Top 10 Best Sichuan (Szechuan) Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Sichuan food has exploded in popularity in Metro Vancouver over the past decade. Richmond's Alexandra Road and No. 3 Road now host a remarkable range of Sichuan restaurants, from upscale seafood houses to food court stalls, while Vancouver and Burnaby have long-running favourites of their own.

This guide brings together the best Sichuan (Szechuan) restaurants near Vancouver, British Columbia. We have listed ten restaurants, because we would rather recommend fewer restaurants with confidence than pad the list. Each pick links to a full Vancouver Page listing with maps and contact details.

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How We Chose These Sichuan Restaurants

We drew on the Chinese Restaurant Awards (including its Elite 30 Canada ranking, Top 50 Honourees and Diners' Choice awards), Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, Vancouver Magazine and respected critics, and chose restaurants that represent different sides of Sichuan cooking, from seafood and hot pot to street food and noodles. We also included one acclaimed Hunan restaurant, since Hunan's fiery cooking is a close cousin of Sichuan's.

Best Sichuan Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 10 Best Sichuan Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. The Fish Man – Richmond

Chef Bo Li marries Sichuan spice with sustainable BC seafood. The Fish Man was the Chinese Restaurant Awards' Restaurant of the Year and Best Sichuan Restaurant in 2022, ranked No. 9 on the 2025 Elite 30 Canada list, and was named to Canada's 100 Best Restaurants for 2026.

What to order: Sour cabbage fish hot pot, ma la grilled fish and lobster rice.

Why it made the list: The most acclaimed Sichuan restaurant in Metro Vancouver.

Address: 8391 Alexandra Rd #1170, Richmond | Price: $$

2. Kalvin's Szechuan Restaurant – East Vancouver

Open since 1993, Chef Kalvin Koo's restaurant pairs Taiwanese home cooking with bold Sichuan dishes. It ranked No. 25 on the 2025 Elite 30 Canada list, and its braised pork hock won a 2026 Signature Dish Award.

What to order: Braised pork hock, three-cup chicken and pork belly in red fermented sauce.

Why it made the list: Three decades of consistency in East Vancouver.

Address: 5225 Victoria Dr, Vancouver | Price: $

3. Ban Bu Xian Szechuan Cuisine – Richmond and Vancouver

A 2025 Chinese Restaurant Awards Top 50 Honouree, Ban Bu Xian has its main location on Alexandra Road and has expanded to downtown Vancouver on Robson Street. Long communal tables make it ideal for groups.

What to order: Classic Sichuan dishes shared family style.

Why it made the list: Award-recognised Sichuan food in both Richmond and downtown.

Address: 8460 Alexandra Rd #165, Richmond | Price: $

4. Cheng Du Street Food – Richmond

Styled like an old Chengdu street, this 2025 Top 50 Honouree is praised for spicy food that never overwhelms.

What to order: Fish soup with pickled mustard greens, laziji chicken and mapo tofu.

Why it made the list: Balanced, flavour-first Sichuan cooking.

Address: 7911 Alderbridge Way #100, Richmond | Price: $

5. Golden Szechuan Restaurant – Richmond

A multiple-time Diners' Choice winner for Best Sichuan Restaurant, Golden Szechuan is one of Richmond's more upscale Sichuan rooms and famous for its water-boiled fish.

What to order: Water-boiled fish, mapo tofu and dry-fried green beans.

Why it made the list: A reliable, polished choice for family Sichuan dinners.

Address: 3631 No. 3 Rd #170, Richmond | Price: $

6. Best Fortune – Richmond

Opened in 2024 on Alexandra Road, Best Fortune celebrates all seven flavours of Sichuan cooking.

What to order: Green peppercorn sauerkraut fish and cold pot skewers.

Why it made the list: A newer Alexandra Road spot with distinctive specialties.

Address: 8391 Alexandra Rd #2130, Richmond | Price: $

7. Chao Shou Wang – Burnaby

The "wonton king" of Crystal Mall's food court won Best Sichuan Chili Oil Wonton at the Chinese Restaurant Awards Diners' Choice Awards.

