A Gastronomic Awakening in Chinatown! You don't truly know until you go--and now that I've been, I'm haunted. As I write this, I am literally still dreaming of the Hong Kong Style BBQ Pork. It didn't just "eat" well; it dissolved into a decadent, sweet, fatty puddle of pure bliss. Walking in, the vibe is quintessential Chinatown: a bustling counter, a glass case showcasing glistening roasted treasures, and a seating area that trades fancy decor for pure, functional authenticity. We were clearly out of our element, probably looking like deer in headlights, but the staff met our confusion with warm smiles. Then came Bobby--the absolute heart and soul of this place. We walked in expecting the standard American-Chinese routine, but Bobby whisked us away to a cozy table and treated us like family. He started us off with a fragrant jasmine tea so naturally sweet and floral it didn't need a grain of sugar--perfect for a biting winter night. While we flirted with the Happy Hour menu, Bobby took the reins. You don't say no to a man with that much charisma and passion! On his expert recommendation, we pivoted to the Two-Meat Combo (BBQ Pork + Soy Chicken) with a side of their famous Roast Duck. The food arrived in a lightning-fast 10 minutes, but the real treat was Bobby's play-by-play on how each dish was prepared. You can taste the pride in every bite. The balance was masterclass: a symphony of sweet, salty, and umami. The meats were succulent, the skins were shattery-crisp, and the glazes were perfectly sticky. The undisputed heavyweight champion, however, was that Hong Kong BBQ Pork. Imagine the best "burnt ends" of your life, drenched in a caramelized, mouth-watering sauce that demands your full attention. We left Chinatown BBQ feeling more than just sated--we felt enlightened. If you're looking for a "one in a million" meal, let Bobby order for you. You won't regret it. read more

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Unbelievable. Came here on a whim. Not a huge menu, but straight to the point. The noodle soup was bland and boring. Should've stuck with rice. The char siu and soy sauce chicken were both cooked perfectly, moist and flavorful. The green scallion sauce was not necessary but it was still delicious ! Would've been great over rice. The extra fatty char siu the server gave me to try was over the top! Perhaps the best char siu I've had to date. My server, Bobby? Did a fantastic job and was very informative and I can tell he really likes what he does thru his enthusiasm read more

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If anyone is craving for some yummy classic Chinese BBQ meats, highly recommend coming here :) Visited this place with a group of friends for lunch. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and everyone left with a food coma. Things to Note: -Parking: Limited to street only -Time: We came during peak lunch hours and waited over an hour. Highly recommend coming early morning or after the main lunch time if you don't want to wait. -Service: Shoutout to the lovely and friendly host who helped keep the queue orderly and making sure everyone was taken care of. He was super attentive to everything from the beginning to the end. -Food Ordering: If you're waiting in line, definitely try to place your food order with the host. By the time you get your table, food should be coming out soon after. Worked well for my group since we didn't wait too long for our feast. -Food Portion: If you're in a group of 4+ and want to sample a bit of every meat, I do suggest going with ordering the small plate vs the platter. For my group of 5, we ended up eating almost all of our dishes and it was the perfect portion. -The Meats: Ordered 1 of each meat off the menu and wowzer! Everything was super yummy, and most notably the crispy pork and the Hong Kong BBQ pork. - Sides: Also ordered the Brisket curry and caí lan with garlic crisp. Curry was delicious with the softest & most tender brisket and the veggie dish was a nice side to all the meats. In summary, Chinatown BBQ is a solid 5/5 for me for the meats and cheers to supporting small local businesses :) read more

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Best authentic food we have ever tasted! Very helpful servers creating an unforgettable experience! Don't expect a traditional North American sit down romantic dining room experience. The restaurant is very busy and face paced! Food comes out quickly, but no pressure to eat and leave. Staff are genuine and want you to enjoy the authentic food and experience! Pheona was helpful and made it even more fun! It exceeded our expectations! We would definitely eat here again when we are in Vancouver! read more

