{"id":3062,"date":"2017-03-07T17:15:05","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T01:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/stagingAUG5\/?p=3062"},"modified":"2017-03-07T17:15:05","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T01:15:05","slug":"chinese-restaurant-awards-announce-full-list-of-winners-for-the-ninth-annual-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chineserestaurantawards.com\/stagingAUG5\/chinese-restaurant-awards-announce-full-list-of-winners-for-the-ninth-annual-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Restaurant Awards Announce Full List of Winners for the Ninth Annual Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"For Immediate Release
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\nFor high resolution promotion images of the program, please contact rae@chineserestaurantawards.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Over 15 restaurants are celebrated in three distinct categories, including
\nthe esteemed Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards and the influencer-led Social Media Choice Awards <\/span><\/p>\n

Vancouver, Canada, March 7, 2017\u2014<\/strong>The plates and chopsticks have been licked clean and the votes have been tallied. Following months of clandestine tastings of the best regional Chinese and Taiwanese dishes that Metro Vancouver has to offer, the Chinese Restaurant Awards<\/a> has determined its list of winners for 2017.<\/p>\n

The recipients were announced at the Chinese Restaurant Awards ceremony at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond this afternoon (March 7), where over 270 chefs, industry staff, and restaurateurs gathered to hear the results. Emceed by CBC Vancouver\u2019s Lien Yeung and Fairchild TV\/Radio host William Ho Wood Kuen, the gala also recognized the winners of the Diners\u2019 Choice Awards<\/a>, which were unveiled in January after more than 38,000 public votes were cast.<\/p>\n

In addition, the ninth annual event toasted Emma Choo<\/strong>, the Vancouver-based social-media influencer recently crowned the first-ever #TasteHKG<\/a> ambassador in a competition presented by the Chinese Restaurant Awards and the Hong Kong Tourism Board.<\/p>\n

Eighteen restaurants\u2014some newcomers, others returning champs\u2014were celebrated in the three categories outlined below. The complete winners\u2019 list is copied after. This year\u2019s results were reviewed by Jacqueline Lai, CPA, the Chinese Restaurant Awards\u2019 auditor.<\/p>\n

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Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

10 must-taste regional Chinese dishes recommended by professional food critics<\/em><\/p>\n

The Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards are the Chinese Restaurant Awards\u2019 most revered and longest-running category of prizes. Since 2009, a group of discerning food critics has put their taste buds to the test, visiting a myriad of restaurants to uncover the dishes that best represent\u2014and push the boundaries of\u2014 regional Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s all-star panel of professional food critics consisted of Stephen Wong, cofounder of the Chinese Restaurant Awards; Alexandra Gill, British Columbia food critic for The Globe and Mail<\/em>; Iris Yim, founder of GourmetVancouver.com; and Brandon Matthews and Lee Man, contributors for Vancouver<\/em> magazine.<\/p>\n

After six months of anonymous tastings done both individually and as a group, the judges recognized nine restaurants in 10 separate dish categories that include best pork belly bao, best spicy garlic Dungeness crab over sticky rice, and best spicy wontons.<\/p>\n

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Social Media Choice Awards<\/strong><\/a> (judging panel\u2019s comments available on the webpage)<\/em><\/p>\n

Five hidden-gem restaurants recommended by social-media elites<\/em><\/p>\n

Launched in 2015 as the Food Bloggers\u2019 Choice Awards, the Social Media Choice Awards acknowledge the power of online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in showcasing and popularizing the latest trends in regional Chinese and Taiwanese fare.<\/p>\n

This year, four Metro Vancouver\u2013based social-media influencers were tasked with compiling a list of must-try \u201chidden gem\u201d restaurants specializing in regional Chinese and Taiwanese cooking. The panel consisted of Chloe Wang, founder of Vandiary.com; Leila Kwok, food and lifestyle photographer; Jesse Tsao, founder of Myvanlife.com; and Melly Woo, founder of Mellywoo.com.<\/p>\n

