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The Story of Chinese Cuisine is Global — And Now, So Is Our List

The Story of Chinese Cuisine is Global — And Now, So Is Our List For the first time in history, Chinese cuisine receives its own dedicated ranking across Canada and Asia. Beyond Borders, Same Heart For sixteen years, the Chinese Restaurant Awards have been a compass for those seeking the essence of Chinese dining. The [...]

Tuesday September 9th, 2025

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Spirit of Yum Cha: The Chinese Restaurant Awards Goes Global for Its 16th Year and Announces the Dim Sum Gala

Spirit of Yum Cha: The Chinese Restaurant Awards Goes Global for Its 16th Year and Announces the Dim Sum Gala Presented by Scotia Wealth Management, the one-night-only gala brings together chefs from Hong Kong and Vancouver as they celebrate the art of dim sum. The 16th annual Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA) is going global. On […]

Tuesday August 12th, 2025

News, Press Release, The Awards 2025

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 [...]

Friday July 18th, 2025

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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 [...]

Wednesday May 14th, 2025

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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 [...]

Friday April 11th, 2025

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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, […]

Tuesday January 21st, 2025

News, Press Release, The Awards 2025