Top 13 Best Taiwanese Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Taiwanese food has a devoted following in Metro Vancouver, thanks to a large Taiwanese community and a love of night-market favourites like popcorn chicken, braised pork rice and beef noodle soup. Richmond in particular is full of Taiwanese restaurants, food court stalls and bubble tea shops, while Vancouver now has award-winning modern spots and Canada's first Din Tai Fung.

This guide brings together the best Taiwanese restaurants near Vancouver, British Columbia. We have listed 13, because we only include places we can recommend with confidence. Each links to a full Vancouver Page listing.

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How We Chose These Taiwanese Restaurants

We drew on the Chinese Restaurant Awards (which have recognised Taiwanese cuisine since they began in Vancouver in 2008), including its Elite 30 Canada list, Top 50 Honourees and dish awards, along with respected local food writers and Yelp reviews. The Michelin Guide Vancouver currently lists no Taiwanese restaurants. We aimed for variety, from sit-down dining rooms to food court stalls.

Best Taiwanese Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 13 Best Taiwanese Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. A.Bento – Fairview, Vancouver

Chef Aaron Zhou's West Broadway restaurant reimagines Taiwanese bento and night market dishes with quality local ingredients. Its Hakka stir fry won a 2024 Signature Dish Award, and it was a 2025 Top 50 Honouree.

What to order: Hakka stir fry, crispy chicken nugget bento and pork ragu bento.

Why it made the list: Award-winning modern Taiwanese cooking in Vancouver.

Address: 656 W Broadway, Vancouver | Price: $

2. Din Tai Fung – Downtown, Vancouver

The famous Taiwanese dumpling house opened its first Canadian location on Alberni Street in May 2025 and was named to the 2025 Elite 30 Canada list. Each xiao long bao is folded with 18 pleats in an open kitchen.

What to order: Kurobuta pork xiao long bao, spicy wontons and chocolate mochi xiao long bao.

Why it made the list: A world-famous Taiwanese brand, now downtown.

Address: 1132 Alberni St #200, Vancouver | Price: $

3. Memory Corner – Richmond

A multiple-time Best Taiwanese Restaurant winner, Memory Corner recreates a 1980s Taiwan street with decor made in Taiwan. Its braised pork rice and popcorn chicken have both won awards.

What to order: Braised pork rice, popcorn chicken and lamb hot pot.

Why it made the list: The most celebrated Taiwanese restaurant in Richmond.

Address: 4651 Garden City Rd #1110, Richmond | Price: $

4. Kalvin's Szechuan Restaurant – East Vancouver

Since 1993, Chef Kalvin Koo has been a guardian of Taiwanese home cooking in East Vancouver, beloved by the Taiwanese community. It ranked No. 25 on the 2025 Elite 30 Canada list.

What to order: Braised pork hock, three-cup chicken and pork kidney sesame oil soup.

Why it made the list: Authentic, old-school Taiwanese dishes.

Address: 5225 Victoria Dr, Vancouver | Price: $

5. Dinesty Dumpling House – West End, Vancouver

A Taiwanese-owned dumpling house with Shanghainese and Sichuan dishes, Dinesty won Best Shanghainese Restaurant in the Chinese Restaurant Awards Diners' Choice Awards and has several Metro Vancouver locations.

What to order: Xiao long bao, beef roll pancake and spicy wontons.

Why it made the list: Reliable soup dumplings in several neighbourhoods.

Address: 1719 Robson St, Vancouver | Price: $

6. Uno Beef Noodle – Richmond

Since 2019, Uno has been one of Richmond's go-to spots for authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup, with a second location at Blundell Centre.

What to order: Beef and tendon noodle soup and popcorn chicken.

Why it made the list: A satisfying bowl of Taiwan's national dish.

Address: 8180 No. 2 Rd #128, Richmond | Price: $

7. Rice Holic – Richmond

This Admiralty Centre food court stall made the 2024 Chinese Restaurant Awards Top 30 long list for its Taiwanese fried rice bento, and its mango mochi went viral.

What to order: Taiwanese sausage fried rice and mango mochi.

Why it made the list: Cheap, delicious Taiwanese food court eats.

Address: 8700 McKim Way #2178, Richmond | Price: $

8. The One Restaurant – Kingsway, Burnaby

The One Restaurant is a Taiwanese restaurant at 5908 Kingsway, Burnaby.

What to order: Taiwanese popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup and one of the tall bubble tea slushes.

Why it made the list: A long-running Burnaby Taiwanese café with generous portions and a big menu.

