The night everyone has been waiting for has arrived!
On October 3rd, the MICHELIN Guide revealed its 2024 selections at the Commodore Ballroom, marking the third year of the guide in Vancouver.
In a star-studded event, the MICHELIN Guide welcomed a new star to its prestigious roster: Sushi Masuda.
For many, Sushi Masuda is a restaurant they’ve likely never heard of.
The omakase spot opened its doors back in March 2024 and is the brainchild of chef Yoji Masuda, who honed his skills in Japan for over 13 years before returning to his hometown in Vancouver.
Sushi Masuda’s humble setting may surprise first-time visitors, but it’s a reminder that great food often hides in unassuming places.
Its only got five seats, making it an intimate and cozy omakase experience – basically the opposite from the theatrics that Okeya Kyujiro has.
The omakase course here starts at $230 per person and starts of with 4 – 5 appetizers and then a 10 – 12 course of nigiri.
Its chef-owner, Yoji Masuda, was also recognized with the Michelin Young Chef/Culinary Professional Award at the ceremony.
Similar to last year, no restaurants were downgraded from their one star status. This is slightly surprising considering how Toronto’s MICHELIN ceremony went.
The event also celebrated 1 additional Bib Gourmand designation: Gary’s, a delightful French cuisine spot in South Granville.
This award recognizes restaurants that provide great food at excellent value, and Gary’s certainly fits the bill.
With a cozy neighbourhood vibe, the eatery offers rustic, approachable dishes like asparagus with saffron rouille and pork collar with parsley sauce.
Meanwhile, Fraser Street’s Bravo and Zab Bite both were awarded Michelin Recommended statuses.
This year’s MICHELIN Guide includes a total of 76 restaurants, with 6 spots cut from the guide or was demoted:
- Hanai (closed)
- Regal Mansion (closed)
- Elephant (closed)
- Nightshade (closed)
- Fiorino (previously Bib Gourmand)
- Arike (closed; previously Bib Gourmand)
Below is the official Vancouver MICHELIN Guide 2024.
Vancouver’s 2024 MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants:
- AnnaLena – 1809 W. 1st Ave., V6J 5B8 ⭐
- Barbara – 305 E. Pender St., V6A 0J3 ⭐
- Burdock & Co. – 2702 Main St., V5T 3E8 ⭐
- iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House – 2808 Cambie St., V5Z 2V5 ⭐
- Kissa Tanto – 263 E. Pender St., V6A 1T8 ⭐
- Masayoshi – 4376 Fraser St., V5V 4G3 ⭐
- Okeya Kyujiro – 1038 Mainland St., V6B 2T4 ⭐
- Published on Main – 3593 Main St., V5V 3N4 ⭐
- St. Lawrence – 269 Powell St., V6A 1G3 ⭐
- Sushi Masuda (new) – 1066 W. Hastings St., V6E 3X2 ⭐
Vancouver’s 2024 Bib Gourmand Restaurants:
- Anh and Chi – 3388 Main St., V5V 3M7
- Chupito – 322 W. Hastings St., V6B 1K6
- Fable Kitchen – 1944 W. 4th Ave., V6J 1M5
- Farmer’s Apprentice – 1535 W. 6th Ave., V6J 1R1
- Gary’s (new) – 1485 W. 12th Ave., V6H 1M6
- Karma Indian Bistro – 2741 W. 4th Ave., V6K 1P9
- Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer – 2958 W. 4th Ave., V6K 1R4
