Dim Sum Restaurants in Vancouver, BC

“We came for dinner and we were seated quickly. The restaurant is small and was almost a full house. Our server was super friendly, attentive and explained the menu to us since it was our first time. The portions are large, hot and if you order spicy level 3, it will be caliente

We ordered the following noodles bowls:

A09 Vegetable Soup Noodles CA $14.95 with a side of soft boiled egg CA $3.00
Spice level 3

A01 Signature Taiwanese Beef Noodle CA $18.95
Spice level 2

I learned that peppercorn makes your tongue feel kinda numb and is suppose to add to the spiciness. We had a great dinner and the noodles were super tasty. I was so full!“

“Came for the Tuesday night Peking Duck special. All the food was excellent, as usual. Service was prompt, and pacing was great. Quality of ingredients was top notch in all the dishes.

If you park in the orange area of the parking garage and give them your license plate and stall number when you check in, you get free parking too!“

“A favourite of the whole family - who grew up with Sunday Dim Sum at 'The' Flamingo,' Vancouver's Premiere Chinese Restaurant since the 70's. Little Bird maintains the family tradition of great service, great customer support, and great food. You won't be disappointed. Kitsilano's Best Kept Secret for a reason!“

“Amazing food 😋 and amazing staffs😊“

“食物好吃 服務也好 環境亦好“

“Literally THE best family business and amazing food. Everything is made on-site. The packaged dim sum may be frozen, but don’t let that fool you one bit- it packs a hefty punch of flavour! My favourites are the ha gow, pork and shrimp siu mai, beef meatball, shrimp wonton, pork beancurd, vegan mushroom dumpling, turnip cake, pork and chive dumpling, lotus leaf wrap, blackbean sparerib, chicken feet, mung bean sticky rice, BBQ pork bun(best in the city), salted custard bun, red bean bun. My grandma’s favourite is the peanut sticky rice wrap. She said they taste just like the ones her mother taught her to make, so you know they’re super authentic!!! Shop local, support legacy businesses, and save Chinatown!“

“The traditional dim sum dishes were very mediocre, some of their more unique dishes were better. I definitely won’t be back for their dim sum though.

However, I did see their classic Cantonese dinner menu and that looks great. I would return to try their dinner.“

“Yessir. Food is great quality and delicious af“

“the food was amazing 👏 we will definitely be bak!“

“Hong Kong style dim sum. The quality is excellent. The wrapped sticky rice is delicious 😋 港式點心，真材實料。個懷舊糯米雞好正😋“

“Found a gem at Broadway. Introduced to this Chinese restaurant as I was in the vicinity and their food quality was impressive. Ordered their famous dumpling soup and prawn toast. Their char siew are tasty too.

Chef’s Choice Seafood Restaurant is a solid choice for classic Cantonese dining and it is easy to see why it has earned recognition in the Michelin Guide. We ordered several dim sum dishes, along with the soya sauce chicken and deep-fried pigeon. The dim sum was well executed, with fresh ingredients and traditional flavours. The soya sauce chicken was tender, juicy, and nicely seasoned without being overly salty. The highlight was the deep-fried pigeon, featuring crispy skin and succulent meat with plenty of flavour. Service was efficient despite the busy atmosphere, making it a satisfying meal for both locals and visitors.“

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

“I love this place. Service is the best“

“Unfortunately even the piping hot food didn’t stop us from eating everything so fast that there was not enough time to take any photos.

Thank you for working a stay holiday and making fresh and delicious food! Very friendly service.“

“Good service and delicious foods“

“Newtown reminds me of the old day's in Chinatown.
Great food.excellent service.lots of bakery items.great menu.
The big one is they do not except CREDIT CARDS.
There also open at 6:30 am for the early birds like us..very busy at lunch time.
They offer every thing you would want at a bakery with lots of seating..
Keep it up.. 💯
The CONGEE is excellent too.😁“

“As a person from Taishan, where the dim sum culture has evolved enough for the tables to be motorized and contain an auto hot water filling device. I believe that the dim sum quality here is fantastic for North American standards, this is now my go to restaurant for dim sum in Vancouver.“

