High resolution images of the winning dishes are available for press coverage. Please contact rae@ChineseRestaurantAwards.com<\/p>\n
(Vancouver, BC \u2013 March 2nd, 2016) \u2013 Yesterday\u2019s finale to the 8th<\/sup> Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA) marked another year of outstanding Chinese culinary achievement that included a first-of-its-kind East Meets West gala dinner with Michelin-starred chefs, Diners\u2019 Choice Awards, Social Media Choice Awards and the much-coveted Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards.<\/p>\n The Awards Ceremony, held at the River Rock Show Theatre, and recognizing the winners of the Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards and Social Media Choice Awards, was the culmination of a year-long process of defining and celebrating the \u2018Best in Chinese Cuisine\u2019 in Metro Vancouver. The Diners\u2019 Choice Awards, which received more than 34,000 votes cast by eager diners, were announced this past February. All Awards\u2019 tabulations were audited by Mrs. Jacqueline Lai, CPA.<\/p>\n Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards:<\/strong> Social Media Choice Awards:<\/strong> East Meets West:<\/strong> Canadian Food Product of the Year:<\/strong> CRA Scholarship:<\/strong> The Chinese Restaurant Awards have much to celebrate in its auspicious eighth year. The Chinese culinary scene in Vancouver continues to evolve, developing a reputation as one of the best places in the world for Chinese cuisine outside of China. Chinese cuisine is influencing chefs of other cultures, ways of cooking and flavour profiles across the Lower Mainland. Young people interested in a culinary career are taking their certificate at VCC\u2019s Asian culinary program. All of this has either come about, or increased, in the eight years since the Awards\u2019 inception.<\/p>\n And now, the information everyone wants to know \u2013 the 2016 Social Media Choice and Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Award winners:<\/p>\n Winners of the Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards<\/u><\/strong> – Metro Vancouver<\/u><\/strong> 1. SALT AND PEPPER CRUSTED DUNGENESS CRAB<\/strong><\/span> 2. SABLEFISH WITH SHREDDED PORK, LUFFA, PICKLED VEGETABLES IN CONGEE SOUP<\/strong><\/span> 3. STEAMED EGG WITH CLAMS<\/strong><\/span> 4. CHEF TONY\u2019S SPECIAL CHARCOAL GRILLED DUCK<\/strong><\/span> 5. CHICKEN WITH STICKY RICE IN CLAYPOT<\/strong><\/span> 6. LAMB HOTPOT<\/strong><\/span> 7. LAMB IN SOUP<\/strong><\/span> 8.BRAISED WINTER MELON WITH VEGETABLE AND MUSHROOM<\/strong><\/span> 9. TOFU SKIN WRAPPED MUSHROOMS WITH VEGETABLES<\/strong><\/span> 10. DURIAN EGGTART<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n Winners of the Social Media Choice Awards<\/u><\/strong> – Metro Vancouver<\/u><\/strong> 1. BEST SICHUAN WATER-BOILED FISH<\/span> 2. BEST TAIWANESE BRAISED PORK RICE<\/span> 3. BEST HONG KONG-STYLE ROAST DUCK<\/span> 4. BEST SHANGHAI-STYLE DRUNKEN CHICKEN<\/span> 5. BEST MANGO SAGO WITH POMELO\/GRAPEFRUIT<\/span> <\/p>\n The Chinese Restaurant Awards wishes to thank the following sponsors: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, River Rock Casino Resort, Hennessy, R\u00e9my Martin, Heineken, Mission Hill Winery, Underwater Harvesters Association, Bites of Vancouver and our partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n -end-<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" High resolution images of the winning dishes are available for press coverage. 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\nFor the eighth year, four fearless critics selflessly gave up their evenings and weekends to dine out at Chinese restaurants across Metro to determine the best Signature Dishes. The Awards Panel this year included: Stephen Wong (cofounder of CRA, respected Chef and recognized Chinese food authority), Lee Man (food writer – Vancouver Magazine<\/em>, Wine Access<\/em>, Northwest Best Places<\/em>, Time Out<\/em> and Eat Magazine<\/em>), Brendan Mathews (former restaurant critic Richmond Review<\/em>, contributor to Vancouver Magazine<\/em>) and Foodie Yau (a travel writer and anonymous restaurant reviewer who writes for various publications including Gourmet Vancouver<\/em>). The task was a daunting one as each year these experienced and sophisticated palates have to determine if a new restaurant or dish is \u2018award-worthy,\u2019 or if a past award-winner has perhaps slipped. It\u2019s a tough job entailing many tasting hours followed by intense discussion and notes comparison. You\u2019ll see some surprises and new names amongst this year\u2019s winners reflecting the dynamic nature of Metro\u2019s Chinese culinary scene.<\/p>\n
