restaurant and bar featuring a mix of Vietnamese, Asian, and western fusion dishes as well as drinks like espresso lattes and matcha lattes with tapioca (boba). Est. 2020. On the menu are different kinds of bowls, rice paper rolls with dips, burgers and seasoned fries, tacos and ramen, appetizers like fried cauliflower with gochujang sauce. Reported to serve non vegan items August 2024. Open Wed-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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1935 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6J1M7
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 14 Aug 2024 by taraphuris
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Added by ChiRestaurant on 14 Jun 2020
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39 Reviews
First Review by JessMcKeown
SouthernmostVegan
Points +1763
Best meal in Vancouver - Edit
When you’ve been a vegan for 30 years and a restaurant surprises you, “I can’t believe it’s vegan!” It’s a little pricey but worth every penny!
Read moreWe ordered the Banh Tieu (donut), the spicy truffle wontons, Banh Cuon Chay (rice paper rolls), and the Hakurei Turnip appetizers. They are all great!
For the mains, we ordered the Truffle Crispy Kinoko Rice (loved it!) and the Truffle Charcoal Noodle which I could not believe was vegan because it was so creamy and smooth OMG.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-07
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reidlesley
Points +16
Seriously - get the ‘Let us cook for you’ from the menu - Edit
Wow, wow, wow!!! Everything was amazing!!! So many flavours so many different dishes, every one beyond delicious. Chi was chatting with all the tables and so enthusiastic. The passion for amazing food and care for quality ingredients explains why it was so good!!!
Read morePros: Fresh. Seasonal. Organic., Delicious, High Quality
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Veganup
Points +1950
Chi’s food is great - Edit
We stopped at Chi for dinner. We didn’t plan far enough ahead to order the tasting menu but that is definitely on the books for next time! We started with enoki mushrooms on a bed of creamy potato. For entrees our group had the sticky “beef” with rice, the yellow curry, and eggplant with smoked tofu. The food was amazing. Our Omni friend enjoyed the “beef” so much that he plans to return to the restaurant to have it again. Owner, Chi, was extremely attentive and clearly wanted her guests to enjoy the food. Don’t miss this restaurant when you are in Vancouver!
Read morePros: Tasty food
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JudithWood
Points +360
Flavorful and Delicious! - Edit
I’ve been to Chi on my past two visits to Vancouver. Stumbled upon it the first time and rushed back the next.
Read moreFrom beginning to end, each meal was a delight of layered and surprising flavors and textures, all beautifully presented. Yes, it is expensive, but worth the splurge.
Also, unexpectedly uncrowded.
First meal (for 2, pictured) was:
Barbecue mushroom skewers with cucumber salad (solid)
Veggie-stuffed rolls that are fried, then swathed in fresh herbs and a rice wrap, with tamarind dipping sauce (out of this world!)
Pomelo salad with crispy seed crackers, useful for scooping (delicious and unlike anything I’ve had before)
Second meal no pix, for 3) was:
What the Pho and Fuzzy Smoking Peach cocktails and Lychee Elderflower Spritz (all tasty),
More veggie rolls (still amazing), crispy oyster mushrooms (sub for artichoke hearts, also good and gingery), pancake duck wrap (made with jackfruit and with lots of yummy things to roll with), truffle charcoal noodle with a very realistic sun for Parmesan cheese, made from potatoes (have not had pasta with a creamy sauce like this since going dairy-free). Baby bok choy with garlic was good, but it’s one-note flavor pales by comparison to the other fishes.
Ube ice cream and more mousse topped off an excellent meal.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-19
Pros: Delicious food, GF options marked clearly , Creative and tasty mocktails
Cons: Pricey
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JennieBohlman
Points +218
Just fine - Edit
After reading so many glowing reviews, we were excited to try Chi. It was fine. The food looked amazing and tasted fine. Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes.
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kenna2553
Points +64
amazing - Edit
i love this place. the food is always fantastic
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Aniseed
Points +4913
Phenomenal - Edit
We loved everything we tried here! We went here twice and my recommendations are Spicy Wontons and Butternut Sage Pierogi for appetizers and Dan Dan Pappardelle, Truffle Udon Carbonara, Tumeric Fish on Hot Skillet for mains. The housemade beverages were also lovely. The service was excellent and the owner was very friendly.
Read moreWe loved the atmosphere here and I think it's a great spot for a date. This is one of the top establishments in all of Vancouver!