“湯好正冇味精真材實料好方便👍😋 點心及其他菜式都好好味 送上門的服務非常好又客氣👏😋😍. Leftover Freeze pack of healthy soup, adding some water and boiling, so good 👍😋🙏“

“First night in Vancouver and this was our first dinner — cannot be happier! We ordered these two dishes, baked rice and fried prawns and it was so flavorful which got me wanting to order more. They were very big portions so we didn’t get to and I wish we were staying in Vancouver longer cause I’d definitely come back. My family is from Hong Kong so I know what’s considered good HK food. The restaurant was empty but don’t let that fool you into thinking the food is not good. The chef, who is the owner, shared that the neighborhood in general has been pretty dead the past year hence the emptiness on a given night but I can say the food is amazing and the service is just as great. The waiter was attentive and so was the chef. He offered other options of making the prawns for us which was nice. He also engaged with us and was super friendly. All in all, great experience, great food and will definitely be coming back here when I visit again!“

“I got their pan fried buns and the scallion noodles. Everything was very flavourful and fresh. The pan fried buns stood out the most as they had a crispy bottom and juicy interior. The service was also great! Will be coming back just to get their pan-fried buns.“

“This restaurant is small and cozy, with about ten tables, and the prices are very reasonable. Unfortunately, the food didn’t meet my expectations. Every dish I ordered tasted extremely light. While I appreciate that they seem to avoid MSG, the flavors were so mild that I found myself hesitating with every bite.

I ordered the fish congee, and the fish arrived as one large piece rather than slices. The congee itself had almost no fish taste at all. What surprised me most is how busy the restaurant was. Perhaps affordability is the main reason people come, but personally, I prefer stronger flavors and better quality.“

“This is our go to whenever we have small or big family gatherings. Fortune City has a good variety of Chinese dishes, ranging from soups, noodles, rice, vegetables and protein!
The dishes do have the “wok hei” which is something im always looking for when I try out a new restaurant. They have been consistent with their food quality and service. The reason why I gave it a lower score on the atmosphere is the restaurant is quite dated and the interior hasn’t really changed for many years. The bathrooms, especially for the men’s, can be cleaned and maintained a bit better. The chairs and tables are fine, but at times the seats have big stains or tears. Again, nothing to do with the food but does affect the overall rating!
Their dinner sets are pretty good if you have a big group. The noise can get quite loud but expected especially during peak dinner hours or on the weekends. My recommendation is to book ahead of time and reserve a table. Dim sum is also good here, though the only drawback again is sometimes when it is busy, even when you have reserved a table, you might get put on a wait list still. There aren’t too many good spots in Vancouver left like this place, I would recommend it overall to anyone, both new to Chinese food or have been looking for anther place to add to their go-to list!“

“Good food! Yummy!“

“This place for sure deserve another five star review, I found this place the other night with my wife, first of all staff a super friendly, we got free soup to begin with, follow with the chicken dish, fish dish and a pork dish. All are super tasty and well done never dry and overcooked like many others does. Dessert very good too not too sweet. I enjoy very much and I will come back again for sure. Next time I visit Vancouver.“

“Good service, food was fast and relatively friendly staff.“

“One of the best for dim sum“

“So when you go in there, they give you a piece of paper and you build your soup. I picked the fish soup base with the seafood combo. I had a iced tea milk tea Fish puffs I was very full. I had it with rice noodles. I would like it a little bit saltier so I’d recommend asking for some salt. I will be back to try some other ones. I was very happy that my total meal just cost $24 before taxes and a tip. The guy was very helpful helping me pick the soup out.“

“Thank you so much for an amazing meal, especially the lobster with ginger and green onions. And the service was super friendly and extremely efficient. I can’t wait to come back. Much thanks to manager Eddie for making sure our experience was above and beyond our expectations.“

“A place I would always recommend and visit when I can. Dim sum here are massive and most are delicious. Their house fried vermicelli is a go to everytime.
Har Gow and Sui Mai are huge and delicious. Chicken feet is average. Feng Guo was meh.
Chili oil is not good.
The place is an old unassuming place. I would say there are better quality places nearby (probably more costly), but this place feels homey and food is always consistent.“