\nA new component, from the 2015 awards, was the recognition of the powerful role played by social media in reflecting, and to some degree determining, the tastes of local diners. CRA carefully researched the saturated social food media field and selected four individuals who had demonstrated exceptional knowledge of Chinese cuisine and its regional expressions as well as being acknowledged by their peers as among the best. These social media judges played a vital role in inspiring the dining public to approach restaurants and iconic dishes with a more critical eye. Through posting about their tasting journey on their social media networks, the four judges engaged the public in lively discussions about dishes and restaurants \u2013 adding to the collective knowledge about each. The inaugural social media judges of the 2016 awards are: Sherman Chan, Emily Cheng, Jesse Tsao, and Cathy Zhou.<\/p>\n
\nThis year marked a milestone for the CRA. As part of the celebration of its 8th<\/sup> year, the CRA produced with Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, the East Meets West, a pair of exclusive dinners held this past January at Market by Jean-Georges in the Hotel. Michelin-starred Chefs Samuel Lee Sum and Christophe Moret from the Shangri-La Hotel, Paris were joined by Market\u2019s own chef, Ken Nakano and international award-winning pastry chef Thomas Haas, to create an eight-course, cross culinary-culture dinner.<\/p>\n
\nEach year CRA recognizes a Canadian food product-of-excellence that has been incorporated into Chinese cuisine. This year\u2019s winner is B.C. Geoduck by Underwater Harvesters\u2019 Association. BC Geoduck has earned an international reputation for its great flavor. The Underwater Harvesters\u2019 have worked tirelessly to promote B.C. as the globe\u2019s leading supplier of quality geoducks.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2014, CRA established a scholarship fund at Vancouver Community College to support students in financial need to attend the College\u2019s Asian Culinary Arts Department. To date three students have attended with aid from CRA. We are pleased to announce that this year we are partnering with BC Hospitality Foundation to ensure funding through spring 2018.<\/p>\n
\n10 awards in total<\/p>\n
\nLandmark Hotpot House<\/strong>
\n4023 Cambie Street, Vancouver (604) 872-2868<\/p>\n
\n Dynasty Seafood restaurant<\/strong>
\n#108-777 West Broadway, Vancouver (604) 876-8388<\/p>\n
\n Shroom Restaurant<\/strong>
\n6555 Fraser Street, Vancouver (604) 568-7797<\/p>\n
\n Chef Tony Seafood Restaurant<\/strong>
\n#101-4600 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 279-0083<\/p>\n
\n Golden Eats Seafood Restaurant<\/strong>
\n2141 Kingsway, Vancouver (604) 336-3389<\/p>\n
\n The Jade Seafood Restaurant<\/strong>
\n8511 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 249-0082<\/p>\n
\n Old Xian\u2019s Food<\/strong>
\n#2010-8580 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 370-3888<\/p>\n
\n Dynasty Seafood restaurant<\/strong>
\n#108-777 West Broadway, Vancouver (604) 876-8388<\/p>\n
\n Hoitong Chinese Seafood Restaurant<\/strong>
\n#155-8191 Westminster Hwy, Richmond (604) 276-9229<\/p>\n
\n Yue Delicacy Restaurant<\/strong>
\n8077 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 233-1219<\/p>\n
\n5 awards in total | *new award categories this year<\/span><\/p>\n
\nTian Shi Fu Restaurant<\/strong>
\n8151 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 273-3388<\/p>\n
\nCorner 23<\/strong>
\n4008 Cambie Street, Vancouver (604) 879-8815<\/p>\n
\nParker Place (Aberdeen) Meat & B.B.Q.<\/strong>
\n#1020-4380 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 233-1138<\/p>\n
\nTop Shanghai Cuisine Restaurant<\/strong>
\n#120-5880 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 278-8790<\/p>\n
\nDoolami Dessert<\/strong>
\n8030 Granville Street, Vancouver (778) 737-7123<\/p>\n