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The inaugural Elite 30 Canada results feature great representation from both Western Canada and Eastern Canada. British Columbia leads with 18 restaurants, highlighting the province’s long-standing role as a hub for Chinese dining in Canada. Ontario follows with 10 restaurants, reflecting the wide range of Chinese cuisines found throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Quebec is represented by two restaurants in Montreal, showing the continued growth of Chinese culinary influence nationwide. MOTT 32, which operates in both Vancouver and Toronto, is recognized as a single honouree on the list.
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SPECIAL AWARDS
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DoorDash Diners’ Choice Awards (three winners)
House of Gourmet – Toronto, Ontario
Perfect Chinese Restaurant – Scarborough, Ontario
Szechuan Chili – Vancouver, B.C.
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VANCOUVER Exclusive Awards
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Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards (13 winning dishes)
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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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Founded in Vancouver in 2008, the Chinese Restaurant Awards have become the definitive guide for Chinese cuisine in Metro Vancouver for discerning diners. For years, a diverse panel of judges have visited restaurants of all sizes anonymously to seek out their favourite dishes, eateries, hole-in-the-walls, and undiscovered talent.
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“The expansion of the awards this year provides a guide map for those who love Chinese food and want to explore the cuisine across Canada,” adds Kung. “We’ve also added a section on our website which provides recommended dishes to eat at each Elite 30 Canada restaurant.”
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For more information, the Winner Profiles, ASIA’s Elite 15 Award winners, the Awards Standards and Taste Advisors bios, please visit
www.chineserestaurantawards.com.
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ABOUT CHINESE RESTAURANT AWARDS
Founded in 2008 in Vancouver, Canada, the Chinese Restaurant Awards is the world’s longest-running restaurant awards devoted to Chinese cuisine. Established to heighten public appreciation of Chinese dining and foster cross-cultural exchange, the Awards is guided by a team of culinary and marketing professionals united by a deep passion for Chinese gastronomy. Over the years, it has built a legacy of influential events and collaborations that showcase the diversity, creativity, and excellence of Chinese restaurants. In 2025, the Awards embarks on a pivotal new chapter, expanding beyond Canada to celebrate exceptional restaurants and culinary talent across Asia, defining a new era as an emerging global voice in Chinese gastronomy.
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Chinese Restaurants Awards 2025 is generously supported by Scotia Wealth Management, DoorDash, Destination Vancouver, Regency Auto, Air Canada, The Dalmore, St. Paul’s Foundation, Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, The Keefer Bar, Olympic Distributors, Geoduck Canada, eatFish.ca, Wingtat Game Bird Packers, OMECA suppliers, CBC, GoCanada.com, Sing Tao Media Group Canada, and Vancouver Community College.
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