44 Best Chinese Restaurants in Burnaby

“I’ve been to pretty much all the Neptune locations, and the Brentwood one is by far my favorite!!! Whenever my boyfriend and I can’t decide where to eat, we can always count on Neptune Brentwood for consistently great-tasting dishes. They’ve just never let us down.

Leon is the best!!! He really knows his stuff and has a true gourmet’s touch. He only recommends the freshest, highest-quality dishes and never tries to upsell. I love how passionate he is about what he does; you can tell he genuinely enjoys his work and is always happy to see returning guests.

My new favorites are the black truffle chicken and the black pepper Wagyu beef with cucumber. The Wagyu dish is so flavorful and perfectly seasoned. And of course, my all-time favorites are their dim sums, especially the rice rolls, which are honestly the best I’ve had at any dim sum place. I also highly recommend the Long Dan fish served in two courses, which is ideal for two people. For just $70, you can choose two different cooking styles. I usually go for a stir-fried version for the first course, which comes with a mix of fresh veggies, while still letting the fish’s natural umami shine through. For the second course, I go for the richer option: the fish is fried until crispy outside and tender inside, then simmered in a hot pot. It’s the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins - a truly well-rounded, satisfying meal to me

If you’re not sure what to order, just trust Leon. Share your preferences, and he’ll curate a fantastic meal that’s sure to delight your palate. His service is exceptional and really elevates the whole experience.

Special shoutout to the lovely Ada, who always reminds me not to forget my things ever since I left my purse there on my first visit lol. I also really appreciate how seriously she takes customer feedback. The first time I tried their dessert soup, I found it a bit too sweet and casually mentioned it to her. The next time I ordered it, I was pleasantly surprised by how perfectly balanced it was. I later learned Ada had personally tried it and asked the kitchen to adjust the sugar level. It might seem like a small thing, but it made me feel truly valued as a customer.

There are so many great restaurants in the Greater Vancouver area, and with new spots popping up all the time, it’s tempting to try something new. But for me, Neptune Brentwood is that one place I’ll always come back to for the incredible dining experience, warm vibe, attentive service, and above all, the delicious food.

So, thank you, Neptune Brentwood! This five-star review is long overdue, but so well-deserved.“

“Is there anything more worthwhile than a bowl of Malatang on Saturday morning~~ Good quality and low price! The boss is super nice! Now you can get a lucky draw if you spend over $36 at 5pm from Monday to Friday~ I like Zhang Liang Malatang??“

“The peppery pork belly and chicken soup is rich, rich in ingredients and has a high Cp value. The salty crispy chicken is juicy and fragrant. The waiter Yvonne sincerely recommends it. The service is super great!!!

Dietary restrictions: Salty Crispy Chicken“

“We ordered beef noodle soup and chicken fried rice. The price was reasonable and the portion was huge so you’ll really get more bang for your buck. Their tea was so nice and the service was awesome. I love my beef noodle soup. The both is tasty and the beef is very tender. I will definitely come here again.“

“OH MY✳️❤️????✅️. LOVE THIS recent restaurant discovery!! We have never had "Hunan cuisine" before-all of most others-but THIS was VERY SPECIAL- AND very TASTY ‼️✅️??. We have now had several excellent dishes. We had wonton soup-incredible darker broth- amazing - and the flavour of their wonton dumplings is excellent. We wanted MORE and have NEVER in all our years had those dumplings tasting like their's do ??!! We had their ginger, chicken, and green onion soup-??Amazing broth again, refreshing-truly- and, it left us all wanting it AGAIN‼️I CANNOT say enough about this place✅️✅️✅️- their chef ✅️✅️✅️and this Hunan style of food and spicing, etc.❗️We have also had their wonderful smoked pork house rice, the sour shredded potatoes and peppers, spicy cabbage, green onion pancakes, beef broccoli, etc. ( "Mild" is still fairly HOT here?-so unless you can take heat- ask for "?BABY heat???") PLEASE try for yourself! WE ARE going back for more to sample. You WON'T likely be disappointed! It is not a large restaurant, and they have delivery. It IS very clean, large menu choices, and the servers are so nice! Prices are very fair and comparable. They have dim sum items as well!???“

“The fish options are very yummy and the staff is friendly. The food is fresh. Highly recommended! ?