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DavidGwynne
Points +238
Small portions of superb, modern, fusion food - Edit
The head chef of Chi was on Vietnamese master chef - you can tell! The food is inventive, blending Asian and western cuisine in a broad and varied menu (eg we had an Udon middle carbonara).
Read moreBookings can be made via their website.
Pros: Inventive menu, Wide selection of drinks , Easy to book
Cons: Expensive, Small portions, Slow service
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Trixi
Points +236
Friendly staff and good food - Edit
We tried the udon carbonara and rice with jackfruits and mushrooms. It was good.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Pricy
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Chucklesthe🐣
Points +24
Amazing food and friendly staff - Edit
I would give it 6 stars if I could! My partner and I were visiting from out of town and we are so happy we found this place. Everything was so delicious. All the staff were super friendly and we met the owner and she gave us some recommendations and was so sweet!
Read moreI can't recommend this place enough. It was some of the best vegan food I've ever had.
We got the spring rolls, truffle wontons, and a turmeric phish plate and it was all amazing.
Pros: All vegan, Delicious food, Friendly staff
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WendyMarklinger
Points +77
Five stars! A must try, for fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. - Edit
Wonderful experience, all around. A hidden gem. We’ll be back!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Flavourful meals, Extensive drink list
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CathyChiong
Points +327
All Vegan Asian Cuisine - Edit
I love that they have vegan for all my favorite Vietnamese/Asian food
Read morePros: All vegan menu , Very savory and tasty
Cons: Expensive for the serving
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Mooloobooloo
Points +1115
Just okay. - Edit
Vancouver is fortunate to have many Vietnamese restaurants, including a few that are specifically vegan. Chi Vegan has a nice atmosphere, but (based on several visits and trying many different items) the consistency, portion size, and quality of the food doesn't match the price.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: Price for what you get, relative to other places
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tonyakay
Points +3496
All Ⓥ and blown away! - Edit
Wow. Wow. Wow. Chi is AMAZING! The menu changes seasonally, so every three months. Every single dish was unique and blew me away. I can’t believe how good the Fried Tofu Fish was! The Rose Ginger Beer is something else. The Truffle Udon and new Head Cheese are both worth the price of admission. This place was a carnivore restaurant until the pandemic, when the owner decided to make it completely vegan! She was there serving and hosting too. I can’t say enough good about Chi. Will definitely go back and bring friends and family too.
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yiradati
Points +226
A bit disappointing - Edit
This restaurant seems great. Great reviews, hyped up and pricey menu with delicious sounding meals. Nice atmosphere and interesting beverages. Nice staff (but a bit understaffed during our visit). But when it came to the food, it was just ok.
Read morePros: Lots of glutenfree options, Nice drinks
Cons: Food was just ok, A bit pricey
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marieroberts
Points +1504
Maybe Not - Edit
Updated review April 2021:
Read moreIt seems like this place changed owners because the service was very unfriendly and disengaged. Food was ok but not as delicious as our first visit. I emailed them my concerns and they didn’t reply. I really wish they could have stayed consistent.
Original review Oct 2020:
We visited at 3pm on a Wednesday- place was dead but the service was not and the food was amazing. WI had kimchi and seaweed salad to start- fresh and full of flavour! Followed by curry latske and the turmeric “fish” bowl- amazing! And all that only $44!
Wish I could make these dishes at home. Go there if you haven’t- so worth it!!
Pros: All vegan, Everything made in house (except noodles), Lots of flavour
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +2583
Amazing Asian vegan food - Edit
Chi Vegan was the first restaurant on my "Vancouver must-eat bucket list" and it definitely didn't disappoint!! This Vietnamese restaurant used to be an non-vegan restaurant and became fully plant-based last year, when the owner became vegan! We spoke with her and she was very friendly.
Read moreI had the Chi tofu bowl as my entree (SO YUM), and we shared a plethora of scrumptious appetizers: the spicy truffle shrimp wontons, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower wings, and veggie rolls. Everything was so delicious and portions were perfectly sized. A bit pricey but definitely worth it. Service was quick and efficient and presentation was beautiful.
Pros: Everything!!!
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Magapurna
Points +260
Nice but pricey - Edit
Pleasant little restaurant but fairly expensive. We had the Veggie Rolls (very nice although a bit oily), Char-Grilled Eggplant (somewhat simple), Morell Perogi (pretty disappointing - I wouldn't know they had morells inside if I hadn't read the menu...), Cha Ca La Vong and Curry Laksa (both quite delicious), and the Belgium Waffle with passion fruit ganache (lovely). If you're planning to go there during peak times, you may want to book a table.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Helpful staff, Some interesting dishes
Cons: Rather expensive, Can get busy at peak times
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sjvan
Points +178
Dine Out delicious - Edit
Finally got to try this great vegan spot. We did the Dine Out Vancouver menu and everything we had was great. Stand outs were the potstickers, Impossible Pasta Bologonese and Dark Chocolate Peanut Bars. We’ll be back for sure.