Another IG worthy spot in Chinatown and great for entertaining out of town guests because of its traditional decor and excellent service. No reservations taken here so my tip is to visit on a non rainy day to avoid waiting in the rain. Also, it is much more pleasant to experience walking around Chinatown when not raining. As for food, I can honestly share that there are other places in Richmond, Vancouver and Burnaby that serves authentic HK style BBQ meats. Yet, this place is unique where it's photo ready and offers great service, which is ideal choice for out of town visitors if you already have plans to tour around Chinatown. 3-5 pm happy hour from Tues to Fri could be another good time to visit during your Chinatown tours where you can get a taste of their BBQ meats and pair it with a drink = awesome East meets West experience! read more

Chinatown BBQ - Happy hour menu - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is a revived institution and revived well. I don't know for sure if I ever went to the original but I really love this place. The service was amazing,.. which almost does NOT seem authentic for Chinatown but I like it :) Tasty BBQ options, I liked it all but honestly it was the interior with historic photos and plaques that made it special for us. Chinatown has importance even for those of us 2nd generation Vancouverites that don't have direct Chinese heritage and this place embodies my childhood memories and all the right ways May this place be here forever even if it is a reboot. read more

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One of my favorite places to get roasted pork and a mandatory stop every time I visit Vancouver. They get quite busy during lunch but are super efficient. After ordering, food comes quickly, and unlimited tea refills. Food is good, but their tea is AMAZING and so fragrant and they are not stingy about refills. I love that the roasted pork is not very salty (a common pitfall of many places) and the skin is so crispy. Their menu is simple and flavors are traditional. Nothing experimental here. Just classic good quality food. I prefer my roasted pork less fatty so I requested that (they said they couldn't promise it, totally understandable) but they made it happen! Restaurant feels clean. Parking can be a hassle at times since it's mostly street parking. read more

Chinatown BBQ - Gai Lan w/ Crispy garlic - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

October 25, 2026 - I took a week trip for a vacation and to try out the cuisine in Vancouver. We were looking for something to eat on the first day and I was looking online to see what the best restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown was. Chinatown BBQ was the one that was highly recommended. We got the following dishes: - Signature four treasures chefs plate on steamed rice (BBQ Pork, Soy Sauce Chicken, Roast Pork, 1/2 a salty duck egg) - 2 x BBQ meat on steamed rice: BBQ Duck and roast pork Soy Chicken and Roast Pork - Gai Lan with roasted garlic crisp oil The restaurant was packed when we got there, which is always a good sign. Overall the food was really good. The meats were very flavourful, rich, and sauced very well. It is very similar to Toronto quality Chinese BBQ. My only complaint was the sauce on the Gai Lan was a bit salty. My mom's complain was the redness coming from the bone of the chicken. Our lovely server, Bobby, explained that's how the chicken was made and that it was safe to eat. He was saying that's the Chinese style of cooking the chicken. Bobby was an extremely welcoming server as he took the time to explain it and provided my mom with a complimentary soy chicken leg in which he blow torched and cooked all the way through for my mom. Overall, the food was really good and it lived up to expectations. read more

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First time here and absolutely loved it. The service we received from Bobby was 10/10. Attentive and very thoughtful! Ordered the BBQ pork, roasted pork and duck and it was so tender and juicy. Will definitely be coming back here! read more

Chinatown BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Got takeout not expecting much from this spot, but I was so impressed by the quality and portion of the food! Their soy sauce chicken is authentic and so delicate and juicy. Sometimes chicken tends to be dry, but this one was so tender and had such perfect seasoning. The rice was soft and it came with the classic ginger-scallion sauce as well as their sweet soy. Will definitely be back! read more

Chinatown BBQ - Soy Sauce Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Service was warm and outstanding from the moment we walked in--we were greeted right away, and our tea and water were refilled without even asking. We felt genuinely welcomed throughout the meal. My husband ordered the BBQ pork rice plate, which was lean and flavorful, though next time we'd probably go for the marble cut for more richness. I had the half roast duck and half roast pork combo, and we added a side of garlic gai lan (Chinese broccoli), which was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. We truly enjoyed everything we ordered and would highly recommend this spot if you're visiting Vancouver's Chinatown! read more