- Lunch Lady – 1046 Commercial Dr., V5L 3W9
- Magari by Oca – 1260 Commercial Dr., V5L 2T6
- Motonobu Udon – 3501 E. Hastings St., V5K 0E5
- Phnom Penh – 244 E. Georgia St., V6A 1Z7
- Say Mercy! – 4298 Fraser St., V5V 4G2
- Seaport City Seafood – 2425 Cambie St., V5Z 4M5
- Song (by Kin Kao) – 317 E. Broadway, V5T 1W5
- Sushi Hil – 3330 Main St., V5V 3M7
- Vij’s – 3106 Cambie St., V5Z 2W2
Vancouver’s 2024 Recommended Restaurants:
- ¿CóMO? Taperia – 201 E. 7th Ave., V5T 0B4
- acquafarina – 425 W. Georgia St., V6B 5A1
- Archer – 1152 Alberni St., V6E 1A5
- Ask for Luigi – 305 Alexander St., V6A 1C4
- Bacaro – 1029 W. Cordova St., V6C 0B9
- Bacchus – 845 Hornby St., V6Z 1V1
- Bao Bei – 163 Keefer St., V6A 1X3
- Bar Gobo – 237 Union St., V6A 2B2
- Bar Susu – 209 E. 6th Ave., V5T 1J7
- Bonjour Vietnam Bistro – 3944 Fraser St., V5V 4E4
- Botanist – 1038 Canada Pl., V6C 0B9
- Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar – 845 Burrard St., V6Z 2K6
- Bravo (new) – 4194 Fraser St., V5V 4E8
- Café Medina – 780 Richards St., V6B 3A4
- Carlino – 1115 Alberni St., V6E 1A5
- Chang’An – 1661 Granville St., V6Z 1N3
- Chef’s Choice Chinese Cuisine – 955 W. Broadway, V5Z 1K3
- Cioppino’s – 1133 Hamilton St., V6B 5P6
- Delara – 2272 W. 4th Ave., V6K 1N8
- Dynasty Seafood – 108-777 W. Broadway, V5Z 4J7
- Elisa – 1109 Hamilton St., V6B 5P6
- Fanny Bay Oyster Bar – 762 Cambie St., V6B 2P2
- Folke – 2585 W. Broadway, V6K 2E9
- Hawksworth Restaurant – 801 W. Georgia St., V6C 1P7
- Homer St. Cafe – 898 Homer St., V6B 2W5
- L’Abattoir – 217 Carrall St., V6B 2J2
- Maenam – 1938 W. 4th Ave., V6J 1M5
- Miku – 200 Granville St., Ste. 70, V6C 1S4
- Motato – 1002 Mainland St., V6B 2T4
- Nammos Estiatorio – 3980 Fraser St., V5V 4E4
- Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant – 8300 S.W. Marine Dr., V5X 0C7
- New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant – 4650 Gladstone St., V5N 2T6
- Ophelia – 165 W. 2nd Ave., V5Y 1B8
- Osteria Savio Volpe – 615 Kingsway St., V5T 3K5
- per se Social Corner – 891 Homer St., V6B 2W2
- PiDGin – 350 Carrall St., V6B 2J3
- Riley’s Fish & Steak – 200 Burrard St., V6C 3L6
- Sushi Bar Maumi – 1668 Robson St., V6G 1C7
- Sushi Jin – 750 Nelson St., V6Z 1A8
- Suyo – 3475 Main St., V5V 3M9
- Tetsu Sushi Bar – 775 Denman St., V6G 2L6
- The Acorn – 3995 Main St., V5V 3P3
- The Lobby Lounge & RawBar – 1038 Canada Pl., V6C 0B9
- The Mackenzie Room – 415 Powell St., V6A 1G7
- Torafuku – 958 Main St., V6A 2W1
- Wildlight Kitchen + Bar – 5380 University Blvd., Ste. 107, V6T 0C9
- Yuwa – 2775 W. 16th Ave., V6K 3C3
- Zab Bite – Thai E-Sarn Cuisine (new) – 4197 Fraser St., V5V 4E9
With all four new additions to the MICHELIN Guide this year being open for just 12 months or less, it’s evident that Vancouver’s newest restaurants are delivering an impressive standard of food and service right out of the gate, catching the attention of even the most discerning inspectors.
We’re excited to see what’s to come for the 2025 guide!
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