After three months of exploring and unearthing numberless dishes and restaurants around Metro Vancouver, the group has decided to present the 2017 Social Media Choice Awards to five under-the-radar establishments.<\/p>\n

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Special Awards of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chinese Master Chefs Award<\/strong><\/a>, presented by Alberta Canola Producer, recognizes outstanding chefs skilled in the creation of regional Chinese dishes. It was awarded to two executive chefs that have led their respective establishments to strong showings at the Chinese Restaurant Awards in recent years.<\/p>\n

Both chefs will also be inducted into the Chinese Master Chefs\u2019 hall of fame, which was founded by the Chinese Restaurant Awards in 2013 to honour trailblazing chefs in the Chinese culinary community.<\/p>\n

The R\u00e9my Martin\u00a0Centaure De Diamant Restaurant of the Year Award<\/strong>, presented by R\u00e9my Martin<\/strong>, salutes a restaurant that has consistently been recognized by the Chinese Restaurant Awards since its inception in 2008. The winning establishment has earned nine Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards in the past six years, becoming the restaurant with the most signature dishes won in the Chinese Restaurant Awards\u2019 history.<\/p>\n

The Inspiration Award<\/strong>, presented by the Underwater Harvesters Association, celebrates a chef who has exhibited remarkable technique and originality in the preparation of B.C. geoduck. The winning chef produced a Chinese-influenced Chilled Chowder with B.C. Geoduck for the Chinese Restaurant Awards ceremony.<\/p>\n

The Hennessy 2016<\/strong> Top Cognac Service and Sales Award<\/strong> is bestowed upon a restaurant that has demonstrated exceptional customer service and top Henessey Cognac sales for the 2016 fiscal year. Sponsored by Hennessy, the prize strengthens the value of premium dining experiences in Chinese gastronomy.<\/p>\n

The inaugural Ocean Wise Sustainable Seafood Award<\/strong> is presented to a restaurant that shows a commitment to and excellence in crafting regional Chinese or Taiwanese dishes using sustainably sourced seafood. The winning eatery leads Ocean Wise\u2019s newest restaurant partner and is known to highlight Taiwanese flavours with inventive flair.<\/p>\n

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Complete winners\u2019 list for 2017 Chinese Restaurant Awards \u2013 Metro Vancouver<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Critics\u2019 Choice Signature Dish Awards<\/strong>
\n10 awards in total | *first time winners
\n1. STEAMED SAVORY CUSTARD WITH SEAFOOD
\nThe Jade Seafood Restaurant
\n8511 Alexandra Road, Richmond
\n(604) 249-0082<\/p>\n

2. SPICY GARLIC DUNGENESS CRAB OVER STICKY RICE
\nDynasty Seafood Restaurant
\n#108\u2013777 West Broadway, Vancouver
\n(604) 876-8388<\/p>\n

3. STEAMED PORK BELLY WITH PRESERVED VEGETABLE AND SALTY LEMON
\nChef Tony Seafood Restaurant
\n#101\u20134600 No. 3 Road, Richmond
\n(604) 279-0083<\/p>\n

4. CHEF\u2019S SPECIAL STUFFED DUCK
\nGolden Paramount Seafood Restaurant
\n8071 Park Road, Richmond
\n(604) 278-0873<\/p>\n

5. PORK BELLY BAO
\nHeritage Asian Eatery*
\n1108 West Pender Street Vancouver
\n(778) 737-1108<\/p>\n

6. STEWED BEEF BRISKET WITH RICE ROLL IN HOT POT
\nYue Delicacy Restaurant
\n8077 Alexandra Road, Richmond
\n(604) 233-1219<\/p>\n

