Best Dim Sum in Vancouver
This list covers dim sum and related Chinese restaurants in Vancouver, based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. Most restaurants are in Central Vancouver, Knight, and the West Side, with others in South Vancouver, East Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond. The price levels are mostly moderate or inexpensive, with one very expensive option and one listed as expensive. The list includes a mix of dim sum specialists, noodle houses, and Cantonese BBQ spots. All places are currently open and have at least 100 reviews, with the smallest review count being 149 for KIN'S FOOD & BISTRO. The facts include specific reviewer mentions, such as dishes and service features, for each restaurant.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinatown BBQ | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,422 | $$ |
| 2 | Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant | Knight | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 4,005 | $$ |
| 3 | Heritage Asian Eatery | Central Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 1,187 | $$ |
| 4 | Legendary Noodle House | Central Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 760 | $ |
| 5 | Connie's Cook House | West Side | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 381 | $ |
| 6 | KIN'S FOOD & BISTRO | Central Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 149 | $ |
| 7 | Chef's Choice Seafood Restaurant | West Side | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 618 | |
| 8 | Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer | West Side | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 664 | $ |
| 9 | Good Choice Restaurant | South Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 398 | $$ |
| 10 | Jade Dynasty Restaurant | Central Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 1,395 | $$ |
| 11 | Mott 32 Vancouver | Central Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 589 | $$$$ |
| 12 | Pink Pearl | Central Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 2,314 | $$ |
| 13 | Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant (Brentwood Mall) | Burnaby | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 1,478 | $ |
| 14 | BT Cafe | Knight | ★★★★☆ 4.1 | 526 | $ |
| 15 | New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant | Knight | ★★★★☆ 4.1 | 2,358 | $$$ |
| 16 | Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant | East Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 4.1 | 2,922 | $$ |
| 17 | Cantonese BBQ Seafood Restaurant Authentic Cantonese Food (Best Price on Website!) | South Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | 509 | $ |
| 18 | Pelican Seafood Restaurant(Best Price on Website) | East Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | 616 | $$ |
| 19 | Jade Seafood Restaurant | Richmond | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | 1,320 | $$ |
| 20 | Congee Noodle King | South Vancouver | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | 1,547 | $ |
Chinatown BBQ
Chinatown BBQ is a Cantonese restaurant in Central Vancouver with a 4.6 rating from 2422 reviews. It has moderate prices and is open daily from 11:00 to 20:00. Reviewers often mention its roast pork, soy chicken, and BBQ duck.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 11:00-20:00
Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Knight has a 4.3 rating from 4005 reviews. Reviewers frequently talk about the portions, siu mai, and har gow.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Mon 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Wed 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Thu 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Fri 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Sat 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Heritage Asian Eatery
Heritage Asian Eatery is a Central Vancouver restaurant rated 4.3 from 1187 reviews. It has moderate prices and hours vary, closing at 16:30 on weekends. Reviewers often mention the pork belly, duck bao, and truffle siu mai.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-16:30
- Mon 11:30-20:00
- Tue 11:30-20:00
- Wed 11:30-20:00
- Thu 11:30-20:00
- Fri 11:30-20:00
- Sat 11:30-16:30
Legendary Noodle House
Legendary Noodle House in Central Vancouver is inexpensive and rated 4.3 from 760 reviews. It is open daily from noon to 21:00. Reviewers frequently praise the handmade noodles, xiao long bao, and scallion pancake.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-21:00
- Mon 12:00-21:00
- Tue 12:00-21:00
- Wed 12:00-21:00
- Thu 12:00-21:00
- Fri 12:00-21:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
Connie's Cook House
Connie's Cook House on the West Side is inexpensive with a 4.3 rating from 381 reviews. It opens at 16:00 on Sundays and 12:00 other days. Reviewers often note the large portions, chow mein, and no MSG policy.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-21:00
- Mon 12:00-21:00
- Wed 12:00-21:00
- Thu 12:00-21:00
- Fri 12:00-21:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
KIN'S FOOD & BISTRO
KIN'S FOOD & BISTRO in Central Vancouver is inexpensive and rated 4.3 from 149 reviews. It opens daily at 17:00, closing at 23:00 on weekends. Reviewers often mention chasiu, sweet and sour pork, and homemade pineapple buns.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-22:00
- Mon 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-23:00
- Sat 17:00-23:00
Chef's Choice Seafood Restaurant
Chef's Choice Seafood Restaurant on the West Side has a 4.2 rating from 618 reviews. It serves dim sum from 10:30. Reviewers often talk about its dim sum, sticky rice chicken, and note it is Michelin Guide recommended.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00
- Mon 10:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00
- Wed 10:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00
- Thu 10:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00
- Fri 10:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00
- Sat 10:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00
Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer
Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer on the West Side is inexpensive with a 4.2 rating from 664 reviews. It offers lunch and dinner with a break in the afternoon. Reviewers frequently mention vegetarian options, craft beer, and sticky rice.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00
- Tue 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-21:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00
Good Choice Restaurant