Chinatown BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Still great and my favourite place for siu yuk in town. Oscar and Bobby treat customers so well, and make you feel very at home, keeping your cups full and tea hot, anticipating needs like great hosts. First time bringing my kids and didn't realize how much my oldest would love the fried rice so that was delightful. read more

It was recommended to try the Four Treasures sampler and a vegetable. The suggestion was perfect for two people. The food was great and quite filling. Two small grievances however. The same song plays over and over again in the background. And, the bottle of beer was not very cold. Overall, a delightful experience in the heart of Chinatown. read more

A Must-Try Spot in Vancouver's Chinatown! I came here on a recommendation, and wow--it did not disappoint! I've never had soy sauce chicken so silky and flavorful. The roasted pork belly was the perfect combo of juicy and crispy, and the Gai Lan was cooked just right--tender with a nice bite. The fried rice was packed with flavor and tied everything together beautifully. This place has truly mastered the art of Chinese BBQ. If you're craving a solid BBQ plate, this is the spot. I really enjoyed everything we ordered and would highly recommend stopping in if you're visiting Vancouver's Chinatown. read more

Chinatown BBQ - Menu. **Don't forget to follow me on IG for more great foodie places to check out Follow...@Only1ChristineLu ** - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Being a fan of all things Chinese bbq, we decided to check out Chinatown BBQ in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown district. For myself, I got the combo of crispy pork belly and the bbq pork. Both were tasty but the pork belly was a bit of the drier side. It needed a sauce of some sort. I asked if they had Chinese hot mustard but all they had was regular mustard. We also got a some Chinese sausage on the side which was tasty as well. My friend got the duck, and I wasn't a big fan. Didn't have much flavor to it. From a price point perspective it's not an inexpensive meal. Based on taste and flavor I thought it was average compared to what I get back home in the Bay Area. I think if it's what you are craving though, it'll hit the spot. read more

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I got the 1/2 size BBQ duck. It wasn't beijing styled peking duck, but it had their own flavor to the duck without the wraps, hoisin sauce, and green onions. The served us lychee-black tea during the meal and I was quite surprised! The food itself was good, not anything crazy special but I give it a 5 star because the service was amazing. Greeted at the door, checked in on multiple times, offered tea multiple times, and even opened the door for us at our exit. It made me feel at home and cozy. read more

Chinatown BBQ - bbq duck - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Delicious authentic and fast paced Chinatown Bbq restaurant that's well established. Friendly staff with no frills I got the bbq pork and roast pork with noodles. Highly recommend and yes they do take card. read more

Chinatown BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Not sure why I never ate here but it was surprisingly bright, beautifully decorated followed by amazing service. The roast pork was fresh and crispy, the roast duck was not at all fatty and bbq pork nicely roasted and not too sweet. Top that all off, the Chinese tea kept coming. Our cups were never empty or cold. This place is just outstanding for the area. The "we hope to see you again" as we walked out sealed the deal. We definitely will soon! read more

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TLDR: Coming from Seattle, we always stop here when we come up to Vancouver. The food is authentic, fresh, and tasty! It gets busy and parking can be a pain, but it is definitely worth it. Food: We love their roast pork specificially, always having a great fat to meat ratio with crispy skin. Their curry brisket was also good but I think our favorite is still the roast pork. The gai lan with crispy garlic was very yummy with the gai lan being cooked perfectly. Service: The staff here is great, there are 2 gentlemen in particular who I think are the managers and are extremely friendly. Their tea is amazing and they'll never let your cup be empty! Ambiance: The interior of this place is amazing. As per usual when you walk in you see the array of bbq, but when you sit down and look around the decorations are very authentic. Price: Great value and fair prices read more

A truly authentic and high quality Chinese joint with great quality meat. Not your typical Chinese restaurant that's old and antiquated. It's modern and feels like dining at a casual restaurant. It's kinda like if western diner met Chinese. Quick service and nice people. read more

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It's a must visit every time we are vacationing in Vancouver ! Their bbq roast meat is so good ( I might even say it's the best for me so far and enjoyed it more then the places I've had in HK) The staff are also so welcoming and helpful ! Come early because they do sell out on some meat read more

