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Guide to Vancouver's best spots
Golden Great Wall Szechuan Restaurant is one of Guide to Vancouver's best spots.

1. Golden Great Wall Szechuan Restaurant

705 W. Broadway (at Heather St.), Vancouver, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Fairview · 11 tips and reviews

Julie T.Julie Tyios: Oh my goodness - try the dim sum dumplings. The shrimp and spinach-tofu dumplings are out of this world. Don't forget the hot and sour soup!

Elysian Coffee is one of Guide to Vancouver's best spots.

2. Elysian Coffee

8.5
590 West Broadway (at Ash St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Fairview · 65 tips and reviews

Julie T.Julie Tyios: The Clover coffee here is excellent. So incredibly flavourful! The only place that has one in Toronto is Starbucks on Yonge, just north of Bloor.

Watami Sushi is one of Guide to Vancouver's best spots.

3. Watami Sushi

514 W Broadway (at Cambie St.), Vancouver, BC
Sushi Restaurant · Fairview · 6 tips and reviews

Julie T.Julie Tyios: Get a good tuck in at lunch for under $10. The sushi is fresh and delicious, and the service is fast.

Bao Bei is one of Guide to Vancouver's best spots.

4. Bao Bei

8.9
163 Keefer St (btwn Columbia & Main), Vancouver, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 84 tips and reviews

Julie T.Julie Tyios: The food is great but the portions are a touch small for sharing, so order extra. If there's a wait, try the cocktails - pure bliss.

Granville Island Public Market is one of Guide to Vancouver's best spots.

5. Granville Island Public Market

9.1
1661 Duranleau St (at Johnston St), Vancouver, BC
Market · Fairview · 233 tips and reviews

Julie T.Julie Tyios: Some of the best smoked and candied salmon I've ever tried. Grab a smoothie at the juice bar to sip while you browse.

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar is one of Guide to Vancouver's best spots.

6. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

9.0
1095 Hamilton St (at Helmcken St), Vancouver, BC
Seafood Restaurant · Yaletown · 95 tips and reviews

Julie T.Julie Tyios: Try the jellyfish ceviche - perfectly flavoured and delightfully crunchy. The crab is excellent.