10 Best Restaurants in Chinatown Vancouver (Ranked by Ratings)
Vancouver’s Chinatown is more than a historic district – it’s a living, breathing community with some of the city’s most beloved food spots. From dim sum giants to MICHELIN fusion spots, we walked, ate, and ranked them all based on real user reviews (TripAdvisor + Google). Here are the top 10, ranked from lowest to highest.
Compare Top Restaurants in Vancouver’s Chinatown
If you’re planning your next meal in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, this info gives you a quick side-by-side look at each of the 10 restaurants we reviewed.
Restaurant | Cuisine Type | Price Range | Website | Our Rating (Avg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie | Modern Chinese | $$$ | bao-bei.ca | 4.50 |
Chinatown BBQ | Cantonese BBQ | $$ | chinatownbbq.com | 4.50 |
Kissa Tanto | Japanese-Italian Fusion | $$$$ | kissatanto.com | 4.45 |
Phnom Penh Restaurant | Cambodian-Vietnamese | $$ – $$$ | phnompenhrestaurant.ca | 4.40 |
The Keefer Bar | Cocktail Bar with Asian Plates | $$$ | thekeeferbar.com | 4.35 |
The Ramen Butcher | Japanese Ramen | $ – $$ | ramenbutcher.ca | 4.30 |
Fat Mao | Thai-Chinese Noodles | $$ – $$$ | fatmaonoodles.com | 4.10 |
Jade Dynasty | Traditional Dim Sum | $$ – $$$ | jadedynasty-bc.com | 4.05 |
New Town Bakery | Chinese Bakery & Fast Dim Sum | $ | newtownbakery.ca | 4.15 |
Floata Seafood Restaurant | Classic Chinese Seafood | $$ – $$$ | floata.com | 3.65 |
#10. Floata Seafood Restaurant – ⭐ 3.65
Google: 3.8 (1,077 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 3.5 (222 reviews)
This is Chinatown’s go-to for large gatherings. Floata offers traditional dim sum in a massive banquet-style space, perfect for families or tour groups. Don’t expect frills – come for familiar dishes like har gow, siu mai, and steamed buns. It’s budget-friendly, but opinions vary, many diners praise the portions, while others point to service speed.
📍 Address: 180 Keefer St
💰 Price Range: $$
📞 Phone: +1 604-602-0368
#9. The Ramen Butcher – ⭐ 4.30
Google: 4.4 (2,619 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.2 (141 reviews)
We dropped by The Ramen Butcher around lunchtime, and yes – the line moved fast. Locals swear by the rich tonkotsu broth, and we agree. The Black Garlic and Red Spicy broth options stand out, and the house-made noodles give it that extra punch of authenticity.
📍 Address: 223 E Georgia St
💰 Price Range: $
📞 Phone: +1 604-806-4646
#8. The Keefer Bar – ⭐ 4.35
Google: 4.5 (1,662 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.2 (107 reviews)
Not your average bar. With a moody, apothecary-style interior and a rotating cocktail list, The Keefer is ideal for drinks after dinner, or as dinner. They serve creative Asian-style dim sum small plates, and the Pineapple Daiquiri and Dragonfly are crowd favourites. Live music adds to the vibe.
📍 Address: 135 Keefer St
💰 Price Range: $$$
📞 Phone: +1 604-688-1961
#7. Fat Mao – ⭐ 4.10
Google: 4.1 (85 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.1 (85 reviews)
Chef Angus An’s noodle house focuses on Thai-influenced broths and rich noodle soups. Highlights include the Khao Soi Chicken and Braised Duck Noodles. It’s a tight space, better for solo or duo diners, but the flavour depth stands out.
📍 Address: 217 E Georgia St
💰 Price Range: $$
📞 Phone: +1 604-569-8192
#6. Jade Dynasty – ⭐ 4.05
Google: 4.2 (1,174 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 3.9 (224 reviews)
This is where dim sum fans gather. It’s been around since 2005 and offers a full lineup of classics – crystal prawn dumplings, BBQ pork buns, sticky rice wraps, and more. Prices are reasonable, and they offer early and late dim sum menus.
📍 Address: 137 E Pender St
💰 Price Range: $$
📞 Phone: +1 604-683-8816
#5. New Town Bakery – ⭐ 4.15
Google: 4.3 (2,668 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.0 (276 reviews)
We asked a few locals where to grab the best BBQ pork buns, nearly all pointed here. New Town delivers no-frills, fast dim sum and those flaky pineapple buns you crave at odd hours. Pro tip: bring cash or debit, no credit cards.
📍 Address: 148 E Pender St
💰 Price Range: $
📞 Phone: +1 604-689-7835
#4. Kissa Tanto – ⭐ 4.45
Google: 4.5 (1,550 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.4 (220 reviews)
Kissa Tanto is easy to miss, it’s upstairs and unassuming, but unforgettable. The menu is where Japanese meets Italian, and the results are wild in the best way. We tried the miso egg yolk pasta and charcoal crab udon, both worth the hype. Just don’t forget to book early.
📍 Address: 263 E Pender St
💰 Price Range: $$$$
📞 Phone: +1 778-379-8078
#3. Phnom Penh Restaurant – ⭐ 4.40
Google: 4.5 (4,893 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.3 (481 reviews)
A Vancouver institution. This family-run Cambodian-Vietnamese restaurant draws lines daily. Must-orders: garlic butter chicken wings, beef luc lac, and lotus stem salad. Prices are fair, portions generous, and the legacy of the Huynh family shines in every dish.
📍 Address: 244 E Georgia St
💰 Price Range: $$
📞 Phone: +1 604-682-5777
#2. Chinatown BBQ – ⭐ 4.50
Google: 4.6 (1,865 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.4 (117 reviews)
Think crispy pork belly and soy sauce chicken on rice. This small, casual shop delivers classic Cantonese BBQ with fast service and a loyal following. It’s as authentic as it gets, with a menu that hasn’t changed because it doesn’t need to.
📍 Address: 130 E Pender St
💰 Price Range: $
📞 Phone: +1 604-428-2626
#1. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie – ⭐ 4.50
Google: 4.5 (1,234 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.5 (551 reviews)
Our top pick. Bao Bei mixes modern Chinese dining with local flair. Dishes like mantou buns and shao bing lamb are made for sharing. Pair that with inventive cocktails and an intimate setting, and you’ve got a MICHELIN-praised winner that’s perfect for both friends and first dates.
📍 Address: 163 Keefer St
💰 Price Range: $$$
📞 Phone: +1 604-688-0876
How We Ranked These Restaurants
We combined user-generated ratings from:
- Google Reviews: Reflects high-volume, general public feedback.
- TripAdvisor: Offers more traveler-focused reviews and rating consistency.
Each restaurant’s average was calculated by combining its Google and TripAdvisor scores, then ranked from lowest to highest. Our reviewers also checked menus, history, and consistency in service and food quality.
Note: Mamie Taylor’s is not included in this list. We are not affiliated with the restaurant in any way. Our team is completely independent – we visit, review, and rank Chinatown restaurants based on real experiences and public data. No business has paid to be featured here. Mamie Taylor’s is permanently closed and has no connection to this article.