PiDGiN Restaurant in Vancouver

Good experience, but not amazing. Lots of unique dishes, some of which were great and others not to our taste. The drinks were unique but didnt rival other Michelin restaurants weve gone to. The atmosphere was oddly casual, people on their laptops doing office work and wearing crocs right beside us- for an upscale Michelin recommend restaurant I thought this was odd and didnt lend itself to a great dining atmosphere. Service was nice, staff were great.

Fantastic

The service is very good. I try my best. A great collection of Korean and Japanese food.

We absolutely loved the warm and welcoming atmosphere of this restaurant, which made our experience even more enjoyable. The service was impeccable, with two gentlemen who were extremely friendly and attentive. The food was simply delicious. We chose several dishes à la carte to taste a variety of flavors, and each dish was a real delight. A special mention goes to the beignet, which was bold and full of surprises, adding a unique touch to our meal. It was a culinary experience we d be thrilled to repeat !

Interesting take on Asian cuisine

We had the vegetarian and omnivore tasting menus last night- they were absolutely delicious! Hard to pick favourites- both the miso sablefish and Korean rice cake were standouts! Brandon and his team were incredible. Definitely follow their recommendations for sake - they know their stuff! We ll definitely be back. Thanks team!

What a gem. Everything was delicious. The Sablefish, my oh my. Great atmosphere, the staff were friendly and helpful, would go back in a heartbeat.

We tried the tasting menu, and the food was great! Will definitely be back when they rotate their menu!

I wanted to love this place, but it was a major flop. We were 2 and did the tasting menu which started with a savoury shot that unfortunately didn t sit well with our taste buds. The atmosphere was flat; the low music only highlighted the lack of conversation in the nearly empty room. We left hungry and went for pizza afterward. While the duck (last course) was really tasty, the portion sizes and taste didn t justify the price.

Mediocre. Food was fine and service was left wanting. The portions were small and overpriced for what it was. Dont recommend and wont be going back.

What do you mean I cant give this place six stars? My wife and I came here for our wedding anniversary and wow did this place deliver. The meal and pairings were top notch. The staff was welcoming, kind, and friendly. The overall vibe of the restaurant was sleek and clean. Best meal I have had in a long time.

Really great food. The sablefish and tofu were delicious. Went here with my parents and girlfriend, and we all went home happy! Thanks for having us :)

YUM YUM IN MY TUM TUM a tad bit dark though

Totally enjoyed the service, but I have to be honest about the food. It s definitely below average

Great food, love this place, but I ll never come back again. Once I saw two people on a date and when the dude went to the bathroom the waiter had the audacity to ask for the lady s number and hit on her. Straight disrespectful and unprofessional. Should have that guy fired tbh, do your job and don t be creepy. I will make sure to tell everyone I know to not visit this place until something is done.

Beautiful little restaurant. Sit by the bar, closer to the kitchen, order from the fresh sheet - must try the scallop & lobster ceviche and steak with kitchen sink butter! 11/10

If there were more stars, I d add them in! We had an amazing experience food, cocktails, service just couldn t have been better Brandon and his team are top notch approachable, knowledgeable, engaging. The descriptions of the food and wine, the creative pairings, the conversation beyond. Our meal was worth every penny. Thank you for a great and memorable evening.

Amazing as usual. Chef Wesley is always impressive with new dishes and new flavors. It leaves you with wanting more!

Visiting Vancouver for a few days and had dinner here tonight. Really enjoyed it. We did the tasting menu and it was fabulous. Great flavors, perfect portions. Only miss was the dessert. Not bad but would have preferred something sweeter. Thats a minor quibble though. Great meal, highly recommend it

Great service, the owner shared stories of the restaurant and kitchen staff and spoke about the ingredients and process. The dishes were inventive but still satisfying and delicious. This was haute cuisine but not an experimental stab in the dark, there was enough in each plate to taste and savor. We will definitely return on our next visits to Vancouver. I gave it a 4 for atmosphere primarily because of the neighborhood, but don t be put off by the sometimes sketchy street scene in gastown.

Fantastic sake selection! For sake-food pairing, trust them. They know what they re doing. Vegetarian options: No compromise, great veggie tasting menu.

The menu isnt extensive, but you won t be disappointed. I especially recommend the foie gras rice.

Great tasty menu. Kinda sad they removed the oyster shot :(

Delcious! Excellent service. 10/10

Foie gras rice is so delicious

Just the goose liver rice please

We love Pidgin! Delicious menu, both in food and drinks. Go for the happy hour, stay for the rest of the menu.

CELIAC FRIENDLY! I wanted to do a fancy meal somewhere with a set menu and drink pairings for my birthday. My partner, however, has celiac, and anyone with celiac knows how hard it is to find a set menu option anywhere. I emailed Pidgin to see if they could accommodate and they called me within 45 minutes, were incredibly sweet and welcoming and said it would be no problem at all to modify my partner s tasting menu to remove the gluten. When we got there, they didn t even need to think twice the servers already know the modifications they ll make to make the menu gluten free, and it s only about 3 small changes. You get the exact same experience. The staff are incredibly nice, the food was great and the experience made us feel so safe and secure that my partner wasn t going to get glutened. Thanks so much to everyone at pidgin for a great birthday dinner!

Pidgin .. where to begin. We were a party of 10 celebrating a birthday and decided to go here, given all the raving reviews and positive experiences seemingly across the board. What we experienced was unfortunately not what we expected. Admittedly booking a large table for 10 on the night of Messi possibly showing up at BC place meant we each arrived at various times past the 7pm reservation. The restaurant had graciously allowed us to trickle in (thank you). But then for some reason we were told we HAVE to order the tasting menu (we didn t ask for a recommendation of what to order) and they said it enough times to almost convince us until they coughed up that it was only strongly recommended after we asked a few times why? I m not sure if this was a joke or a strange sales tactic but it put half our party off from ordering said tasting menu. No where on their website or menu does it state that it was mandatory that everyone needs to order the tasting menu. We expressed that although we understood that this was a sharing style dining place, due to the number of people in our party and being that a couple of the girls had some dietary restrictions, sharing plates was not favoured among us. A few went with the tasting menu and the rest of us ordered a la carte (you can order the tasting menu individually as well at market price). Maybe I missed the explanation (if there was one given?) but didn t know that the dishes come out in the order of the menu. ie if you ordered the quail like I did (which is further down on the menu), you won t see your food in front of you until much later. The food itself tasted great (although rather sinewy) - but what food isn t when you have waited almost 2 hours for it to get to you? We ordered by 8pm and left at 11:30pm. This is an astronomically long time to dine, even by fine dining standards. I m not a food critic, and certainly you might not give much thought to my review, it s likely buried in all the glowing reviews above and below, but I had soaring expectations for a Michelin guide restaurant (as I would with any Michelin recommendation). It is sad that our first experience here was less than. Perhaps a culmination of multiple factors but we did not feel welcome here. Service for us was not exceptional and we felt forgotten. We kept waiting for the incredible dining experience everyone else is talking about. The other parties here for date night and as smaller groups looked like they were having a blast and I think that is the way to go to fully enjoy the dining experience here.

