In Celebration Of Chinese Restaurant Awards 2026 Dim Sum Gala
Presented by Scotia Wealth Management, DIM SUM GALA returns to celebrate the global influence of Chinese cuisine through its most iconic ambassador - dim sum
Date/Time: Sep 23 2026, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Vancouver, Fairmont Pacific Rim – Star Sapphire Ballroom1038 Canada Pl
Tickets
Cost: $450.00
Building on a 2025 edition that honored Chinese heritage through a contemporary lens, the 2026 edition delves deeper into the artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling of Yum Cha as a universal language connecting generations and cultures. Welcoming discerning diners and tastemakers, the evening unfolds in a glamorous 1950s Hong Kong and Shanghai-inspired supper club infused with cabaret flair, immersive dining, spectacle, and culinary mastery.
Manica Ng and Fred Lee Dim Sum Gala
THE EMCEES
Fred Lee | Power 50 Vancouver
Manica Ng | Fairchild Media
Canada x Hong Kong | Tradition Reimagined
The evening celebrates the heritage and evolution of dim sum, presenting refined Cantonese creations alongside the prized Chinese delicacy of premium aged tangerine peel “chen-pi” by Chinese Executive Chef Li Chi Wai and Dim Sum Head Chef Cheuk Ka Ching of The Legacy House at Rosewood Hong Kong.
He will be joined by 2025 Dim Sum Chef of the Year Garley Leung of Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, ranked No.1 in Elite 30 Canada 2025; 2025 Canadian Culinary Champion Alex Kim of Five Sails Restaurant; and new wave talent Toby Chen of Chinese Restaurant Awards — each presenting a refined, contemporary interpretation of the dim sum tradition
Reception at 6PM | Gala at 7PM
Begin with dim sum hors d’oeuvres before taking your seat for an evening that spans Cantonese tradition and bold new-wave dim sum — shaped by Cantonese, Contemporary Chinese and Korean influences. Paired throughout with The Dalmore Single Malt Whisky tasting, premium Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery’s wines, Granriviera mimosas and bespoke Dalmore cocktails.
Seats are limited to 200 guests.
ATTIRE | Pearl City Glamour, Black-tie
RESERVE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Table of 10 seats · $4,200 + GST – exclusive
Individual Seat · $450 + GST (grouped with fellow tastemakers)
For table of 10 booking, please contact Chinese Restaurant Awards at [ cra@ChineseRestaurantAwards.com ]
Please note: No dietary modifications due to the curated menu.
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