Vancouver, BC
Best Dumplings in Vancouver.
Harry's top 10 dumplings spots in Vancouver score 53–78 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$$.
Dumplings are judged on the wrapper — thin enough to read through, strong enough to hold the soup in. Harry counts the pleats, checks whether the filling was seasoned as a filling or as an afterthought, and treats a burst xiao long bao as the small tragedy it is.
Ranked by Harry Score, closest dumplings matches first. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐
taiwanese
1132 Alberni St, Vancouver
4.3 across 2.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by World's 50 Best (50 Best Discovery — AE (editorial pick)).
$$
Harry
78
Worth It
74
Nine Dumplings Nine Dishes
dumpling
1610 Robson St #204, Vancouver
4.8 across 531 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
$$
Harry
76
Worth It
74
Dinesty Dumpling House
chinese
1719 Robson St, Vancouver
4.1 across 2.3k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
62
Worth It
62
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop
dumpling
488 Robson St, Vancouver
4.2 across 156 Google reviews; cheap and genuinely cheerful.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
$
Harry
53
Worth It
53
Also serves dumplings
Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen
dumpling · indian
1141 Davie St, Vancouver
4.6 across 3.0k Google reviews; this relaxed dining space serves traditional Himalayan meals with vegetarian options.
$$
Harry
76
Worth It
74
Momo Factory
chinese-noodle · dim-sum
1143 Davie St, Vancouver
4.5 across 1.5k Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.7.
$$
Harry
76
Worth It
74
Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
seafood · dim-sum
4989 Victoria Dr, Vancouver
4.3 across 3.9k Google reviews; bustling fixture with traditional decor for dim sum & inspired Cantonese specialties.
$$
Harry
69
Worth It
69
KIN'S FOOD & BISTRO
chinese · dim-sum
792 Denman St, Vancouver
4.3 across 149 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
69
Worth It
69
Mott 32 Vancouver
chinese · dim-sum
1161 W Georgia St, Vancouver
4.2 across 583 Google reviews; high-end restaurant featuring innovative Chinese dishes & craft cocktails in an airy,….
Caveat: Enjoyable enough, but the bill is partly buying brand and vibes.
$$$$
Harry
67
Worth It
66
Heritage Asian Eatery
chinese · dim-sum
1108 W Pender St, Vancouver
4.3 across 1.2k Google reviews; modern, understated counter serve offering refined, inventive takes on Asian comfort foods.
$$
Harry
66
Worth It
66
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Questions Harry gets about dumplings in Vancouver
- What is the best dumplings restaurant in Vancouver?
- Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 tops Harry's dumplings list for Vancouver right now, with a Harry Score of 78/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score dumplings restaurants in Vancouver?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap dumplings restaurants in Vancouver to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Vancouver on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.