The votes are in, and the best Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants across metro Vancouver in the Diner’s Choice Awards have been revealed for 2017.

Over 38,000 voters participated in the Chinese Restaurant Awards, having their say on the top food venues and iconic dishes in the lower mainland spread across 22 categories.

While some of the results are not surprising, there are some noteworthy new names in the winner’s circle for 2017.

Best Chinese + Taiwanese Dishes for 2017

Best Chinese Taiwanese Restaurants Vancouver — Photo: William Luk / Chinese Restaurant Awards

BEST SICHUAN DAN DAN NOODLES

Long’s Noodle House – 4853 Main Street, Vancouver (604) 879-7879

BEST CANTONESE SIU MAI

Chef Tony Seafood Restaurant – #101-4600 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 279-0083

BEST SHREDDED TURNIP PASTRY

Yuan’s Shanghai Serendipity Cuisine – #180-4260 No.3 Road, Richmond (778) 868-1238

BEST DURIAN GLUTINOUS RICE DUMPLING

Kirin Restaurants – Various locations

BEST TAIWANESE POPCORN CHICKEN

Memory Corner – 6900 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 284-5434

Best Chinese + Taiwanese Restaurants for 2017

BEST NEW RESTAURANT – open less than one year

Coco Fresh Tea & Juice – Various locations

BEST VAN-FOOD TAKEOUT RESTAURANT

Alvin Garden – 4850 Imperial Street, Burnaby (604) 437-0828

BEST SERVICES RESTAURANT

The Jade Seafood Restaurant – 8511 Alexandra Road, Richmond (604) 249-0082

BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT

Chang’an – 1661 Granville Street, Vancouver (604) 681-1313

BEST DIM SUM RESTAURANT

Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant – 3888 Main St., Vancouver (604) 872-8822 & #102, 4940 No.3 Road, Richmond (604) 273-8208

BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

Sun Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant – 1363 Kingsway, Vancouver (604) 255-8927

BEST CANTONESE RESTAURANT

Top Gun J & C Restaurant – Excel Centre, 8766 McKim Way, Richmond (604) 231-8006

BEST NORTHERN CHINESE RESTAURANT

Chang’An – 1661 Granville Street, Vancouver (604) 681-1313

BEST SHANGHAINESE RESTAURANT

Shanghai River Restaurant – 7831 Westminster Hwy, Richmond (604) 233-8885

BEST SICHUAN/HUNAN RESTAURANT

Lucky Noodle Chinese Restaurant – #3-3377 Kingsway, Vancouver (604) 430-8818

BEST TAIWANESE RESTAURANT/BBT CAFÉ

Pearl Castle Café – Various locations

BEST HOT POT RESTAURANT

Liu Yi Shou Hot Pot Restaurant – 1542 Robson St., Vancouver (778) 379-3977 – 5507 Kingsway, Burnaby (604) 559-9888
– #150, 4731 Garden City Road, Richmond (604) 285-6122

BEST CONGEE AND NOODLE RESTAURANT