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    ChiuChow Seafood Restaurant

    3.8 (31 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Chiuchow taro dessert
    Calvina T.

    I came here for a family member's birthday dinner, and one side of the restaurant was having an event hosted by a travel agency. The issue was that the event was super loud as they were making speeches with mics going through speakers that extended throughout the entire restaurant. There was no division and no consideration of other guests. We could not even chat among ourselves because the volume from the mics were so loud; it was unbearable. I asked the waitress and the lady who seemed like the manager if they could have the volume turned down and I was brushed off, saying the speeches will be done soon. It was well over an hour with half hour break, then restarted again. I'm highly disappointed that they did not even try to respond to my request and help make it a bit more comfortable for us and our celebration. At least they don't charge for cake cutting fee. We ordered a bunch of dishes and food was mediocre and overshadowed by the overall experience.

    Kenneth W.

    When you're at a Chiu Chow style restaurant, you must order the 川椒雞 stir fried chicken with deep fried spinach. If they do this dish right, they're up to standard. To complement it, we added some dim sum. The verdict? All good. Service was fine. Relatively attentive.

    Annie W.

    We came here for dinner to try some authentic Chiu Chow food. I'm not exactly sure what I even had but they were delicious! If the prices weren't so high then I'd visit more often.

    Sandy Y.

    We recently discovered a new restaurant called ChiuChow Seafood Restaurant 潮海鮮酒家, located along the Cambie Corridor. This restaurant serves authentic Teo Chew cuisine 潮州菜 and is a must-visit for Teo Chew cuisine lovers. During our visit, we tried their signature dishes, from the Chiu Chow-style cold-marinated appetizers to the heavenly Oyster Pancakes and Marinated Goose Meat. Each dish was made with high-quality ingredients, and the natural flavours of the produce were highlighted in every bite. ChiuChow 潮 impressed us with its rich and delicious flavours. Every dish left us wanting more. To end our meal on a sweet note, we also ordered the Double-Boiled Milk Custard with Ginger, which was a delightful treat that provided comforting warmth. Overall, we highly recommend ChiuChow 潮 to anyone looking for outstanding Teo Chew cuisine. This restaurant has earned a permanent spot on our list of go-to restaurants. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: Average $100-$150 for two (birthday celebration) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: 5/5 Free parking validation Tips: * Choose shareable dishes; portion sizes are perfect for communal dining. * Consult the manager for signature dish recommendations to savor specialties. * Ideal for group celebrations; reservations are available for larger parties. * Don't forget the complimentary side dishes; they're a must-try. Would I Return: Yes

    Har gao or shrimp dumpling
    Evan C.

    This is a fine place for dim sum or Chinese food with Chiu Chow regional cuisine. They have all the Chiu Chow classic dishes - including marinated tofu and pig ear, which were pretty good. The egg oyster omelette was also decent. Dishes that really stick out: - Mushroom bao dim sum - this one looks like mushroom but is a real bao! - the Lava Bao or Lau Sa Bao is amazing. And very cute decorations too! - the tofu pot we got was very tasty. Their tofu dishes are top notch. - standard dim sum like har gao are very well done - there was a green bean dish with pumpkin and eggplant which was a favorite at our table. I would definitely go back. Great place.

    Kyoko W.

    Dim sum here is busy. I really like the extra space between tables. We had standard dim sum but also added the classic Chou chow dish stir fried chicken with deep fried spinach. It was so good. Service is attentive too.

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    Nat L.

    stepping into chiu chow seafood restaurant on a wednesday morning before 11:30 for dim sum felt like entering a familiar realm. the entrance was lined with a plethora of congratulatory floral arrangements from well wishers. the room was spacious and well lit. the ambiance mirrored regal mansion, from the vibrant red lanterns, to the mural of traditional chinese painting of children, to the tea pot and even chopsticks all felt like deja vu. despite the bustling atmosphere, we had no issues securing a spacious table for two. service was attentive, we enjoyed the panoramic view and our comfortable surroundings. the dim sum was fresh, and i especially enjoyed the chiu chow salted pork bone congee, the texture consistency was more like rice and soup, and had a heartiness to it. the pork was tender, seasoned well and perfectly balanced. prices for dim sum range from $8.80 for small dishes, $9.80 for medium, $10.80 for large, and $13.80 for special. tea is $1.50/person over five years old, and take out boxes are .75 each. now if you pay by cash, you will receive not only free tea, but also a 12% discount. chiu chow seafood restaurant is located on the second floor of city square shopping centre and there's complimentary parking underground.

