


Chinatown BBQ is a beloved neighborhood restaurant serving authentic Chinese barbecue in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown. Known for our flavorful roasted meats and award-winning beef brisket curry, we take pride in time-honored recipes and traditional Chinese cooking techniques. Our chefs are classically trained, and every dish is prepared with care and quality ingredients. Guests are welcome to dine in, order takeout directly from us, or enjoy delivery through the Chinatown BBQ App, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Fantuan. Join us for a Happy Hour or visit anytime for a comforting meal. however you choose to enjoy our food, we look forward to welcoming you with friendly service and the true taste of Chinatown.
Traditional Chinese BBQ & family-style dishes served in a casual space with checkered tile floors.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 130 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3, Canada
Phone: +1 604-428-2626
Website: http://chinatownbbq.com/
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Reviews
The food smelled, felt and tasted like it had been made by a grandmother who cherished every ingredient. It’s as if I had travelled to another continent without leaving.
It’s a must-stop if you want asian food in Vancouver.
Our server, Bobby, was fantastic and helped us order the perfect amount of food for two. Based on his recommendations, we got the large plate of honey BBQ pork, gai lan with garlic, and a bowl of steamed rice. We were impressed by the rice portion; Bobby packed the rice so well that one bowl was easily enough to share for 2 people. The honey BBQ pork was tender with a great balance of sweet and savoury, and the gai lan was a perfect vegetable side to round out the meal. The total was just under $41
The highlight of the evening (besides the TWICE concert), however, was the service. When I mentioned I was curious about how the fatty BBQ pork compared to the regular version, Bobby surprised us with a small sample to try. That kind gesture really made our day. Thank you Bobby! We are already looking forward to visiting again.
The decor is absolutely on point with photos on the walls of the owners across the generations, beautiful Chinese paintings and poems that I kind of wanted to steal, artifacts and pottery, and every other aspect of their interior design.
Their BBQ definitely did not disappoint as their chicken, roast pork, and char siu were all super moist and tender. The hot lychee black tea after 20 refills (thanks to our awesome server Bobby) I still can’t get enough of. The beef curry was pretty good too, but I need to go back to try their roast duck and other options. We also got to try the cute koi fish-shaped lychee pudding which was refreshing and lightly sweet.
Service was as good as possible, with Bobby telling us about the history of the place, the design and all the art, and his Cantonese is excellent despite being from Calgary. Oscar was also a great server as was everyone else but unfortunately did not learn their names.
This restaurant is everything and represents not only Chinatown extremely well but Hong Kong culture also. I’m glad to have been able to try this place out and can’t wait to be back.
The hospitality was truly exceptional. Bobby went out of his way to make us feel welcome, even treating us to samplers of the fatty BBQ pork, curry fish balls, and lychee pudding. I’ve never experienced such genuine enthusiasm and friendliness anywhere else in North America. If it’s your first time in Vancouver, make this your first stop!
The staff and management provide exceptional customer care — everyone is friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel welcome. Their service truly stands out and makes the dining experience even more enjoyable.
The food is delicious and well prepared, with authentic Chinese BBQ flavors that are not greasy at all. Everything tastes clean, balanced, and thoughtfully cooked. You can tell great care is put into both the food and the service.
This is definitely a place we would happily return to whenever we are in Vancouver, and one we would confidently recommend to friends and family.
Highly recommended.
It included the Signature Three BBQ Meat Chef Platter:
• Signature Crispy Roasted Pork Belly — beautifully blistered skin with that satisfying crackle, layered over juicy, flavourful meat
• Honey Glazed BBQ Pork (char siu) — tender, slightly smoky, with a balanced sweetness
• Premium Soy Chicken — silky, delicate, and deeply savoury without being overpowering
The platter alone reminded me how refined and technique-driven Cantonese BBQ can be.
The set also came with:
• Lap Cheong (Chinese sausage)
• Gai Lan with roasted garlic crisps — fresh, vibrant greens with a nice aromatic crunch
• Vegetarian egg fried rice — simple, fluffy, and comforting
• Hong Kong–style iced tea
Also added a side of Chaozhou-style marinated duck wings, which brought a deeper, aromatic soy-braised flavour profile that complemented the BBQ meats really well.
After finally trying it myself, I now understand why chefs keep naming it as their favourite Chinese restaurant in Vancouver. The execution, balance, and respect for tradition are all there.
The staff was also super attentive which was very appreciated.
The service is definitely above and beyond!!! Waiters are so nice, accommodating, and helpful!!
Atmosphere is amazing!!! Modern, well furnished, and clean!!!
We got the jellyfish, curry balls, and gai lan for appetizers and (bbq) duck, 3 kinds of meat (char siu, crispy pork, and hainan chicken)