Michelin Vancouver: 2023 star and restaurant distinctions revealed

Oct 6 2023, 3:23 am

The wait is over, foodies! Michelin has revealed its anticipated 2023 selections for the Vancouver Guide.

Dished was onsite at the ceremony in Vancouver on October 5 to witness the action play out live.

Restaurants and chefs have now learned whether they earned Michelin Stars, Bib Gourmands (good-quality food for good value), or other Michelin Guide distinctions.

The 2023 Vancouver restaurant selection was based on five criteria: quality products, the harmony of flavours, mastery of cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in the cuisine, and consistency between each visit (each restaurant is inspected several times a year).

So, without further delay, check out all the 2023 recipients.

2023 Michelin Star Winner:

  • Okeya Kyujiro (one star)
Okeya Kyujiro

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This win for Okeya Kyujiro, helmed by Chef Takuya Matsuda, means Vancouver has been awarded a total of nine Michelin stars.

Newly Recommended:

  • Archer
  • Bao Bei
  • Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
  • Elisa
  • Folke
  • Hānai
  • Moltaqa
  • Regal Mansion Cuisine
  • Sushi Jin
  • Suyo
  • Tetsu Sushi Bar
  • Wildlight Kitchen + Bar

New Bib Gourmand Winners:

  • Farmer’s Apprentice 
  • Karma Indian Bistro
  • Motonobu Udon
  • Seaport City Seafood
  • Sushi Hil

Additional Awards:

  • Michelin Outstanding Service Award: Front-of-house team at Okeya Kyujiro
  • Michelin Sommelier Award: Wine Director Kelcie Jones of Burdock & Co.
  • Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award: Bar Manager Max Curzon-Price of Suyo
  • Michelin Young Chef Award: Chef Warren Chow of Wildlight Kitchen + Bar

Bib Gourmand Winners announced in 2022:

  • Anh and Chi
  • Chupito
  • Fable Kitchen
  • Fiorino, Italian Street Food
  • Kin Kao Song
  • Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer
  • Lunch Lady
  • Nightshade
  • Oca Pastificio
  • Phnom Penh
  • Say Mercy!
  • Vij’s

Michelin Star Winners announced in 2022:

  • AnnaLena (one star)
  • Barbara (one star)
  • Burdock & Co (one star)
  • iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House (one star)
  • Kissa Tanto (one star)
  • Masayoshi (one star)
  • Published on Main (one star)
  • St. Lawrence (one star)
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