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The latest news, stories and insights from the Chinese Restaurant Awards, covering award-winning Chinese restaurants, chefs, culinary trends, dining experiences and the evolving world of Chinese cuisine across Canada, the United States and Asia. Explore restaurant guides, chef interviews, award announcements, culinary events and perspectives from the people shaping Chinese dining today.

Whether it’s the best of time or the worst of time, human relationships are built and maintained by food. 2020 has been a challenging year, especially for Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants that saw a dramatic decline in business since the end of January. Yet, many have managed to survive by evolving their business models to [...]

Monday June 29th, 2020

News, Press Release, The Awards 2020

Vancouver’s Chinese restaurants get creative to survive through the pandemic Many of these dining spots are also giving back to the community and frontline healthcare workers. Among a sea of sad and depressing stories about how local businesses and restaurants are suffering due to COVID-19, it’s important to shine light on positive things happening in [...]

Thursday April 9th, 2020

Insights, News

Culinary Salute to Health Care Heroes 30 Asian Restaurants to Donate 1,500 Dinner Meals to Vancouver General Hospital While restaurants are struggling to survive amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, they are also utilizing their resources to help fight this battle. As a continued effort to support local businesses, Chinese Restaurant Awards have co-created the Chopsticks to […]

Thursday April 2nd, 2020

News, Press Release, The Awards 2020

Let the Judging Begin 12th Annual Chinese Restaurants Awards Season Kicks Off Vancouver, March 2, 2020 – “You think this is the best? I think that is the best!” As much as Vancouverites care deeply about food, furthering this conversation and translating it into delicious adventures have been Chinese Restaurant Awards’ missions for twelve consecutive […]

Monday March 2nd, 2020

News, Press Release, The Awards 2020

All eyes are on today’s announcement of the Signature Dish Awards, representing the finest of Vancouver’s Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine. Stepping into the 11th year, Chinese Restaurant Awards begin a new, adventurous chapter in discovering, recognizing, and supporting Chinese and Taiwanese dining scenes in Vancouver. Celebrated by locals and visitors, the Awards serve as the […]

Tuesday April 2nd, 2019

News, Press Release, The Awards 2019