A staple in Gastown with innovative dishes and great value. Highly recommending their tasting menu and the new happy hour menu.

Such great food in a cool setting. We love a Chef s Table experience when we travel and Pidgin did not disappoint! The tasting menu was fabulous - such great flavors and textures! The owner as well as the chef treated shared each course, along with a couple of extras. Simply incredible. Just go!!

My husband and I dined at Pidgin the other week. We opted for their Chefs Table Experience and it did not disappointed! Flavours & service were on point. I enjoyed the vegetarian tasting menu and my husband had the omnivore menu. We look forward to coming back the next time we are in Vancouver.

Amazing place

Ordered a couple of dishes here. Everything else here is good but the foie gras rice bowl is exceptional. Its absolutely my favorite. The rice is drizzled with some sushi-style sweet soy sauce and pairs well with the foie gras, and before today it didnt even occur to me that this is a nice pairing! Service is good and attentive.

This place was phenomenal! If youre into exploring new food and flavors, I highly recommend this place. I was wow-ed by the food, which doesnt happen often. The sablefish was to die. The other dishes we tried took us through a culinary experience. Do not be deterred by the neighbourhood and please do give them a try, you wont regret it. One of the best culinary experiences Ive had in a while!

Simply amazing place ,food amazing, and service great.

Super knowledgeable staff helped us pick out some amazing drinks and dishes. The funky Saki flight was fun. Try the spot prawns! Cant wait to come back!

Went there for dinner last night with a party of 9. We had to get their set menu because we were over 6 ppl. The menu was $90 per person. I don t understand how each dish can be so salty, vinegary and so bland at the same time. The food was imbalanced and sub par. Service was slow, each dish took over 20 mins to come out. We got there for 8 and left at 11:30. Not to mention, there s a mandatory 20% tip added for the large group, which is standard but hard to swallow when the meal and service is so disappointing.

partner and I went before going to Shen Yen. we both had the tasting menu (veg) since some of the fish items on the carnivore menu werent our particular tastes. food was absolutely amazing. service was incredible. when we told the server we were running low on time they and the kitchen accommodated us. dishes were served with full descriptions. sake flight was served with both descriptions and background which I loved. would go here again for sure and high on my recommendation list to friends. made for a fantastic start to an awesome night

The chicharron was pretty good, but the miso-marinated sablefish was amazing; the lotus roots were especially good. I also enjoyed the drinks

an exceptionally beautiful dining experience. the service feels so personal and relaxed while still elevated and interesting. ryan knows so many cool things about wine, do yourself a favour and let him take you on an adventure with pairings you might never choose yourself but will be so happy you tried. the food is thoughtful, intense and endlessly interesting. truly can t sing the praises of this special place enough, please give yourself the gift of going here!

Delicious food / wine and top-notch service. We did the chefs tasting menu with the wine pairing, and it was a perfect match! They were willing to create a hybrid menu between the two tasting menus to accommodate my pescatarian diet plus food allergies, which was a pleasant surprise and very much appreciated. Nice ambiance, and its like stepping into a little oasis once inside the restaurant. Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Vegetarian options: They are extremely accommodating for adaptations of their menu items to meet dietary needs. They also have a seperate vegetarian tasting menu which is hard to find at other restaurants.

We had a wonderful dinner! Dishes are creative and delicious. Great service and ambience. Also the cocktails were amazing.

Service was impeccable. I had the tasting menu with a sake pairing the price felt fair and I left feeling full but not bursting. I enjoyed all the sake pairings but was delighted by two offerings in particular: the Tenbi Junmai and the Niwano Tomari. Brandon & Kingsley thank you for a lovely dinner!

Had a beautiful dinner. Do the tasting menu! Cocktails were wonderfully balanced and the service was a great combination of relaxed and attentive.

Opted for the tasting menu. The sablefish and sweetbreads were big highlights, but the whole meal was delicious, and reasonably priced for its quality. Also enjoyed the Wasabi Makhana, Old Quarter, and Smoke And Spice cocktails, plus a light and fresh tequila creation from bartender Kingsley. Speaking of, Kingsley and our server, Jordan, were friendly, attentive, and had good recommendations for the rest of our last night in Vancouver. Go here for a nice date night.

Went with a group of friends and did the tasting menu with wine/sake pairing. While all courses (but the dessert) were amazing, the portions were ridiculously small. We left still hungry and some of us went for a second dinner. Considering the tasting menu is almost 100 dollars, one would expect the portions to be somehow decent instead of being 2-3 bites each. The service was also a bit slow. I would recommend the restaurant for the food quality for sure, but price or portion adjustments are definitely needed.

Nothing but great things to share about the gem of a restaurant, Pidgin. A few of the dishes they offer are phenomenal, including the foie gras rice bowl and chicken wings. Each dish is great though. The staff were attentive even though they were busy with several tasks at times. For dessert, their beignets were the standout that really highlighted their skills in combining ingredients from cuisines of different cultures really well. A must visit! Vegetarian options: They have a few vegetarian options, though the vast majority of their dishes contain meat.

This place has been around for 11 years. I can t believe it took me that long to finally eat there. Food is delicious. Pork belly on rice was a favorite. Will try the tasting menu next time. Flight of sake was awesome. Great decor and music.

