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Taste Vancouver: 15 Culinary Gems That Will Blow Your Foodie Mind

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Vancouver's culinary scene is more exciting than you might expect. Sure, the city has great salmon and craft beer, but there's so much more happening in local restaurants. Chefs here are doing incredible things with fresh, local ingredients, creating...
 
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Located in downtown Vancouver, this restaurant by Chef David Hawksworth offers a sophisticated small plates concept. The menu features locally sourced ingredients with inventive combinations, featuring everything from wood-fired pizzas to creative se...
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A hidden gem that celebrates Quebec cuisine with a West Coast twist, St. Lawrence offers an intimate dining experience that transports you to rural Quebec. Chef J-C Poirier creates extraordinary dishes like tourtière, incredible seafood, and classic ...
St. Lawrence | Michelin-starred Québécois & French Restaurant | Railtown, Vancouver, Canada
 
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Miku revolutionized how locals experience Japanese cuisine. Their signature pressed sushi and flame-torched seafood dishes are absolute must-tries for any serious food lover.
Miku Waterfront
 
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A recent recipient of Canada's top restaurant awards, this spot offers an ever-changing menu that showcases the absolute best of Pacific Northwest ingredients. The tasting menu is particularly spectacular, with dishes that are both innovative and dee...
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Not your typical Chinese restaurant, Bao Bei offers a modern take on traditional Chinese cuisine. Their small plates are designed for sharing, with incredible flavors that blend traditional techniques with contemporary Vancouver sensibilities.
Bao Bei
 
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Located in the Fairmont Pacific Rim, this restaurant is as much about visual artistry as it is about taste. The menu is a celebration of Pacific Northwest ingredients, with dishes that look almost too beautiful to eat. The cocktail program is equally...
Botanist Restaurant
 
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A unique Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant that defies easy categorization. Hidden above an alleyway, it offers an intimate dining experience with dishes that beautifully blend two distinct culinary traditions.
Kissa Tanto
 
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Chef Michael Picard creates playful, inventive dishes that challenge traditional fine dining. The tasting menu is a culinary journey that showcases incredible creativity and local ingredients.
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A farm-to-table restaurant that takes local sourcing to the next level. Their tasting menu changes frequently, reflecting the absolute freshest seasonal ingredients from local farms.
Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
 
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An Italian restaurant that celebrates wood-fired cooking. Their approach to Italian cuisine is rustic yet refined, with incredible homemade pastas and perfectly prepared meats.
Savio Volpe
 
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This is a plant-based restaurant that is redefining vegan cuisine. Folke offers dishes that would impress even the most dedicated meat-eaters. Their approach isn't about mimicking meat, but about celebrating vegetables in their most extraordinary for...
Folke Restaurant
 
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Homer, tucked away in Vancouver's vibrant Mount Pleasant neighborhood, is a culinary gem that has quickly become a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking innovative Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
HOME | Homer Street Cafe
 
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Is That French in Vancouver is a charming, intimate restaurant that playfully challenges traditional French dining expectations while delivering exceptional cuisine. Located in the city's vibrant dining scene, this spot offers a refreshingly modern t...
Is That French - Wine Bar and Restaurant
 
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The restaurant has meticulously recreated the authentic tapas bar experience, with a menu that goes far beyond typical Spanish-inspired fare. Chefs here are obsessive about authenticity, sourcing traditional ingredients and preparing dishes with rema...
Como Taperia | Spanish Restaurant, Vancouver, BC
 
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A hidden gem in Vancouver's dining scene, Tetsu is not just another sushi restaurant - it's an omakase experience that elevates Japanese cuisine to an art form. Chef Satoshi Makino brings an extraordinary level of precision and passion to every piece...
Tetsu Sushi Bar