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Dynasty
Cantonese
The fish tanks near the entrance set the tone: this is a grand Cantonese seafood restaurant where the crab you're eyeing is still very much alive. The dining room runs to white tablecloths and banquet-scale celebrations, but the kitchen handles a casual dim sum lunch with equal care. Vancouver Magazine named it Restaurant of the Year, and it holds a Michelin Guide selection. Regulars know to call ahead for off-menu specials that never quite make it onto paper.
Seven honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Chinese Restaurant Awards #1 · Elite 30 Canada
- Vancouver Magazine 2026 · Restaurant Awards: Restaurant of the Year
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver
- Vancouver Magazine 2024 · Gold Medal · Restaurant Awards: Best Upscale Chinese
- Vancouver Magazine 2026 · Gold Medal · Restaurant Awards: Best Chinese
- Vancouver Magazine 2025 · Gold Medal · Restaurant Awards: Best Chinese
One number, weighted & current 86
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Squid-ink pork and shrimp dumplings Vancouver Magazine, 2024
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