List newsPublished Sep 23, 2026

Chinese Restaurant Awards Elite 30 Canada 2026: who's new, who climbed

MOTT 32 is #1, up from #5. Lai Wah Heen moved from the Top 50 Honourees into the Elite 30, at #11.

New #1: MOTT 32 · Toronto, ONDynasty Seafood Restaurant was #1 in 2025.

Compared with the 2025 edition.

See the full Chinese Restaurant Awards Elite 30 Canada 2026 list →Every edition Official source: Chinese Restaurant Awards ↗Official source: Chinese Restaurant Awards ↗

Climbed10

#17Up 6 from the previous editionfrom #23Nian Yi Kuai ZiSichuan · Markham, ONWebsite preview: nianyikuaizi.ca
ChineseVancouver
#1Up 4 from the previous editionfrom #5Mott 32Chinese · Vancouver
- 100 Best #47
#4Up 3 from the previous editionfrom #7Jumbo Lobster RestaurantCantonese seafood · Richmond Hill, ONWebsite preview: jumbolobster.ca
#12Up 3 from the previous editionfrom #15iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck HousePeking duck · Fairview, Vancouver
- MICHELIN 1 MICHELIN Star
Website preview: quanjude1864.com
#13Up 3 from the previous editionfrom #16Fishman Lobster Clubhouse RestaurantCantonese seafood · Scarborough, ONWebsite preview: torontoflc.com
#6Up 2 from the previous editionfrom #8Bamboo GroveCantonese · Richmond, BCWebsite preview: bamboogrovevan.com
#8Up 2 from the previous editionfrom #10aKinModern Asian tasting menu · Old Town, Toronto
- MICHELIN 1 MICHELIN Star
- 100 Best #27
- enRoute #3
Website preview: akintoronto.com
#2Up 1 from the previous editionfrom #3Flavourful HouseCantonese · Richmond Hill, ONWebsite preview: flavourfulhouse.com
#23Up 1 from the previous editionfrom #24Oncle Lee KăoChinese grill · Old MontréalWebsite preview: restaurantonclelee.ca
Hong Kong hot potRichmond Hill, ON
#25Up 1 from the previous editionfrom #26Loon Fong Hot PotHong Kong hot pot · Richmond Hill, ON

New on the list6

Contemporary Cantonese and dim sumToronto
#11from Top 50 HonoureeLai Wah HeenContemporary Cantonese and dim sum · Toronto
#19New to the listSunnys ChineseRegional Chinese · Kensington Market, Toronto
- MICHELIN Bib
- 100 Best #94
- Best New #8
- 1 more
Website preview: sunnyschinese.com
ShanghaineseRichmond, BC
#21from Top 50 HonoureeLong's NoodleShanghainese · Richmond, BC
#26from Top 50 HonoureeMaster Beef Hot PotHot pot, Alberta beef · Calgary, ABWebsite preview: masterbeefhotpot.ca
Shanghainese, Nanjing and HuaiyangRichmond, BC
#28New to the listYuan's Garden RestaurantShanghainese, Nanjing and Huaiyang · Richmond, BC
#29New to the listKingwell Roasted BBQCalgary, AB

Moved down18

Hong Kong style hot pot and CantoneseVancouver
#4 → #5Landmark Hotpot HouseHong Kong style hot pot and Cantonese · Vancouver
#9 → #10The Fish ManSeafood · Richmond, BC
- 100 Best #90
Website preview: fishmanrestaurant.com
Cantonese and dim sumRichmond, BC
#21 → #22Lanxuan RestaurantCantonese and dim sum · Richmond, BC
Cantonese barbecueRichmond, BC
#29 → #30HK BBQ MasterCantonese barbecue · Richmond, BC
Cantonese, dim sumFairview, Vancouver
#1 → #3Dynasty Seafood RestaurantCantonese, dim sum · Fairview, Vancouver
#12 → #14Mimi ChineseChinese · Toronto
- 100 Best #35
- Best New #6
- enRoute #3
- 1 more
Website preview: mimichinese.com
#14 → #16Golden Paramount Seafood RestaurantCantonese, Shunde and dim sum · Richmond, BCWebsite preview: goldenparamount.com
#6 → #9Sea Harbour RestaurantCantonese and dim sum · Richmond, BCWebsite preview: seaharbour.com
Jiangnan and HuaiyangRichmond, BC
#11 → #15Jiangnan WokJiangnan and Huaiyang · Richmond, BC
Shaanxi and Xi'anDowntown, Vancouver
#2 → #7Chang'An RestaurantShaanxi and Xi'an · Downtown, Vancouver
FusionToronto
#13 → #20R&DFusion · Toronto
- MICHELIN Bib
Sichuan and Chongqing barbecueThornhill, ON
#17 → #24Miss Qu Barbecue & RestaurantSichuan and Chongqing barbecue · Thornhill, ON
Cantonese noodles and congeeRichmond, BC
#20 → #27Max Noodle HouseCantonese noodles and congee · Richmond, BC
#19 → Top 50 HonoureeOsmanthus Chinese Fusion RestaurantJiangnan and Shanghainese fusion · Richmond, BCWebsite preview: osmanthuscanada.com
#22 → Top 50 HonoureeThe Jade Seafood RestaurantCantonese · Richmond, BCWebsite preview: jaderestaurant.ca
Taiwanese and SzechuanVancouver
#25 → Top 50 HonoureeKalvin's Szechuan RestaurantTaiwanese and Szechuan · Vancouver
Shaanxi and Xi'anRichmond, BC
#27 → Top 50 HonoureeXi'an FlavourShaanxi and Xi'an · Richmond, BC
Cantonese barbecueChinatown, Vancouver
#28 → Top 50 HonoureeChinatown BBQCantonese barbecue · Chinatown, Vancouver

Off the list this year12

Lanzhou hand-pulled noodlesChinatown, Montréal
#30 in 2025Nouilles de Lan ZhouLanzhou hand-pulled noodles · Chinatown, Montréal
Modern TaiwaneseFairview, Vancouver
Top 50 Honouree in 2025A.BentoModern Taiwanese · Fairview, Vancouver
SzechuanWest End, Vancouver
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Ban Bu XianSzechuan · West End, Vancouver
Chinese and dim sumMarkham, ON
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Casa Victoria Fine Dining and BanquetChinese and dim sum · Markham, ON
SichuanRichmond, BC
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Chengdu Street FoodSichuan · Richmond, BC
Chinese baoCentretown, Ottawa
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Gongfu BaoChinese bao · Centretown, Ottawa
Top 50 Honouree in 2025May Yan Seafood RestaurantScarborough, ON
ShanghaineseYorkville, Toronto
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Sang-Ji Fried BaoShanghainese · Yorkville, Toronto
SichuanRichmond, BC
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Tai Er Suancai & FishSichuan · Richmond, BC
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Takumi BBQOttawa, ON
Taiwanese noodlesRichmond, BC
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Uno Beef NoodleTaiwanese noodles · Richmond, BC
Cantonese seafood and dim sumRichmond Hill, ON
Top 50 Honouree in 2025Yu SeafoodCantonese seafood and dim sum · Richmond Hill, ON