A group dinner tonight was made so memorable by the outstanding team here, our whole trip was enhanced by the experience! The tasting menu (including the wine/sake pairing) was an exceptional choice, and the knowledge of our server Harrison heightened the whole experience tenfold. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable, with a clear undertone of sophistication. The evening was perfect from start to finish, and the whole group can t wait to come back for another visit! We also highly recommend purchasing (or at the very least checking out) the surrealistic fairytale, Fishes & Wishes, they have on display! Three out of five of us took one home because of how impactful it was! Vegetarian options: One of the people in our group got the vegetarian tasting menu and it was wonderful!

I love it here. The staff ensures I have a wonderful time.

We had a beautiful time at PiDGiN. It was our first time and our service was impressive. First time having some ingredients and they did not disappoint! We had the tasting menu and it was incredible. My partner has a shellfish allergy and he was treated with the utmost care. I would easily recommend this restaurant and return again. Our server was attentive and very good at his job. He was genuine and authentic, which can be difficult to see these days. We were out celebrating a special occasion, so thank you for making it memorable for us!

As an avid food enthusiast, the news that this restaurant had been honored with the prestigious Bib Gourmand award filled me with excitement and anticipation. However, my experience, in the end, left me with mixed feelings. The tasting menu, while showcasing culinary ambition, fell short in certain aspects. The culinary journey kicked off with a fish on toast featuring Madai, one of my favorite fishes. Unfortunately, the promised aging and flavor of the kelp failed to make an impression. The dish lacked seasoning, appearing bland and leaving me yearning for the expected depth of flavors. Despite their admirable effort in crafting their own brioche, it arrived at the table with a stale undertone, as if it had been prepared days prior. The second course, a celeriac salad, proved to be monotonous and uninspiring. However, the pickled celeriac added a much-needed burst of flavor, rescuing the dish from complete dullness. Moving on to the seasonal tempura, the choice of vegetables was commendable, but the ginger slices were a bit too thick for my liking. The sauce at the bottom failed to impress, and a classic ten-tsuyu or flavored salt might have been a safer choice. The fourth dish, a foie duo, suffered from a lack of cohesion. The transition from hot tempura to cold foie gras felt disjointed. While each element was well-executed individually, the overpowering unagi sauce dominated the palate, overshadowing the intricate flavors of the other components. Transitioning to warm dishes, the fish showcased excellent cooking skills, but the creamy sauce was not to my liking. A dashi-mushroom consommé would have been a preferable alternative, as the lotus roots added an unwelcome level of saltiness. The standout of the evening was the duck, impeccably cooked and bursting with flavor. However, I wished for more Japanese influences, similar to the previous dishes, to maintain thematic consistency. The dessert, a bavarois, left much to be desired. The cream was broken, and the texture resembled scrambled eggs rather than the smooth consistency one would expect. This unfortunate misstep marked the end of an uneven culinary journey. In conclusion, while the restaurant exhibited ambition and skill in various aspects, the overall experience fell short of justifying the high cost. The lack of thematic consistency, underseasoned dishes, and flawed dessert left me with a sense of disappointment. Despite the Bib Gourmand accolade, this particular culinary adventure did not live up to my expectations.

Honestly pretty disappointing experience. We had a few different table staff and props to most of them. They were fun and friendly. But the food and overall experience left a lot to be desired. Been twice now and was hoping this would be the redemption. Its just okay. Certainly not worth the price and not worth dealing with where its located. The food was okay at best. It wasnt bad but it was very underwhelming. Many core simple elements either under (Bok Choy) or over cooked (Carrots). The main duck was underwhelming, a small portion even by fine dining standards, and honestly a lot of the meal just felt like something that could be prepared at home if you wanted to spend the time. At half the price I could recommend, but its really punching above its weight class with prices. It isnt bad food but it does not deliver on the total package its selling unfortunately. Additionally any sense of atmosphere was ruined by the staff allowing this insanely selfish woman blind everyone in the tiny mood lit restaurant with her portable light as she pretended to be some kind of food blogger, which she was clearly not. I couldnt believe staff served her while she had this powered on in her hands. Absolutely hilarious. This was really the cherry on the mediocre cake. It was an incredibly funny scene as half the restaurant constantly moaned and recoiled every time a dish was served to her table and she dawned her portable sun to record her meal and ruin everyone elses. Peak Vancouver. Ridiculously obnoxious and underwhelming experience from a place that apparently won a bib since the the last time we tried it.

My partner and I went to PidGin last night for dinner and had a wonderful evening! We tried the tasting menu. Initial impressions of the first three courses - they were flavorful but on the smaller side. However the latter half of tasting menu definitely redeemed itself with bigger portions and of course, they were delicious. Our server, James was amazing and cared enough to make sure we walked away full and included an extra dish for us. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening. The ambience of the restaurant was also lovely :) Overall a really great experience. Would go back!

Great experience and amazing food, would definitely eat there again. Dietary restrictions: Open for celiac which is great! Food : 5/5 |

We loved our first visit to Pidgin! The food was exceptional as was the service. We did the winter tasting menu and loved every dish. Our favorites were the celeriac salad, foie duo, the lamb saddle, and the sablefish. Wonderful and reasonably priced for the quality and service!

I had the tasting menu experience at PiDGiN, and the food was okay overall. Butternut squash soup: nice way to start off the course. Fish on toast: the texture of the bread was not satisfying. It was cold and had a stale texture. I wish it was crispy. The fish and uni were fine. Celeriac salad: I felt that the buttermilk dressing was too heavy. Tempura: it was good. Light and crispy batter. Tempura ginger was unique as well. Soba noodles: the flavours were nice but I wish it was served cold. I think the yuzu would have shined better if the broth was cold. Prosciutto wrapped sturgeon: sturgeon was slightly overcooked. The prosciutto overpowered the delicate sturgeon flavour and took away from the overall dish. I wish the prosciutto was completely removed from the dish. I did like the lentil in fish sauce. Duck breast: gnocchi was great. Duck was ok. Vanilla bavarois: favourite part of the course. Had a refreshing and bright flavour profile. The lime and melon really elevated the dish. It was served cold and that worked great. Service was excellent. I got a non alcoholic cocktail called sensible spritz which was nice.

The service was great and the non-alcoholic cocktail was good. I had the sensible spritz recommended by the server. The tempura was delicious, light, and crispy. The vanilla bavarois was a refreshing way to end the meal. The other dishes were just okay... It felt like the flavors on the plate clashed with each other and in the end, nothing stood out.

