World Cup 2026 Vancouver: Best Restaurants

Vancouver does the freshest seafood and the densest concentration of Asian cuisines outside Asia itself. Granville Island Public Market is the visitor's first stop, packed with seafood counters, bakeries and a 360-degree view of the city across the water. Gastown is the cobblestone historic district with chef-driven restaurants like L'Abattoir and the original Phnom Penh on Georgia Street (Cambodian fried chicken wings with a cult following). Richmond is the Asian food destination 30 minutes south of downtown; the Aberdeen Centre food court alone has 30 stalls, and the Alexandra Road night market is referred to as Food Street locally. Commercial Drive is the East Vancouver Italian and Latin American strip. For sushi, Tojo's set the standard for the Japan-influenced North American style. Tip 18-20% in CAD on the pre-tax total.