I have eaten a lot of dishes in restaurants all over and outside of Vancouver in the past year, these are dishes that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite dishes that I have eaten in 2017 in restaurants that are still open to this day.
Note: These are not in any ranking order
Cold Leek Soup
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Cold Leek Soup
Vichyssoise style with seared Salmon and Potato ice cream, potato crumble, leek, pickled vegetables stunning dish on the summer tasting menu.
1 West Cordova Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-974-1147
Twitter: @BauhausRest
Created by: Chefs Tim Schultechef and David Mueller
Salt Crusted Sea Bass
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Salt Crusted Sea Bass
with peperonata, leeks, lemon, caponata outstanding presentation and flavours!
860 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 687-2858
Twitter: @Glowbal_Group
Instagram: @ikbyglowbal
Mantu Afghan style Dumplings
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Mantu Afghan style dumplings
filled with spiced beef, topped with split peas + yogurt loved this unique dish, the owners mom makes these dumplings by hand, it is a dish that takes some time to make.
Unit 115, 16120 24 Avenue, Surrey
Tel: (604) 727-0070
Instagram: @aksurrey
Orecchiette with sea bass
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Orecchiette with sea bass
with broccoli and bread crumbs, and olive oil, loved the flavours and textures of this dish.
3689 W 4th Avenue,Vancouver.
Tel: 604-676-1007
Twitter: @Quercia_Ufficio
Charred Cauliflower, Scallops and vanilla bean purée
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Charred Cauliflower, Scallops and vanilla bean purée at Honey Salt
39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tel: 778-370-8200
Twitter: @honeysaltvan
Instagram: @honeysaltvancouver
Spring Salmon
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Spring Salmon
with artichoke agnolotti, asparagus, crispy onions, citrus emulsion stunning!
1038 Canada Place (2nd floor), Vancouver
Tel: 604-695-5500
Twitter: @botanistdining
Instagram: @botanistdining
Yu Shang Braised Eggplant
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Yu Shang Braised Eggplant
with shitake mushroom was another incredible dish and the presentation was superior as well.
39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tel: 778-370-8500
Instagram: @1886vancouver
Crab Ravioli
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Crab Ravioli
with mascarpone, corn and a delicious citrus beurre blanc.
2118 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 736-2220
Twitter: @NOVOPizzeria
Created by: Chef Carmine Paradiso
Penaeng Curry of Lamb
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Penaeng curry of Lamb
an outstanding dish with tender braised lamb shanks in a rich peanut curry, with thai basil,
1938 W 4th Ave, Vancouver
Tel: 604-730-5579
Twitter: @maenam
Pan Roasted Sablefish
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Pan Roasted Sablefish
Creamy Leek Couscous, Braised Fennel, Mushroom Essence
845 Hornby St, Vancouver
Tel (604) 689-7777
Twitter: @Wedgewoodhotel
Created by: Executive Chef Montgomery Lau
Pad Thai Haukhi
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Pad Thai Haukhi
wrapped in egg garnished with peanuts, chili, lime, sugar and banana blossom stunning!
20395 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge
Tel: (604) 459-8000
Twitter: @BanChokDeeThai
Created by: Chefs Ladda Kayankarn, Thares Chanto and Parinya Loptson
Bucatini
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Bucatini
with scallions and pesto a wonderful dish full of flavours!
1600 MacKay, North Vancouver
Tel: (604) 929-0203
Instagram @ortoartisanpasta
White Gazpacho
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White Gazpacho
a glorious cold soup with cucumber, marcona almonds, green grapes, sidestripe shrimp.
1038 Canada Place (2nd floor), Vancouver
Tel: 604-695-5500
Twitter: @botanistdining
Instagram: @botanistdining
Beef Shortrib
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Beef shortrib on a Sweet Corn purée
on a Sweet Corn purée, with torched baby corn and chanterelles, salted and caramelized popcorn with a Barbq style sauce summer, an incredibly delicious dish.
1 West Cordova Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-974-1147
Twitter: @BauhausRest
Created by: Chefs Tim Schultechef and David Mueller
Grilled Cactus and Halloumi Cheese
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Grilled Cactus, Halloumi Cheese
with Avocado, and Salsa Verde, outstanding flavours!
1009 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 689-8523
Twitter: @fayucaville
Instagram: @fayucaville
Quail Rotolo
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Quail Rotolo
with Almond and nettle purée, semolina cake stunning dish!
350 West Pender St. Vancouver
Tel: 604-428-9694
Twitter @cinara350
Instagram @cinaravancouver
Dungeness Crab Noodle Soup
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Dungeness crab noodle soup
with house-made noodles, a stunning dish.
1629 Yew Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-737-1155
Twitter @makNming
For more of my best savoury dishes, see last years list for 2016.
By: Richard Wolak