48 Best Chinese Restaurants in Burnaby

“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“

“It had been years since my last solo dining experience, a streak finally broken by a flashy sign promising a hot $12.80 beef set before 5 PM (along with temporary shelter from the light rain). Though the staff appeared to be new, they were accommodating and I appreciated their hard work. The warm food (the beef set with a mushroom-broth base) hit the spot, with a versatile sauce bar to customize the flavors. I’d highly recommend this discounted set as a pre-workout meal. Thank you for the warm food and the hospitality while escaping the weather.“

“I had a fairly mixed visit to this spot. The lamb skewers were definitely the highlight, as they featured nice, fatty meat that was cooked well, but the cumin lamb fried noodles were unfortunately way too heavy on the cumin and was so overpowering that we couldn't actually eat them. The deep-fried chicken was decent, offering a good, spicy kick from the dried chilis and peppercorns, but overall, the lack of balance in the main noodle dish made for a somewhat disappointing experience.“

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

“Can’t believe I haven’t come here sooner! Fantastic, flavourful food. We got the chow mein and tofu cabbage stir fry - they have plenty of vegan options and can make it with less oil and spice is customizable. Will def be back!“

“Rich, creamy broth with a gentle heat that perfectly complemented the tender fish and earthy mushrooms. The fresh vegetables and green peppercorn added a vibrant kick, and the red rice made it hearty and satisfying. A comforting, flavorful dish. I came with my big family and got great atmosphere too. If you are going to bring kids, it is good to order tomatoes sauce fish with yummy crispy pork.“

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

“We’ve been here for dim sum a handful of times, and the food is consistently great. Service has always been good as well.

Unfortunately, during our most recent visit, we ordered the hot and sour seafood soup and found a very long black hair in it (and we are all blonde). We let our server know right away, and they were very apologetic and removed the dish from our bill.

That said, we were a bit surprised that nothing further was offered—no small discount or even a dessert on the house. While we appreciated the apology, it felt like a missed opportunity to go a step further in making things right.

A bit disappointing, especially when the “extra ingredient” definitely wasn’t something we ordered.“

“I visit weekly or biweekly, by now probably have tried most of their menu items. If you love Chinese with a northern flavour, highly recommend this place! The service here is also top notch.

We eat dinner early so we always get seats. There are free parking at the back but we tend to find a nearby street parking.“

“The portions are enormous and the food is high quality for the price. Plentiful side dishes. I got the fried squid add on expecting it to be a little more protein, but it’s an insane amount for only $15.

Looking at the 1-star reviews, I’m not sure what these people were smoking to have that experience, but it’s tragic it’s brought this place’s reviews lower than it should be.“

“Lovely couple run the restaurant, the decor is plain but who cares when the food is so delicious. I felt the price was reasonable for the fantastic quality and others that joined our dinner said it was the best they’ve had. I will definitely be back and this place will be my “go to” for delicious Asian food.“

“Lives up to the hype! Dan Dan noodles here were sooooo tasty. I asked for less spicy, which was perfect for me as it still had the mouth-numbing sichuan peppercorn taste. Flavourful, had meat, and plenty of noodles. For $11 you can’t really complain!“

“If you order the normal ayce, the meats you get are kind of the run of the mill things. Cheaper cuts that aren't anything special. The seafood is also kind of regular besides the full head on shrimp which was actually pretty good if you don't mind getting a bit messy. The cooked food like she shiumai was good as well as their egg tarts for dessert.“

“One of the things I really like about this hot pot buffet is the variety beyond just the hot pot itself. They offer a nice selection of complimentary snacks, side dishes, and desserts, which makes the whole experience feel more complete and enjoyable.
It’s also a great place to come with friends. The atmosphere is relaxed, there’s plenty of food to share, and everyone can find something they like. Whether you’re catching up or just hanging out, it’s an easy spot for a group meal.
Overall, a fun and satisfying place to dine, especially if you enjoy having lots of options!“

“Absolutely incredible. My partner and I tried the restaurant for the first time and we were both blown away by the quality of the food.

We ordered the combo meal with salt and pepper chicken and Kung Pao beef, and I had to pause every few minutes between mouthfuls to gush about how good everything tasted. The seasoning for the chicken was perfect; the Kung Pao beef was tender and flavourful; and the fried tofu was an explosion of crispy batter and tender tofu meat.

The restaurant occupies a small, unassuming space, but its quality puts many of the bigger, fancier restaurants to shame.

Run, do not walk, to try Aroma Eatery. You won't regret it.“

“今天試過了。好食。 無味精。會再番黎“

“Excellent and courteous service. Very clean premise. Price is very reasonable. First time coming to the restaurant and had a take-out. Unlike other restaurants, she right away opted out the tip option for card payment. She asked me to have a seat and provided me a cup of hot tea. Very impressive.
As there are many customers eating in, I believe the food must be good as well.“

“Amazing flavor, but watch your fingers!