Mediocre food at best. Bland, uninspiring cuisine, with poor presentation, soggy tempura.

Vegetarian options: Restaurant provide vegan choice Dietary restrictions: Accommodate deitary restrictions Parking: Need a little bit walk for paid parking

We tried chefs tasting menu with wine pairing, and it was a fresh experience! Although the celeriac salad was not my cup of tea and the dessert with umeshu was overly sweet for my taste, but I enjoyed the dishes overall. I especially liked their soba with black truffle. At first, I was surprised that it was sour but it grew on me! I still think about the taste.. I definitely recommend it for the price range and and Im surely coming back!

Fabulous hidden gem...best date place ever..great service...great food and had am amazing date...would definitely go again and would for sure recommend you check it out. Love the menu and drink menu also...

We ve been wanting to dine at PidGin for a long time, finally had the excuse of a birthday and came here to celebrate. No need to look any further than the seasonal, always changing tasting menu: it s incredibly good, based around the best of local products and excellent value. Not a single course missed the mark: to single out any as favourites in no way suggests the others were lacking: each course was designed to build the progression of the meal while being able to stand on its own merits. That said: the dish with the braised lentils was OUTSTANDING: sure there was some perfectly cooked sturgeon sitting on top, with some lovely sautéed greens, but the lentils OMG: braised with butter, mirepoix, red wine and a stock that tastes like it was days in the making with a depth of flavour that is the hallmark of a skilled chef: just ladle me up a bowl of that and walk away from the slurping noises . Can t overlook the soba noodles and mushroom dish either: it hit my partner s #2 ranking after the lentils: rich and nutty and full of earthy nuances. But we were also treated with a surprise extra of the rice cakes with gochujang bolognese: I had read about this dish before and it is as good as the rave reviews say: one of those dishes that just can t ever leave the menu this one took my #2 spot. Even so, there were a lot of comments along the line of what about .the fish toast: uni, a gorgeous compressed, citrusy snapper, a perfect bite. Or the celeriac sonata that followed and the tempura: who knew that a piece of ginger, battered and sprinkled with flaky salt, could be so good? And the duck dish, which as my partner said, fantastic but just not quite as fantastic as those lentils, sorry! We finished up with a dessert pair - again they treated us to a little extra: a lovely light custard that had my partner wanting to shamelessly lick the cup out, and then a perfect beignet with Szechuan pink pepper and a beautiful miso caramel. Onto the service: we lucked out and had Jordan, who is one of the sommeliers (WSET wine AND sake) who curated the drink pairings for us this evening. Do just put yourself in these skilled hands if you can: the wine pairings were excellent, diverse and perfectly matched to their respective courses, but the sake pairings were even more nuanced and truly elevated the food as they should. If you haven t had the pleasure of an expertly guided sake flight or pairing then you should try it as soon as you can: good sake matched well makes the food sing. Service was personal, warm, and quietly impeccable: the courses were timed perfectly, we had time to enjoy each dish but never felt like we waited at all for the next one. Descriptions of each course were interesting, detailed yet concise. Also a nod to the kitchen team: a shellfish allergy that can often be a nuisance with a tasting menu was handled without so much as a hiccup: a quick substitution on one course and a condiment served on the side for another was done without fuss. So refreshing compared to the places that pretty much roll their eyes when you request them to work around a genuine allergy...nothing says happy birthday like a side of epinephrine. Definitely have to give top marks to Jordan though who was really a big part of making it such a lovely evening: attentive service without being stuffy or hovering. Michelin has listed this restaurant and I expect that soon we will see another red star added to the Vancouver listings. But more to the point, we will be back as soon as we can to see what s in season, and we already have the list of friends who we know will enjoy this lovely experience as much as we did. Vegetarian options: Full vegetarian option offered - again without making the veggie person feeling like they got short changed in any way. Dietary restrictions: A shellfish allergy was handled safely without fuss and without making us feel awkward for even having to ask. So nice for a change!

Worst service I ve ever had. Went in may 2023 with coworkers. At the time I was pregnant but too early to announce at work. I tried to talk to the waiter when he came to greet us before the rest or the group arrived and he waved me off saying he would take dietary restrictions when he explains the menu to the whole table. Then I stood up to go see him and explain again that I needed this to be a little discreet, and he was again not attentive and condescending. For the whole meal he proceeded to calling out loudly all the dishes that were non raw alternatives and here is your non alcoholic cocktail every time he would bring something for me to the table. The alternative dishes to the tasting menu were very disappointing too. He was just rude and condescending altogether, not just to me. Worst experience and do not recommend.

It wasnt what we expected as far as the atmosphere, in that it was very simple. Starters were surprising, chicken wings in BBQ sauce? The mains of chicken and sable were very good, however the fish portion was small. Overall a nice experience but not the fine dining we were expecting. Parking: High crime area.

PiDGiN (Gastown) Food and service was fantastic! Yes I would definitely come here again =). Below is what we ordered in order of what I thought was the most delicious: STUFFED FERMENTED CABBAGE $20 compressed mutsu apple, enoki mushrooms, almond and miso glaze. WOW!!!! I honestly would have never chose this dish but was recommended by our server. Im so glad I did because if I were to come back, I would 100% order this again! I was SHOCKED how delicious this was. FOIE GRAS RICE BOWL $37 chestnuts, daikon, unagi glaze. This was superb. Really loved the flavor of it all! I would get this or the Pork Belly Rice bowl next time! CHICKEN WINGS $17 gochujung sauce, tosazu pickle daikon. These were pretty good, nice and meaty and crispy! But are they best chicken wings ive ever had? Noooo, but they are still pretty good! PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED STURGEON $40 lentils, braised beans, garlic koji, red wine butter sauce. Ok out of all 4 dishes, this was the only one I didnt like at all. Suprised because this was the most expensive one! The fish just tasted dry and not flavourful at all. Yes the beans/lentils was good, but not the fish. Very disappointed by this one. Sablefish from other restaurants is probably 100x better than this one!

We always try a restaurant weve never been to before and Pidgins food and service was amazing. We tried the 7 course tasting menu and were satisfactorily full. The infusion of French and Asian was delicious. The wine selection was aplenty (but dont try the German Pinot Noir - it had a weird citrus/effervescent taste to it). Overall, it was a delightful evening out and we were very happy with our meal and attention we received.

