Bao Bei · Restaurant · Vancouver
The Chinatown brasserie that rewrote modern Chinese cooking in Vancouver.
Bao Bei is the Chinatown brasserie that reset what modern Chinese cooking looks like in Vancouver, tucked into the edge of the old neighbourhood. It carries a Michelin Guide listing for Vancouver and has become one of the city's defining rooms for a lively, share-everything dinner with a good cocktail in hand.
Open since 2010, Bao Bei made its name as a self-described Chinese brasserie: moody lighting, tin ceilings, and a small dining room that hums with energy from the moment the doors open. Chef Joel Watanabe cooks with a playful, creative streak, taking classic Chinese ideas and running with top-tier ingredients and modern technique.
The dishes to know are the Kick Ass Fried Rice with prawns, bitter melon, masala-preserved mushrooms, and papadam; the mantou buns stuffed with braised p
Address: 163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3, Vancouver
Reserve a VIP table at Bao Bei through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles Vancouver reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:30 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:30 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:30 – 00:00
- Saturday: 17:30 – 00:00
- Sunday: 17:30 – 22:00
Frequently asked about Bao Bei
How do I get a reservation at Bao Bei in Vancouver?
Tables at Bao Bei are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Bao Bei?
Bao Bei is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Bao Bei?
Bao Bei runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Bao Bei located?
Bao Bei is in Vancouver, at 163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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