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JJs Restaurant at VCC, Vancouver, BC

JJs Restaurant at VCC

4.7 (323)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
250 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
JJ’s Restaurant is a Vancouver institution. Both the kitchen and front of house are run by students who are in their 2nd level of cook training. Enjoy a three-course a la carte lunch which is reasonably priced and produced with the highest level of passion and care by students with the guidance of their Chef Instructors. If you are interested in a group booking please email culinaryarts@vcc.ca. Chef's Table dinner is a set menu, and courses can not be changed due to guest preferences. We have these specific proteins on the menu to further the student's knowledge in the program.

Please note that JJ’s and Chef’s Table service may be interrupted by inclement weather, including extreme heat or significant snowfalls. VCC makes this precaution to keep the staff and customers safe. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Contemporary French / American, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tobias MacDonald
  • Neighborhood
    Chinatown
  • Cross street
    Hamilton
  • Parking details
    street parking also available
  • Public transit
    Stadium/Chinatown Sky Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Copy of Chef's Table

    CA$60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Chef's Table dinners, are one of Vancouver's best-kept secrets! Enjoy a gourmet five-course meal designed by Chef Hamid Salimian with optional selected wine pairings, served in a unique group setting with only 10 seats available per night. The Chef's Table dinners are run by students, led by award winning instructors in Vancouver Community College's International Culinary Arts Program. Thank you for supporting VCC students-gratuities help the VCC Foundation create awards and bursaries. Dietary restrictions and preferences may be accommodated with at least 24 hrs notice. Please direct requests to culinaryarts@vcc.ca. Please note that Chef’s Table service may be interrupted by extreme heat. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

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What 323 people are saying

JJs Restaurant at VCC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Value

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Good for business meals

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Canadian

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Good for business meals

  • Vancouver

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
JJ's Restaurant at VCC offers a "memorable culinary journey" with "fantastic dinner" experiences crafted by Chef Hamid and his talented students. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent food, wonderful ambience," and "beautiful plate presentations," providing great value and supporting emerging culinary talent. While service can vary, the overall experience is "a celebration of emerging talent and culinary artistry."
323 Reviews
  1. Ivor

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stumbled across it in a google search. Thought I’d try it out. Was awesome. Quality was top notch and what a bargain! Was there for a business lunch and will certainly be going back!

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  2. Karen

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner!!! We will definitely return! A amazing meal with very affordable prices. Loved it!!!!!

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  3. Min

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A Memorable Culinary Journey with Chef Hamid and His Students Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this thoughtfully curated dinner led by award-winning instructor Chef Hamid Salimian and his talented culinary students. Every course reflects a harmonious blend of creativity, precision, and respect for the ingredients. The menu, presented in a sleek and modern minimalist format, belies the depth and complexity found in each dish. What arrives at the table is not just food, but a vivid expression of seasonal flavors, playful textures, and indigenous ingredients—each plate a carefully composed portrait. Among the evening’s highlights, the sturgeon starter stood out for me: a delicate balance of bright acidity, elegant presentation, and a clean yet lingering finish that set the tone for what followed. This dinner is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of emerging talent and culinary artistry. Secure your seat before it becomes the city’s best-kept secret. Highly recommend wine pairing with the meal!

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  4. Anita

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wonderful ambience, pleasure to help the students to learn!

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  5. Charlene

    Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed our dinner at JJ’s ! The food, presentation, and service were all spot on. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. I know it's a restaurant inside VCC, so it's not meant to have a fancy atmosphere, but if the setting were just a bit nicer, it would really feel like fine dining. They mentioned they close at 8:30 and we finished our dinner around 7:45, so we still had some time to sit and chat. Even though no one rushed us at all, we still felt a bit of pressure to leave, probably because we know it's not a regular commercial restaurant. But this is not a complaint! Especially considering how great their food and service are, we’ll definitely come back to try their new menu. Highly recommend everyone to support them!

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  6. Joseph

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Previously I had such wonderful experiences at JJ-restaurant. This time it was not good at all levels. I did find out the class of students were only on their second day! Our server was slow and made no effort to check on us, also didn't see training shown by the instructors over the meal period.

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  7. Jim

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Several delicious appetizer, entré and dessert options. Beautiful plate presentations and glad to support the culinary students of VCC!

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  8. Eliza

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Given that this is a cullinery school, meaning most people who are cooking and serving you are students. I would give them 5 stars, excellent value and experience! Will definitely come back!

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  9. Brenda

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed our experience at JJ's. The servers were very polite and didn't intrude at all. The entrees did take quite awhile though. The value was fairly good as you could get a 3 course meal for $40 or al a carte for an individual price. Some entrees were larger than others so hence my lower rating on value. Overall, it was a nice experience as my son is interested in pursuing Culinary Arts post secondary so we wanted to check it out. The food itself was delicious.Every dish was seasoned well, cooked perfectly and very tasty. 👌 My only complaint about the food itself would be the bones we had in the trout. :(

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  10. Kathryn

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a fantastic meal at JJ's! Delicious food and great value!

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JJs Restaurant at VCC is rated 4.7 stars by 323 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for JJs Restaurant at VCC

250 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hamilton
  • Neighborhood
    Chinatown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Contemporary French / American, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    street parking also available
  • Public transit
    Stadium/Chinatown Sky Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tobias MacDonald
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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