7. ROASTED LAMB LEG
\nHao’s Lamb Restaurant*
\n11800\u20138799 McKim Way, Richmond
\n(604) 270-6632<\/p>\n

8. DRY SILVER FISH WITH SPICY SALT
\nLandmark Hotpot House
\n4023 Cambie Street, Vancouver
\n(604) 872-2868<\/p>\n

9. BAKED MINCED PORK PIE WITH BLACK PEPPER
\nDynasty Seafood Restaurant
\n#108\u2013777 West Broadway, Vancouver
\n(604) 876-8388<\/p>\n

10. SPICY WONTONS
\nShanghai Station*
\nEmpire Centre, #1395\u20134540 No. 3 Road, Richmond
\n(604) 306-2328<\/p>\n

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Social Media Choice Awards<\/strong>
\nFive awards in total<\/p>\n

1. Chao Shou Wang
\nCrystal Mall, #2113\u20134500 Kingsway, Burnaby
\n(778) 371-5033<\/p>\n

2. Flower & Horse in Spring
\n1741 Robson Street, Vancouver
\n(778) 379-6198<\/p>\n

3. G8 Taiwanese Kitchen
\n8335 Oak Street, Vancouver
\n(604) 266-8718<\/p>\n

4. Memory Corner
\n6900 No. 3 Road, Richmond
\n(604) 284-5434<\/p>\n

5. Shanghai Goodies
\nParker Place, #136\u20134231 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
\n(604) 232-1227<\/p>\n

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Special Awards of the Year<\/strong>
\nFIVE awards in total<\/p>\n

1. CHINESE MASTER CHEFS AWARDS, PRESENTED BY ALBERTA CANOLA PRODUCERS COMMISSION
\nExecutive Chef Leung Yiu Tong
\nHoi Tong Chinese Seafood Restaurant
\n#155\u20138191 Westminster Highway, Richmond
\n(604) 276-9229<\/p>\n

Executive Chef Sam Leung
\nDynasty Seafood Restaurant
\n#108\u2013777 West Broadway, Vancouver
\n(604) 876-8388<\/p>\n

2. CENTAURE DE DIAMANT RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, PRESENTED BY R\u00c9MY MARTIN
\nDynasty Seafood Restaurant
\n#108\u2013777 West Broadway, Vancouver
\n(604) 876-8388<\/p>\n

3. INSPIRATION AWARD, PRESENTED BY THE UNDERWATER HARVESTERS ASSOCIATION
\nExecutive Chef Alex Chen
\nBoulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
\n845 Burrard Street, Vancouver
\n(604) 642-2900<\/p>\n

4. TOP COGNAC SERVICE AND SALES AWARD, PRESENTED BY HENNESSY
\nPeninsula (Oakridge) Seafood Restaurant
\n650 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
\n(604) 428-9999<\/p>\n

5. OCEAN WISE SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD AWARD
\nMaji Restaurant
\n#1180\u20138391 Alexandra Road, Richmond
\n(604) 270-3100<\/p>\n

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The Chinese Restaurant Awards wishes to thank the following sponsors: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong Airlines, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, River Rock Casino Resort, Remy Martin, Hennessy, Heineken, Mission Hill Winery, 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

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ABOUT THE CHINESE RESTAURANT AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 2008 by Craig Stowe and Stephen Wong, the Chinese Restaurant Awards is the longest running Chinese culinary event in the world. Culminating in an annual gala that celebrates the best chefs, restaurants, and dishes in Metro Vancouver\u2019s Chinese and Taiwanese food scenes, the awards aim to raise public awareness of the quality and nuances of Chinese cuisine and to create a platform for cross-cultural cooking-based exchange. Today, the Chinese Restaurant Awards is considered the region\u2019s authority on authentic and contemporary Chinese fare, offering local and visiting foodies a definitive guide of must-try ethnic eats. In 2013 and 2014, the Greater Toronto Area\u2014another major hub for Chinese food\u2014was selected to be part of the awards. Extending its international reach, the event partnered with the Hong Kong Tourism Board in 2017 to present the first-ever #TasteHKG, a competition that offered one Canadian social-media food influencer a once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic trip to Hong Kong.
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