Top 15 Best Cantonese Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Cantonese cooking is the foundation of Chinese food in Vancouver. Waves of immigration from Hong Kong and Guangdong, especially in the 1980s and 1990s, brought some of the best Cantonese chefs in the world to the city and to Richmond, and the result is a dim sum and seafood scene that many critics rank alongside Hong Kong itself.

This guide covers the 15 best Cantonese restaurants near Vancouver, British Columbia, from refined dim sum rooms and live seafood houses to legendary barbecue counters. Each pick links to a full Vancouver Page listing with hours, maps and contact details. For a broader look at regional Chinese food, see our guide to the best Chinese restaurants in Vancouver.

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How We Chose These Cantonese Restaurants

We relied on the Michelin Guide Vancouver, the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards and the Chinese Restaurant Awards (including its Elite 30 Canada ranking), along with Yelp reviews and each restaurant's long-term reputation in the Cantonese community. The list mixes upscale dim sum, family-style seafood restaurants and casual barbecue, and covers both Vancouver and Richmond. Details were checked against official sources at the time of writing.

Best Cantonese Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 15 Best Cantonese Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. Dynasty Seafood Restaurant – Fairview, Vancouver

Vancouver Magazine's 2026 Restaurant of the Year and the city's benchmark for Cantonese cooking. Dim sum chef Garley Leung, named Dim Sum Chef of the Year in 2025, turns out pastries and dumplings of rare precision.

What to order: Baked peppered minced pork pastry, pan-fried rice rolls and live seafood.

Why it made the list: The most decorated Cantonese restaurant in Vancouver.

Address: 108-777 W Broadway, Vancouver | Price: $$

2. Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant – Richmond

Owner-chef May Chau, the Chinese Restaurant Awards' 2024 Master Chef of the Year, has spent two decades perfecting Shunde-style Cantonese cooking. The awards' judging chair has named its dim sum his favourite.

What to order: Daikon pastry, crab and pork dumplings and the chef's special stuffed duck.

Why it made the list: Some of the finest dim sum in Richmond, from one of the region's most respected chefs.

Address: 8111 Anderson Rd #110, Richmond | Price: $

3. Seaport City Seafood – Cambie, Vancouver

A Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2023 and Vancouver Magazine's bronze winner for Best Chinese in 2026. The elegant upstairs room serves dim sum at both lunch and dinner, plus live seafood chosen daily.

What to order: Signature dim sum, cumin lamb shank and durian mochi.

Why it made the list: Michelin-recognised quality at a moderate price, with free parking.

Address: 2425 Cambie St, Vancouver | Price: $

4. Chef's Choice Seafood Restaurant – Fairview, Vancouver

Led by executive chef Tommy Pang, Chef's Choice won gold for Best Chinese from Vancouver Magazine in 2021 and 2022 and was promoted to a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026.

What to order: Signature dim sum and live seafood.

Why it made the list: Consistently excellent, family-friendly Cantonese cooking on West Broadway.

Address: 955 W Broadway, Vancouver | Price: $

5. Bamboo Grove Restaurant – Richmond

Opened in 1963, Bamboo Grove is Richmond's oldest Chinese restaurant. Chef Ming Yeung, who trained in Guangzhou, is a master of wok hei, and the restaurant ranked No. 8 on the 2025 Elite 30 Canada list.

What to order: Stir-fried gai lan, herbed lamb chops and abalone hot pot.

Why it made the list: Old-school Cantonese cooking with unmatched wok skills.

Address: 6920 No. 3 Rd, Richmond | Price: $

6. Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant – Marpole, Vancouver

Upstairs at Marine Gateway, this expansive banquet-style room is a Michelin Guide Vancouver Recommended restaurant known for excellent dim sum and Cantonese specialties at moderate prices, right beside Marine Drive Station.

What to order: Dim sum at lunch, then live seafood and crisp roast duck at dinner.

Why it made the list: One of the best-value Michelin-recognised Cantonese meals in the city.

Address: 470 SW Marine Dr #308, Vancouver | Price: $

7. The Jade Seafood Restaurant – Richmond

Jade is known for combining exquisite dim sum with creative Cantonese cooking under executive chef Tam Chi Ling, and was recognised on the Chinese Restaurant Awards' Elite list in 2024.

What to order: Mushroom dumplings, har gow and live seafood.

Why it made the list: Polished dim sum with a creative streak.

Address: 2811 No. 3 Rd #280, Richmond | Price: $

8. Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer – Kitsilano, Vancouver

Jonathan Lee's Kitsilano restaurant serves Michelin Bib Gourmand dim sum at dinner and weekend brunch, paired with BC craft beer instead of the usual tea alone.

What to order: Har gow, siu mai, rice noodle rolls and egg tarts.

Why it made the list: The best place for dim sum in the evening on the west side.

Address: 2958 W 4th Ave, Vancouver | Price: $

9. Chinatown BBQ – Chinatown, Vancouver

A 48-seat room on East Pender keeping Chinatown's barbecue tradition alive with roast duck, char siu and crispy pork, plus an award-winning brisket curry.

What to order: Roast duck noodle soup and a char siu and roast pork plate.

Why it made the list: Classic siu mei in the heart of historic Chinatown.

Address: 130 E Pender St, Vancouver | Price: $

10. HK BBQ Master – Richmond

Hidden beneath the Superstore on No. 3 Road, HK BBQ Master ranked No. 29 on the 2025 Elite 30 Canada list and has won Best BBQ Shop. Founded by Eric Leung and now run by his son, it sells out of its best cuts most days.

