Vancouver: what to eat and where

The city's signature dishes and the best places for each.

12 places in Vancouver · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: vancouverdine.com

1. 1

   Miku

   Downtown (Granville Square)

   Order: Aburi sushi, Salmon Oshi, seasonal omakase

   200 Granville St, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Tojo's

   Broadway

   Order: Chef's omakase, BC roll, sockeye sashimi in season

   1133 W Broadway, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Pink Pearl

   East Hastings

   Order: Siu mai, steamed pork buns

   1132 East Hastings St, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Sun Sui Wah

   Main Street / Richmond

   Get: Siu mai and the egg tarts

   Order: Chicken feet, whole roast squab, classic dim sum

   Also on the list: The best dim sum in Vancouver.

   3888 Main St, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   The Sandbar

   Granville Island

   Order: Dungeness crab cakes

   102-535 Johnston St, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Octopus' Garden

   Kitsilano

   Order: Omakase with kaiseki starters and uni shooters

   1995 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Japadog (Robson St)

   Downtown

   Order: Terimayo, the original

   530 Robson St, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Fisherman's Terrace

   Richmond (Aberdeen Centre)

   Order: Har gow, salty prawns

   3580-4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   WildTale Coastal Grill

   Yaletown / Mainland St

   Order: Dungeness crab Cobb salad

   1079 Mainland St, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Kirin Seafood Restaurant

    Downtown

    Get: Har gow, siu mai, and the baked barbecue pork buns

    Order: Har gow, thousand-layer cake

    Also on the list: The best dim sum in Vancouver.

    1172 Alberni St, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
11. 11

    The Vancouver Fish Company

    Granville Island

    Order: Sockeye salmon in the seafood platter

    1517 Anderson St, Vancouver · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
12. 12

    Japadog (Burrard & Smithe cart)

    Downtown

    Order: Terimayo, Okonomi, Misomayo

    899 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC · Map · Add to Chef Amazing