Ads
Description
Peaceful Restaurant: Northern Chinese Noodles and Beef Rolls on West Broadway
Peaceful Restaurant on West Broadway is one of Vancouver's best-known spots for Northern Chinese comfort food, especially hand-made noodles and its famous beef rolls. It has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and its beef roll has won a Chinese Restaurant Awards dish award for Northern-style dim sum.
Here's what to order at Peaceful and how to plan your visit.
About Peaceful
Northern Chinese cooking is wheat-based, so noodles, dumplings and breads take the place of rice. Peaceful has been introducing Vancouver diners to that style for years, with hand-pulled, knife-cut and blade-sheared noodles made in-house.
Portions are generous and prices are reasonable, which keeps the restaurant busy at lunch and dinner. It is a great choice for groups who want to share a wide spread of dishes.
The Menu
How It Works
Order a mix of noodles, dumplings and a beef roll for the table. Larger groups can add stir-fries such as spicy gingered beef or chili-garlic eggplant.
What to Order
- Peaceful beef rolls: five-spiced beef rolled in a crispy green onion pancake with hoisin sauce, the restaurant's signature.
- Dan dan noodles: house-made noodles in a nutty, spicy sauce.
- Cumin lamb stir-fried noodles: a bold, northwestern-style noodle dish.
- Pan-fried pork dumplings and xiao long bao: classic dumplings, pan-fried or steamed with soup.
- Spicy gingered beef and chili-garlic eggplant: popular sharing dishes.
Dietary Needs
There are vegetarian dishes such as eggplant and vegetable stir-fries. Most noodles and dumplings contain wheat.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
Peaceful is casual and busy, with quick service and a steady flow of regulars.
- Best for: casual lunches, groups and noodle cravings
- Noise level: moderate to lively
- Dress code: casual
- Good to know: portions are large, so share or take leftovers home
Location: Fairview (Broadway), Vancouver
Peaceful Restaurant is at 110–532 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9, near Broadway and Cambie, a short walk from Broadway–City Hall Station on the Canada Line.
Hours of Operation
Peaceful is open for lunch and dinner, with a break in the afternoon. Check current hours before visiting.
Reservations
- Walk-ins are common; expect a line at peak times.
- Call 604-879-9878 for groups or takeout.
- Online ordering is available for pickup.
Price Range
Peaceful is affordable, with most noodle dishes and beef rolls priced well below sit-down restaurant averages.
Awards and Recognition
- Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Chinese Restaurant Awards dish award: Peaceful Beef Rolls (Northern and Shanghai-style dim sum)
Contact Information
- Address: 532 W Broadway #110, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
- Phone: 604-879-9878
- Website: peacefulrestaurant.com
- Neighbourhood: Fairview (Broadway), Vancouver
- Cuisine: Northern Chinese, noodles, dumplings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peaceful Restaurant known for?
Its Peaceful beef rolls, dan dan noodles, cumin lamb noodles and dumplings.
Was Peaceful Restaurant on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Yes. Guy Fieri featured its noodles, beef roll and dumplings on the show.
Where is Peaceful Restaurant?
At 110–532 West Broadway, near Broadway–City Hall Station.
Is Peaceful Restaurant expensive?
No. It is affordable and portions are large.
Does Peaceful take reservations?
It is mostly walk-in. Call 604-879-9878 for larger groups.
Does Peaceful have vegetarian food?
Yes, including eggplant and vegetable dishes.
What is a beef roll?
Five-spiced beef wrapped in a crispy green onion pancake with hoisin sauce, a Northern Chinese favourite.
Can I order takeout from Peaceful?
Yes. Order online for pickup or call the restaurant.
Add a review