“Stumbled in last Friday evening after a long day and Golden Swan ended up being one of the better meals I've had in Vancouver this trip. The Peking duck was carved tableside with real care, thin pancakes, crisp skin, the whole thing done properly and not rushed. Service was attentive without hovering, which as someone constantly eating in restaurants across different cities, I genuinely appreciate. If you're in the area, don't skip this one.“

“This as an old time East Vancouver Chinese classic. They serve Cantonese cuisine and most of the customers speak Cantonese. Had their fish congee which has a lot of fish and has a good sized serving. Also had the bean curd roll which was tasty and freshly made. Wonton soup is quite good. The place is showing the signs of age, that is my only complaint.“

“Best dim sum place in Vancouver. Always enjoy coming here. Best to come a bit early for lunch to get restaurant reserved parking. If the restaurant reserved parking is full, you can park on the paid parking and the restaurant will reimburse you for 3.50 (1 hour). The restaurant regular gives out $25 coupon for next visit.“

“Wow! Been living in Vancouver for 20 years and have tried many many dim sum restaurants. This place was incredibly delicious! We had the shrimp and chive dumplings, bean curd rolls, pork and truffle dumplings, shrimp Har gaw, gai Lan, tofu and shrimp, and eggplant. Everything was fresh and the service was amazing. We'll be back!“

“Finally, had the chance to get a table for dim sum today! Friendly staffs, nice atmosphere. 4 items. Worth the price and its taste.
Steamed Shrimp Pork with Tobiko topping ( Ha Gow )4 pieces, plumped all very full and tasty,
Vegetarian Beancurd Skin ( Shitaki Mushrooms )cut up into 5 portion pieces wrapped, lightly panfried ( very tasty ), Steamed Pork Soup Bun 5 pieces. Very juicy and just right.
Pu Er Black tea ( $1.50 ) per person. Great food! Will love to try the Kitchen Special dishes on the menu! Will love to be back soon!“

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

“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.“

“Seaport City Restaurant is well-known for its dimsum and even has a bib gourmand for it, which is why my family initially wanted to come here. We were travelling from out-of-province and only managed to get here for dinnertime. Initially, the menu gave us a sticker shock and we contemplated leaving but I'm so glad we stayed. Yes, the prices are expensive; but having dined here anyway, I can say the prices are actually fair for both the quantity and quality of food, especially in Vancouver. Each dish we ordered was rich and flavourful, made with fresh ingredients. I cannot emphasize how fresh the food was: from the scallops to the young pigeon, there was no icy/frozen taste at all; the green beans were organic; the basil in the vegetables was fragrant. We ordered the truffle fried wild rice and I could smell it coming out from the kitchen before it arrived at our table. Service was also amazing: staff were attentive and quickly exchanged our plates for clean ones (twice through the meal), would refill our teacups, removed finished dishes, etc. They really earn their tips here.

Most of the lower Google review ratings for this restaurant tell you about the high prices but don't tell you how worth it those prices are. I definitely recommend you indulge in a meal here at least once to understand high-quality Chinese food.“

“Your neighborhood old school Chinese dimsum restaurant. Everytime I visit Vancouver, this is a must-go place for me. Go early or there will be a pretty long line.“

“We ordered one of the set meal courses and thought it was pretty good overall. We chose the one that included the roasted pig, which was especially flavorful and definitely the highlight of the meal. The rest of the dishes were solid as well, making for an enjoyable dining experience. The only downside would be the service. It was quite difficult to get the servers attention and ask for new plates or more water.“

“Very delicious food with big portion!“

“One of my favourite Chinese restaurants in the city! The food is tasty and portions are generous. If you order 2 dinner dishes you can get the lobster sticky rice for $70 I believe. It is a huge portion of sticky rice with lots of lobster, great for a big family dinner.

I love the deep fried salted egg yolk tiger prawns, the salt and pepper pork chops and the pork toro and green bean crystal noodles. Parking can be tricky in the area and seating is a bit cramped as it is a small space.“

“名人食館Becky 待應對顧客服务態度非常好，令人有賓至如歸的感覺，是一間颇为不错值得一試的食肆。“