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Honours - Our Awards Over The Years

A passion for quality, authentic Chinese cuisine, complemented by our dedication to the fine art of personalized service—has its rewards. Kirin is proud to have garnered a wide range of awards and honours over the years, from both local and international authorities.

  1. Best Chinese Restaurant
    Where Magazine Readers' Choice Award, 2017
  2. 1st Place in Chinese Restaurant
    Vancouver Courier, Stars of Vancouver Readers' Choice Awards, 2017
  3. Best Chain Restaurant - Silver
    Vancouver Magazine, 2017
  4. 1st Place in Chinese Restaurant - Downtown
    Vancouver Courier, Stars of Vancouver Readers' Choice Awards, 2016
  5. Honourable Mention in Best Chinese Upscale
    Vancouver Magazine, 2015
  6. Honourable Mention in Best Downtown
    Vancouver Magazine, 2015
  7. Honourable Mention in Best Dim Sum
    Vancouver Magazine, 2015
  8. Best Upscale Chinese - Silver
    Vancouver Magazine, 2014
  9. Achievement of Distinction in Dining
    Distinguished Restaurants of North America, 2013
  10. Diners' Choice for “Best Fine Dining Restaurant”
    Chinese Restaurant Awards, 2013
  11. Lifetime Acheivement
    Vancouver Magazine, 2012
  12. Best Dim Sum - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2012
  13. Best Formal Chinese Dining - Bronze
    Vancouver Magazine, 2012
  14. Best Dim Sum
    The Georgia Straight Readers’ Choice Award, 2012
  15. Diners' Choice for “Best Fine Dining Restaurant”
    Chinese Restaurant Awards, 2012
  16. Diners' Choice for “Best Fine Dining Restaurant”
    Chinese Restaurant Awards, 2011
  17. Diners' Choice for “Best Dining Environment Restaurant”
    Chinese Restaurant Awards, 2011
  18. Best Chinese Restaurant
    Where Magazine Readers' Choice Award, 2011
  19. Best Formal Chinese Dining - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2011
  20. Best Dim Sum - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2011
  21. Best Chinese Restaurant
    Where Magazine Readers' Choice Award, 2010
  22. Best Formal Chinese Dining - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2010
  23. Best Dim Sum - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2010
  24. Best Chinese Restaurant
    Where Magazine Readers' Choice Award, 2009
  25. Best Formal Chinese Dining - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2009
  26. Best Dim Sum - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2009
  27. Best Chinese Restaurant
    Where Magazine Readers' Choice Award, 2008
  28. Best Formal Chinese Dining - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2008
  29. Best Dim Sum - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2008
  30. Best Chinese Fine Dining - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2007
  31. Best Dim Sum - Gold
    Vancouver Magazine, 2007
  32. Top Food
    Zagat Survey, 2007
  33. Top Food
    Zagat Survey, 2006
  34. Best Chinese Restaurant - Silver
    Vancouver Magazine, 2003
  35. Best Chinese Restaurant - Silver
    Vancouver Magazine, 2002
  36. Honourable Mention in Best Dim Sum
    Vancouver Magazine, 2002
  37. Best Chinese Restaurant - Silver
    Vancouver Magazine, 2001
  38. Best Dim Sum - Bronze
    Vancouver Magazine, 2001
  39. Best Chinese Restaurant - Silver
    Vancouver Magazine, 2000
  40. Best Dim Sum - Silver
    Vancouver Magazine, 2000
  41. Best Chinese Restaurant - Silver
    WestEnder Readers' Choice, 2000
  42. Certificate of Nomination - Most Memorable Meal Awards
    Where Magazine, 1999
  43. Best Chinese Restaurant - Bronze
    Vancouver Magazine, 1998
  44. Best Chinese Restaurant
    Vancouver Magazine Readers' Poll, 1997
  45. One of the Top 20 Restaurants in Vancouver
    Gourmet Magazine, 1996
  46. Best Chinese Restaurant
    Vancouver Magazine Critic's Choice, 1993
  47. Best Chinese Restaurant
    Vancouver Magazine Critic's Choice, 1991
  48. Good Value Dining Award
    Travel / Holiday Magazine, 1991
  49. One of the Top 40 Restaurants in Canada
    The Litt Report, 1990
  50. One of the Top 40 Restaurants in Canada
    The Litt Report, 1989
  51. One of the Outstanding Restaurants of The World
    Travel / Holiday Magazine, 1989
  52. The Award of Excellence
    Distinguished Restaurants of North America
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