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Fresh Seafood: Vancouver is known for its abundance of fresh local fish and shellfish. Salmon (especially wild Pacific salmon) is a highlight.
Sushi: Vancouver has an outstanding sushi culture thanks to its proximity to fresh fish and a large Japanese community. Many locals consider Vancouver one of the best places in North America for sushi.
Farm-to-Table Cuisine: Restaurants frequently highlight fresh produce from the Fraser Valley and surrounding regions.
Asian Fusion: You'll find a strong influence from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisines, often combined in creative ways.
"Japadog": A Vancouver street-food phenomenon that tops hot dogs with Japanese-inspired ingredients like seaweed, teriyaki sauce, and wasabi mayo.
A commonly cited example is the California Roll (a sushi roll with avocado, crab or imitation crab, and cucumber). Although the name suggests otherwise, many credit Chef Hidekazu Tojo in Vancouver with creating the roll in the 1970s. It has since become one of the most recognized sushi rolls in North America.
Note: There is sometimes debate about the California Roll's origin, with some claiming it was invented in Los Angeles. However, Chef Tojo in Vancouver is widely acknowledged for popularizing it.
Vancouver is a city—so it doesn't have a national dish. Canada as a whole doesn't have one single, legally recognized "national dish," though many point to poutine or maple syrup–based dishes as iconic Canadian foods.
Poutine (French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy) is considered an iconic Canadian dish and is often treated as a "national comfort food."
Other quintessentially Canadian foods include Nanaimo bars (originating from Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island), butter tarts, tourtière (in French Canada), and maple syrup–flavoured specialties.
Natural Beauty: Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver offers stunning water and mountain views.
Mild Climate: Unlike much of Canada, Vancouver has relatively moderate winters.
Cultural Diversity: The city has a rich multicultural heritage, reflected in its food, festivals, and neighbourhoods.
Quality of Life: Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities, thanks to its clean environment, outdoor activities, and vibrant cultural scene.
Economy and Film Industry: It is a major port, a tech hub, and a key player in North America's film and television sector ("Hollywood North").
In 2022, the Michelin Guide came to Vancouver for the first time, and eight restaurants received Michelin stars:
Additionally, 12 restaurants received the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes excellent food at moderate prices.