10 Best Asian Restaurants in Vancouver

East Is East presents a broad Eastern menu in a warm, rustic Vancouver dining room decorated with Persian carpets and live musical performances. The menu spans Afghan, Tibetan and other Eastern flavours, with dishes such as peas and paneer, curries, eggplant, rice, stuffed paratha and salmon. Its Silk Route feast centres on sampling a range of small dishes with rice and flatbread, giving diners a way to explore several flavours in one sitting. The restaurant suits social dinners and special occasions, especially for guests who want an atmospheric meal with music.

Wow Full Noodle House serves fresh noodle dishes in Vancouver, including signature tomato beef noodles, Szechuan beef noodle soup, classic Taiwanese beef soup, spicy wontons, popcorn chicken and vegetarian noodles. Broths are described as flavourful, with spice levels that can be adjusted.

The compact restaurant suits a quick lunch or casual meal, with ordering available online. Fast preparation is a recurring practical theme, while the menu gives diners options ranging from beef noodle soups to vegetable dishes and seasonal sides.

iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck House presents Chinese cuisine in an airy, elegant dining room with a robust wine list. Peking duck is the central draw, supported by a broader menu that includes seafood, meat, soups and vegetable dishes. The restaurant suits diners planning a more elevated meal, family lunches or occasions where the setting matters as much as the food. Allergy-related requests can be discussed when ordering, as shown by accommodation for a prawn allergy.

East is East presents a fusion dining experience built around the Silk Route Feast and live music. The tasting format lets diners sample numerous small dishes, sauces and drinks, with vegetarian options and dishes such as dumplings and coconut-sauce chicken kebab.

The restaurant’s immersive atmosphere includes antique wood décor and performances, making it suited to celebratory meals, group dinners and diners who want variety rather than a single entrée. Gluten-free and dairy-free choices are also available, according to the menu experience described by visitors.

DD MAU Chinatown is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant serving traditional food with creative contemporary touches, alongside beer and cocktails. The menu includes chicken rice, fried sticky rice, rice-paper dishes, avocado rolls and desserts such as banana cake, making the Chinatown venue suitable for casual lunches, brunches and dinners.

Its inventive approach gives familiar Vietnamese formats distinctive variations. Mocktails and other drinks add flexibility for diners planning a full meal rather than a quick takeaway stop.

B House Restaurant brings Asian fusion to a snug, industrial-style setting, using locally sourced ingredients. The menu spans Vietnamese-influenced dishes and cross-cultural combinations, including chicken salad, brisket pho, seafood or pork-based brunch plates, papaya salad and tonkatsu omurice. It suits diners who want variety rather than a single regional style, with options for brunch, lunch or a casual meal with friends and family.

Seasonal offerings, such as BC spot prawns, add another reason to return, while the menu includes both familiar comfort food and more playful East-meets-West combinations.

Miku Vancouver serves sushi and sustainable seafood in a sophisticated waterfront setting with patio seating and water views. The restaurant suits business dinners, special evenings and visitors looking for a composed dining environment alongside Japanese-inspired seafood dishes.

Its offerings include sushi and oshi, while the lunch Shokai combines miso soup, appetisers and sushi, with dessert available as an add-on. The setting and menu support a planned dining occasion, from a waterfront night out to a lunch meeting.

Heritage Restaurant & Bar brings Asian-inspired dishes, dim sum and small plates to a dining room with a polished, Chinese-influenced interior. The menu includes dishes such as fried eggplant, cucumber salad, chili wontons, siu mai, lamb dumplings, truffle fried rice and mushroom dishes, with drinks and seasonal cocktails alongside the food. Its happy hour can suit an early dinner or casual date, while the compact menu and shareable plates work well for groups exploring varied flavours.

Banana Leaf Original brings Malaysian and Southeast Asian cooking to Broadway and Oak, near Vancouver General Hospital. Its menu draws on Malaysian roots alongside influences from Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, China and India, with dishes designed around varied, lively flavours. Specific examples include vegetarian spring rolls, Penang-style char kuey teow, roti canai, nasi lemak with rendang beef and mee goreng. Tropical cocktails and young coconut drinks extend the Southeast Asian focus into the beverage menu. The colourful atmosphere suits diners who want a flavour-forward meal, while set menus can make it easier to sample several dishes. The Broadway location is part of a wider Metro Vancouver restaurant group, but this listing identifies the Original branch.

PiDGiN Restaurant serves creative, French-influenced takes on Asian cuisine in Gastown, paired with craft cocktails. Diners can choose à la carte dishes or tasting menus, including regular and vegetarian versions. The restaurant suits date nights, group meals and guests looking for a structured tasting experience with inventive flavours and presentation. Its menu can also accommodate different dietary needs through varied tasting and shared-dining choices, while the setting is modern, calm and comfortable.