Sincerely ask the owner to reevaluate the teasty menu. Everything teasy good, but far from enough for two people. I cannot wait for one hour and half to finish all the courses and then noitie that I need to order more food to fill my stomach. Environment was a bit noiser than I expected.

I tried their testing menu today and it s soooo good Especially the soft shell crab surprisingly delicious Recommended dishes

Now toqued by Chef Wesley Young PiDGiN looks at the melting pot that makes Vancouver tick, its Gastown location adding some grittiness to a minimalist dining room filled with a mostly young clientele served by a friendly and professional staff. Self-described as Asian-French fusion built on a backbone of Pacific Northwest Ingredients, all of that boiling down to a globally-inspired Gastropub with good Cocktails, prices and portions make sharing a good choice and none but Vegetarians should skip addictive Beef Tendon Chicharrons dusted in Gochugaru Citrus Spice. All dim-lighting and wood banquettes beneath soft music, a daily special of Bison Tartare with Umeboshi eaten like a Handroll alongside Tequila with Watermelon and an Egg Flip, Chicken Wings get dialed up by Gochujung that is even better utilized in Korean Rice Cake Bolognese that cleverly riffs on Gnocchi. Not about to forget a Rice Bowl, Pork Belly over Foie Gras the lady s choice, Dessert consists of Chocolate Cake with Berries and Cream plus a more inspired trio of mouth-numbing Donuts ready to be dipped in Salted Caramel fortified by Miso.

Special dinner for NYE and what a great time! Fantastic imaginative and super tasty food, great wine pairing and sake tastings. But best of all was Jordan with his personable & professional service, great knowledge of food and drink and the ability to provide a relaxed but effortlessly smooth journey through the evening. Thank you!

Inventive dishes but portions are tiny.

We are careful with our sugar intake and would normally not go to a place that serves rice bowls. But my friend wanted to try this place, so we obliged. PiDGin is located at a challenging part of gastown for both car and foot traffic. Fortunately, the gas town crowd the street were more concerned with each other than looking out for tourists. Not having done much research on the menu, I was surprised when my friend selected Beef Tendon Chicharron. As none of us paid attention to the complete name of the dish, we all expected chewy jelly-like pieces of collagen. What came were pieces of super light puffs that looks more like pork rind, but tasted a lot lighter. This dish was made from roasted tendons, sliced, dried and then deep fried, sprinkled with spices. The beauty of Asian/Chinese food is in the variety of vegetables. But Pidgin only offer stuffed fermented cabbage which the folk at at our table rejected. So we ended up with a really unbalanced meal of protein and lots of carbs (sugar). Our healthy diet went out the window with that. We also ordered Chicken Wings and Agedashi Tofu. Since none of us want a plate of beef, a couple of us chose rice bowl: pork belly rice bowl, foie gras rice bowl, sablefish. The flavours of my pork belly was good, and the rice firm. But I would normally not order white rice, so I felt I had eaten unhealthily. At the end of the meal, we were all quite disappointed. I went home with CRS (Chinese Restaurant Syndrome) the taste of MSG (or seaweed) stayed with me all night. Im really not sure how genuinely Asian the menu can be without a healthy selection of fresh vegetables. Overall, I would give 4-stars for the pork belly, minus 1-star for lack of vegetables, and minus 1-star the CRS I suffered afterwards.

Ive visited pidgin before the pandemic and that was a wonderful time, attentive service, great wine selection and a rotating tasting menu. This time, I visited with friends and I think theyve done a great job of showcasing a wide variety of flavours, textures and techniques for the winter 2023 tasting menu. The tables favourite was the matsutake chawanmushi with its delicate pudding like texture and saltiness of the fish roe. The Hokkaido scallop was the second favourite with a great balance of acidity to compliment the meatiness of the scallops. Cream sauce was perfect and wish I had some noodles to soak up the rest.

Very very good experience! Go have diner here! Amazing knowledgeable staff, all ingredients and the wines were perfectly described. Furthermore the food was perfectly prepared. Nonetheless price wise it is definitely not comparable to Europe in terms of value for money, but you have to keep in mind that you are on the other side of the world with certain ingredients not readily available. Wine / sake / cocktail pairing is highly recommended! Beautiful pairing actually adding value to the dishes presented! I think I even can say that it has been the best pairing I ve had since ages. (Always a miss in the menu but here it was flawless!!) All in all: a definite go for this restaurant and it s staff. Amazing!

Consistently unremarkable food, with attentive and considerate service. We had the tasting menu with a few extras. The opening salad was light and refreshing but nothing noteworthy. The chawanmushi was served too hot, I would have preferred it rested, and was also runnier than I ve had before. The soft shell crab and wings were tasty, but in a deep fried way rather than any unique flavour or technique. The bison meat was bland and I didn t enjoy the powdery texture either but perhaps that s just the animal. The mousse to me was confused with a bold dark chocolate flavour dominating the lighter lychee and berries, I think a vanilla or milk base would have worked better. I would argue disappointing execution of pan Asian, with few dishes creative in isolation, and French techniques generally went unnoticed except for in two mains Service was excellent.

It s a Michelin recommended restaurant and it s easy to see why. It s a great fusion of Asian and western cuisine and all the dishes were carefully curated. We had the tasting menu and a virgin cocktail and it s not for a full meal - it s only to highlight the dishes and the restaurant. If you order separate dishes, I highly recommend the scallop and bison dish! It can be a bit pricy but I think it s worth the price and the wait based on my experience.

Beautiful place

I came in for the Valentines tasting menu, got quite disappointed for the $165 per person menu - 6 appetizer portioned dishes for two to share. It could be subjective but I m only 100lb and I ended up leaving the restaurant feeling hungry :( The space was super crowded almost felt like eating at a ramen bar. food taste good but the menu was not very well designed - its just too heavy with cheap ingredients: heavy cream based soup, overly buttered risotto, salty bacon risotto and thick creamy dessert. I ve been to many fine dinings, not very impressed with the overall food quality and ambiance.

Food was either adventurous or delicious. Although some things may have not ended up being in my taste, it was at least a bold and interesting attempt in unique flavor and texture. Service was wonderful and very attentive, and the atmosphere was intimate. However, nothing too outstanding or unique. Overall, I would recommend trying this restaurant.

