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Tojo's RestaurantvsBao Bei Chinese Brasserie
Both restaurants are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Tojo's Restaurant ranks slightly higher than Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie. Tojo's Restaurant comes in at #9 in Vancouver with accolades from 10 publications like DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Tojo's Restaurant
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Frommer's
1133 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 4J7, Canada
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Concierge "Hands-down the best sushi restaurant in Vancouver."
Fodor's "Hidekazu Tojo is a sushi-making legend in Vancouver, with thousands of special preparations stored in his creative mind. In." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This award-winning Japanese restaurant and sushi bar on West Broadway has an international reputation to uphold." Full review
Time Out "There is no questioning the freshness of ingredients, or the chef's skill." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Since opening in 1988, chic Toja’s has served award-winning Japanese food that attracts diners from all over the world."
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Choose from 21 estate sakes while at the sushi or robata bar, or dine in semi-private enclaves on such delights as charcoal-grilled tapas, individually prepared sushi, or entrées such as Shiitake Shinjo.
Zagat4.5
"“If you’re passionate about sushi”, order omakase-style and “put your fate in the hands” of “artisan” chef-owner Hidekazu Tojo, who continues to work his “culinary magic” at this Fairview “classic”." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This is the best-known upscale sushi restaurant in Vancouver, and it's been running like a well-oiled machine for 30 years." Full review
Frommer's "An airy, light-filled room with high ceilings, low-slung navy banquettes...and a huge polished wooden sushi bar. Everything is good; nothing is cheap, though, because Tojo sources only the best. " Full review
Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie Concierge
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The Infatuation Frommer's Show All Reviews
163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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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
