The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Vancouver | Chinatown

1. • The Keefer Bar 84

   • Unique Chinese Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #28

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best International Cocktail Bar – Canada | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best International Cocktail Bar – Canada | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 135 Keefer St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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2. • Laowai 82

   • Opulent Shanghai Speakeasy
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #67

   2. Canada's 100 Best
      Best Bars | #17

   3. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best International Bar Team – Canada | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 251 E Georgia St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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3. • St. Lawrence 81

   • Elegant French/Quebecois Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. Canada's 100 Best
      Best Restaurants | #12

   3. The Infatuation
      The Best Restaurants In Vancouver

   
   

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   • 269 Powell St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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4. • Kissa Tanto 80

   • Moody Japanese/Italian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. Canada's 100 Best
      Best Restaurants | #18

   3. Eater
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver

   
   

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   • 263 E Pender St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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5. • Bagheera 76

   • Opulent Indian Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. The Pinnacle Guide
      1 Pin

   2. Canada's 100 Best
      Best Bars | #48

   3. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
      Best Cocktail Experience | Nominee

   
   

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   • 518 Main St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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6. • Meo Chinatown 73

   • Hedonistic Chinese Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #92

   2. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
      New Venue of the Year | Nominee

   3. Vancouver Magazine
      The Best New Restaurants in Vancouver 2025

   
   

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   • 265 E Pender St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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7. • Chinatown BBQ 70

   • Unfussy Chinese BBQ
   
   

   1. Chinese Restaurant Awards
      Elite 30 Canada | #28

   2. Vancouver Magazine
      Premier Crew 2025, Jason Ye

   3. Vancouver Magazine
      The Best Casual Restaurants in Vancouver | Silver

   
   

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   • 130 East Pender St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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8. • Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie 63

   • Inventive Chinese/Taiwanese Brasserie
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver

   3. Vancouver Magazine
      The Best Chinese Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

   
   

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   • 163 Keefer St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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9. • Fat Mao 46

   • Chill Thai-Style Noodle Shop
   
   

   1. Vancouver Magazine
      The Best Casual Restaurants in Vancouver | Gold

   2. Vancouver Magazine
      Chef of the Year 2025, Angus An

   
   

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   • 217 E Georgia St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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10. • Phnom Penh 45

    • Delightful Vietnamese/Cambodian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver

    
    

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    • 244 E Georgia St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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11. • Di Beppe 45

    • Passionate Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Sprudge
       The Sprudge Guide To Coffee Shops In Vancouver, BC

    2. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Pizza Experience | Runner Up

    
    

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    • 8 W Cordova St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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12. • Torafuku 43

    • Ersatz-Industrial Pan-Asian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Vancouver Magazine
       The Best Informal Contemporary Restaurants in Vancouver | Honourable Mentions

    
    

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    • 958 Main St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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13. • Blnd Tger Dumplings 28

    • Modest Chinese Dumpling Shop
    
    

    1. Canada's 100 Best
       Best Bars | #17

    
    

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    • 251 East Georgia St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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14. • Guilt & Company 25

    • Intimate Live Music Venue
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Live Music Experience | Winner

    
    

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    • 1 Alexander St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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15. • Fortune Sound Club 23

    • Premier Nightclub
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Nightclub of the Year | Winner

    
    

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    • 147 E Pender St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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16. • The London Pub 21

    • Late-Night British Pub
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Pub Experience | Nominee

    
    

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    • 700 Main St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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17. • Thank You Pizza 21

    • Playful Italian Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Pizza Experience | Nominee

    
    

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    • 789 Gore Ave, Chinatown Vancouver BC | Downtown
    • Website
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18. • Gobo 21

    • Humble Hi-Fi Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 237 Union St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
    • Website
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19. • LOCAL Public Eatery 21

    • Memorable Neighborhood Spot
    
    

    1. 2024 Golden Owl Awards
       Best Patio Experience | Nominee

    
    

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    • 3 Alexander St, Vancouver BC | Downtown
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