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Top food to try in Vancouver

6 dishes to eat in Vancouver, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Sushi and Japanese

Sushi and Japanese
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Consistently rated among the best outside Japan, and cheap by comparison.

2. Dim sum in Richmond

Dim sum in Richmond
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A large Hong Kong community and correspondingly serious dim sum.

3. Salmon

Salmon
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Pacific salmon, smoked, candied or grilled on a cedar plank.

4. Japadog

Japadog
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A Japanese-Canadian hot dog with teriyaki and seaweed, from street carts.

5. Nanaimo bar

Nanaimo bar
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A no-bake three-layer bar from Vancouver Island.

6. Poutine

Poutine
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Quebec's dish, but everywhere here, with local variations.

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