Parking: Many parking slots inside crystal mall.

Kid-friendliness: They have non spicy option. There are candies for kids.“

“First time hot potting. The waiter was so helpful and the food was delicious!!! We will definitely be back again!“

“We arrived right when a large dinner party was leaving, so we had to wait quite a while to get seated, for someone to take our order, and for water to arrive. Otherwise, the food was amazingly cheap for how much you received! We also received extra ice cream at the end for the trouble.“

“This is actually my second time at Gaon. This place offer quality food with a budget-friendly price ? I was having my birthday party here of 6 and we ordered a Combo B BBQ set for 4 and 1 main dish and believe me when i say all 6 of us couldn’t actually finish the food so we have to take my cake back home without eating any of it lol. Will recommend to more friends.“

“This place is fantastic, all of the staff are SO friendly, welcoming and helpful. Food was delicious also!“

“The food is good. Their ginger beef is one of the best in town. Curry dishes are not great here. Service is very good and fast. A little tight space in seating. Plenty of parking around. Overall, it's a good Chinese restaurant to dine in with family and friends.“

“Gluten free Chinese food! Yes, you read that correctly! Actually gluten free Chinese food. Including the battered meats! This is the first time I’ve ever encountered a gluten free Chinese food restaurant!

I got their most popular dish: the sesame chicken. It’s the first fried Chinese food I’ve had since getting celiac disease. The crispy fried chicken was delightful! It was served very hot and they prepared it so quickly too. It had great cuts of chicken too.

The associate who I talked with on the phone was very kind and courteous and worked hard with her staff to get my food ready quickly as I was in a rush.

This restaurant only adds 3 minutes to your route when you go from Vancouver back to the US!

5 stars!“

“I actually only ordered from them for the first time a few days ago, The lady said I shouldn't order Ginger beef with Lemon Chicken so I got Mongolian beef instead that time. The food was definately good enough to order again. Good food reasonable prices. But they make mistakes. I ordered Sweet and Sour pork, GINGER beef and Chicken Chow Mein. They sent Sweet and sour pork, SWEET AND SOUR BEEF, and Chicken Chow Mein. Why would anyone order two Sweet and sour. A little upsetting. I don't want to read too much into it, but it sort of feels like she's trying to teach me lesson.“

“Love my neighbourhood cheung fun & congee place! The best comfort food you’ll need after a long week or on rainy cozy weather, like a warm fuzzy hug! They also have bomb fried noodles dishes & rice roll hot pot! & may is the kindest person x“

“This was my first time trying potato noodles, and I really enjoyed the chewy texture! I went with medium spiciness, which was perfectly spicy without upsetting my stomach. It was so good I ordered takeout a few days later, and it tasted just as good as dining in with the claypot.“

“I visited here for the first time last year on a business trip and tried the dry spicy wontons and I have not stopped thinking about them since. These are the most perfect bite ever. Soft, savory, tingly, spicy, warm, affordable, and so filling. I am back in Vancouver for business again and my first stop for dinner was this totally unassuming food stall in the crystal mall. Love love love and wish I had anything even remotely similar back home.“

“Recently went here for Lunch with the family.
It was around 60$ per person for AYCE for 2 hours. We went on a Saturday at around 12:30 to 1ish and the wait was only a few minuted to be seated.
2 Hour FREE Parking is included, by parking in the lot behind the restaurant and then scanning at QR code at reception.
So the way it works is you basically pay for the soup base (which is priced at 59.99), and order any sliced meats (no charge) on the iPad they give you. And any other vegetables, noodles or other add ons you want to put into your soup base is at the back for you to grab yourself. You have a 2 hour dining limit, but you can order as much meat as you’d like. They also have a dessert bar and sauce bar as well that you can customize to your liking. Afterwards they also give complimentary Soft Serve ice cream. Staff is very friendly and always checking in on you and collecting plates as you go. Definitely somewhere I’d go for more special occasions, rather than a normal outing.“

