Fat Mao Noodles is a cantonese restaurant in Chinatown, Vancouver.
Fat Mao Noodles on East Georgia from chefs Mark Perrier and Angus An since 2018 is a Cantonese noodle counter, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 and a late-night.
Signature dishes: Hong Kong braised brisket noodle, Cumin lamb dan dan, Crispy chicken
Must order: Hong Kong braised brisket noodle soup with a side of crispy chicken.
Tip: Walk-ins from 17:00; the kitchen closes 23:30 the latest open in Chinatown post-pandemic.
Address: 217 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6
The Naam on West 4th Avenue since 1968 is Vancouver's oldest vegetarian restaurant, a hippie-era survivor and the city's longest-running 24-hour kitchen.
Signature: Dragon bowl, Sesame fries, Mexican platter
Order: Sesame fries with miso gravy, the kitchen's signature since 1968.
Tip: No reservations; live music after 19:00 from Wednesday to Saturday. Cash counter pours at the bar.
The Flying Pig in Yaletown on Hamilton since 2010 is an all-day farm-to-table brasserie with three Vancouver branches and a Yaletown patio anchor.
Signature: Crispy pork belly, Steelhead trout, Sticky toffee pudding
Order: Crispy pork belly with the daily fish; the kitchen's reference brunch plate is the dungeness crab benedict.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable; Sunday brunch books two weeks out. The Olympic Village branch is the patio default.
Lupo on Hamilton Street since 2008 in the heritage Mansion House is a Northern Italian dining room under chef Julio Gonzalez Perini, OpenTable Top 100 Canada.
Signature: Lobster cappellacci, Bone-in ribeye, House pasta
Order: Lobster cappellacci with the house ricotta, the kitchen's signature plate.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar walks in for the antipasti menu.
Salmon n' Bannock on West Broadway is Vancouver's only Indigenous-owned restaurant since 2010, run by Inez Cook, Eater Vancouver Restaurant of the Year 2023.
Signature: Bison pot roast, Salmon and bannock, Game burger
Order: Wild salmon with bannock bread, the kitchen's plate since 2010.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar takes walk-ins for the bison and salmon plate.
La Taqueria on West Hastings is Vancouver's reference Mexican counter since 2009 under chef Marcelo Ramirez Martiarena, six locations and a Chinatown branch.
Signature: Carnitas taco, Cochinita pibil taco, Vegetarian guisado
Order: Order four tacos at the counter and a horchata; carnitas and cochinita pibil are the reference picks.
Tip: Counter-only; order at the till and grab a stool by the window. The Cambie branch is the calmer seat.
Ramen Danbo on West 4th is the Vancouver branch of the Fukuoka Hakata-style ramen shop, three city branches since 2015 and a Robson late-night standby.
Signature: Tonkotsu ramen, Hakata-style noodles
Order: Tonkotsu ramen with extra-firm noodles, kotteri richness, the Hakata style.
Tip: Counter only; the West End branch on Robson opens until 01:00 Fridays and Saturdays.
