Cantonese Restaurants in Vancouver, BC

“As I stepped out of Chinatown BBQ and into the cruel, indifferent sunlight, a profound sense of foreboding washed over me. The door closed behind me with a finality usually reserved for funeral processions. I had just experienced culinary transcendence, and now I was doomed.

With each and every bite of the crispy pork, I experienced waves of pure joy washing over me like a child experiencing his first Christmas. I was consumed by a rhapsodic delight the likes of which I’ve never known. Every crispy, succulent morsel sent me spiraling into euphoria. For those brief, glorious moments, nothing else in the world mattered.

And yet… now it’s over.

Because at some point, I will have to eat again.

And how, pray tell, is any future meal supposed to compete with the standard that has now been permanently seared into my soul? Will I sit at my desk, staring hollow-eyed at my keyboard, haunted by memories of what once was? Will every future bite taste like betrayal? Will I spend the rest of my days chasing that sense of joy, forever haunted by ghosts of perfectly charred meat and transcendent sauces?

I fear my words may never fully capture the melancholic existential crisis now consuming me. Chinatown BBQ didn’t just serve dinner. It ruined all other restaurants for me. And I would happily doom myself again in a heartbeat.“

“We have lunched and dinned here for decades, through changes and renovations.
The service attained and maintained a consistent level of efficiency and courtesy for the last 2 decades.
We enjoy the dim sums which are always delicate, light but flavourful.
For dinner, some spectacular dishes require pre-orders. We always enjoyed the braised duck on a bed of savoury mixed mushroom (forgot the proper name of the dish), and many more.“

“Good food! Yummy!“

“Had a weekday family dinner at Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant. The dining room was spacious and easily fit our group, and the staff were attentive throughout the meal.

We ordered the Peking duck prepared two ways. The first course was crispy duck with thin crepes, green onion, cucumber, and sauce so everyone could make their own wraps. The second course used the chopped duck meat stir-fried with vegetables and served in lettuce cups. Both were enjoyable.

Other dishes we liked were the fresh seafood, crispy chicken, and the bite-sized spareribs braised in black vinegar, which were tender with a nice tangy flavour. Overall, a good spot for a family-style dinner with plenty of dishes to share.“

“Yes but needs better AC, otherwise everything is decent“

“食物好吃 服務也好 環境亦好“

“Went in at 11:00am on a Monday. Wasnt fully packed but had quite a few tables filled already.

I was approached immediately upon being seated and placed my order instantly.

Food arrived within 5 min.

I ordered the Wonton Noodle Soup. It's the best in the greater Vancouver area. The noodles are cooked El dente, maintains it's springiness. The wontons are the size of golf balls and are almost all shrimp. You get 5 per order.

Wonton Noodle Soup. $10.75.

Not sure what the negative reviews are about. There arent many other places in greater Vancouver that gives you this quality, this quantity and at these affordable prices.“

“We ordered the Two B.B.Q
Items w/Rice roast duck and soy sauce chicken —plenty of rice and the meat was delicious! The price is reasonable. I also recommend their Egg Whites
Fried Rice Dried Scallops，Generous portions.“

“They allow you to bring your own container(s), which is great because this place is take-out only! If you get rice with two ingredients, and possibly other combinations as well, they also include a few pieces of vegetables (yu choy 油菜) for you 😊“

“It not my first time there. The food at this place has always been good , very authentic and a truthful representative of Chinese cuisine at its best . The dishes are generous in quantities . This time it wasn’t any different. I did choose three dishes from the dim sum menu at I was not disappointed. The food came in less than 10 minutes and was very fresh and testy. The food came along with a pot of fresh and testy tea. The service was friendly. I cannot say too much about the atmosphere this time because the place was empty, but I usually go there at night time and it’s quite full with dinners. Highly recommended.“

“This is hands down the best Dim Sum I have eaten. My party of three ate like absolute KINGS with leftovers to take home for under $50 CAD. The atmosphere is beautiful and the service, friendly. I will be adding this to my regular Vancouver rotation!“

“Food is good and fresh.
But be careful with the gift card promo. If they know you’re using a gift card, they’ll say they don’t have smaller sizes (like crab, king crab, or certain fish), and then push you to order bigger, more expensive ones.
You end up spending more than you planned and getting way too much food that you can’t even finish. Kind of feels misleading.“

“Good was delicious, very good service staff! Reasonable price too!“

“Delicious!! The best Chinese food I have found in years! Loved it!“

“Came here with a family of 8. Food is high quality. But you get what you pay for, so be prepared to spend at least $400-$500 if you are coming with a large group.

Dietary restrictions: Have veggie options but not recommend for hardcore vegetarians & vegans

Kid-friendliness: Yes.

Wheelchair accessibility: None. Disappointing but that‘s the only downside to this place“

“Has been in Chinatown forever but they relocated to this location a number of years ago from slightly further east on the same block. Pricing can be considered high. Historically, their Apple tarts are exceptional in taste!

According to the internet: (March 11, 2026)
Vancouver's Chinatown, one of North America's largest and oldest, is a vibrant mix of historic, cultural, and modern culinary spots. Key highlights include the serene Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, and iconic eats like New Town Bakery and Phnom Penh.“

“Very happy we dropped by this neighborhood hk style cafe.
Noodle soup with beef and tendon in preserved duck egg soup ... one of the best i have had in the last 5 years..big portion and lots of fresh mushroom and Napa vegetables. Noodle soup with hk style milk tea only $17.95 is a good value these days. Comfortable seating..“