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Garley Leung from Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

But Dynasty isn’t the only Metro Vancouver restaurant to have made the list, with four of the top five restaurants being from Vancouver, and a total of 19 Metro Vancouver restaurants landing on the top 30.

Chang’ An, located at 1661 Granville St., Vancouver, took the number two spot, while Landmark Hotpot House at 4023 Cambie St., Vancouver and celebrity-favourite Mott 32 at 1161 W. Georgia St, Vancouver (which also has a location in Toronto), took fourth and fifth, respectively.

“We are excited to finally debut a ranked list of Chinese restaurants in Canada,” said Rae Kung, managing director of the Chinese Restaurant Awards. “There is so much talent and such a diverse range of Chinese cuisines across the country — it felt like the right time to create a dedicated list that truly celebrates this culinary richness. Therefore, in Canada, we have our Elite 30 determined by such an esteemed group of taste advisors, who deeply understand and appreciate the traditions and evolution of Chinese cuisine, makes this inaugural list all the more meaningful.”

The list, which was drawn from the top 50 Honourees, is curated by the newly established Canada Taste Advisors Panel, which is chaired by founding judge Lee Man, who is regarded as one of the most influential voices in Vancouver’s Chinese dining scene.

The panel consists of 15 people with diverse backgrounds, united by the belief that Chinese dining is not defined by restaurants alone, but by the signature dishes that capture their essence through flavour.

“What sets our taste advisors apart from other accolades is these are individuals who have intimate knowledge of what Chinese cuisine is — they know its flavour, the history, and nuances because they have been eating it all their life. They are familiar with both the regional traditions and modern applications. Every recognition decided by our panel reflects genuine care in selecting our award winners,” explained Lee previously.

In addition to the Elite 30, judges revealed specialty awards — with Carol Lee of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation being named Cultural Ambassador of the Year and Garley Leung of Dynasty Seafood Restaurant being named Dim Sum Chef of the Year — as well as their picks for The Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards.

Here is the official Elite 30 list of Chinese restaurants in Canada:

Elite 30 Canada Awards – Ranked

Dynasty Seafood Restaurant – Vancouver, B.C. | Cantonese
Chang’ An – Vancouver, B.C. | Shaanxi/Northern Chinese
Flavourful House – Richmond Hill, Ont. | Cantonese
Landmark Hotpot House – Vancouver, B.C. | Hong Kong Style Hotpot
MOTT 32 – Vancouver, B.C. and Toronto, Ont. | Peking Duck/Modern Chinese
Sea Harbour Restaurant – Richmond, B.C. | Cantonese
Jumbo Lobster Restaurant – Richmond Hill, Ont. | Cantonese Seafood
Bamboo Grove Restaurant – Richmond, B.C. | Cantonese
The Fish Man – Richmond, B.C. | Sichuan/Cantonese Seafood
aKin – Toronto, Ont. | Modern Asian
Jiangnan Wok – Richmond, B.C. | Jiangnan
Mimi Chinese – Toronto, Ont. | Modern Chinese
R&D – Toronto, Ont. | Modern Canadian Asian
Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant – Richmond, B.C. | Cantonese/Shunde
15. iDen & Quan Ju De Beijing Duck House – Vancouver, B.C. | Peking Duck/Northern Chinese
Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant – Scarborough, Ont. | Cantonese Seafood
Miss Qu Barbecue & Restaurant – Markham/Scarborough, Ont. | Sichuan
Din Tai Fung – Vancouver, B.C. | Taiwanese/Shanghainese Dim Sum
Osmanthus Chinese Fusion Restaurant – Richmond, B.C. | Jiangnan
Max Noodle House – Richmond, B.C. | Cantonese Noodles & Congee
Lanxuan Restaurant – Richmond, B.C. | Cantonese
The Jade Seafood Restaurant – Richmond, B.C. | Cantonese
Nian Yi Kuai Zi – Markham/Scarborough, Ont. | Sichuan
Oncle Lee Kǎo – Montreal, Que. | Modern Chinese
Kalvin’s Szechuan Restaurant – Vancouver, B.C. | Taiwanese/Sichuan
Loon Fong Hot Pot – Richmond Hill, Ont. | Hong Kong Style Hotpot
Xi’An Flavour – Richmond, B.C. | Shaanxi/Xi’an
Chinatown BBQ – Vancouver, B.C. | Cantonese BBQ
HK BBQ Master – Richmond, B.C. | Cantonese BBQ
Nouilles de Lan Zhou – Montreal, Que. | Lanzhou Beef Noodles

Canada

Cultural Ambassador of the Year: Carol Lee – Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, Vancouver, B.C.
Rising Star Chef of the Year: Andersen Lee – Oncle Lee & Oncle Lee Kǎo, Montreal, Que.
Dim Sum Chef of the Year: Garley Leung – Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Vancouver, B.C.
Master Chef of the Year: Samuel Su – Flavourful House, Richmond Hill, Ont.

Special Awards

DoorDash Diners’ Choice Awards:

House of Gourmet – Toronto, Ont.
Perfect Chinese Restaurant – Scarborough, Ont.
Szechuan Chili – Vancouver, B.C.

Vancouver Exclusive Awards

Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards (13 winning dishes)

Boiled Beef Brisket with Rice Noodle in Soup – New Town Bakery & Restaurant, Vancouver
Chayote in Light Vinegar Dressing – Chef Tian’s, Richmond
Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao – Din Tai Fung, Vancouver
Green Pepper Chicken – Xi’An Flavour, Richmond
Hainanese Chicken with Yellow Rice – Mamalee Malaysian Delight, Vancouver
Live Abalone with Ginger and Scallion – The Fish Man, Richmond
Luffa Squash with Clams in Broth – Chang’ An, Vancouver
Nanjing Big Bowl Noodle – Yuan’s Garden, Richmond
Pan Fried Bun – Long’s Noodle, Richmond
Sauteed Bitter Melon with Pine Nuts and Egg White – Sea Harbour Restaurant, Richmond
Scallion Oil Noodle – Mama’s Dumpling, Richmond
Signature Lobster “Ma Po Tofu” – MOTT 32, Vancouver
Wenshi Tofu Soup – Jiangnan Wok, Richmond

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