Pink Pearl
For adventurous eaters, the Pink Pearl provides both delicious food and exciting entertainment. Seafood options like fish and crab are brought live to the table for inspection before chefs whisk them away to cook. The Pearl offers many dining options including dim sum, cold and hot platters, and vegetarian options.
1132 E. Hastings St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6A1S2
(604) 253-4316
http://pinkpearl.com
Floata
Located in Vancouver's Chinatown, Floata offers all styles of Asian cooking: Japanese sushi, Asian-style platters and Chinese cuisine. According to Floata's website, the restaurant is the largest Chinese restaurant in Canada, seating up to 1,000 guests. The menu includes a full dim sum selection, plus Peking duck, other Chinese specialties and a dessert bar.
400-180 Keefer St.
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 602-0368
http://floata.com/index_main.htm
Kirin
Fresh local catch is always featured on Kirin's menu. The restaurant, which provides diners a peaceful four-story atrium to gaze upon, specializes in the Chinese holidays. Each year, chefs are commissioned to create moon cakes, a traditional Chinese sweet cake. Specialty desserts for Chinese New Year are also available.
102-1166 Alberni St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3Z3
(604) 682-8833
http://kirinrestaurants.com
Imperial Restaurant
Celebrate after finishing your hike at the upscale, sophisticated Imperial Restaurant. Offerings such as Peking duck, lobster and shark fin soup cater to high-class tastes, while the restaurant's peaceful chandeliered dining room offers a relaxing atmosphere.
355 Burrard St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2G8
(604) 688-8191
http://imperialrest.com/imperial.html
Legendary Noodle
Get your carbs loaded for the next day's hike at Legendary Noodle. Sit among the Chinese lanterns and antique waterwheel, while watching chefs in the open kitchen stretch the noodles for your dinner. You can even choose from thin, thick or flat noodles. Dumplings, rice and vegetarian options abound. Don't forget the "legendary house tea," which includes berries, dried dates, flower petals and longan fruit.
4191 Main St.
Vancouver, B.C. V5V 3B6
(604) 879-8758
http://legendarynoodle.ca
Azia
Choose from the restaurant's fixed price menu (starting at eight people), daily dim sum selections, full dinner options such as seafood, sushi and duck, and curries. Unwind from your hike with Azia's full bar menu, including many specialty frozen drinks such as "Aziaritas" and shooters.
990 Smithe St.
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 682-8622
http://aziarestaurants.com
Flamingo
Vegetarian hikers will thrill to load up on Flamingo's extensive meatless offerings, including abalone mushrooms, beanmilk sticks, hairy melon with crystal noodle, eggplant-fried tofu, and the Buddha's Feast. An extensive menu of pork, chicken and meat is also offered, along with soup and seafood.
7510 Cambie St.
Vancouver, B.C. V5P 3H7
(604) 325-4511
http://flamingorestaurant.com/main.html
Chongqing Restaurant
Serving food Szechuan style, the Chongquing Restaurant is a great destination for large hiker gatherings. The set menu provides food for 10 people with varying options and prices. It also serves a full dim sum menu, plus regular Chinese and Szechuan specialties.
2808 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 254-7434
http://chongqingrestaurant.ca/home.html
Sun Sui Wah
If you're in the mood for something different, Sun Sui Wah offers its famous roasted squab, which is claimed to aid in liver and kidney function, and clear toxins from the body. Also on the menu is Alaskan crab, dim sum, geoduck and prawn. Their live seafood tanks will keep young diners occupied.
3888 Main St.
Vancouver, B.C.
(866) 872-8822
http://sunsuiwah.com/e-about-1.html
Wing Ho
Budget-minded hikers will enjoy the no-frills casual fare of Wing Ho, offering all-time Chinese favorites such as spring rolls, wontons, prawns and scallops, beef, crispy chicken and pork. A full supply of vegetarian options are also available, including vegetarian chop suey and chow mein. Dinner packages for up to 8 people are available.
1455 Main St.
North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 1C9
(604) 988-2398
http://wingho.ca