“今天試過了。好食。 無味精。會再番黎“

“A hidden gem for Taiwanese food that deserves more hype! Went for the boiled fish with pickles combo for two and got a feast—boiled fish soup, beef bulgogi, crispy fried tofu, plus tea and veggies (not pictured because we were too busy eating). Cozy vibes, friendly service, and flavors that hit the spot. Definitely coming back for round two!“

“I met with a few friends for lunch at this Peaceful location & was pleasantly pleased with the food we ordered. The star attraction were the Beef Rolls. The stuffed slices of tasty beef had the taste of being freshly roasted & the wrap was equally crispy. YUMMY! Street parking is available. If no spots available, try the surrounding residential parking or the parade across the street. Service at the restaurant was attentive. Limited seating/tables but we managed to arrive before the lunch crowd came - 11:30 am on a Friday. Definitely, we will come back to this location.“

“Our family of 10 just landed back in Vancouver ag 5pm after 4 days in California. We were hungry and didn't know what to eat. Good thing Happy Lamb Hot Pot could accommodate us! Food and service here has always been good since we have been eating here for the past 10+ years.

$30-$40 per person all you can eat is worth it. Compared to California where each meal we paid $20-$30 USD per person per meal! It's good to be back where Vancouver has the best variety of food at descent price.

Here they have deep fried chicken wings and lamb/pork bones ready to eat if you are hungry and can't wait for you hot pot food to come out.

Parking: The CIBC parking is from 8am-5pm underground, but you can park there after 5pm.“

“Best lamb pao mo around. Good price with big portions.

Broth is light yet flavour—not overly greasy or gamey in taste. The flatbread is also well soaked in the broth that it absorbed the flavours well (another place nearby had dry flatbread instead).

Looking forward to returning in the future for their biang biang noodles.

Currently only accepting cash, WeChat Pay, and e-transfer. Credit card doesn’t seem to be an option.“

“I've been coming here since I was a kid. Always good value and food tastes great. Braised beef brisket hot pot is very tender. If you don't get the black bean sauce for the chow mein, the flavor will be milder. The chow mein noodles are nice and crispy and absorbs the sauce well. I'll continue to come here.

Parking: Can be hard to find parking during the afternoon and early evening“

“Excelente atención, buen ambiente y gran variedad de platillos“

“We dined here the other night, and I have to say we left feeling incredibly happy and satisfied. The food was outstanding—everything was fresh and flavorful, and we couldn’t be more pleased with our experience.

The service was just as impressive. Our server made us feel like honored guests in his home, greeting us warmly, chatting, and even sharing a few jokes. His friendliness and hospitality really added a personal touch to the evening.

Since we live only a few minutes away, this has quickly become my favorite Chinese restaurant. It seems they get more takeout orders than dine-in customers, but this spot definitely deserves more love. If you’re thinking of giving it a try, go for it—you won’t regret it!“

“I always hesitate to order noodle soup from food courts because high temperature soup is often served in a single-use plastic container, which can potentially leach microplastics and other chemicals into the food. I love how this place serves its food in a clay pot that you can return after finishing eating. The deposit is $5, which you get back upon returning the clay pot. Not only is using a reusable container healthier, but it's also environmentally friendly!“

“We spent a splendid getaway in the Murray Hotel last weekend. Candy and Marianne took care of everybody in the bar with care and smile during the busy late afternoon. Their presence makes the drinks and snacks even better. Rocky and Sheldon’s offer great hospitality in the Tai Pan. We enjoyed our breakfast very much. We will come back soon!“

“Our regular takeout spot! Hidden gem in N. Burnaby. Great food for value - around $15 per dish before tax. Free spring rolls w/ min $35 order. Michael Buble was even a customer back in the day and it was neat to see a framed photo on the wall of him and the owner. Like previous reviews have said, they get super busy on weekends and can take awhile to make your order so it's best to give them plenty of notice! There aren't too many old school Chinese restaurants like this anymore.

Wheelchair accessibility: Street level access.“

“Even after years, this still is the best Chinese Restaurant in the Vancouver mainland area. With a great, warm and cozy atmosphere, serving plentiful and flavorful portions, and not as expensive as other places in the area, I always come here for an awesome meal with my partner and/or friends.“

“Great service. We came here late at 2 p.m. on a weekend; they welcomed us to stay and eat during their meal break, making sure we were served.

