The Fish Man
♦ 8391 Alexandra Rd #1170, Richmond, BC V6X 3W5
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Presented by Canola Eat Well, the 2022 Rising Star Chef of the Year Award goes to Chef Li Bo — a master of modern Sichuan cuisine whose culinary journey began at just 18.
Now a 38-year-old industry veteran, Chef Li has carved out a bold and distinctive voice in Vancouver’s dining scene. At the helm of Fish Man, his award-winning restaurant, he’s garnered major accolades, including Restaurant of the Year and Best Sichuan Restaurant 2022 in the prestigious Vancouver’s 20 Best by the Chinese Restaurant Awards.
Chef Li’s exceptional command of Canadian seafood, combined with his creative approach to traditional Sichuan flavours, has earned him Critics’ Choice Awards in both 2018 and 2021. His cooking is marked by a deep respect for ingredients and a passion for cross-cultural inspiration — seamlessly blending influences from Japanese and Cantonese cuisines into his fiery, seafood-forward Sichuan repertoire.
Driven by discipline, innovation, and an ever-evolving palate, Chef Li continues to push boundaries, redefining what contemporary Chinese cuisine can be in Canada.