I stopped by for a bowl of their signature clay pot noodles, and it was a bit of an adventure. First off, be prepared for the heat—the soup stays boiling hot in the clay pot for the entire meal. In the US, someone would probably be suing them over the temperature lol, but it definitely keeps the flavors intense!

The soup base was absolutely incredible—rich, savory, and deep. The beef brisket and tendon were the highlights; they were amazingly tender and melted in my mouth.

One thing to note, these are potato noodles (Tu Dou Fen). They are very thick and extremely chewy. Personally, I think I’d prefer a standard ramen-style noodle.

They have a unique deposit system here. You pay an extra $5 deposit for the clay bowl when you order. Once you’re finished, you return the bowl to the counter and they give you your $5 back in cash.“

“We ordered here as they had decent amount of gluten free options and it was great. We ate in and then brought the rest to go as portions were huge. Inside is small and bit loud from people talking seems like largely a take out place but overall great spot.“

“The freshly made double egg and pork rice rolls were quite delicious. I like them plain but some soy, sesame and chilli sauce will add another dimension to the dish. I found the portion to be sufficient for lunch, especially with the extra egg. Not the best rice rolls I've had but it's pretty good.“

“Ordered from this Cantonese restaurant by phone tonight. Free delivery within 5 km for orders over $40, and they even included free spring rolls.
Portions were very generous and everything was delicious. The diced chicken and salted fish fried rice(鹹魚雞粒炒飯)was hands down the best I’ve had in Vancouver, full of rich, savory flavor. The sweet and sour pork with pineapple(菠蘿咕咾肉)was also very authentic.
The beef with pan fried rice noodle(乾炒牛河)was a bit light on seasoning, but not greasy at all, which I appreciated. Delivery was fast and overall the experience was great.
Will definitely order again.“

“If you’re at Crystal Mall and don’t know what to eat, try this place. The fish soup base is amazing, the fish is super fresh, and the price is great. definitely worth it.

They also have so many different options to choose from.“

“LOVE the food and the service. Been going there for years. Big portions, great prices.
*edit* I’ve always had great service there, until yesterday. We had finished eating and I went to pay “the waitress looks at me after I paid and said ‘no tip?’ To which I replied “no, you didn’t even come and check if the food was good or if we needed a drink or anything” to which she then went on complaining to her co workers about me not tipping, in their language btw.“

“The XLB/Shanghai Dumplings were absolutely delicious you can tell they're made fresh. Same with the pan friend dumplings they were the best I've ever had and soo fresh. We also had the marbled pork flatbread which was probably my favorite thing I've eaten in a long time. So juicy and tender and flavorful!“

“One of my favourite place to eat. Food is delicious.“

“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!“

“This is my favourite hotpot place to go to, I crave it almost every single week! My parents have been going here since my oldest sister was born and have been taking me since I was a kid, this place is truly amazing and will forever be my favourite comfort meal spot in vancouver. Staff are very kind and I have never had a bad interaction here. Highly recommend the kimchi hot pot which is my go to!“

“Went in for lunch takeout and ordered the Kung Paochicken. It was so fresh and really, really good, spicy but not too much
My client ordered Beef and Broccoli and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Back at the work space everyone that was lucky enough to get a taste was complimenting it.“

“Got a crepe with crispy egg and smoked beef. I really enjoyed it! I felt the crispy egg was key to preventing it all from being a bit mushy. I will ask for spicy next time though. The smoked beef was good, but added a lot to the price, so I also might try something cheaper next time. Definitely going back though!“

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

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

“食物質素性價比高，一分錢一分貨“

“I’m one of those people who needs a little spice to feel alive. So when I saw this place, I figured why not. Best decision ever.

The heat level here is perfect — sweet and spicy in a way that actually makes sense. Not the kind of spicy where you’re just suffering. You know what I mean.

General Tso chicken? Crispy, saucy, and that sweet-spicy balance is on point. Dry fried green beans had just enough kick to keep things interesting without burning your face off. And everything tasted fresh — like actually fresh, not like it’s been sitting under a heat lamp. You can tell they care. Also got the BBQ pork fried rice and it was legit — fluffy, smoky.“

“Still enjoy coming to this location. It’s spacious, easy parking, and the window seats have a nice view, which is always a plus.

The food is pretty consistent—nothing over the top, but solid overall—and service is reliable. I used to really like their signature desserts, especially the LV bag–shaped one that was super popular, but it seems they don’t offer it anymore.