The food is fresh, and the price is very affordable. We appreciate the great experience.“

“The fish dish F3 Guizhou style rock cod was really delicious!! I plan to visit again~^^ I asked them not to salt it before ordering and the quantity and price are really great.

Parking: Crystal Mall p2 floor had more seats than p1 floor“

“The food is delicious and place is big and comfortable ,special the manager is excellent and wonderful,The service men and girls so nice and patient Thanks ???? I will back more and bring my family ??????again this Metrotown area best Chinese sea food restaurant if you order before 11:00am you also will wave the tea fee and 10 % off any way
Food is delicious and place is clean and big the service people is awesome ??????

Dietary restrictions: The hot pot either by pork or chicken is very delicious

Parking: Under ground free parking lots

Kid-friendliness: Very friendly“

“I had a family dinner here on Friday. We had Peking Duck course ($73.95), Hot and Sour Soup ($14.95), Sliced Pork with Garlic ($18.95), Deluxe Fried Rice ($17.95).

Peking Duck course was fantastic. Food was more than enough for 4 people. Duck lettuce wrap was fantastic we couldn’t finish all of it. Hot and Sour Soup was rather sour than spicy. It was not the best, but tasted alright though. My parents would’ve liked the soup to be a bit spicy. Sliced pork with garlic was good. Deluxe Fried Rice was fresh and tasty.

Staff was helpful bringing water and more Hoisin sauce. Food was pretty good. We ended up taking some leftovers home. It was a wonderful dining experience at Chongqing!“

“Very friendly and good food. Lots of nice warm green tea available.
Food was excellent and very good helpings. This place has been voted best in Burnaby for many years running.
The house special chow mein is very well made and tasty!
I recommend this restaurant to all my friends.“

“So delicious ? Full of ingredients, such a big bowl, super satisfying! The soup is so delicious that you want to drink it all! Come again next time! Delicious food with generous portions and great value! The variety of toppings is impressive, and the deep bowls ensure a satisfying meal. The special recipe gives the soup a rich, flavorful taste that sets it apart. Highly recommended!“

“Around 4:30pm, without eating all day, I was exploring a new restaurant where offers a fresh small meal for a single person, and Han Ju Tofu Hot Pot caught my eyes and in the meantime the restaurant boss told me to give it a try. I was impressed by his enthusiasm and lovely smile also in the end very impressed by their such taste seafood pot. Very happy I have another favourite restaurant to visit more.“

“Came here bc my family chose it after a family funeral. Food was really good compared to the restaurant Congee Noodle House, which is near where I live. Being vegan [my fams agree too] I think that their Spicy Deep Fried Bean Curd is quite delicious similar to the above restaurant. I would enjoy coming here again if in the neighbourhood, but it's too far from where I live. Their service is good n they did apologize for not getting us what we ordered sooner but they were clearly slammed. Lots of big tables were filled up with ppl.“

“Food is great! Meats are significantly better than Kingsway cause its almost no fat on the side at all. Pot on the table is a bit far and non-asian employees refill your soup to the rim of the ceramic but the pot is shorter and it's the stainless. So broth went everywhere!“

“Friendly service. Great value. Love the pork belly.“

“Thanks to the chef for making lobster congee!“

“I got the X’ian Hand Pulled Noodle in Spicy Sauce Oil, which was suggested to me by the lady at the counter as a vegetarian option. The portion was huge and it was very tasty. They have a number of vegetarian/vegan options available which I was able to clarify.“

“Good place to have traditional Chinese dianxin cuisine in Burnaby. Better to book early, otherwise need to wait a long time especially during weekend. Cantonese cuisine tastes delicious and authentic. Seafood material is fresh. Price is reasonable, waiters and waitress are nice and check customers frequently whether they need anything or changing plates. Strongly recommend my friends and clients to come here.“

“Food is delicious. Ordered the house special fish noodle soup. Really enjoyed the noodle and the ingredients(veggies,tofu,fish). It’s a very hearty & healthy meal, one I would appreciate eating daily.

Dined in and ordered a take out after as it’s delicious. Will revisit again soon :)“