Chinatown Immediate Area
Food Scene
Kokomo
611 Gore AveVegan bowls, smoothies, salads
Mamie Taylor's
251 E Georgia StSouthern food, great burgers. Also open for brunch!
Matchstick Chinatown
213 E Georgia StGreat coffee, pastries and small plates. Trendy spot
Best fried chicken and it is gluten-free too! They also do brunch!
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Juke Fried Chicken
182 Keefer StBest fried chicken and it is gluten-free too! They also do brunch!
Pacific Poke
625 Main StAwesome poke bowls
Virtuous Pie
583 Main StPlant Based Pizza
Known for their many versions on the Gin & Tonic. Great Pacific Northwest cuisine
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Juniper Restaurant & Bar
185 Keefer StKnown for their many versions on the Gin & Tonic. Great Pacific Northwest cuisine
Fun bar any day of the week. Wicked good classic American cheeseburger and fries. Always a good time! Lots of pinball machines and other games. DJ on the weekends.
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The American
926 Main StFun bar any day of the week. Wicked good classic American cheeseburger and fries. Always a good time! Lots of pinball machines and other games. DJ on the weekends.
Southeast Asian food in Vancouver style! Bahn Mi, fun cocktails (try all the Bangas!) and other yummy things. They do a great brunch too, and they have a small sunny patio on Union St if you like watching all the bikes and dogs cruise by.
101 Einheimische empfehlen
The Union
219 Union StSoutheast Asian food in Vancouver style! Bahn Mi, fun cocktails (try all the Bangas!) and other yummy things. They do a great brunch too, and they have a small sunny patio on Union St if you like watching all the bikes and dogs cruise by.
Plant based, dairy-free gelato. REALLY good and they have many cool flavours.
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Umaluma
235 E Pender StPlant based, dairy-free gelato. REALLY good and they have many cool flavours.
Italian Japanese style food in a historic Chinatown building. Very cool interior, a romantic and trendy spot
63 Einheimische empfehlen
Kissa Tanto
263 E Pender StItalian Japanese style food in a historic Chinatown building. Very cool interior, a romantic and trendy spot
French asian fusion. This is a super cool bar and restaurant but often is busy and can be hard to get in to
250 Einheimische empfehlen
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StFrench asian fusion. This is a super cool bar and restaurant but often is busy and can be hard to get in to
Not your typical Japanese food! Minimalistic interior, and the food is incredible! If you are looking for sushi rolls, don't come here.
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Torafuku
958 Main StNot your typical Japanese food! Minimalistic interior, and the food is incredible! If you are looking for sushi rolls, don't come here.
This is a classic Gastown restaurant, situated right up against the train tracks. They have the longest beer list, so come here if you are into that. This is a fun spot for groups, and they have a small patio.
207 Einheimische empfehlen
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StThis is a classic Gastown restaurant, situated right up against the train tracks. They have the longest beer list, so come here if you are into that. This is a fun spot for groups, and they have a small patio.
Adorable classic Strathcona corner coffee and sandwich shop. Sit outside on a sunny day or cozy up inside with a coffee. The baguette sandwiches are delicious!
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Finch's Market
501 E Georgia StAdorable classic Strathcona corner coffee and sandwich shop. Sit outside on a sunny day or cozy up inside with a coffee. The baguette sandwiches are delicious!
Iconic Vancouver taco restaurant. Try the crispy chicken taco and finish off with a diablo cookie! Cute patio in the back in Blood Alley. This place is a must if you like Mexican with a Vancouver twist!
207 Einheimische empfehlen
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StIconic Vancouver taco restaurant. Try the crispy chicken taco and finish off with a diablo cookie! Cute patio in the back in Blood Alley. This place is a must if you like Mexican with a Vancouver twist!
Drinks & Nightlife
Very cool bar, one of our favourite spots to grab beers with friends. They have a good tap list of beers from local breweries. Also some ciders and cocktails for the non-beer drinkers.
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Boxcar
917 Main StVery cool bar, one of our favourite spots to grab beers with friends. They have a good tap list of beers from local breweries. Also some ciders and cocktails for the non-beer drinkers.
The real deal mid century decor, bar and snack food. Often have life music. Going here is like taking a time warp back to the 1960's, and is worth checking out. Definitely a secret spot.
60 Einheimische empfehlen
The Emerald
555 Gore AveThe real deal mid century decor, bar and snack food. Often have life music. Going here is like taking a time warp back to the 1960's, and is worth checking out. Definitely a secret spot.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the East Side Flea and other events. Check their instagram to see what they are up to as it is open on an event basis only. You will find trendy pop up markets, vintage clothing, local vendors, food trucks, outdoor movies, concerts, arcade games, and always a bar.
East Side Studios
1859 Franklin StHome of the East Side Flea and other events. Check their instagram to see what they are up to as it is open on an event basis only. You will find trendy pop up markets, vintage clothing, local vendors, food trucks, outdoor movies, concerts, arcade games, and always a bar.
Shopping
Very cool vintage shop, worth browsing around. Theres a little coffee shop in the front too!
Space Lab
638 Keefer StVery cool vintage shop, worth browsing around. Theres a little coffee shop in the front too!
Eclectic little gift and clothing shop. Find cute cards, jewellery, trinkets, and clothing.
Hunter & Hare
334 W Pender StEclectic little gift and clothing shop. Find cute cards, jewellery, trinkets, and clothing.
Charlie and Lee
14 W 7th AveTrendy clothing and accessories shop