This excellent Gastown restaurant lived up to its great reviews and was definitely one of the best meals we had while traveling in Canada. The cuisine was inventive and delicious, with a distinct Asian influence. My spouse and I shared the tuna tartare, chicken wings, truffle risotto and smoked magret of duck. Pidgin offers a tasting menu, which would be a good way to sample even more of their very tasty dishes. We had an extremely friendly server and the food came out quickly.

Fabulous food, the service was attentive, but unobtrusive, great atmosphere with nice background music that you can hear, yet still talk over and hear and be heard without difficulty. We tried the chefs table and the set menu.

From start to finish, my experience at Pidgin was superb. We started with the fermented cabbage starter, which was a perfect balance of charred, acid, tart, sweet, and umami. The other dishes continued to amaze---risotto with dungeness crab and uni, and the smoked magret duck breast. Most notably the FOH team were fantastic, excellent service, in sync, and charming. Highly recommend!

Very kind staff. Luxurious mood & experience. The portions are small so recommend to order at least two-three plates per person.

Excellent service, fantastic food. I forgot the name of it but it was a watermelon& egg white cocktail and this was a bomb. Loved it!

Fantastic! Amazing food, lovely service with great recommendations.

Delicious! This is what fusion cuisine should be like! It s pricey, but worth it!

Food was interesting and tasty but no wow factor. Service was great, good value. Around corner is kinda bad street to visit specially at night.

Food was amazing. We had the tasting menu and each course was absolutely incredible. Only downside was that some of the drink pairings couldve been better.

What an incredible experience! The service was wonderful from start to finish and the food was delicious! Highly recommend

This restaurant blew surprised and delighted me. Food and drinks were stellar. I enjoyed the Valentines Day tasting menu and had both of their non alcoholic cocktails. Every bite and every sip was unforgettable. Do yourself a favor and book a table this restaurant ASAP.

Awesome restaurant with very tasty food and high quality service. The atmosphere and interior is very nice, would come back for sure. Highly recommended!

Exception cuisine and service at the gem. Michelin rated, should have at least a star. Dont miss their sake selection and let the team guide you through your meal for the best experience.

Fantastic Friday night. We had the tasting menu with wine pairings. The food was delicious and the pairings was a great mix of sparkling cocktails wine and sake. Angela was our server and she was exceptional. Will definitely visit again.

Everything was fantastic about this restaurant. It is a very approachable Michelin Star cuisine. I had the pork belly and wings. My friends had the scallops and smoked halibut. All Wonderful dishes.

Phenomenal food, great service and fair price. Must visit! (Note the surrounding area does leave a little to be desired so be forewarned there)

Was here for my birthday. Incredible dinner, I recommend the rice cakes and chicken wings. Our server Harrison was amazing also, he recommended some great drinks and dishes and also recommended some cool bars to go to after dinner

Had a great evening at Pidgin! They have lots of vegetarian options and the cabbage dish was so unique! Will come back for the tasting menu.

Always a great night here

The chefs table truly is the best seat in the city. Splurged for the tasting menu with the drink pairings and could not have been happier. Left feeling deeply satisfied and tipsy!

First time I tried a tasting menu and it did not disappoint. We tried the regular tasting menu for a birthday celebration. I forgot the name of the food but it was divine. Definitely will try the chef s station tasting menu for another experience. We did the food and wine tasting. We will definitely go back and we have been recommending this place to out friends

The best atmosphere and ambiance Such amazing food Everyone is so friendly Food : 5/5

Great food, lovely atmosphere, outstanding service. The only reason why I didn t give them five stars is because the portion of their tasting menu is very small. Basically, if you re going there hungry, don t get the tasting menu. Otherwise, a must-try restaurant.

Nice interior, but the restaurant is in the middle of the addict land. Pretty rough area in the evening. Got the tasting menu. The service was very good; the restaurant worked around our dietary restrictions (we have many). Everything was nicely plated. Ingredients were great; it was clear. However, none of the dishes blew our minds. I think this is the main issue with Pidgin. Overall, tasted blandly. For example, halibut was fresh and nicely cooked, but missing some citrusy flavor. Quantity-wise, I think our server explained well at the beginning - won t feel hungry or full . However, my personal expectation is that when I get a tasting menu, I should not think whether I should eat more afterwards. Adjusting the quantity of the last course before the desert can fix this easily.

Chicharrones were delicious. The chicken wings were best in the city, the wine program is focused & exciting, and the people are knowledgeable & professional.

Ive been wanting to come here for years. It lived up to every expectation. The Koji Quail was my favorite dish and went with many of the Sake.

I stopped by... did not eat, but was impressed with menu....... however the entry way smelled of vagrant feces, so I lost my appetite.... not restaurant fault, but very disheartening...

Flavours were really good, portion size was small, and restaurant location couldve been better.

They didnt disappoint! From blue cheese and fig martinis to amazing delicious applies and entrees, this is a go to place. Food came out promptly and very well played and prepared.

An amazing chef s experience. Highly recommend the liquor flights.

Food is excellent, and so is the service. Unfortunately, cant give 5 stars since the mocktail made my companion sick (allergic to alcohol) Food

Pidgins menu is a testament to culinary creativity. With a fusion of flavors from both French and Asian cuisines, each dish is a work of art. Pidgin Restaurant is a must-visit for food lovers seeking a captivating fusion of French and Asian cuisine. With its innovative dishes, exceptional service, and inviting ambiance, Pidgin has rightfully earned its place among the Michelin 2022 recommended restaurants. Embark on a culinary journey at Pidgin, where French and Asian flavors come together in perfect harmony. Its a dining experience that will leave you with lasting memories of exceptional tastes and impeccable hospitality.

Loved the creative and delicious food and excellent service. Vegetarian options: Decent number of vegetarian dishes to satisfy. Food : 5/5 |

Delicious food and lovely service!

The prix fixe meal is one of my favorite ways to dine. PiDGiN did not disappoint! We enjoyed all of the food much more than more expensive restaurants we have gone to. The staff was amazing and very knowledgeable. Sake afficionado on staff.

Tastes good, but the variety of dishes is a bit lacking

The food was ok but not great for the price point. Service was extremely slow.

Nice interior, good service. Inventive dishes but sometimes a touch under seasoned? The tasting menu was great for a date night dinner.