    Satay sauce vegetables and beef stir fried
    Kelly N.

    Underrated ChiuChow restaurant at the City Square Shopping Mall. Really enjoyed all following dishes. Free parking validation too. Bring your parking ticket.

    Braised tofu with cabbage, excellent

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    Chiuchow cuisine in name only . Poor qualify of ingredients and sauce . Poorly cooked . Good service and nice clean ambiance .

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    Food was mediocre. I wish that I can give it a higher rating as service was good. Price was also decent too.

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    when I tasted this, heaven became true. I loved it so much I came to it 5 times a week. My faveourite is the chicken on rice dish.

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    Chinatown BBQ - Duck

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    4.4(412 reviews)
    2.4 kmChinatown
    $$

    A Gastronomic Awakening in Chinatown! You don't truly know…read moreuntil 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.

    Unbelievable. Came here on a whim. Not a huge menu, but…read morestraight 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

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    Jade Dynasty Restaurant

    Jade Dynasty Restaurant

    3.5(239 reviews)
    2.4 kmChinatown
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    FOOD We ordered 11 dishes, which were mostly things we would…read morefind in Los Angeles. I felt the ingredients were fresh. The siu mai and ha gow were delicious. Our favorite was the durian gluten balls. It was filled with fresh durian flavored custards. The egg tarts were petite but packed with a lot of custard and flavor too. INTERIOR It felt familiar and nostalgic walking into the restaurant to seeing so many traditional Chinese characters and red/gold decorations. The bathrooms were all genders so that was convenient. SERVICE Staff was fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. They were attentive, helpful, and inquisitive of where we were from. RECOMMEND? Yes! Tasty and cheaper than other dim sum places I researched.

    Nostalgia and old school…read more PSA at the end. It's literally the last dim sum restaurant in this part of Vancouver named Chinatown. After the closure of Floata earlier this month, this is the last one standing. Even though this area is "historic", it's historic in name, history, and remaining buildings only. Economic reality will catch up eventally and this area will become unrecognizable in the forseable future. Social commentary aside, I came here for a reason. I wanted to eat dim sum in Chinatown one last time. I've eaten at Floata, and a whole bunch of other restaurants of Chinatown past. I had to do this one. The food was exactly as I expected. Nothing fancy, but solid Cantonese dim sum from a generation ago. It's old school dim sum, prepared by a bunch of old school folks chattering away in Cantonese while they work the tables and back kitchen. Items ordered: Prawn spring rolls Dried scallop and egg white fried rice Deep fried garlic wings XLB Steamed black bean ribs. The service is what it is, for Chinese standards, that is. Not intrusive, not terribly friendly, but efficient. The ambiance has certainly changed. We were the only Chinese people in the restaurant the time I came in. If I were to make a wild guess, everyone in here were tourists, with the exception of one lady, who was a regular. The PSA: This restaurant will likely not be around long in all honesty. If you want to have dim sum in Chinatown, you'd better make an effort to come here. Keep your expectations in check.

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    New Town Bakery & Restaurant - Hot Hong Kong Milk Tea (港式奶茶), Iced Hong Kong Milk Tea (冰港式奶茶)

    New Town Bakery & Restaurant

    3.8(477 reviews)
    2.4 kmChinatown
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    Seemed like a must try Chinatown classic when I was researching Vancouver spots. I thought it was…read morecool that they have typical bakery items but also dim sum that I'd be down to come back and try Apple tart: 3/5 the apple filling was just ok and the outside was a little hard from being left outside Pork asado siopao: 4/5 this was super good and warm but I would've preferred if there was a little more meat inside. Super yummy though so would def recommend trying

