For immediate release<\/p>\n
Twenty-One Winners of the 2017 Diners\u2019 Choice Awards (Vancouver, Canada\u2014January 23, 2017) \u2014 The organizer of the 9th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Diners\u2019 Choice Awards. In 22 categories, 38,214 votes were cast, breaking last year\u2019s record with a 12% growth. Twenty-one winners were chosen by diners who make speaking up for their favourite dishes and restaurants on the Diners\u2019 Choice Awards an annual tradition, indicating the results are a reflection of today\u2019s dining trends.<\/p>\n As the number of votes increases every year, the organizer of the Awards knows the importance of maintaining a fair and inclusive platform for the public, professional critics, and social-media influencers to voice their opinions. The six-week long voting period encouraged the public to explore recommendations on the nomination list. In 2017, the voting platform was extended to WeChat, a popular social-media app, in exclusive cooperation with Van-Food Delivery (Dawenfantuan), Vancouver\u2019s top take-out food delivery service in Chinese. Together, the community of Chinese food lovers has crafted a new comprehensive diners\u2019 guide that highlights the best regional Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine in Metro Vancouver.<\/p>\n ——————————————————————<\/p>\n As diners anxiously wait for 2017\u2019s most authoritative Chinese dining guide in Metro Vancouver, the Chinese Restaurant Awards have received recognition across the globe. In December 2016, the Washington Post published an article titled \u201cWant Fantastic Chinese Food in North America? Head to Vancouver,\u201d in which Lee Man, the Awards\u2019 founding judge, introduces readers to an array of award-winning dishes. The informative article was published again in Hong Kong\u2019s South China Morning Post. In early January 2017, the Travel Channel aired the Vancouver episode of Bizarre Food: Delicious Destinations, featuring Chinese Master Chef Sam Leung and the award-winning Dynasty Seafood Restaurant.<\/p>\n ——————————————————————<\/p>\n Here are some highlights of the Diners\u2019 Choice Awards (#DinersChoice):<\/p>\n In the five Best Iconic Dish category, Richmond\u2019s Chef Tony Seafood Restaurant<\/strong> took home the title of Best Siu Mai. Their innovative approach to Siu Mai won them a Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Award in 2015. The pairing of earthy black truffle with fresh shrimp-pork paste has seduced the palates of both critics and the public. Yuan\u2019s Shanghai Serendipity Cuisine <\/strong>won Best Shredded Turnip Pastry with its flaky and delicate creation. Best Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles is awarded to Long\u2019s Noodle House<\/strong> on Main Street. The humble noodle house makes two types of Dan Dan Mein that pack a flavourful punch. Memory Corner<\/strong>, last year\u2019s winner of Best Braised Pork Rice, makes the Best Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, outshining its competition with another signature Taiwanese street eat. Last but not least, Best Durian Glutinous Rice Dumpling is awarded to industry veteran Kirin Restaurants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The growing number of new dining establishments in Metro Vancouver has encouraged the return of the Best New Restaurant category. This year\u2019s winner, CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice<\/strong>, is known for its high-quality tea drinks. Originating in Taiwan, CoCo has caused quite a buzz on the Internet since its first branch opened in Metro Vancouver. Another notable mention from the list of winners is Chang\u2019an<\/strong>. The Northern Chinese cuisine contender won both Best Fine Dining Restaurant and Best Northern Chinese Restaurant, putting it in the 2017 Awards\u2019 hall of fame.<\/p>\n The winners of the Diners\u2019 Choice Awards will be invited to attend the 9th Annual Awards ceremony at River Rock Show Theatre on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. The results of the Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards and Social Media Choice Awards will be announced on the same day.