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Exceptional! Great food, great service and very nice retro decor. Food is served hot to really enjoy the authentic Chinese BBQ flavours and textures. Also do not miss out on their curry beef brisket, it is so good with white rice. Amazing place! read more

Old school (vintage style) Cantonese BBQ place on Pender. Parking here isn't that great. Try the side streets E of Main. The business itself isn't actually that old, but they sure do a good job of making it look like it's been around forever. Vintage posters on the wall, and very dated furniture and interior. Pretty cool actually. Staff are friendly and very efficient. Buddy and I arrived close to closing time, so they told us straight up that our eating time would be limited as they start clearing the tables at a set time. Not a problem. Because we were at the end of the day, they were also out of certain BBQ meats. I ended up going for the curry brisket rice. Tasty comfort food. Somewhat decent portion size. Tasted exactly as expected. Beautiful. I'll be back to try their BBQ goodness at some point. read more

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Going to mom and pop restaurants like Chinatown BBQ brings back nostalgic memories of my childhood. Rows of duck and bbq pork hanging by the window and you're greeted by rich smells of food. Residents come for one thing, and that's the food. We are visiting out of town, and as I walked by I knew immediately that I had to try this place out. I ordered the duck and soy chicken combo, while my partner ordered the pork and duck combo with a side of Gai Lan for health lol. We enjoyed every bite, the duck and chicken were nice and succulent with the perfect crispy skin often associated with Peking duck. It pairs so well with the side sauces. I believe the sauces are plum sauce and a ginger, garlic and green onion sauce. The rice really soaks up all the rich broth. The Gai Lan was nice and crunchy. The service was excellent, we had a nice waiter with a warm and friendly demeanor. We were immediately served with this fragrant hot tea. Ambiance: it's quite open indoors and can seat many people. The menus are laminated to the tabletops. I would beware the floors, it can be quite slippery. read more

Chinatown BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

First time here on a rainy weekend - Chinatown is pretty transit friendly - but there is plenty of street parking areas as well - The decor here is pretty nice - the plates and such looked like the ones i grew up with haha - i like the little lights on the walls - Service team was very friendly - and made recommendations on what to try for your first time experience there - I'm no stranger to Chinese BBQ meats - so i went for the "4 treasures" to get the most variety - i slightly regret it lol. - Roast pork - was good, not overly salty and has a nice crisp to it - Soy Chicken - nice and soft - melt in your mouth - probably one of the better chickens I've had in awhile. BBQ Pork - this one was slightly a miss for me - tasted a little underwhelming and some pieces were pretty dry - 4th treasure was the salted duck egg - this was a big no for me - very dry - weird tasting , but maybe the duck eggs just aren't my thing! They have amazing scallion oil! - Will go again if in the area - read more

Chinatown BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My family visited Vancouver last week and Chinatown was a huge priority on our bucket list. The window full of gorgeous roasted meats at this restaurant, along with great reviews drew us here and we were not disappointed at all! The variety was fantastic, with crisp skin and succulent meat. The service was fast and efficient, with a definite goal to move customers in and out quickly. I must say that the fried rice which my daughter ordered because she was not very keen on the other options might be the best I have ever eaten! Absolutely phenomenal! Highly recommend this place. read more

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Memories of Chinatown filling my mind. Chinatown BBQ is nestled in the restored China Times building. The roast pork was nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The BBQ duck went well with the dish and did not disappoint. read more

Chinatown BBQ - BBQ duck and roast pork on rice - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

One of the most unique pastries I've ever had. This croissant had a blend of special soy sauce along with ginger scallion chicken that made it a savoury delight. Each year Chinatown BBQ does a collab with Beaucoup and true to their nature, they've nailed it again read more

Chinatown BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The pork was the best of all the meats and that scallion dipping sauce was fantastic!! read more

