I have eaten a lot of dishes inside and outside Vancouver restaurants 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 2024 at restaurants that are still open to this day.
Note: These are not in any ranking order
Halibut
This dish was outstanding, served with english peas, mousseline and creme fraiche.
Chef Matthew Bishop
Gary’s is located at 1485 West 12th Avenue in Vancouver. Follow them on instagram @garysontwelfth
Cappelletti
Outstanding dish with smoked ricotta, corn, marjoram butter.
Chef Chanthy Yen
Bacaro is located at 1029 W Cordova Street in downtown Vancouver. You can follow them on instagram @bacarovancouver
Sukuti Sandheko
Such a unique dish that was made with dry-aged goat and Nepalese spices, rice flakes and a soy bean mix, and outstanding.
Calgary Momo House is located at 20 Crowfoot Crescent NW #410 in Calgary. You can follow them on instagram @calgarymomohouse
Prawn Ravioli
A spectacular dish with a white wine cream sauce with a hint of garlic and shallots.
Otter Trail Winery is located at 5974 248 Street in Langley. You can follow them on instagram @ottertrailwinery_
Garden Risotto
This dish was stunning in appearance; and featured pumpkin seed pistou, heirloom tomatoes, crispy kale, parmigiano, and summer squash.
Poplar Grove Restaurant is located at 425 Middle Bench Rd N in Penticton. You can follow them on instagram @poplargroverestaurant
Thai Coconut and Young Galangal Cream Soup with Octopus
A memorable soup that was flavourful and unique.
Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng
Baan Lao is located at 4100 Bayview Street in Richmond in the Steveston area. You can follow the restaurant @baanlaosteveston
Sakoo Pops
Thai inspired flavourful tapioca wrapped all natural colour pops filled with chicken, pork or veggie and peanuts with a tasty dipping sauce.
Chef Parinya Loptson
Food by Fanta is located at 20542 Fraser Hwy in downtown Langley. You can follow them on instagram @foodbyfanta
Spring Salmon Wellington
This dish was a stunner with crisp puff pastry, spinach, mushroom duxelles, petite salad, chive beurre blanc.
Chef Lloyd Taganahan
Riley’s Steak and Fish is located at 200 Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver. You can follow them on instagram @rileysvancouver
Striped Bass
An incredible dish with the bass seared in coconut oil with green mole and jicama.
Arca is located at Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila km 7.6, Tulum Beach, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico. You can follow them on instagram @arcatulum
Steamed Flower Shaped and Bird Shaped Dumplings
A beautiful, intricate dish stuffed with minced pork and prawns served with coconut milk dipping sauce.
The House by Ginger is located at 199 Mun Mueang Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. You can follow them on instagram @thehouse_by_ginger
Crab Curry
Outstanding Southern Thai Peranakan Crab Curry, flavourful curry with lots of fresh crab meat.
The Charm Dining Gallery is located at 93 Dibuk Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand. You can follow them on instagram @thecharm_dininggallery
For more of my best savoury dishes, see last years list for 2023.
By: Richard Wolak