<\/p>\n 2017 Chinese Restaurant Awards<\/strong> 1. BEST CANTONESE SIU MAI<\/span> 2. BEST SHREDDED TURNIP PASTRY<\/span> 3. BEST SICHUAN DAN DAN NOODLES<\/span> 4. BEST TAIWANESE POPCORN CHICKEN<\/span> 5. BEST DURIAN GLUTINOUS RICE DUMPLING<\/span> 6. BEST NEW RESTAURANT \u2013 open less than one year (Presented by Van-Food Delivery)<\/span> 7. BEST VAN-FOOD TAKEOUT RESTAURANT (Presented by Van-Food Delivery)<\/span> 8. BEST SERVICES RESTAURANT 9. BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT 10. BEST DIM SUM RESTAURANT 11. BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 12. BEST CANTONESE RESTAURANT 13. BEST NORTHERN CHINESE RESTAURANT 14. BEST SHANGHAINESE RESTAURANT 15. BEST SICHUAN\/HUNAN RESTAURANT 16. BEST TAIWANESE RESTAURANT\/BBT CAF\u00c9 17. BEST HOT POT RESTAURANT 18. BEST CONGEE AND NOODLE RESTAURANT 19. BEST HONG KONG-STYLE CAF\u00c9 20. BEST B.B.Q. SHOP 21. BEST BAKERY SHOP 22. BEST FOOD COURT STALL <\/p>\n The Awards\u2019 result of 2017 is audited by Jacqueline Lai, CPA, the Awards\u2019 dedicated auditor.<\/p>\n The Chinese Restaurant Awards wishes to thank the following partners: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, River Rock Casino Resort, Heineken, Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry, Underwater Harvesters Association, Lee Kum Kee Canada, Ocean Wise, CBC Vancouver, A Bite of Vancouver and Dawenfantuan\/Van-Food.<\/p>\n -end-","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For high resolution photos of the winning dishes of Diners\u2019 Choice Awards dish categories, please email rae@ChineseRestaurantAwards.com. 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\nOver 38,000 votes help craft Metro Vancouver\u2019s spotlight-worthy Chinese and Taiwanese dining guide<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWinners of the Diners\u2019 Choice Awards – Metro Vancouver<\/strong>
\n22 awards in total | *new awards this year<\/span><\/p>\n
\nChef Tony Seafood Restaurant<\/em>
\n#101-4600 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 279-0083<\/p>\n
\nYuan\u2019s Shanghai Serendipity Cuisine<\/em>
\n#180-4260 No.3 Road, Richmond (778) 868-1238<\/p>\n
\nLong\u2019s Noodle House<\/em>
\n4853 Main Street, Vancouver (604) 879-7879<\/p>\n
\nMemory Corner<\/em>
\n6900 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 284-5434<\/p>\n
\nKirin Restaurants<\/em>
\nVarious locations<\/p>\n
\nCoco Fresh Tea & Juice<\/em>
\nVarious locations<\/p>\n
\nAlvin Garden<\/em>
\n4850 Imperial Street, Burnaby (604) 437-0828<\/p>\n
\nThe Jade Seafood Restaurant<\/em>
\n8511 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 249-0082<\/p>\n
\nChang\u2019an<\/em>
\n1661 Granville Street, Vancouver (604) 681-1313<\/p>\n
\nSun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant<\/em>
\n3888 Main St., Vancouver (604) 872-8822
\n#102, 4940 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 273-8208<\/p>\n
\nSun Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant <\/em>
\n1363 Kingsway, Vancouver (604) 255-8927<\/p>\n
\nTop Gun J & C Restaurant<\/em>
\nExcel Centre, 8766 McKim Way, Richmond (604) 231-8006<\/p>\n
\nChang\u2019An <\/em>
\n1661 Granville Street, Vancouver (604) 681-1313<\/p>\n
\nShanghai River Restaurant<\/em>
\n7831 Westminster Hwy, Richmond (604) 233-8885<\/p>\n
\nLucky Noodle Chinese Restaurant<\/em>
\n#3-3377 Kingsway, Vancouver (604) 430-8818<\/p>\n
\nPearl Castle Caf\u00e9 <\/em>
\nVarious locations<\/p>\n
\nLiu Yi Shou Hot Pot Restaurant<\/em>
\n1542 Robson St., Vancouver (778) 379-3977
\n5507 Kingsway, Burnaby (604) 559-9888
\n#150, 4731 Garden City Road, Richmond (604) 285-6122<\/p>\n
\nNeptune Wonton Noodle<\/em>
\nVarious locations<\/p>\n
\nDeer Garden Signatures <\/em>
\nVarious locations<\/p>\n
\nParker Place (Aberdeen) Meat & B.B.Q.<\/em>
\n#1020-4380 No. 3 Road, Richmond (604) 233-1138<\/p>\n
\nT&T Supermarket \u2013 Bakery Shop<\/em>
\nVarious locations<\/p>\n
\nJames Snack, Empire Centre <\/em>
\nEmpire Centre Food Court, #1160, 4540 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 716-1328<\/p>\n