Chinese Restaurant Awards Ceremony 2026

Celebrating the restaurants, chefs and culinary visionaries shaping the future of Chinese cuisine across Canada and the United States.

Tasting Reception
2:00 PM

Awards Presentation
3:00 PM

A Note of Welcome

Where recognition becomes discovery

Our heartfelt thanks to our 2026 Partners and Taste Advisors for helping bring this new dining guide for Canada and the United States to life. Together, we invite diners to explore vibrant culinary destinations, discover remarkable restaurants, and experience the depth, diversity and enduring appeal of Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine. We hope the guide inspires your next journey.

Meet Our 2026 Partners →中文版本 →

Date

Wednesday
September 23, 2026

Venue

Fairmont Pacific Rim
Vancouver, Canada

Programme

Reception · 2:00 PM
Awards · 3:00 PM

Before the Ceremony

Tasting Reception

From 2:00 PM

An opening hour of food, whisky, wine and mixology—bringing guests together before the awards presentation begins.

Tasting Reception by

Lee Kum Kee × VCC Asian Culinary Arts alumnus Chef Toby Chen

Chang’An
Executive Chef Leo Wang · 2025 Elite 30 CANADA No. 2

Chinatown BBQ
2025 Elite 30 CANADA No. 28 · Vancouver Chinatown

Executive Chef Damon Campbell
Fairmont Pacific Rim

Whisky, Wine & Mixology by

The Dalmore
Mt. Boucherie
Botanist Bar

Featuring Botanist Bar, ranked No. 38 on North America’s 50 Best Bars.

The Main Programme

Awards Presentation

3:00 PM

Hosted by Lien Yeung of CBC Vancouver and Manica Ng of Fairchild Media.

Seating requested before the presentation begins

Opening

Welcome to the 17th annual Awards

Welcome remarks by the masters of ceremony, followed by an introduction to the chefs behind the tasting reception.

Voices of the Industry

Reflections and remarks

Remarks by 2024 Rising Star Chef Steven Che, followed by Chinese Restaurant Awards Vision Circle member Jacob Ung.

III

United States

Elite 12 United States

Presentation of the Elite 12 United States, followed by the U.S. Individual Awards: Premier Visionary, Master Chef, Dim Sum Chef and Rising Star Chef of the Year.

Canada

Signature Dishes & Elite 30 CANADA

Presentation of the Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards.

Presentation of Elite 30 CANADA, followed by the Canada Individual Awards: Premier Visionary, Master Chef, Dim Sum Chef and Rising Star Chef of the Year.

Finale