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Bao Bei Chinese BrasserievsBlue Water Cafe
Both Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie and Blue Water Cafe are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Blue Water Cafe scores slightly better than Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie. Blue Water Cafe comes in at #4 in Vancouver with accolades from 11 sources such as Frommer's, BlackBook and Lonely Planet.
Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie
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163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
From $0/night
Concierge "Bao Bei is a beacon of new life in the neon night of Vancouver's Chinatown, thanks to the inspired cuisine of owner Tannis Ling."
BlackBook "Authentic, mom-inspired Asian home cooking, like crispy pork belly, noodle soup, dumplings, steamed buns and a whole mess of terrific sides and sharing plates."
Gayot14.0
"A charming Chinese brasserie delivers modern pan-Asian cuisine in the heart of old Chinatown." Full review
Rough Guide "The jury is still deliberating on this upscale Chinese fusion restaurant that packs in pretty young things."
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If you go, be sure to order the crispy pork belly ($16).
Fodor's "Old Chinatown may have been tasty, but it never cooked up anything this fun."
Zagat4.4
"With “bright” riffs on traditional Chinese dishes presented as “extraordinary” small plates “meant for sharing”, this “high-energy” outfit is helping to “make Chinatown a destination”." Full review
Tasting Table "Owner Tannis Ling was already one of the city's best recognized bartenders when she opened this spot in Chinatown." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The food here is no slouch, but it’s the lively atmosphere, coupled with the elbow-to-elbow seating, that has made Bao Bei, a popular staple...cocktails include playful, Asian-inspired spins" Full review
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Don't miss the dumplings, either.
The Infatuation "Bao Bei is run by the same people as Kissa Tanto, and like its sister restaurant, it serves very good food that you’ll have recurring dreams about, but in a more casual space" Full review
Frommer's "The room itself is an old Chinatown storefront, with vintage floral wallpaper...food is served family style and it can be a bit random; it just arrives as it’s done. " Full review
Blue Water Cafe Concierge
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1095 Hamilton St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5T4, Canada
From $31/night
Concierge "Locals and tourists alike flock to this stylish converted Yaletown warehouse for locally sourced seafood imaginatively prepared by executive chef Frank Pabst."
Travel + Leisure "Located in a former warehouse, Blue Water Café serves fresh regional seafood in an industrial-chic dining room designed with exposed ceiling ducts." Full review
BlackBook "With 17 varieties of oysters, a raw bar whose sushi prep is captured on CCTV and service that's a cut well above, it's no wonder NHLers and visiting megastars keep heads turning here."
Gayot15.0
"Executive chef Frank Pabst is a leader in regard to responsible seafood practices." Full review
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Don't miss the miso saké-glazed sablefish with baby bok choy, edamame, quinoa, shiitake mushrooms and yuzu dashi.
Time Out "Freshly shucked oysters, delicately flavoured sushi and simply prepared seafood in a swanky room." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"One of Yaletown’s most popular fixtures, thanks to the sushi, fish and seafood, and to the attractive terrace and interior."
Fodor's "Executive chef Frank Pabst focuses his menu on both popular and lesser-known local seafood." Full review
Zagat4.6
"“Exquisite seafood, beautifully plated” draws fans to this still “busy” Yaletown “scene” set in an “elegant and spacious” converted warehouse and offering “the finest and freshest from the sea”." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Not exclusively seafood, but the sea is the primary focus here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in a converted warehouse with wood-beamed ceilings and exposed bricks, this is Vancouver's go-to spot for upscale seafood." Full review
