1. Baan Lao

    Royal Thai

    Chef-owner Nutcha Phanthoupheng applies meticulous technique to royal Thai cuisine in a serene 20-seat dining room overlooking Steveston's river. Each of eighteen tasting-menu dishes—from hand-shaped dumplings to tiger prawns in tom yum—demonstrates studied precision, learned through private instruction in Bangkok.

    World Culinary Awards
    2025 · Nominee · North America's Best Restaurant
    2025 · Winner · Canada's Best Restaurant
    50 Best
    2025 · #12 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants
    Canada's 100 Best
    2026 · #24 · Best Restaurants
    Vancouver Magazine
    2024 · Bronze Medal · Restaurant Awards: Best Thai
    Eater
    The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver
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    4100 Bayview St, Richmond BC · Richmond
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