Ho Yuen Kee
Lobster Sticky Fried Rice
VANCOUVER
Ranging from classic, high-quality dim sum to unique creations like aburi oshi sushi.
Overview
Vancouver features one of the most vibrant and diverse Asian food scenes in North America, with Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai influences. From authentic dim sum in Richmond to fresh sashimi in Kitsilano, sizzling Korean BBQ in Coquitlam, and fragrant bowls of pho in East Vancouver, the city is a haven for food lovers. Apart from standard sit-down restaurants, Vancouver has night markets, food courts, and omakase establishments. Every craving, whether for traditional dishes or creative fusion, is met with exceptional quality and taste.
Chinese Cuisine
Hei Hei Rice Roll
Beef, Shrimp & Pork Rice Roll
Kwan Luck Restaurant
Deep Fried Pig Intestine
Mui Kee Chicken Pot
Chicken & Shrimp Pot
Seaport City Seafood Restaurant
Dim Sum Spread
Chinatown BBQ
Roast Duck
Shanghai River
Soup Dumplings
Japanese Cuisine
Miku
Aburi Oshi Sushi & Surf n' Turf Rolls
Sushi Jin
Omakase
Horin Ramen
Original Tonkatsu Ramen
Kishimoto
Aburi Oshi Sushi
Kingyo
Stone Grilled Kobe Beef
Katsu San
Cheese Katsu & Chicken Katsu
Guu with Garlic
Salmon Tataki
Canadian Cuisine
Peaked Pies
Black Pepper Beef Peaked Pie
Nemesis
Mortadella Sandwich
Purebread
Lemon Bar & Carrot Cake
Tim Horton's
Chocolate Cake Donut & London Fog
Their There
Cereal Milk & Apple Crumble Mochi Donuts
Mean Poutine
Classic Poutine
Yolks
Chicken & Waffles
Vietnamese Cuisine
Pho Viet
Spring Rolls
Canh Ga Lan Bot
Deep Fried Chicken Wings
Canh Ga Lan Bot
Marinated Butter Beef
Hoi An Cafe
Bun Bo Hue
Hoi An Cafe
Mochi Dumplings
Pholicious
Beef Slice Pho
Pho Mimosa
Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
Thai Cuisine
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant
Tiger Beef
Fat Mao Noodles
Tom Yum Goong
Unchai Thai Restaurant
Pad Kee Mao
Bai Bun Thai Cuisine
Mango Sticky Rice
Taste of Thai
Fish Cakes
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine
Beef Tenderloin
Talay Thai Restaurant
Green Curry
- My Top 5 Recommendations -
As an American, "Canadian food" isn't much different from American food. Try the poutine once, but where Vancouver really shines is the Chinese and Japanese food. I'll break down my top 5 picks now!
Hoi An Cafe
Hoi An Café is a hidden gem that I love for its authentic Central Vietnamese cuisine. The Bun Bo Hue is a standout dish, with broth that is deeply flavorful, with the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and aromatic notes from lemongrass and chili. Hoi An Café’s Bun Bo Hue is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Chinatown BBQ
Chinatown BBQ is a must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Chinese barbecue. Their roast duck is exceptional, with crispy skin and tender meat that’s full of flavor. The BBQ pork and soy chicken are also standout dishes, each prepared with traditional techniques that highlight the quality of the ingredients. The beef brisket curry offers a rich and satisfying option for those seeking something hearty.
Kingyo
Kingyo is one of my favorite spots for Japanese food because the flavors are just unforgettable. I love their stone-grilled Kobe beef. It’s so much fun to cook it just how I like, and the meat practically melts in your mouth. Their tan-tan noodles have this amazing balance of spice and umami that always hits the spot, and the bluefin tuna carpaccio is so fresh and delicate
Hei Hei Rice Roll
Hei Hei Rice Roll serves some of the most delicious rice noodle rolls I’ve ever had - silky, delicate sheets of rice noodles wrapped around fillings like fresh shrimp, tender beef, or savory pork. Each roll is perfectly steamed, with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with their light soy-based sauce. Perfect and light meal to start your day.
Miku
Miku serves the best Aburi Oshi Sushi I've ever had, without being too pricey. The flame-seared technique adds a rich, smoky flavor that perfectly pairs with their fresh salmon. Who knew sushi was better in cube form? I sure didn't. Miku is a must-visit every time I am in Vancouver.
