Vancouver’s 20 best Chinese restaurants

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There’s a new twist to this year’s Vancouver’s 20 Best award results from the Chinese Restaurant Awards.

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Announced on Wednesday, the list includes 17 winning restaurants chosen by an “expanded and diverse” group of judges, along with a selection of “worth to explore” eateries and must-try eats to round out the best-of list. Reflecting the “diversity of Chinese regional and Taiwanese cuisines in Metro Vancouver,” the list of top restaurants and recommended dishes aims to represent “a gourmet roadmap for locals and visitors,” according to a news release..

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“Since its inception, Chinese Restaurant Awards’ signature dish concept has helped diners discover the best dishes,” Lee Man, the judging chair of the awards, said in the release. “With Vancouver’s 20 Best new award format, we have invited a diverse group of judges to vote for their favourite establishments in the given categories and recommend Signature Dishes from there.

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“This list of recommended dishes will provide diners with an easy-to-follow guide to explore the best from each winning restaurant.”

Man was joined on the awards judging panel by local food critics Brendon Mathews and Alexandra Gill, along with “frequent diners” from a variety of different industries, totalling 21 new judges, to share their top picks and perspectives on Vancouver Chinese and Taiwanese eateries.

In lieu of an awards ceremony, organizers will award plaques individually to category winners, according to the release. Check out the full list of winners below.

VANCOUVER’S 20 BEST LIST OF AWARDS WINNERS

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR — The Fish Man, 8391 Alexandra Rd #1170, Richmond.

BEST NEW RESTAURANT – Once More Restaurant, 8231 Ackroyd Rd, Richmond.

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BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT — Mott 32, 1161 W Georgia St, Vancouver.

BEST DIM SUM RESTAURANT — Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, 108-777 W Broadway, Vancouver

BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT — 4 Stones Vegetarian Cuisine, 7771 Westminster Hwy, Richmond.

BEST CANTONESE RESTAURANT — Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, 108-777 W Broadway, Vancouver.

BEST NORTHERN CHINESE RESTAURANT — Chang’an, 1661 Granville St, 1st Floor, Vancouver.

BEST SHANGHAINESE RESTAURANT — Suhang Restaurant, 8291 Ackroyd Rd Unit 100, Richmond.

BEST SICHUAN RESTAURANT — The Fish Man, 8391 Alexandra Rd #1170, Richmond.

BEST HUNAN RESTAURANT — Geng Shi Ji, 1211-8338 Capstan Way, Richmond.

BEST TAIWANESE RESTAURANT — Memory Corner, 1110-4651 Garden City Road, Richmond.

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BEST BUBBLE TEA SHOP — Exposure Drink + Socialhouse, 131-4600 No. 3 Rd, Richmond.

BEST HOT POT RESTAURANT — Landmark Hotpot House, 4023 Cambie St, Vancouver.

BEST CONGEE AND/OR NOODLE RESTAURANT — Max Noodle House, 8291 Alexandra Rd, Richmond.

BEST HONG KONG-STYLE CAFÉ — La Amigo Restaurant, 8291 Alexandra Rd, Richmond.

BEST B.B.Q. SHOP — HK B.B.Q. Master, #145-4651 No. 3 Road, Richmond.

BEST DESSERT EATERY — The First Dessert, 5857 Victoria Dr, Vancouver.

BEST FOOD COURT STALL — Hei Hei Rice Roll, 2430-8260 Westminster Hwy, Richmond Public Market.

BEST BAKERY SHOP — Kam Do Bakery, 6211 No. 3 Rd Unit 135, Richmond