What to order: Spicy chili oil wontons, dan dan noodles and Sichuan cold noodles.

Why it made the list: The best cheap Sichuan eats in the region.

Address: 4500 Kingsway #2113, Burnaby | Price: $

8. Alvin Garden – Burnaby

Behind Metropolis at Metrotown, Alvin Garden has won Best Hunan Restaurant at the Chinese Restaurant Awards and gold for Best Casual Chinese from Vancouver Magazine. Its cooking is searingly spicy.

What to order: Hunan smoked duck and chili-laden stir-fries.

Why it made the list: For diners who want serious, direct chili heat.

Address: 4850 Imperial St, Burnaby | Price: $

9. ChongQing Restaurant – Commercial Drive, Vancouver

A Commercial Drive fixture for more than 20 years, ChongQing serves Sichuan-style classics for dine-in, takeout and delivery.

What to order: Dan dan noodles and ginger beef.

Why it made the list: A dependable Sichuan-style favourite in East Vancouver.

Address: 2808 Commercial Dr, Vancouver | Price: $

10. ChongQing on Robson – West End, Vancouver

ChongQing on Robson is a Sichuan restaurant at 1260 Robson Street, Vancouver.

What to order: Chongqing beef, spicy wontons and Sichuan green beans.

Why it made the list: The handiest Sichuan option downtown, from a group that has served Vancouver for decades.

Address: 1260 Robson Street | Price: $

Sichuan Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Mapo tofu: silken tofu in a spicy, numbing sauce with minced meat.
• Water-boiled fish (shui zhu yu): fish poached in chili oil and topped with Sichuan peppercorns.
• Suan cai yu: fish in a sour broth with pickled mustard greens or cabbage.
• Dan dan noodles: noodles in a spicy, nutty sauce.
• Chili oil wontons (hong you chao shou): pork wontons in red chili oil.
• Laziji: crispy chicken tossed with dried chilies.
• Ma la: the signature Sichuan sensation: numbing (ma) and spicy (la).
• Sichuan peppercorn: not a true pepper, it creates a tingling, numbing feeling on the tongue.

Where to Find Sichuan Food in Metro Vancouver

Richmond

Home to The Fish Man, Cheng Du Street Food, Golden Szechuan Restaurant and Best Fortune.

East Vancouver

Home to Kalvin's Szechuan Restaurant.

Richmond and Vancouver

Home to Ban Bu Xian Szechuan Cuisine.

Burnaby

Home to Chao Shou Wang and Alvin Garden.

Commercial Drive, Vancouver

Home to ChongQing Restaurant.

West End, Vancouver

Home to ChongQing on Robson.

Tips for Eating Sichuan Food in Vancouver

• Ask about heat: most restaurants can make dishes milder or spicier.
• Balance the table: pair spicy dishes with milder vegetables, rice and soups.
• Drink something cooling: soy milk, rice wine or a cold beer helps with the heat.
• Order family style: Sichuan meals are designed to share.
• Watch for peanuts: many Sichuan dishes include peanuts or sesame.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Sichuan restaurant in Vancouver?

The Fish Man in Richmond is the most awarded, including Chinese Restaurant Awards Restaurant of the Year and a place on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants for 2026.

Is Sichuan the same as Szechuan?

Yes. Szechuan is an older English spelling of Sichuan.

Where can I find cheap Sichuan food?

Chao Shou Wang in Burnaby's Crystal Mall food court is a great budget option.

Why does Sichuan food make my mouth tingle?

Sichuan peppercorns create a numbing, tingling sensation known as ma.

Is there good Sichuan food in downtown Vancouver?

Yes. Ban Bu Xian has a location on Robson Street.

What is the difference between Sichuan and Hunan food?

Sichuan food uses numbing peppercorns, while Hunan food focuses on direct chili heat, smoking and braising.

Can I get mild Sichuan food?

Yes. Many dishes are mild or can be adjusted.

How did you choose these restaurants?

We only include restaurants we can recommend with confidence, checked against awards, local food press and Yelp reviews.

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