Eater 38 Restaurants in Vancouver (May 2026)
The Eater 38 maps 38 essential restaurants - the places you should go to tonight, tomorrow, and again and again. Updated regularly so the list is always current.
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Last updated May 5, 2026
Top Eater 38 in Vancouver
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Published on MainUpscale Canadian |      |
4.4 ★1,729 reviews | Aebleskiver, Winter King Cabbage | 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4 |
| 2 | Kissa TantoItalian-japanese |  |
4.5 ★1,701 reviews | Octopus Salad, Charcoal Udon with Seafood | 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8 |
| 3 | Baan Lao Fine Thai CuisineRoyal Thai | |
4.7 ★419 reviews | Royal Thai Tasting Menu (18-dish), Afternoon Tea | 4100 Bayview St, Richmond, BC V7E 0B3 |
| 4 | Burdock & CoRegional Canadian | |
4.2 ★674 reviews | Savory Eclairs, Finger Lime Kusshi Oyster | 2702 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8 |
| 5 | MaenamRefined Thai |  |
4.4 ★1,295 reviews | Massaman Lamb Shank, Thai Sausage Crispy Rice Salad | 1938 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5 |
| 6 | Dynasty Seafood RestaurantCantonese |  |
4.2 ★2,202 reviews | Deep Fried Squid, Fried Rice | 108-777 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J5 |
| 7 | Vij'sIndian |  |
4.3 ★3,085 reviews | Lamb Popsicles, Vikram's Favorite Snack | 3106 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2 |
| 8 | The Acorn RestaurantVegetarian | |
4.5 ★2,017 reviews | Chef's Tasting Menu, Sourdough and Butter | 3995 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3 |
| 9 | Phnom Penh RestaurantCambodian | |
4.4 ★5,318 reviews | Deep Fried Garlic Chicken Wings, Marinated Butter Beef | 244 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7 |
| 10 | Anh and ChiVietnamese | |
4.4 ★4,505 reviews | Pho, Bánh Xèo | 3388 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7 |
| 11 | Cafe Medina | |
4.5 ★5,459 reviews | Liege Waffles, Fricassée | 780 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W1 |
| 12 | Como TaperiaSpanish Tapas | |
4.3 ★1,215 reviews | Garlic Shrimp, Jamon Iberico | 201 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 0H3 |
| 13 | Bao BeiModern Chinese | |
4.5 ★1,385 reviews | Sichuan Fried Chicken, Crispy Eggplant | 163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4 |
| 14 | Dosanko RestaurantJapanese Comfort | |
4.5 ★664 reviews | Omurice, Beef Belly Katsu Sandwich | 566 Powell St Unit #100, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G9 |
| 15 | CoastSeafood | |
4.6 ★5,938 reviews | Oysters, Fish n Chip Cones | 1054 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3 |
| 16 | Golden Paramount Seafood RestaurantAuthentic Cantonese | |
3.9 ★550 reviews | Steamed Dumplings with Crab Meat & Pork, Baked Green Bean Pastry | 8111 Anderson Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z8 |
| 17 | OpheliaMexican With Contemporary Fusion | |
4.4 ★1,285 reviews | Tacos de Arrachera y Bone Marrow, Enchiladas with poblano salsa | 165 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0L8 |
| 18 | PiDGiN RestaurantAsian-french Fusion | |
4.4 ★1,222 reviews | Foie Gras Rice Bowl, Beef Tendon Chicharrón | 350 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J3 |
| 19 | Caffè La TanaItalian | |
4.6 ★595 reviews | Spicy Vodka Pasta / Radiatori alla Vodka, Ricotta Crostini | 635 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3 |
| 20 | Blue Water CafeSustainable Seafood | |
4.7 ★3,736 reviews | Seafood Tower, Miso Sablefish | 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9 |
| 21 | Maruhachi Ra-men WestendJapanese Ramen | |
4.6 ★3,060 reviews | Original Ramen, Signature Ramen | 780 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2J6 |
| 22 | Lila RestaurantModern Indian | |
4.5 ★230 reviews | BC Organic Eggplant in Thick Yoghurt and Garlic Curry, Black Chickpea and Zucchini Cakes Curry | 3941 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3 |
| 23 | Bar TartareWine Bar | |
4.5 ★137 reviews | Squash Rings, Chicken Sandwich | 54 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7 |
| 24 | Zabu ChickenKorean | |
4.3 ★2,472 reviews | Korean Fried Chicken (Soy Garlic), Half & Half Combo | 1635 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C8 |
| 25 | Straight Brooklyn PizzaNew York-style Pizza | |
4.5 ★1,537 reviews | Spicy Slice, Pep 150 | 350 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2B2 |
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