Address: 5908 Kingsway | Price: $

9. No.1 Beef Noodle House – Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby

No.1 Beef Noodle House is a Taiwanese restaurant at 4741 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby.

What to order: Taiwanese beef noodle soup with a side of salty peppery chicken.

Why it made the list: One of the longest-standing beef noodle soup spots in Burnaby.

Address: 4741 Willingdon Avenue | Price: $

10. Wang's Taiwan Beef Noodle House – Marpole, Vancouver

Wang's Taiwan Beef Noodle House is a Taiwanese restaurant at 8390 Granville Street, Vancouver.

What to order: The house beef noodle soup.

Why it made the list: A dedicated beef noodle shop on the Vancouver side of the Arthur Laing Bridge.

Address: 8390 Granville Street | Price: $

11. RedBeef Noodle Kitchen – Kitsilano, Vancouver

RedBeef Noodle Kitchen is a Taiwanese restaurant at 1947 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver.

What to order: The signature red-braised beef noodle soup.

Why it made the list: A rare Taiwanese beef noodle option on the West Side.

Address: 1947 W 4th Avenue | Price: $

12. Uncle Lu – Sexsmith Road, Richmond

Uncle Lu is a Taiwanese restaurant at 1101 Sexsmith Road, Richmond.

What to order: The braised pork hock, a noodle soup and bubble tea.

Why it made the list: A Richmond Taiwanese café known for its pork hock.

Address: 1101 - 3779 Sexsmith Road | Price: $

13. MYST Asian Fusion – Kingsway, Burnaby

MYST Asian Fusion is a Taiwanese restaurant at 2 6400 Kingsway, Burnaby.

What to order: Taiwanese night-market classics from the menu.

Why it made the list: A Burnaby favourite that takes Taiwanese comfort food upmarket.

Address: 2 6400 Kingsway | Price: $

Taiwanese Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Beef noodle soup (niu rou mian): slow-braised beef in a rich broth with noodles, one of Taiwan's national dishes.
• Braised pork rice (lu rou fan): minced pork braised in soy and spices over rice.
• Popcorn chicken (yan su ji): bite-sized fried chicken with salt, pepper and basil.
• Three-cup chicken (san bei ji): chicken cooked with soy, sesame oil and rice wine.
• Xiao long bao: soup dumplings, perfected by Taiwanese dumpling houses.
• Bento (biandang): a boxed meal of rice, protein and sides.
• Bubble tea: Taiwan's most famous export, born in the 1980s.

Where to Find Taiwanese Food in Metro Vancouver

Fairview, Vancouver

Home to A.Bento.

Downtown, Vancouver

Home to Din Tai Fung.

Richmond

Home to Memory Corner, Uno Beef Noodle and Rice Holic.

East Vancouver

Home to Kalvin's Szechuan Restaurant.

West End, Vancouver

Home to Dinesty Dumpling House.

Kingsway, Burnaby

Home to The One Restaurant.

Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby

Home to No.1 Beef Noodle House.

Marpole, Vancouver

Home to Wang's Taiwan Beef Noodle House.

Kitsilano, Vancouver

Home to RedBeef Noodle Kitchen.

Sexsmith Road, Richmond

Home to Uncle Lu.

Kingsway, Burnaby

Home to MYST Asian Fusion.

Tips for Eating Taiwanese Food in Vancouver

• Try the classics first: beef noodle soup, braised pork rice and popcorn chicken are the perfect introduction.
• Explore food courts: some of Richmond's best Taiwanese food is in mall food courts.
• Book Din Tai Fung: reservations are strongly recommended.
• Finish with bubble tea: many Taiwanese restaurants serve it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Taiwanese restaurant in Vancouver?

A.Bento is one of the most acclaimed, while Memory Corner in Richmond has won Best Taiwanese Restaurant several times.

Is there a Din Tai Fung in Vancouver?

Yes. Canada's first Din Tai Fung opened at 1132 Alberni Street in May 2025.

Where can I find Taiwanese beef noodle soup?

Uno Beef Noodle in Richmond and A.Bento in Vancouver both serve excellent versions.

What is Taiwanese food known for?

Beef noodle soup, braised pork rice, popcorn chicken, three-cup chicken, xiao long bao and bubble tea.

Is there cheap Taiwanese food in Richmond?

Yes. Food court stalls such as Rice Holic are very affordable.

Are there Taiwanese restaurants in the Michelin Guide Vancouver?

Not currently.

Why are there 13 restaurants on this list?

We only include restaurants we can recommend with confidence.

Where is Kalvin's?

At 5225 Victoria Drive in East Vancouver.

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