What to order: Char siu, crispy roast pork and barbecue duck.

Why it made the list: Arguably the best Cantonese barbecue in North America.

Address: 4651 No. 3 Rd, Richmond | Price: $

11. Kirin Seafood Restaurant – Downtown Vancouver

Kirin Seafood Restaurant is a Cantonese seafood and dim sum restaurant at 102-1172 Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver.

What to order: Dim sum at lunch; live seafood dishes at dinner.

Why it made the list: One of the most established Cantonese dining rooms downtown.

Address: 102-1172 Alberni Street | Price: $$

12. Kirin Seafood Restaurant – Richmond

Kirin Seafood Restaurant is a Cantonese seafood and dim sum restaurant on the second floor of 7900 Westminster Highway, Richmond.

What to order: Dim sum, then baked tapioca pudding to finish.

Why it made the list: A Richmond Cantonese standby with a big local following.

Address: 200-7900 Westminster Highway | Price: $$

13. Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant – Victoria Drive, East Vancouver

Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant is a Cantonese restaurant at 4989 Victoria Drive, Vancouver.

What to order: Har gow, siu mai and BBQ pork buns at dim sum; roasted free-range chicken at dinner.

Why it made the list: Regularly named one of Vancouver's best-value dim sum rooms; reservations recommended on weekends.

Address: 4989 Victoria Drive | Price: $

14. Jade Dynasty Restaurant – Chinatown, Vancouver

Jade Dynasty Restaurant is a Cantonese restaurant at 137 E Pender Street, Vancouver.

What to order: Crystal prawn dumplings, siu mai with tobiko and baked mini BBQ pork buns.

Why it made the list: Rare all-day dim sum in Chinatown.

Address: 137 E Pender Street | Price: $

15. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant – Richmond

Sun Sui Wah is one of Metro Vancouver's old-guard Cantonese seafood restaurants, with a long-running Richmond dining room on No. 3 Road.

What to order: The signature roast squab, plus live seafood or dim sum.

Why it made the list: A Cantonese institution known for its roast squab.

Address: 4940 No. 3 Rd #102, Richmond, BC | Price: $$

Cantonese Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Har gow: translucent steamed shrimp dumplings, the classic test of a dim sum chef.
• Siu mai: open-topped pork and shrimp dumplings.
• Cheung fun: silky steamed rice noodle rolls filled with shrimp, beef or barbecue pork.
• Char siu bao: fluffy buns filled with sweet barbecue pork.
• Siu mei: Cantonese roast meats: char siu, roast duck, crispy pork belly and soy chicken.
• Roasted squab: a Cantonese celebration dish with crisp skin.
• Wok hei: the smoky "breath of the wok" that defines great Cantonese stir-fries.
• Live seafood: crab, lobster, geoduck and fish chosen from tanks and cooked to order.

Where to Find Cantonese Food in Metro Vancouver

Fairview, Vancouver

Home to Dynasty Seafood Restaurant and Chef's Choice Seafood Restaurant.

Richmond

Home to Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant, Bamboo Grove Restaurant, The Jade Seafood Restaurant, HK BBQ Master, Kirin Seafood Restaurant and Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant.

Cambie, Vancouver

Home to Seaport City Seafood.

Marpole, Vancouver

Home to Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant.

Kitsilano, Vancouver

Home to Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer.

Chinatown, Vancouver

Home to Chinatown BBQ and Jade Dynasty Restaurant.

Downtown Vancouver

Home to Kirin Seafood Restaurant.

Victoria Drive, East Vancouver

Home to Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant.

Tips for Eating Cantonese Food in Vancouver

• Go early for dim sum: arrive before 11 a.m. on weekends, or book ahead.
• Order a variety: mix steamed, fried and baked dim sum for the best experience.
• Ask for the price of live seafood: it is sold by weight at market rates.
• Pre-order banquet dishes: showpiece dishes like stuffed duck or squab may need advance notice.
• Tap the table: tapping two fingers on the table is a traditional way to say thank you when someone pours your tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Cantonese restaurant in Vancouver?

Dynasty Seafood Restaurant on West Broadway, Vancouver Magazine's 2026 Restaurant of the Year, is widely considered the best.

Where is the best dim sum in Vancouver?

Dynasty, Golden Paramount, Seaport City and Chef's Choice are top choices. Seaport City, Chef's Choice and Little Bird hold Michelin Bib Gourmands.

Is Richmond better than Vancouver for Cantonese food?

Richmond has more Cantonese restaurants, but Vancouver has several of the most awarded, so both are worth exploring.

Where can I get dim sum at dinner?

Seaport City Seafood and Little Bird Dim Sum both serve dim sum in the evening.

Where is the best Cantonese barbecue?

HK BBQ Master in Richmond and Chinatown BBQ in Vancouver.

Which Cantonese restaurants are in the Michelin Guide?

Seaport City Seafood, Chef's Choice and Little Bird hold Bib Gourmands, while Dynasty and Neptune Palace are Michelin Recommended.

Do I need reservations for dim sum?

Yes for weekends at popular spots; weekday dim sum is usually easier.

What is Cantonese food known for?

Fresh seafood, dim sum, roast meats and light, balanced seasoning that lets ingredients shine.

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