All the food was sooo good! Everything we tried was awesome and service was great too. This was just a really good culinary experience. Only thing to note is that the area immediately outside isnt super inviting. We would definitely come again.

We did the tasting menu chefs table experience when we visited, which I would skip if I were to go again. There was an interesting juxtaposition between the food served and the setting/location (in a not great area of town, casual tone), one that Im not sure I truly enjoyed. I also did not care for the family style service with the tasting menus. I admit that I was still hungry when I left. Okay, all that aside, the food was beautiful and delicious. I would recommend doing ala cart and getting a couple things that look interesting vs the tasting menus. They also have wonderful vegetarian options, though could use more protein. Our server was wonderful and the interactions between the chef and his staff was really cool to see, it looked like they were having a good time. Overall, I was mildly disappointed that reality didnt meet my expectations, but it was still a very nice dinner with great service.

The tasting menu was amazing! The staff were all so kind, friendly, and attentive.

Such a wonderful experience here. The food was beyond any of my expectations and the service was top notch. For the quality and experience, definitely worth it!

Fantastic experience, great service, excellent food.

Excellent service but food was so-so and overpriced. Edited to 1 star because of owners passive aggressive response.

Fantastic! Get the rice cakes

One of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver. The tasting menu is always delicious and the service is top-notch. Drink pairings are very fun and complement food well.

The cheese filled tempura morels, unpictured scallop tartare amuse bouche, and the asparagus green pea scape salad were amazing. Went for the chefs table experience which was worth it. We left with our tummies filled just the right amount.

The food is really so so and very expensive. We ordered the testing menu and most of them are salty.

I would put 3.5 for the experimental tasting menu but the service was pleasant so making it a 4. The appetizers (scallop tartare and salads) were alright. The Hamachi were the best, high quality tuna. The morel tempura is a tad disappointing, too oily for me. The main salmon is sadly under seasoning to my taste but i like the charred zucchini. The sorbet is too sweet unfortunately. They do accommodate my no beef and pork diet.

We had the pleasure of dining here based on a friends recommendation, and we are thrilled we took their advice. The service surpassed our expectations. Our server, Jordan, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also engaging and delightful to converse with. If you are in the area, worth checking it out although would be mindful of walking down Hastings Street which felt very uncomfortable to walk down given the crowd.

The service was nice as well as the ambiance of the restaurant. The food is not good enough for the servings to be micro sized. I would not recommend this restaurant.

UPDATE 7/25 - Out of fairness to the restaurant, they reached out after this review and did a deep dive into our experience. I really appreciated the follow up. Management made a serious effort to figure out what happened and why the service was so poor. Although I stand by the review since that was our experience, I genuinely expect that the feedback was taken to heart. We will be giving Pidgin another shot when we are back in Vancouver. Don t go here. This isn t fine dining. This isn t elevated service. We paid for the chef s table experience which sounded like a nice way to celebrate an anniversary. Just to cut to the chase We sat without any sort of acknowledgement or explanation for no food for 15+ minutes on 3 different occasions. We were without water for 20 minutes. We had an initial round of drinks, and, when the server cleared my wife s sake glass, there wasn t any sort of want anything else? On top of that, the chef never even acknowledged us there! I don t expect to have a sit down, but just a wave or a head nod maybe? This wasn t inviting service. It felt like we were a nuisance here. The cost for the dinner was 250 CAD. Michelin star? Please. There are hundreds of better spots in Vancouver. I genuinely want a refund. This is unacceptable.

It was a nice place to eat. We tried various options off the menu and no one item was better or worse than the other. The drinks were really good unlike some places where you question if any alcohol is in them. I would def recommend trying at least once. Personally Ill go again as the it was a very favorable experience for me.

So good but so expensive. Pictured is the peach pavlova.

Its still the same, not much has changed. The main thing is foie gras rice.

Epic cocktails and the most delicious food!

We went there for a chefs table experience despite a negative review on this experience recently. I do think they took in the feedback...because we had a phenomenal experience. Its impressive what they are able to create from a tiny kitchen. I definitely recommend the sake/wine pairing. We discovered some new types of sake and wine that we have not had before. The hostess took her time explaining each dish and wine. And coming from NY the price for the quality of meal and experience felt very reasonable!

Great moody atmosphere for some after work cocktails.

Really good food and service.

Dietary restrictions: Super accommodating for gluten free, even with the tasting menu! Food

We had a lovely meal here with our son. All agreed the tasting plates were exceptional and will return soon. Excellent!

Super tasty and surprising food accompanied by warm and friendly service - a real treat for our last night in Vancouver. Would recommend getting a taxi to and from the restaurant though, as there is a lot of open drug use in the surrounding streets.

Super nice food and loved the fact they served different kinds of sake with the meal!

We went here for a work event. Spent over $3k in food and drinks. The server decided to become passive aggressive with me. I will never step foot in this place or host anymore company events. Il take my business elsewhere where service is given properly. Keep the attitude

Tasting menu was delectable; like that it featuresseasonal options. I loved that a few cocktails could be ordered as a flight or as shots.

All the food was phenomenal, the service was fantastic, and the interior of the restaurant was beautiful and refined. The cocktails were also top notch. The foie gras rice bowl is the best dish I ve ever had - anywhere. I keep going back for it! The pork belly rice bowl is great as well.

We did the chef s tasting menu and were fortunate enough to sit at the actual chefs table. The service was spot on. The timing was great. The food was spectacular! It was so fun watching professionals executing with ease. Highly recommend!

Amazing! Drinks, food and service. Vancouver s hidden gem, had a bit of everything and was blown away by every dish. Must try the one eyed samurai drink, and bolognese rice cakes! Five stars all around.

We got the tasting menu and everything was good except for the sturgeon with lentils. There was little rocks in our lentils but our server gave us rice cakes instead. The server was so nice but just a bit disappointed about the dish as it was a main course.

Exceptional local spot with both food and beverage options. Always love visiting as one of our favourite go to spots living in local Gastown. An excellent example of the restaurants we loved as a local for over 13 years

Food was really good. Service friendly and very efficient, atmosphere and mood just right. Locality was a bit od a put off. Get a taxi and youll have a perfect night. Vegetarian options: Plenty of options.

Food was good.

