{"id":1755,"date":"2016-03-03T15:29:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T23:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/archives\/?p=1755"},"modified":"2016-03-12T15:31:30","modified_gmt":"2016-03-12T23:31:30","slug":"photos-top-10-winners-at-vancouver-chinese-restaurant-awards-vancouver-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/archives\/photos-top-10-winners-at-vancouver-chinese-restaurant-awards-vancouver-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Top 10 winners at Vancouver Chinese Restaurant Awards – Vancouver Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Mia Stainsby<\/p>\n

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The Critics Choice Signature Dishes Awards highlight the 10 very best dishes you can order at Metro Vancouver’s Chinese restaurants. This list also includes three top dishes chosen by social media bloggers.<\/p>\n

VIEW MORE PHOTOS HERE, or if you’re using a mobile app, tap the story image and swipe.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are the winners of the 2016 Critics\u2019 Choice Awards, with some of the judges\u2019 comments.<\/p>\n

Best of 2016: Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards<\/b><\/p>\n

1. SALT AND PEPPER CRUSTED DUNGENESS CRAB<\/p>\n

Landmark Hotpot House<\/p>\n

4023 Cambie Street, Vancouver (604) 872-2868<\/p>\n

The underrated kitchen at Landmark treats and prepares their famously high quality seafood with respect and finesse. The salt and pepper crusted Dungeness crab – concentrates the sweetness of the crab while preserving the delicacy of the tender flesh. The light crust provides just the right amount of finger licking spiciness to highlight the clean brininess of this local treat. It’s no wonder Landmark is perpetually packed.<\/p>\n

2. SABLEFISH WITH SHREDDED PORK, LUFFA, PICKLED VEGETABLES IN CONGEE SOUP<\/p>\n

Dynasty Seafood restaurant<\/p>\n

#108-777 West Broadway, Vancouver (604) 876-8388<\/p>\n

Dynasty is probably the best restaurant at truly celebrating local ingredients through a Chinese lens while incorporating West Coast influences of lightness. Luxuriantly rich whole sablefish is prepared using a traditional Teochew method of gentle simmering with preserved vegetables and finely shredded pork. If done right – the flesh is meltingly tender, while the remaining soup has a clean sweetness and depth from the pork; and the preserved vegetables provides a fresh lift to the whole dish.<\/p>\n

3. STEAMED EGG WITH CLAMS<\/p>\n

Shroom Restaurant<\/p>\n

6555 Fraser Street, Vancouver (604) 568-7797<\/p>\n

Chinese diners embrace texture like no other dining culture does. Here, a wobbly satiny egg custard melts on the tongue – like a perfectly set savory panna cotta. The clams and sweet soy sauce provides a backbone of seafood brininess – perfect for spooning over rice.<\/p>\n

4. CHEF TONY\u2019S SPECIAL CHARCOAL GRILLED DUCK<\/p>\n

Chef Tony Seafood Restaurant<\/p>\n

#101-4600 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 279-0083<\/p>\n

By using a mallard duck rather than the usual Pekin duck – the resulting roast duck has a slightly chewier texture that delivers sweeter gamier flavours. A smoky succulent wildness that is reminiscent of an old fashioned roasted goose – in keeping with the tastes of their monied clientele’s for the exotic.<\/p>\n

5. CHICKEN WITH STICKY RICE IN CLAYPOT<\/p>\n

Golden Eats Seafood Restaurant<\/p>\n

2141 Kingsway, Vancouver (604) 336-3389<\/p>\n

A labour intensive old fashioned banquet dish that one rarely sees anymore – a whole chicken is deboned and stuffed with sticky rice – the skin flash fried to a golden crispness. As with all Chinese dishes – the secret here is all about balance – crispy skin, while maintaining succulence in the flesh – sticky rice that is tender and yielding – but not wet or over cooked. A dish that builds a cohesive whole, while each element is cooked to individual perfection. Golden Eats’ version achieves a celebratory feel – a dish to be ordered with family and friends and enjoyed boisterously. A hole in the wall restaurant that’s worth exploring.<\/p>\n

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6. LAMB HOTPOT<\/p>\n

The Jade Seafood Restaurant<\/p>\n

8511 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 249-0082<\/p>\n

Cooking as refined and subtle as this is found in only the finest of kitchens. Succulent tender lamb shoulder is combined with aromatics like scallions and ginger that defy usual conventions with regards to usual seasoning of lamb dishes. Calls out for a big fat Chateu Neuf Du Pape to create the ultimate Franco\/Canto hybrid.<\/p>\n

7. LAMB IN SOUP<\/p>\n

Old Xian\u2019s Food<\/p>\n

#2010-8580 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 370-3888<\/p>\n

Savoury broth with a real depth of flavour is achieved without shortcuts like MSG. Generous quantities of cloud ear fungus and sliced lamb bob in rich broth, perfect for dipping buns into.<\/p>\n

8. BRAISED WINTER MELON WITH VEGETABLE AND MUSHROOM<\/p>\n

Dynasty Seafood restaurant<\/p>\n

#108-777 West Broadway, Vancouver (604) 876-8388<\/p>\n

Faux bear paw made of succulent braised carved winter melon lays atop expertly saut\u00e9ed greens. Healthy and delicious. The melon is gelatinous while greens are crisp. Innovative while being being outstandingly delicious.<\/p>\n

9. TOFU SKIN WRAPPED MUSHROOMS WITH VEGETABLES<\/p>\n

Hoitong Chinese Seafood Restaurant<\/p>\n

#155-8191 Westminster Hwy, Richmond (604) 276-9229<\/p>\n

Old school classic done with care and respect. Proof that while innovation is great, sometimes things become a classic because they are perfect. Slippery and crunchy, savoury and sweet all at the same time.<\/p>\n

10. DURIAN EGGTART<\/p>\n

Yue Delicacy Restaurant<\/p>\n

8077 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 233-1219<\/p>\n

Durian may be polarizing, but the eggtart with durian at Yue is lovely and subtle. Well made egg tarts are given renewed interest by the pleasant cleverness of the pleasing funk of durian added with a light touch.<\/p>\n

Social Media Choice Awards WINNERs –<\/p>\n

BEST TAIWANESE BRAISED PORK RICE<\/p>\n

Corner 23<\/p>\n

Photography by William Luk, www.mayowill.com<\/p>\n

BEST HONG KONG-STYLE ROAST DUCK<\/p>\n

Parker Place (Aberdeen) BBQ & Meat<\/p>\n

Photography by Sherman Chan, Sherman\u2019s Food Adventures<\/p>\n

BEST SHANGHAI-STYLE DRUNKEN CHICKEN<\/p>\n

Top Shanghai Cuisine Restaurant<\/p>\n

Photography by William Luk, www.mayowill.com<\/p>\n

Critics\u2019 Choice Awards WINNERs –<\/p>\n

3 dishes – Photography by William Luk, www.mayowill.com<\/p>\n

SALT AND PEPPER CRUSTED DUNGENESS CRAB<\/p>\n

Landmark Hotpot House<\/p>\n

LAMB IN SOUP<\/p>\n

Old Xian\u2019s Food<\/p>\n

TOFU SKIN WRAPPED MUSHROOMS WITH VEGETABLES<\/p>\n

Hoitong Chinese Seafood Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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