Bao Bei
★ 4.5 (1,385) · 
· $$$
163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4, Canada
Phone: (604) 688-0876
Website: https://www.bao-bei.ca/
Bao Bei in Vancouver is a 4.5-star Chinese restaurant with 1,385 Google reviews, known for Sichuan Fried Chicken and Crispy Eggplant.
Why we love it
- Modern Chinese with Taiwanese and Southeast Asian influences
- Located near Near Keefer St and Quebec St
- Stylish dining room, lively atmosphere, sharing plates
- Casual dining with attentive service
- Modern Chinese with Taiwanese and Southeast Asian influences
- Located near Near Keefer St and Quebec St
- Stylish dining room, lively atmosphere, sharing plates
- Casual dining with attentive service
What to Order
Sichuan Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken bits, juicy on the inside, with a flavorful seasoning that many find addictive.
"Unexpected best fried chicken I’ve had. Sheesh. The flavoring and spice on it made it taste delicious."
Albert K
Crispy Eggplant
A standout vegetarian dish, praised for its texture and flavor, often cited as a favorite.
"The eggplant was easily our favorite dish and I would come back just for that."
Savannah
Pork Belly
A rich and flavorful dish, consistently mentioned as a highlight by multiple diners.
"Favorite dishes were the pork belly and the fried chicken."
Aman Darred
Smashed Cucumbers
A refreshing side dish with a unique vinegrette that many find to be the best version they've tried.
"I know smashed cucumbers are on many menus but these are literally the best. I kept the vinegrette to pour on all the other things."
Wendy Vitale
Crispy Tofu
A popular vegetarian option, noted for its crispiness and delicious marinade.
"Everything we ordered was delicious. We had the crispy tofu (must try!)."
Krithika Sudhakar
Fried Rice
A rich and satisfying fried rice, often made with butter, offering a unique and delicious twist on the classic.
"The fried rice used butter—unconventional for Asian cooking—but it added a richness that really worked."
Annie
Pork and Prawn Wontons / Shrimp/Scallop Dumplings
These dumplings are praised for their flavor and perfect, crispy sear.
"Standouts were the eggplant and shrimp/scallop dumplings"
Andrew Mackinnon
Inside Scoop
- Skip the chef's tasting menu and order a la carte for better value and choice.
- Many vegetarian and tofu dishes are already vegan or can be easily made vegan; just ask your server.
- The restaurant can be quite noisy, so it might not be ideal for quiet conversations.
- The portions are generally small, as dishes are designed for sharing.
- Avoid the window seats in winter as they can be drafty.