Good Choice Restaurant in South Vancouver has moderate prices and a 4.2 rating from 398 reviews. It serves dim sum from 10:30. Reviewers often note the dim sum, portion sizes, and mention it is a small restaurant.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Mon 10:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Wed 10:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Thu 10:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Fri 10:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Sat 10:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Jade Dynasty Restaurant
Jade Dynasty Restaurant in Central Vancouver is moderate and rated 4.2 from 1395 reviews. Reviewers frequently talk about the large portions, siu mai, and ginger beef.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-21:00
- Mon 09:00-21:00
- Wed 09:00-21:00
- Thu 09:00-21:00
- Fri 09:00-21:00
- Sat 09:00-21:00
Mott 32 Vancouver
It serves lunch and dinner daily. Reviewers often mention Peking duck, cocktails, and note the sommelier service.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Mon 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Tue 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:30
- Sat 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:30
Pink Pearl
Pink Pearl in Central Vancouver has moderate prices and a 4.2 rating from 2314 reviews. Reviewers frequently mention the portion size, dim sum carts, and traditional dim sum.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-21:00
- Mon 09:00-21:00
- Tue 09:00-21:00
- Wed 09:00-21:00
- Thu 09:00-21:00
- Fri 09:00-21:00
- Sat 09:00-21:00
Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant (Brentwood Mall)
Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant in Burnaby is inexpensive and rated 4.2 from 1478 reviews. Reviewers often talk about dim sum, Peking duck, and the happy hour.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30
- Mon 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30
- Tue 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30
- Wed 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30
- Thu 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30
- Fri 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30
- Sat 09:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30
BT Cafe
BT Cafe in Knight is inexpensive with a 4.1 rating from 526 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 20:00. Reviewers frequently mention it is cash only and praise the milk tea and baked rice dishes.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 11:00-20:00
New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant
New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant in Knight is expensive and rated 4.1 from 2358 reviews. It serves dim sum from 10:00. Reviewers often mention dim sum, king crab, and unique items like quail eggs shao mai.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Tue 10:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant
Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant in East Vancouver has moderate prices and a 4.1 rating from 2922 reviews. It opens at 10:00 for dim sum. Reviewers frequently talk about Peking duck, king crab, and mango pudding.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Mon 10:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Tue 10:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Wed 10:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Thu 10:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Fri 10:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Sat 10:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30
Cantonese BBQ Seafood Restaurant Authentic Cantonese Food (Best Price on Website!)
Cantonese BBQ Seafood Restaurant in South Vancouver is inexpensive with a 3.9 rating from 509 reviews. It is open daily from 10:00 to 21:30. Reviewers often mention roasted pork, soy sauce chicken, and crispy skin.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-21:30
- Mon 10:00-21:30
- Tue 10:00-21:30
- Wed 10:00-21:30
- Thu 10:00-21:30
- Fri 10:00-21:30
- Sat 10:00-21:30
Pelican Seafood Restaurant(Best Price on Website)
Pelican Seafood Restaurant in East Vancouver is moderate and rated 3.9 from 616 reviews. It is open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. Reviewers frequently mention dim sum, Chinese food, and the restaurant environment.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-22:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Jade Seafood Restaurant
Jade Seafood Restaurant in Richmond has moderate prices and a 3.9 rating from 1320 reviews. It serves dim sum from 10:00. Reviewers often talk about dim sum, king crab, and note a dim sum discount.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Mon 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Sat 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Congee Noodle King
Congee Noodle King in South Vancouver is inexpensive with a 3.9 rating from 1547 reviews. It is open from 10:00 to 22:00 most days. Reviewers frequently mention congee, wonton noodle soup, and note it is cash only.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-22:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Tips before you go
- Check opening hours, as many places close between lunch and dinner service or have specific dim sum hours.
- Most restaurants are moderately priced, but options range from inexpensive to very expensive.
- Many restaurants offer takeout and delivery, as noted in their features.
- Some places, like BT Cafe and Congee Noodle King, are cash only.
- Restaurants are spread across several areas including Central Vancouver, Knight, the West Side, and South Vancouver.
How we made this list
This list was made using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews do not rank unfairly high. Only restaurants with at least 100 reviews were considered for inclusion. The list includes only places that are currently open for business, based on the hours provided in the facts. The data covers 20 restaurants, with review counts ranging from 149 to 4005.
Questions about dim sum restaurants in Vancouver
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
Chinatown BBQ has the highest rating on this list at 4.6 from 2422 reviews. It is a Cantonese restaurant in Central Vancouver with moderate prices. Reviewers often mention its roast pork and BBQ duck. It is open daily from 11:00 to 20:00.
Are there any vegetarian-friendly dim sum options?
Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is noted by reviewers for its vegetarian options. It is an inexpensive restaurant on the West Side with a 4.2 rating from 664 reviews. It also serves craft beer and is open for lunch and dinner with a break in the afternoon.
Do I need to make reservations for dim sum?
The facts do not specify reservation policies for any restaurant. However, many places are popular for lunch and dinner, as indicated by their high review counts. Some places, like Chef's Choice, are noted as Michelin Guide recommended, which may increase demand.
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