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Bao Bei Chinese BrasserievsL'Abattoir Restaurant
Both establishments are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie ranks marginally better than L'Abattoir Restaurant. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie ranks #8 in Vancouver with approval from 9 reviews including Frommer's, Zagat and BlackBook.
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
L'Abattoir Restaurant Concierge Fodor's BlackBook Frommer's Gayot Zagat
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
217 Carrall St, GASTOWN, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2J2, Canada
From $20/night
Concierge "L'Abattoir plays on the butcher theme in name only—the food here is contemporary and not as meat-centric as one might think."
Fodor's "This two-level restaurant with exposed brick walls and classic black-and-white floor tiles has a bold collection of cocktails and an adventurous modern menu."
BlackBook "Thoughtfully-curated wine and spirits list, with knockout original cocktails, like the Donald Draper and the Slaughterhouse, served in elegant antique glassware."
Frommer's "L’Abattoir serves up some beautifully fresh, creative dishes. There’s a French influence, and a slight Asian one, and maybe a dash of molecular gastronomy." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Highlights from L'Abattoir's seasonal menu have included poached steelhead and crunchy potato salad; snails and pine mushrooms with crispy chicken skin; a twist on surf 'n' turf." Full review
Zagat4.5
"“You'll want to take a picture of every plate” at this “lively” Gastown hangout where the kitchen combines Pacific Northwest ingredients with French style in “fabulous”, “inventive” fare." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A brightly-lit atrium, French patterned tiles, and bar shelves set askew are highlights in this industrial brick building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in Gastown, the restaurant leans into West Coast cuisine with heavy French influences. Menu highlights include chilled marinated octopus, fillet of wild Pacific halibut "à la nage" "
Vancouver Travel Guide
November 11, 2021
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Gastown's most romantic top-end restaurant, this candlelit, brick-lined spot makes an art of attending to every detail." Full review
