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ChambarvsBao Bei Chinese Brasserie
Both establishments are rated highly by experts. On balance, Chambar scores marginally better than Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie. Chambar comes in at #7 in Vancouver with approval from 10 publications including Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
Chambar
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler
562 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2L3, Canada
From $12/night
Concierge "Belgian-inspired and perpetually packed with hip, youngish locals, Chambar has the feel of a Prohibition-era speakeasy."
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If you order the braised lamb shank tagine entrée, which comes in a spicy sauce made with honey, figs, cinnamon, and cilantro, make sure you get some extra bread—you'll want it to mop up your plate.
Fodor's "A smartly dressed crowd hangs out at the bar of this hip Belgian eatery sipping imported beer or funky cocktails like the Blue Fig." Full review
Frommer's "One of Vancouver's favorite restaurants, Chambar occupies an intriguing space in a kind of no man's land on lower Beatty Street between Yaletown and Gastown." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The standout main course is a Moroccan-style tagine that marries the flavors of braised lamb shank, fluffy couscous, figs, and honey." Full review
BlackBook "Super-trendy noshing ground lights up the dodgy Gastown area."
Time Out "A sultry room of warm Moroccan tones and exposed brick walls, Chambar manages to please everyone from hip young things to romantic couples to groups out for a party." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Hip Chambar offers Belgian dishes such as an exquisite interpretation of Coquille St."
Gayot14.0
"The breakfast menu delivers standouts such as a tagine with grilled merguez sausage, saffron-tomato stew, halloumi, fried pita, hummus, poached eggs and fresh herbs." Full review
Zagat4.6
"For “moules and frites done just right”, this “trendy” and “bustling” Downtown “scene” “never disappoints” with its “exotic fusion” of Belgian and North African flavours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Vancouver's best Belgian restaurant, a buzzy space with a long bar, has always had excellent food and a festive air." Full review
Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie Concierge BlackBook Gayot
Rough Guide Fodor's Zagat
Tasting Table Condé Nast Traveler
The Infatuation Frommer's Show All Reviews
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
