Awards

Vanishing Flavours: A Quiet Farewell to Old-World Cantonese Dim Sum

Vanishing Flavours:A Quiet Farewell to Old-World Cantonese Dim Sum 2025. July 18. INSIGHTS − Lately, the phrase “vanishing flavours” has become a common thread in culinary conversations—used to headline chefs’ menus, heritage food campaigns, and wistful Instagram posts. But when it comes to Cantonese dim sum, the disappearance of certain dishes isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s [...]

A Life in Full Flame: Three Master Chefs and the Spirit of Devotion

A Life in Full Flame:Three Master Chefs and the Spirit of Devotion 2025. May 14. INSIGHTS − They’re not cooking to follow trends, nor are they simply preserving heritage. What drives them is something deeper, more singular: the relentless pursuit of a perfect dish. In a time when speed and virality often outweigh substance, how [...]

Roots, Fire, Future

Roots, Fire, FutureThree chefs. Three journeys. One quietly powerful transformation of Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong. 2025. April 11. INSIGHTS − They didn’t all set out to become ambassadors of Chinese cuisine. For one, it was a second career. For another, it was a slow return to her roots after years abroad. And for the [...]

Exclusive Chef Lineup Revealed for the 2025 Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala

Celebrate the Year of the Snake and Create Lasting Healthcare Innovation for Future Generations: Exclusive Chef Lineup Revealed for the 2025 Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala The Chinese Restaurant Awards is proud to once again partner with St. Paul’s Foundation for the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala, taking place on February 22, 2025, […]

The 2024 Chinese Restaurant Awards: Presenting the Elite 15 Winners

The 2024 Chinese Restaurant Awards: Presenting the Elite 15 Winners Judges’ also selected the Best New Restaurant of the Year, Rising Star Chef of the Year, Master Chef of the Year, and The Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards Vancouver, BC, November 5, 2024 - Today, at a special awards ceremony at The Vancouver Club, [...]

Chinese Restaurant Awards Announces Top 30 Longlist

Chinese Restaurant Awards Announces Top 30 Longlist The List Was Decided On By 18 Judges, Who Spent Months Dining At Chinese Restaurants Across Metro Vancouver The 15th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards is thrilled to announce its Top 30 longlist winners. A panel of 18 judges was tasked with dining across Metro Vancouver to seek out […]