Vancouver’s Michelin Guide is back. Here are ten restaurants that received stars in the third edition, including one spot new to the list
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Sushi Masuda, which opened in March 2024, is chef Yoji Masuda’s first restaurant. After working in a Japanese spot in his hometown of Vancouver, Masuda cooked in Sapporo and trained in sushi in Tokyo. Sushi Masuda’s roughly 18-course omakase meal of appetizers and sushi costs $230 per person.
The anonymous inspectors note that Sushi Masuda’s minimalist counter reminded them not to judge restaurants by their appearances. “The plain, spare room is brought to life by the artfully simple, meticulous preparations.” They add that though his time training at a top Tokyo sushi counter is evident, Masuda’s distinct style, honed over more than 13 years, shines through.
“With the assistance of his wife Akari, who provides a warm, attentive hospitality, the meal proceeds gracefully, from an indulgent savoury ‘pudding’ of sweet, pure-tasting monkfish liver to a wonderfully gelatinous beltfish cooked with sake and kombu, before arriving at the impeccable nigiri, which showcase exceptional ingredients alongside a singular delicacy and precision.”
Partners Bailey Hayward and Mathew Bishop opened Gary’s, “a convivial neighbourhood spot,” last fall. The inspectors note that their unpretentious take on French food is an easy sell.
“To match the relaxed, friendly vibe, the cuisine is rustic and approachable, offering hearty dishes that draw inspiration from French country cooking, as in asparagus with saffron rouille, or pork collar with parsley sauce — and don’t miss out on the fluffy, freshly baked rye rolls, served with green garlic butter. For a final slather of indulgence, do order dessert, like a rum baba soaked with chamomile-scented syrup and capped with a ribbon of decadent pistachio custard and a cloud of Chantilly.”
In total, the guide includes 76 restaurants across 23 cuisines. “As we toast to year three of the Michelin Guide in Vancouver, the growing momentum and talent of the restaurant community continues to be impressive,” Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin Guides, said in a statement.
Vancouver’s 2024 Michelin-starred restaurants
AnnaLena — one star
Barbara — one star
Burdock & Co — one star
iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House — one star
Kissa Tanto — one star
Masayoshi — one star
Okeya Kyujiro — one star
Published on Main — one star
St. Lawrence — one star
Sushi Masuda (new) — one star
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