Read morePros: All vegan, Menu changes regularly, Lots of variety
Cons: Often too busy to answer the phone to take orders
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spinner63
Points +74
Consistently excellent - Edit
I have visited 3 times over the last year and each time Chi delivers excellent creative food and wonderful service. It is safe to try anything on the menu, I haven't been disappointed yet. The ambiance is relaxing and the decor is interesting. I have found it to be very clean and safe in these times. A must visit.
Read morePros: Interesting delicious food, Great service, Comfortable
Cons: Too far from my house
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Siup
Points +3232
What a lovely experience - Edit
5 stars for their creative and tasty dishes. 5 stars for their staff, so nice and attentive. 5 stars for the location, cozy and nice to visit. Highly recommended. We were there with a toddler, and they served him right away: awesome. The bun Vietnam balanced, fresh and delicious. The Dan Dan an explosion of flavors. Best French fries I have ever had in Vancouver. Reasonable prices.
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StephanieShort
Points +19
Amazing food and interior! A must! - Edit
This restaurant has stunning decor and delicious food. Everything we tried was delicious and reasonable priced. Everything is Vegan so you don’t have to search the menu for options. I highly recommend the lemongrass chick’n and their take on spring rolls.
Read morePros: All vegan , Recipes that mimic real meat dishes , Trendy decor
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BriannaLaurie
Points +16
Unreal - Edit
The food was truly incredible - Chi was never on the map for us until they went vegan and my goodness have they done an unreal job! The Lemongrass Chikkin was sooooo tasty and the wontons! Plus their cocktails are fab! Can’t wait to taste the menu!
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dohberta
Points +139
A great spot - Edit
It seems kind of unassuming from the outside, but the menu is well thought out and not overwhelming. The options they have are great, and I would come back again!
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jsoy
Points +19
Liked it before they went plant based, love them now! - Edit
Lots of options, beautiful decor. Spring rolls are the best I’ve ever had.
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DanielWan
Points +20
Turmeric tofush - Edit
You won't regret ordering it.
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koneko
Points +1732
Second time round was better :) - Edit
Had the house burger and the duk lettuce wrap.
Read moreI was really excited about the wrap as it's totally up my street.
However, I found that majority of the flavour came from the hoisin sauce, which was nice and sweet. The lettuce was vibrant and fresh, wish there was more and for them to be bigger pieces as I had quite a bit of the filling left over. The actual "duk" filling which had sweetcorn, mushrooms and jackfruits in it (along with other ingredients) tasted bland with salt being at the forefront. The texture was good overall.
I despised the puffed rice noodles, whenever I ate a piece, it somehow turned into an unchewable plastic thread-like texture, even though it looks crispy and light in touch.
My bf had the house burger and didn't enjoy it. The bread was unpleasant and was made very soggy by the veitnamese vegan cheese sauce (the white sauce), the sauce itself was not good either.
The burger patty itself was minced mush, but it tasted ok along with the other ingredients.
I had a taste and I liked the beany taste of the burger, but it was like gritty mush. Not the worst or the best burger ever.
I loved the length of the chips, and the texture of them, bf felt they were "airy" in a bad way, I enjoyed the few that I had.
I think that the dishes are overly complicated in a good way as I love seeing all these lovely stuff on the plate, it is not executed to its full potential though.
Overall, the food is very photogenic and the restaurant itself is lovely. Loved the decor and the space, music was a bit loud as we were sat by the speakers.
The server and waitress were both nice and accommodating.
We'll be back to try the other stuff, maybe it was just an off day.
Had the potstickers, chi's tofu bowl and pho ga.
Enjoyed the potstickers, the garnish was even tastier! Came out very fast too.
Pho ga was good, loved the broth, could do with more tofu and mushrooms as it was very noodle heavy. I want to be full on more ingredients!
Tofu bowl was good, but too dry and the veggies in there, especially the kale was unpleasant for the bf. The tofu was too strong in flavour for him, I liked it though. We added my broth to the bowl to moisten it up and to spread the taste of the tofu evenly.
Everything this time round was better than the previous food we ordered.
Updated from previous review on 2020-09-04
Cons: expensive, seaweed
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