Chinese Restaurant Awards

08/15/2025

Across oceans, into Asia.
Guiding the Chinese Restaurant Awards’ international lens is Agnes Chee — acclaimed food critic, author, curator, and tastemaker whose influence spans Hong Kong, Greater China, and Agnes Chee謝嫣薇🇭🇰🇬🇧

As Chair of the Asia Judging Panel, she leads a circle of frequent diners — each acclaimed in their own fields, each with a deep love for Chinese cuisine in the Asia region. Together, they curate the first dedicated list in Asia focused solely on Chinese cuisine — a celebration of mastery, authenticity, and cultural pride that will inspire diners to explore the very best.

Because the story of Chinese cuisine is global — and it’s still being written.

Stay tuned — October 29.

08/14/2025

Beyond borders, across Canada.
The Chinese Restaurant Awards now shine a spotlight on the finest Chinese restaurants from coast to coast.
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At the helm: Lee Man — our founding judge since 2008 and now Chair of the Canada Judging Panel — whose palate, passion, and pursuit of excellence mirror our own. Alongside a circle of seasoned diners who live and breathe Chinese cuisine, he curates a list designed to guide, inspire, and celebrate.

Because it’s more than a list.
It’s the people, the stories, and the connections built through food.

Stay tuned — October 29.

08/07/2025

Oct 29 Wednesday

+++ LIMITED SEATS
- ADVANCED BOOKING NOW OPENS

For one night only — Vancouver’s dim sum maestro and new-wave chefs join forces with Executive Chinese Chef Chan Hon-Cheong of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong’s iconic One Harbour Road.

Full chef line up will be announced next week. Stay tuned.

Presented by Scotia Wealth Management®, the 2025 Dim Sum Gala is a one-night celebration of heritage and innovation through the world’s most connected Chinese culinary tradition—DIM SUM.  Uniting visionary chefs from Hong Kong and Vancouver, the gala marks the 16th annual Chinese Restaurant Awards and is part of Destination Vancouver’s Dine Out Festival – World Chef Exchange.

A part of the Gala will be to raise fund for a Chair in Regenerative Medicine and Inner Ear Therapeutics at the new St. Paul’s Hospital on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus, which is now a top priority in research to help restore hearing for British Columbians affected by hearing loss.

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The Vancouver Club
6pm reception with dim sum hors d’oeuvres and whisky tasting
7pm Dim Sum Gala commences
Attire: Black Tie

Where heritage and innovation collide—this is dim sum, reimagined. Indulge in a multi-course journey of next-level Cantonese craftsmanship, paired with THE DALMORE single malt whisky and premium wine experience.

Table of 8 · CAD $3,200 + GST
Individual seat · CAD $400 + GST
Individual guests will be seated with fellow tastemakers)
⚡️ To book - DM the Awards.

Please note: As the menu is specially created for this one-night-only experience, we regret that dietary accommodations cannot be made.

07/18/2025

Dim sum was never meant to shout. It whispered—through paper-thin dumpling skins, gently simmered broths, and the soft discipline of a kitchen that knew restraint. But in today’s fast-turnover, reinvention-hungry world, the quietest dishes are often the first to go.

Let us revisit four dim sum classics that once defined a generation of taste—and the rare places still keeping them alive.

English
https://chineserestaurantawards.com/2025/07/vanishing-flavours-a-quiet-farewell-to-old-world-cantonese-dim-sum/

點心從來不張揚，卻最能喚起味覺記憶。它通過紙薄如羽的餃子皮、細火熬製的湯底、以及師傅低調的堅持，在快節奏的現代，這些靜默的味道最先被遺忘。

今次，帶大家回望四款定義一代人味蕾的經典點心，以及仍在堅守它們的少數茶樓。

Chinese
https://zh.chineserestaurantawards.com/2025/07/vanishing-flavours-a-quiet-farewell-to-old-world-cantonese-dim-sum/

#點心

近年，「消失的味道」成為飲食圈常談的話題，出現在主廚菜單、傳統美食活動，甚至是社交媒體的懷舊貼文中。談到廣東點心，某些款式的逐漸消失，不只是懷舊，更是日常生活中一門深厚手藝的靜靜凋零。 點心從來不張揚.....

06/27/2025

More than a food critic, Chua Lam (蔡瀾) was a true connoisseur of life — witty, worldly, and wildly passionate about flavour. He didn’t chase luxury; he celebrated soul.

In a 2015 interview with A Bite of China《舌尖上的中國》, he revealed his “must-eat-before-death” list — at the very top: lard rice (豬油撈飯), a humble yet deeply comforting dish that speaks volumes about nostalgia and taste.

His list spanned borders and cultures:
charcoal-grilled sea whelk, Teochew crispy sugar-coated taro, French white asparagus, lamb, Malaysian durian, Sichuan mapo tofu, Okinawan mozuku, and fugu (pufferfish) — each bite a memory, each dish a love letter to life.

Rest in peace, Mr. Chua. You showed us that the best meals aren’t always fancy — they’re unforgettable.

不只是食評家，蔡瀾是最懂生活的美食家。他的「死前必吃清單」第一名竟是最簡單的——豬油撈飯。
還有：炭燒響螺、反沙芋、法國白蘆筍、羊肉、馬來西亞榴槤、四川麻婆豆腐、沖繩水雲、河豚⋯⋯他用味覺走遍世界，也用風味記下人生。

#蔡瀾 #死前必吃清單

Photo source: online, Wikipedia

06/26/2025

In Hong Kong, the Teochew community has long played a vital role in shaping the city’s development, culture and cuisine. While many associate Chiu Chow flavours with legacy restaurants, smaller hidden gems continue to preserve and showcase this culinary heritage.