    New Town Bakery is one of those Chinatown staples that feels like a rite of passage in Vancouver…read more We headed there for breakfast, excited for pastries and a classic bakery experience, and decided to dine in. Once we sat down and were handed the full menu, though, I had a brief moment of panic. The menu is huuuge and varied, plus none of the items I had mentally planned on ordering were on there. We pivoted and ordered pork siu mai, congee, look fun noodles, and a few steamed buns (they're especially known for those). The congee, noodles, and siu mai were all fine--very standard, not particularly memorable. In fairness, they weren't what I came for in the first place, so that probably shaped my expectations. The real standouts were the pork asado siopao and the chicken deluxe (bola bola). Both have Filipino roots, and the siopao especially brought a comforting sense of familiarity--soft, fluffy, and filled with that sweet-savory pork that felt like home. Those alone made the visit worthwhile. They actually have quite a few other Filipino influenced items like hopia and puto which was surprising. Ironically, it was only after we left that I noticed the sign on the window highlighting their most popular items--exactly what first-timers should probably stick to. I had ordered a few pastries to go with the intention of trying them later... and then completely forgot about them, which I'm still a little sad about. Overall, it was a good visit with a clear lesson learned: go in with a game plan and order the hits. It's a beloved Vancouver institution for a reason, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by--just know it's cash only and do a little pre-order research so you can make the most of it. I'd give it more like a 3.5 vs a 4 star, but I'm already planning a redo focused purely on the classics.

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    Kirin Seafood Restaurant - Sesame pudding

    Kirin Seafood Restaurant

    3.8(679 reviews)
    10.3 km
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    So mum wanted to show her appreciation for being her chauffeur taking her around to the doctors…read more She took me out for dimsum and with it being in Richmond there is a plethora of choices. She wanted to go to Kirin. Plenty of parking in the mall. Hostess greeted and seated us promptly. Restaurant was busy but not crazy. This was at 10am on a Thursday. Waiters were attentive. Usual table service was in place. Took our order and food came out at acceptable pace. When we were done, they politely boxed up the leftovers and we paid our bill. So service was on point. The food we ordered came out hot. The staples that I order to test was hargow, suimai and pai gwut(spareribs). All 3 dishes in general were good.....the hargow could have used an extra minute or 2 in the steamer. The suimai was very good. I tasted every ingredient in this dish. Usually it is just a complete mix and you can't discern the different flavors. They tried something different with the cheongfun by adding pieces of Chinese donut to the roll. I personally think it didn't add much to the dish, taste or texture wise. I did like the pea shoots with shrimp. I think it is a good combo. All in all a good dimsum. I also noticed they did not charge us a tea service. The cost of the food is comparable with other restaurants at this level. Yes come on a date or impress business clients/boss or family celebrations.

    I have many Chinese friends in Vancouver, and my last visit to Kirin Richmond was in July 2024…read more This time, it was my birthday, and my friends insisted on treating me to Kirin Richmond once again. On a typical Sunday evening, the restaurant is usually fully occupied, but my friend had thoughtfully made a reservation a week in advance, so our table for five was ready upon arrival. As always, the restaurant was clean and well maintained, with good airflow thanks to the wide-open front entrance facing the parkade. The front desk receptionist greeted us cordially, and we were escorted to a cozy table in a comfortable location -- not too close to the washrooms, which I appreciated. Our meal began with the Kirin Special Assorted Cold Appetizer, followed by Crab Meat, Dried Scallops, and Fish Maw Soup. The soup arrived piping hot and was delicious, with a generous portion that could easily have served eight people. We also enjoyed Pea Tips Braised with Bean Curd and Assorted Mushrooms in Consommé, Marinated Free-Range Crispy Skin Chicken, Fillet of Cod Sautéed with Seasonal Vegetables, and Live Crab in Consommé with Ginger and Green Onion, served with E-fu Noodles. Overall, the quality and taste of every entrée were excellent. Service was top-notch -- tea and hot water were refilled constantly, bones and used plates were replaced promptly, and the servers were friendly and engaging throughout the evening. My friend and his family have apparently been regulars at this location for over two decades, which likely contributed to the exceptional attentiveness we received. However, one aspect of the experience genuinely disturbed me. All servers, including the captains, continued to wear masks at all times. While this practice was understandable two years ago, now -- five years after the onset of the pandemic, with COVID-19 managed similarly to other seasonal respiratory illnesses -- the continued universal masking in a fine-dining environment feels unnecessary and detracts from the overall guest experience. Fine dining, in my view as an avid foodie, is built on human connection, hospitality, and personal interaction. Masks create a more impersonal, almost clinical atmosphere. In a well-ventilated space like this, the environmental risk does not seem to justify the visual and social trade-off. Rather than providing reassurance, the persistent masking may unintentionally signal that the environment is unsafe or that management is out of step with current provincial health guidelines, where masking is now a personal choice rather than a mandate. Final verdict: Food & Service: 5/5 Ambience: 2/5 Overall: 3/5 -- as the current aesthetic feels more like a relic of 2020 than a leader in 2026 hospitality.

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