40 Best Chinese Restaurants in Burnaby

“A reliably tasty dim sum spot with authentic Cantonese flavors, tidy execution, and genuinely attentive service—easy to recommend for a relaxed weekend yum cha .

Siu mai are bouncy and meaty with a sweet shrimp snap; seasoning leans classic and lets the pork-shrimp blend shine without MSG heaviness .“

“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“

“I ordered the signature malatang with less spice, and my friend ordered the sesame sauce spicy dry mix. I already had high expectations because some of my friends told me this is the number one malatang place.
It really hit the spot!! So delicious. The soup had rich umami flavor and paired well with all the ingredients. The spice level was just right for me since my stomach is usually too weak to handle spiciness.
I also tried some of my friend’s dish. She chose medium spicy. It was actually too hot for me, but still very tasty. Spiciness is very personal, so I recommend starting with your own comfortable level and then adjusting the spice level on your next visit. (Anyway, you’ll definitely come back!! ;))
The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made my experience even more pleasant.
Also, the restaurant looked much more hygienic than other malatang places. Please keep up this great quality 🙏
The only thing I’d suggest improving is the meat container. It looked a little empty, and since the meat was rolled up, it was hard to tell how much I was actually getting.“

“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!“

“First time going for dinner here. Highly recommend! Some of the best Chinese food we personally have had. Staff is great. Prompt service, food is fresh and hot. Never once had to ask for anything. Will definitely be back again and we're bringing friends!“

“I was craving Chinese food this past weekend thought I would give this place a try. As I do eat gluten free I was glad to hear that this place offers gluten free options for some of my favourite dishes. I was very pleased with the taste of the food, presentation, portion and price. I will recommend this place to people if they have not tried it yet!

Our order consisted of Crispy ginger beef, spicy garlic prawns and BBQ pork fried rice.“

“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.“

“Really high quality food at this establishment. Don’t focus on the customer service or you will miss all that heavenly glory! Lol Chao Shou Wang is located in The Crystal Mall food court. A no nonsense eatery. We ordered the House Spicy Noodle special (#7). It never fails to satisfy, and they use very specific spices to the region that gives the dishes a lovely, distinct flavour. I’ve also ordered the dry wontons with peanuts in the past and it’s also very delicious and satisfying. Highly recommended!“

“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“

“Made significant improvements since I first started coming here. Honoured the birthday deal stacked with the student deal. Food was fresh and service was prompt. Restaurant is generally clean. An excellent choice for hot pot and a great late night option. Ideally suited for parties of 4-6 but can accommodate for larger parties. They are quite busy so it might be a good idea to reserve a table“

“今天試過了。好食。 無味精。會再番黎“

“Good food and portions for the price. All mains I believe comes with a free sweetened iced tea. We ordered the beef noodle (they didn’t have the original so we got the tomato broth), as well as the salt and pepper chicken combo with sides. Both dishes were felt very homemade and they were easy to eat and digest. The menu is extensive and there is a lot to choose from for the mains. Space is not very big and it was quite busy when we went on a Sunday for lunch. Lots of people were getting take out too.“

“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.“

“We enjoyed our meal at Happy Lamb. I asked for the spiciest broth, although there were lots of peppers it didn’t seem very spicy. Don’t know if extra spicy is an option?? Other than that everything tasted very good and the food seemed fresh and plentiful.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“Reading these reviews make me so confused! Maybe it’s because I tried it after they put up the “under new management” sign.

Last week I went to Aroma which is on the opposite side of Crystal mall, and has a much higher rating, and was very disappointed with their popcorn chicken and beef noodle soup.

This week I decided to give Hanju a try, and it was far far better. The chicken is perfectly seasoned with the deep fried basil leaves, and the beef in the beef noodle soup just melts in your mouth. No carrot or radish fillers (the taste is there, it’s just not served as chunks) you actually get green veggies. They have some imported Taiwanese drinks as well.

The price is not cheap, but we would come back for our next Taiwanese food craving, especially with baby in tow. They have some children’s books and the seats are a lot more comfortable and clean than its competitor on the other side of the mall.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I had a nice guy take me here, the place is super clean, the staff hardly speaks English.... Perfect, that's how you know it's authentic food.
This place I would come back to try different dishes for sure than edit the reviews when Google alerts me to after several visits“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 have been going to this restaurant for over 30 years, I started with the Broadway one then the Grandview and also its Surrey location. But this location by MetroTown had the best service and our go to location. I drive out of my way just to come here for lunches and dinners.

The other locations I don't care for their service I want to be treated well when I goto a sit down.

Out goto dishes are:
LUNCH
Chicken Corn Soup with

Dai Ching Chicken (with bone, a must added flavor then boneless)
- I also request with extra sauce so when the meat is gone I just mix the rest with rice and its a whole other meal
Ginger Beef
- not take out worthy has to be eaten fresh to keep the crispiness otherwise its becomes mushy
Fried Green Beans
Deluxe Mixed Vegetables Chow Mien
- ask for crispy noodles, amazing

For DINNER
'Always' Dai Ching Chicken
Ginger Beef
Chicken Chow Mien (Crispy noodle of course)

But if you have more than 4 people also add:
Bowl of Chicken Corn Soup
and Moo Shu choice of meat.

I savor their food yes depending on the Chef it can vary from each time I go and yes sometimes it is way off but in generally 90% of the time its WELL WORTH IT!!!

All time favorite Chinese food anywhere. I have tried so many some came close but my tongue(watering now even thinking about them) always guides me back to this place.

Next time I go I will take pictures and add them here“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“