Welcome the Year of the Dragon with an exciting food and drink event in 麻豆传媒映画that will give you an authentic .
As part of the community's Lunar New Year festivities, Taste of Chinatown returns from February 9 to 11, with exciting food pop-ups and other tastebud-tempting activations in the lively neighbourhood.
The free three-day family-friendly festival will feature specialty foods, as well as Chinatown's businesses, including its renowned eateries. Enjoy discounts at places like Aiyaohno Cafe, Between 2 Buns, Fat Mao, The Irish Heather, Juke, Tato's Kitchen, Virtuous Pie, and more.
Specialty Food Items for Taste of Chinatown
Running from February 9 to 10, starting at 11 a.m. until they are sold out, unique offerings from local bakeries and restaurants include:
- BBQ Pork Poptart by and Kiko Nakata,
- The “Jin Dui” housemade sesame and red bean paste by
- Beef Brisket Curry Cheese Croissant by and
These rare goodies tend to sell out, so make sure you get there in time.
Need some help navigating the delicious eats available in Chinatown? Chinese Restaurant Awards judge Lee Man has to help you eat your way around the neighbourhood, including his picks for the , and where to stop on a .
Chinatown Cocktail Showdown
There's also some fun planned before the free three-day event gets underway: The 麻豆传媒映画Chinatown Foundation is hosting a at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre on Thursday, February 8. This ticketed event will feature unique cocktail creations from eight current (and future) Chinatown restaurants and bars; Bagheera, Bao Bei, Chickadee, Fiorino, Kissa Tanto, Keefer Bar, Laowai, and Meo (which will be opening soon). The competition will be judged by 麻豆传媒映画mixology enthusiasts and experts.
“At the 麻豆传媒映画Chinatown Foundation, our focus is community building. We are committed to the revitalization of our neighbourhood and are thrilled to welcome back the Taste of Chinatown! Festival to celebrate Lunar New Year,” said Carol Lee, Chair of the 麻豆传媒映画Chinatown Foundation. “We look forward to celebrating our shared history and invite you to attend all the Lunar New Year festivities happening around Chinatown.”
Taste of Chinatown
When: Feb. 9-11, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Cocktail event on Feb. 8)
Where: 16 blocks in Vancouver's Chinatown community
Cost: Free admission to fest, food available for purchase
