of foodies. The sharing menu includes wok fried chicken wings, Szechuan ginger beef, Chinese vegetables in a house-made garlic sauce, fried cauliflower with tofu and Korean chilli sauce. Don’t miss Sai Woo’s signature fried rice prepared with olives, cured egg and leek fondue.
Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant
3888 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N9Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant is one of Vancouver’s most famous Chinese eateries and serves up heaping servings of authentic Chinese food to hungry Vancouverites and tourists every day. The service is always friendly and efficient and the extensive menu includes delicious shrimp dumplings, steamed barbecue pork buns and the popular Shanghai fried noodles. Don’t forget to grab dessert too – the baked tapioca pudding will wow even the pickiest eaters in your party.
Gain Wah Restaurant
218 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X5Looking for wallet-friendly tasty Chinese food that’ll satisfy a big appetite? Look no further than Gain Wah Restaurant. If you’re not sure what to get, the hospitable staff will help you choose from a menu that boasts plenty of options for every taste. The mabo tofu, General Tso chicken, live crab and the classic roast duck on rice are some of their most popular dishes, so be sure to try at least one when you go.
Long's Noodle House
4853 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R9Long’s Noodle House, a tiny Riley Park gem for Chinese cuisine, often has a long lineup stretching out the door thanks to its stellar reputation. You’ll never go wrong with the Shanghai dumplings, one of their most popular dishes. Long’s Noodle House also boasts the city's best xiaolongbao – steamed buns prepared in small bamboo baskets. Be sure to get there early or make a reservation.
Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie
163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3Bao Bei Chinese Restaurant is the perfect spot to take friends and family for a cozy and intimate dining experience. This Chinatown gem serves your table numerous small plates that are best shared with a group. It’s a great way to explore new tastes and experience Chinese cuisine to the fullest. The drink list includes expertly curated cocktails and Bao Bei originals so you can wash down your meal with something yummy, too.
Kent's Kitchen
232 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X5Kent’s Kitchen is a Chinatown institution and the place to be when you’re looking for Chinese takeout or a spot to grab lunch on your work break. The heaping portions will wow you, and the efficient service means you’ll get your meal quickly even though the house is always packed. The chefs at Kent’s serve up your favourite dishes and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients in the delicious meals they create.
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