Chinatown BBQ - Soy chicken and duck plate and soy chicken and pork plate and broccoli! So good!! - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The restaurant is cozy with old school Chinese restaurant vibes and bbq meats hanging at the front of the restaurant. I always enjoy dining here for comfort food, the bbq meats are so flavourful and juicy. Service is quick and friendly and they serve complimentary hot tea. The 2 or 3 meat combo is always a good choice, we usually get bbq pork, bbq duck and soy chicken with rice. If you want noodles I suggest bbq duck over noodles in soup, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Awesome and delicious food ! Good value for what I ordered. Next time try their food at their restaurant read more

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The BBQ meat here never disappoints. Crispy, tender, juicy. Worth the wait when there is a line and one of the most authentic Chinese BBQ spots in the city! read more

Stopped by for lunch and had a great time. Service was nice and friendly, with tea being refilled quite often. Ambiance was lovely and lively. We got a seat right away during lunch and was told there was a small wait for the food - no problem for us! We enjoyed the bbq duck noodle and the 4 treasure plate with rice. The roast pork, chicken and char Siu were delicious. Solid spot for sure! read more

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Excellent service and food is amazing. Ambiance is also great and worth the trip. We especially enjoyed the pork fried rice read more

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The head waiter (maitre de) was so helpful and gave us (party of three) the best selection! Although the waitress frowned on me for asking sugar for my tea, this meal and the whole experience was phenomenal! read more

Chinatown BBQ - Signature Three BBQ Meat Chef Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you're just there for the food with no expectations of even ok customer service then this place is great. The food was good but the customer service was horrible. We were given a table and then waited awhile before noticing that they were taking the order of the people waiting behind us in line. Mind you there was only two of us at our table. No one checked on us for the duration of our meal and we waited even longer for a check that didn't come. It wasn't busy at all by the time we finished our meal. We eventually got up to the register to pay with hardly any formalities exchanged. The food would've probably tasted better if the workers were polite. read more

Fresh authentic, Chinese. If you're looking for "orange chicken" or "sesame chicken" you won't find it here- you're better off at Panda Express! We had a combo platter with 3 different meats, BBQ pork, crispy pork belly and soy sauce chicken. The meats were all tender and moist. Crispy pork was wonderfully crispy. Service was extremely fast and waitress was friendly and patiently explained different menu items. The place is definitely hole-in-the-wall, not fancy. read more

Chinatown BBQ - Three meat platter- BBQ pork, deep fried pork belly and soy sauce chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

As a spoiled Asian cuisine fanatic traveling from the Bay Area, my family and I were quite impressed with the authenticity of every dish, delightful care from our awesome server Bobby, and upbeat ambiance that was perfect to enjoy a relaxing meal. Our favorite dishes that are a must try are the Beef Brisket Curry, Gai Lan with Oyster sauce, and the BBQ duck! Difficult to go wrong with any choice since Bobby was a great guide in our dining experience and Vancouver exploration! Absolutely would recommend to anyone visiting Vancouver and is craving a fun and delicious Chinese meal! read more

I checked out this Chinese BBQ spot, and it's just a short walk from International Village. The menu is pretty straightforward--on the left side, you've got individual portions with different meat combos, or you can go ala carte from the right side, starting at a quarter size. We went with a mix and ended up really enjoying the soy chicken, which was definitely my favorite. We also tried the duck and some veggies with garlic crisp. The veggies were good, but I think I would've preferred them with oyster sauce instead for a little more flavor. The decor has this old-school charm, kind of like the scenes from the movies my dad used to watch when I was a kid--it's got a nostalgic vibe to it, which I liked. Overall, a solid spot for a casual Chinese BBQ meal read more

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This place is HK meat deli heaven. Very popular, lines out the door. We had a group of 7 so they gave us their only round table in the back. Yay. I found it funny that the waitress actually told us that we ordered too much food for our group size. Can't imagine down selling practice. But she was right, even after we cut down our orders, we still had 2 boxes of leftovers. Curry beef brisket with rice was so good, the curry had a kick to it but in a unique way, the HK way. Whole roast duck was huge, perhaps it was a goose? Roast pork was great. Bbq pork was on par. read more

Chinatown BBQ - curry beef brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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