Compared to other dim sum places, their plating stands out a bit more and feels less generic than the usual plain white plates. Flavour-wise, it’s about average, but as a chain in Vancouver, you know what you’re getting and the quality is fairly dependable.“

“Delicious South East Asain dish. Feel that the quality of the dishes is better than the local Malaysian and Singapore Hawker center food. The Home make chillies enhence the favour of the dish greatly.“

“One of my favourite burnaby places to visit. The food is delicious, the ambience low key but relaxing. The food is so authentic it brings me back to my China days. I always swing by every few weeks when I really have an appetite. My only feedback is to increase the rice portion a little but otherwise solid!“

“My go to Chinese restaurant in Burnaby.

Have been there for dim sum lunches and everything is fantastic from the ha gow, chicken feet to their rice bowls.

But it's there dinner menu that really shines.
I highly recommend:
Lobster and Glutinous Rice steamed in leaves
Crab and Fish Maw Soup (Thick and Juicy)
Pea Tips (Glistening from the wok)
Baked Custard Pudding (for Dessert; must be ordered in advance .. but it's to die for!)

Not a bad seat in the house; even the small table by the bathroom is decent!!“

“Bamboo Restaurant is known as the truth refectory at SFU.
Staff always take the full box when you choose the pickup box.
But the other choices shown on the menu are a bit “influenced” by other restaurants with unneeded delicacies.
Anyway if you study or work here you have to try it.“

“They offer three soup spice levels: mild, medium, and spicy. I think the medium is a good balance, enough for people who enjoy spice but don’t want a tongue-burning level. It's food court food so you can’t expect too much, but a little less msg would be nice 😊 There are definitely better places out there, but I’d come back for the convenience and fast service.“

“My usual go to place a couple stalls down, Shanghai dim sum house, is closed on Wednesday, but this place is another great place open with same price and still excellent quality. Crispy exterior and full of soup, the pan fried pork buns are excellent. It does have a slightly different flavour than the other restaurant, which is neither good nor bad; I like both! Next time I will try to XLB as I only had appetite for one dish as a snack on the go today.“

“Been ordering here over a decade, foods never changed it's always the same homey flavor. We don't eat here often but as a take out for some homey food it's very satisfying. Wonton soup is filling and deliciously light. We always get the corn cod and the Sichuan pepper chicken slices. They open late so it's always available to us late working people. Shop owners super friendly and remembers you by your order. (Tbf I did come here a long time). Also recently been getting their spring rolls, it's very crispy and easy to snack on would recommend.“

“Great place for dinner or lunch. I had the beef noodle soup was great“

“Wow! The dry mixed beef noodles with pickled chili were incredible! We came at 7 pm just when many of the restaurants in the food court were closing up for the day. After being denied service at a dim sum counter, we hurriedly looked around and picked Chef Rong Noodle House at random. I’m so glad we picked them.

The lady was polite and took our order right away when she saw that we were ready, and laughed with us when I changed my mind on adding a topping at the last minute. The meals looked so tasty that we didn’t even bother to take photos because we wanted to dig in right away. My partner’s beef and rice with pickled chili was good, but it was clear that my dry mixed noodles were the star of the show.“

“Clean, friendly, good value and fairly consistent. The combos are great value. Not many places serve pan friend Chow Mein and traditional wonton vs the Hong Kong styles that mosr Chinese restaurants serve. Mr. Ho was and still is a balance between traditional authentic and Canadianized Chinese cuisine. We will be back often.“

“Great little cantonese eatery. This place is as close as you can get to matching Hongkong street stall food taste. I especially like their breakfast menu where the various options are affortably priced. I suggest you get there well before lunch time in order to get a parking spot and a table.“

“On a Tuesday night at around 7pm, we got the last table (for 4) on the second floot (ground floor already full). Imagine the situation during the weekends. (Parking also quite tight on a Tuesday evening).
Food was delicious and authentic (but I guess they tuned down for our table....we could even have spicier!!) Famous spicy poached fish (although only basa...wonderful if we could upgrade to a better fish??) Fish was good but the we mostly skipped the bean sprouts in the oily soup/sauce. Fried Cumin lamb （my favorite tonight). Braised eggplant with garlic sauce was also nice (but would prefer if it was served in a claypot rather than a plate...)
Waiters/waitresses were friendly but obviously they were understaffed.
Would go back again with more friends but defintely not on the weekends.....“

“The food is not the best. Value is great! I had breakfast combo: two eggs, two sausages, a slice of toast+ a hot lemon honey tea + satay beef with macaroni all for $9.99 must purchase before 11 AM all include tax compared to the new one Cafe this is a better value but the food is average so if you want a value over quality then this is the Place to go to.“