Restaurant and bar featuring a mix of Vietnamese, Asian, and western fusion dishes. Est. 2020. On the menu are shareable plates like lemongrass tofu and hummus, salads, banh mi sandwiches, pho, soups, kabocha curry, truffle crispy rice & mushroom medley, desserts and more. Reported fully vegan June 2025. Reported open August 2025 under new ownership. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
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1935 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6J1M7
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 11 Nov 2025 by craigmc
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Added by ChiRestaurant on 14 Jun 2020
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44 Reviews
First Review by JessMcKeown
Shan-Shan
Points +510
Good Vibes and Food - Edit
Friendly staff, great ambiance inside — despite the lacklustre outside entry — and delicious food.
Read moreIt was hard to decide what to eat given the variety on the menu - it all sounded great! I ended up having the vegetable rolls and the red curry ramen. Everything that was served at neighbouring tables smelled delicious as well.
I was also excited that they make their own Campari in house so I could have a vegan negroni!
Sadly, they told me that soon they will be reopening under a new name. And while they will have plentiful vegan options, it won’t be an exclusively vegan restaurant.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-08
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Chestnutthepig
Points +24
Quality fresh food! - Edit
Delicious food, I had a banh mi and my partner had katsu fried rice. The seitan is made fresh each morning and Michael the owner and chef is super helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to return!
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LynnCreasy
Points +98
Yum! - Edit
Real candles and jazz music, atmosphere top notch. I got the daily special a great deal on Tuesdays. Asian flavors great.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Presentation , Taste
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3305
Amazing vegan Asian fusion in Kits - Edit
Chi recently came under new ownership in 2025; the menu changed but the quality didn't! I loved it just as much as when I came for the first time in 2021. You must stop by if you're in Kitsilano. I highly recommend the crispy brussels sprouts (the sweet and savory sauce was so decadent) and the Shaken Be'f (basically stir-fried soba noodles with vegan "beef"). The "beef" was tender, flavorful, and (alarmingly?) realistic. Your non-vegan friends will love this place too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-04
Pros: Everything!!!
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jelbel
Points +63
Very expensive - Edit
Lovely service and decor, but the prices are very high for small portions of food and a small menu. Not worth it in my opinion
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Mooloobooloo
Points +1421
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 moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-02
Pros: Lots of options
Cons: Price for what you get, relative to other places
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Kwr_
Points +2218
WOW - Edit
Entirely vegan, upscale dining. We went for a special occasion and it was incredible. Wow. The spicy truffle wontons were out of this world, you MUST try them. The Shaken beef was also incredible. Highly recommend those two items.
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SouthernmostVegan
Points +2142
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 +2324
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 +460
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 +5323
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 +246
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 +337
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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tonyakay
Points +3949
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 +246
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 +1559
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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Magapurna
Points +272
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 +182
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 +83
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 +3262
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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