Tasting menu was really well executed and was filling and delicious. Staff were kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and thorough in their presentation of each dish. Dishes were paced slowly which gave us plenty of time to chat and sip wine, which we loved. Only downside is the neighborhood, we made the mistake of walking from downtown and regretted it. Worse than 3rd and pine in Seattle. Would recommend getting a ride to and from dinner instead of walking.

We came here with pretty high expectations after hearing about it a few times. To be on the safe side, we tried the tasting menu and there s no way it s worth the value, not even close. Everything was very basic, made out of cheap ingredients, came in the tiniest portions that left us hungry after spending over $250 for 2 people. That s the most disappointing part. Bonus disappointing part: no plating skills whatsoever, as a foodie, I take food pictures all the time but really didn t want to take any pictures of the food that we were served here . See it for yourself 1. A5 Wagyu - tiny, bite size portions the size of my pinky finger (no joke). A bit salty 2. Tomato salad - ok let s face it but this dish probably cost $5. The menu makes it sound fancy but it s literally slices of tomatoes and lettuce, nothing more. I could honestly put together a better tomato salad dish that would look more presentable. Yikes 3. Octopus carpaccio - no comments. Had this very smoky taste but our expectations were already pretty low after the tomato salad . Lol 4. Mushroom tempura - another bite size dish that I could easily make at home for less than $10 and better plating too. Yikes 2x 5. Sockeye - nothing more than plain sockeye skin on. The kind anyone can make at home in the oven after a long day at work 6. Pork rack - probably the best and most filling dish if I m being generous? But nothing mind blowing to be fair 7. Pavlova - probably the most beautifully presented/ plates? Can t complain but again, pavlovas are really just egg whites and sugar . So yeah, we won t be going back. You can totally make all of the dishes yourself at home for 20% of the price Or go to Collective Goods . Or Straight & Marrow (much better value guaranteed!)

Thank you to all the wait staff and kitchen staff for the memorable experience. The food was on point and everyone was extremely friendly with good energy.

Vancouver Michelin recommends PiDGiN foie gras bibimbap Next to East Hasting Street, the most dangerous street in Vancouver, is the foie gras bibimbap that I miss so much Eating is so important to me, and the street smokers don t affect my mood to eat I ve been eating there for many years, and it s finally been recommended by Michelin. It s a well-deserved Asian-style French restaurant, every dish has French delicacy, and paired with the characteristics of Asian cuisine, the pork belly bibimbap is a must-try. Missed #Vancouver #Vancouverfood #Tandian #VancouverTandian #Western food #Michelin #Michelinrestaurant #michelin #Foie Gras Bibimbap #PiDGiN

Best Tasting menu with wine pairing with amazing service!! Chefs cooking skills and wine and sake choices are awesome!! We want to try again soon Thank you Chefs Food : 5/5 |

Sketchy neighborhood but first class experience, especially for Vancouver

All around awesome experience, the service was friendly and knowledgable staff. We closed the place out. Thanks for being such amazing hosts!

TLDR: high hopes but lacking in strong distinct flavors in many dishes, wouldn t return Service was pleasant and nice enough for a higher end establishment. We ordered two of the tasting menus and thought that seven courses would get us close to full it definitely did not even with a free soup course as an eighth. Only hits were the duck which was cooked very well and the dessert which lacked in presentation but hit home in flavors. The toast that came with it was very much a dry piece of cold bread that covered any flavor that the uni and fish could have had, is it still toast if it is served cold? The salad portion was so small that I wonder how small it would be if only one person was served? The soba noodles with truffle was just way too salty and one forkful of noodles later it was gone All in all, very forgettable tasting that I would not come back for.

Not particularly against cooking meat by sous vide, but their protein just lacked taste and substance. Been there twice and both times I felt disappointed by the meat entree dishes. Apps were great and they probably have some of the best sauces in the restaurant scene (they make up for their underwhelming meat). Lovely people and great atmosphere.

Harrison served us and made our experience 5 stars and beyond!

Food is okay. not Very surprising. The place is in an area with huge amount of homeless. please be careful when visiting

Normal food but overpriced.

I was really looking forward to the fall tasting menu, but unfortunately it wasn t overly enjoyable. There were a few tasty dishes but the rest missed the mark. Most notably the celeriac salad, my table couldn t finish eating it. I commented to the server that it tasted off and it was dismissed. Left feeling a bit disappointed.

Been a minute pidgen. Our restaurant club last dined here at a collab dinner with Galiano s Pilgrimme in 2018 so we thought it would be a great choice for our annual xmas dinner. The tasting menu was extensive, and texture was the focus: from warming truffle soba to crispy tempura ginger to creamy finger lime bavarois, this meal was the epitome of winter kokumi. Pacific Northwest ingredients with Japanese elements were key to most of the courses. The fish on toast was a fun, approachable, and beautiful amuse dotted with Hokkaido uni and cured snapper and the sturgeon was also a highlight.

A little pricey for the portion size, but delicious nonetheless. We opted to order a la carte in order to try more dishes and enjoyed every one we ordered. The ingredients were well chosen and very tasty, you could tell that the chef thought about each dish and wasn t trying to throw a bunch of ingredients/flavors that only sounded good together (which I find happens commonly with Asian fusion). The service and atmosphere was wonderful, and we will definitely return to try their new menus!

Love going here. Delicious food and great staff! I think my favorite restaurant ever!?!

As the name states it, it s food amount and size is for pigeons (ultra small), in regards to taste it s ok nothing outstanding for the price you pay.

Wonderful knowledgeable staff took the time to answer all our questions. Beautiful food and great wine pairings from buttery white to sake and umeshu. Mhhh. What a great experience.

Great wine and cocktails. Impressive food.

JUST WOW! What an experience! PiDGiN has been on my list for a few years now and I finally got to give it a try last night! Everything was top-notch; customer service, ambiance, drinks, food, attention to details! The flavours were so complex and well balanced. We ordered two small dishes (smoked octopus and chicken wings), two larger ones (escargot risotto with truffle and pork belly rice bowl) and two desserts (chocolate cake and beignet) So soooo sooooo good! The highlights for me were the chicken wings and risotto but everything was so tasty! The drinks (both alcoholic and zero proof) were absolutely great as well! Also, the most interesting flavour was their szechuan pepper beignet!! I think it was the most surprising dessert I ve ever had in my life! Overall, what a treat! Definitely one of my top 3 restaurants in town, if not THE top!