The H Kitchen 好蔡館 in Prince Edward is one such discovery. Opened by the brother of Howard Cai 蔡昊 —founder of Howard’s Gourmet 好酒好蔡 —this unassuming eatery is dedicated to time-honoured Teochew dishes.

Highlights include marinated clams with aromatic vinegar and house-made jus, soy-braised goose and foie gras steeped in master stock, and a young oyster pancake that strikes the perfect balance between crisp edges and a moist, tender interior. Stir-fried rice noodles are elevated with dried shrimp roe, while the meal closes with a smooth Teochew yam paste with ginkgo.

A quiet contender in the city’s Chiu Chow dining scene, serving tradition with quiet confidence.

#好蔡館 #潮州菜

06/20/2025

From cult-favorite Cantonese roasts to modern dim sum, some of the Chinese Restaurant Awards’ most celebrated winners are already on — bringing award-winning flavours from kitchen to doorstep.

And now, every order comes with something extra: PC Optimum™ points — earned as you indulge in award-winning flavours, discover thousands of restaurants nationwide, or shop for groceries and essentials on DashMart.

Because good taste deserves to be rewarded.

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⚡️ some recommendation for you:
- Roast meats and award winning beef brisket rice
- Dim sum & award winning fried Buddha feast from Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
- Northern Chinese flavours & Peking Duck from
- Taiwanese delights & award winning Hakka stir fry from

06/18/2025

Braised Pomelo Peel with Shrimp Roe – A Cantonese Classic, Nearly Lost
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Once a staple of frugal ingenuity, this dish—made from slow-braised pomelo skin—has become a rare delicacy. Its origins are humble: a desire not to waste, even the peel of a fruit. But in the right hands, it transforms into something quietly exquisite.
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At Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira in Tsim Sha Tsui, Chef Edwin Tang has redefined the dish with striking elegance. His version— with his refinements and bathed in abalone sauce, finished with powdered dried shrimp roe—is now widely regarded as one of the finest interpretations for its clarity, balance, and finesse.
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The texture surprises: soft, silken, almost custardy. Close your eyes, and it’s like tasting a sponge cake soaked in the essence of the sea—salty, umami-rich, haunting.
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A dish that takes time, skill, and soul to perfect. And one that reminds us why the preservation of classic Cantonese craft still matters.

#蝦子扣油皮

02/25/2025

✨ A Night of Generosity & Culinary Excellence ✨

Congratulations to St. Paul's Foundation on another successful Scotiabank Feast of Fortune gala, raising over $2.5 million CAD to support the future of health care! As Vancouver’s signature Lunar New Year gala, this incredible evening showcased the power of community and generosity.

This year also marks the 11th anniversary of the Chinese Restaurant Awards’ involvement, bringing together 42 award-winning and emerging chefs since 2015 to inspire giving through culinary excellence. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of our chef teams and partners, whose contributions make each Feast of Fortune truly special.

A huge thank you to our 2025 chefs for their endeavors and our partners for their unwavering support at :

Chef team 2025 ✨✨
- Dim Sum Head Chef Wei Lai, Lanxuan Restaurant (Chinese Restaurant Awards Dim Sum Chef of the Year 2024)
- Executive Chef Warren Chow, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar (Michelin Young Chef Award 2023 recipient)
- Chef de Cuisine Toby Chen, Missing Chopsticks
- Culinary Director Danny Deng, Neue Catering
- Chef owner Jay Yip, Petite Bao

The Dalmore, Hamadaya, Olympic Distributors, Geoduck from Canada, Midland Appliance, Fresh Ideas Start Here, Hook and Herds, Two Rivers Specialty Meats、Wingtat Game Bird Packers 永達農場, and VCC - Vancouver Community College

Here’s to another year of making a difference through food and philanthropy!

02/25/2025

Congratulations to St. Paul's Foundation on a successful Scotiabank Feast of Fortune!

We are honored to once again be part of the signature Lunar New Year charity gala and witness the community’s generosity in creating life-changing impacts for the future of health care.

02/22/2025

We unite to help shaping the future of health care ✨

Tomorrow night at the live auction of the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune gala, the Awards is collaborating with two of our selected culinary talents and brand partners to donate an unparalleled Chinese-inspired culinary experience for sixteen (16) guests.

Talented Chefs - Wildlight Kitchen + Bar’s Executive Chef Warren Chow, recipient of the Michelin Young Chef Award 2023, and Missing Chopsticks’ Chef de Cuisine Toby Chen, recognized as a One-to-Watch Chef by the Chinese Restaurant Awards, will expertly blend the nuances of Chinese and contemporary cuisine. Together, they will craft an exclusive multi-course tasting menu designed to captivate your palate with creativity and innovation.

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To enhance this extraordinary dining experience, you will enjoy a whisky tasting and pairing curated by The Dalmore Highland Single Malt Whisky. Guided by their specialist, Ms. Emma Coady, each pairing will highlight the unique flavors and complexities of the menu, creating a harmonious balance between cuisine and whisky.

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Looking forward to a successful auction!