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