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Lunar New Year's easy with Chinese takeout

The Chinese Year of the Sheep begins Thursday (February 19). Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! Happy New Year! Amid the abundant well-wishing, at the heart of it all, Chinese New Year is simply...

For Korean ginseng chicken soup in Vancouver, just say samgyetang

No matter what the weather, ginseng chicken soup is immensely satisfying and easy to find in the West End.

Bubble tea bubbles up at these Vancouver spots

This Taiwanese favourite has evolved over the years; here’s where to enjoy it with some good food, too.

Vegetarian Chinese food to ring in Lunar New Year in Vancouver

On Chinese New Year's Day, many people observe a Buddhist-inspired custom of amnesty and abstain from eating meat in honour of the animals that give themselves for our food. Here...

Noodle soups in Vancouver go beyond ramen and pho

These Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese versions could just become your new favourites

Greet the Lunar New Year with yu sang raw fish salad

The Year of the Water Dragon will be upon us on January 23 and here are some predictions gathered along the grapevine.

Kingsway's king for late-night Chinese food in Vancouver

A CBC news report advises that for a good night's sleep, one should go to bed with neither a full stomach nor an empty one. To the Chinese, this gastronomic Goldilocks principle...

Hot pots let everyone enjoy lunar festivities

This fondue-like, cook-it-yourself meal of meat, seafood, and veggies dunked in hot broth is especially popular in winter and a great way to entertain.

Next train: Richmond for Chinese food

Thanks to the Canada Line, in about 20 minutes you are within a block or two of some of the best Chinese food in the Lower Mainland.

Watch the Chinese New Year parade with some dim sum

If you’re planning to catch the Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown on February 14 starting at 9:30 a.m., consider picking up breakfast en route.