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Sai Woo, Vancouver, BC

Sai Woo

4.4
4.4
147 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Asian
158 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
In the heart of Chinatown a historic storefront conceals the secrets of Sai Woo. We serve Asian Inspired Fusion Cuisine created with Chef’s Han and Takumi’s skills, using fresh local ingredients with surprising, light hearted twists. Diners Choice award on OpenTable with 4.4 stars and a 96% recommendation. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor for third year running. Awarded runner up for Best Interior Design by Vancouver Magazine. Rated #9 out of 3000 Vancouver restaurants by TripAdvisor. Sai Woo is the only restaurant in Vancouver that has been a restaurant for almost 100 years since the original Sai Woo opened in 1925. Bringing you a selection of hand crafted cocktails, local wines and sake’s to complement our unique dining experience.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 568-1117
  • Website
    http://www.sai-woo.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Han Seung-Min
  • Private party facilities
    Both the Main Floor dining room and the downstairs Woo Lounge can be rented privately and can be set up for either sit down table service or a standing cocktail reception. Either floor can host all kinds of events from speakers and a/v presentations to DJ's and dancing. Upstairs capacity 125.
  • Location
    158 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
  • Neighborhood
    Chinatown
  • Cross street
    East Pender St between Main and Columbia St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Number 3 Downtown Bus stops at Main just south of Pender St. Stadium / Chinatown Sky Train station is within walking distance.Car2Go / Evo can be parked on Columbia and Keefer St just around the corner from Sai Woo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 147 people are saying

Sai Woo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

147 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Tallahassee2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place is closed and in a not so great neighborhood/location. Sure wish Open Table or whoever is responsible would take the reservation availability down. Definitely a waste of my time and safety.

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  2. Jason

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. Great portions, so that you can share and try a lot of their dishes. The bartender and servers made it a special evening for us. Thank you.

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  3. BorjaF

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great hidden gem - would totally recommend eating here.

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  4. KathyR

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks : 12/10 ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC Food : 7/10 it was a little oily and we had the chow main that was overly sauced Service : 10/10 only one waiter for the entire restaurant and she was attentive to everyone Washrooms: 6/10 honestly its a restaurant not home sense fill the paper towel dispenser don’t just leave a huge soggy roll out .

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  5. stuffbysilk

    Vancouver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, clean, fresh flavours and impeccable service.

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  6. Halo37

    Vancouver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise to find this gem! Sai Woo is the oldest restaurant in Chinatown. The service was attentive and not intrusive. Nice delay between courses. The food was delicious- veggies were crisp tender, meat was tender, flavors were complex. We really enjoyed our experience here and will definitely be back! Next up will be their tasting menu. And prices were very reasonable

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  7. MichelleT

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the decor and ambience. Allows you to have Asian food in an elevated environment.

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  8. Liang

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The modern Asian cuisine was put a delightful spin on familiar flavors. The service was attentive and the ambiance was stylish, making for an enjoyable evening out. Overall, I would highly recommend Sai Woo to anyone looking for delicious food in a trendy setting.

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  9. PocoLoco

    Vancouver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first experience with Sai Woo was almost 3 years ago to the day - just before the COVID pandemic lockdown. We were impressed the first time and this - our second visit - reaffirmed our first impression that this atmospheric 'speak-easy' themed Asian Fusion establishment is a jewel in historic Chinatown. A great place for both couples and small groups to pass the evening away over interesting cocktails and tasty share plates. A wine list that showcases bouquet BC wines. Fast and friendly service.

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  10. Eric

    Vancouver1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Dishes were average at best and took over an hour to get our food. Dishes ordered together but arrived one a time. No serving utensils

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Sai Woo is rated 4.4 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Sai Woo

158 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East Pender St between Main and Columbia St
  • Neighborhood
    Chinatown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Number 3 Downtown Bus stops at Main just south of Pender St. Stadium / Chinatown Sky Train station is within walking distance.Car2Go / Evo can be parked on Columbia and Keefer St just around the corner from Sai Woo
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Han Seung-Min
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sai-woo.ca/
  • Phone number
    (604) 568-1117
  • Private party facilities
    Both the Main Floor dining room and the downstairs Woo Lounge can be rented privately and can be set up for either sit down table service or a standing cocktail reception. Either floor can host all kinds of events from speakers and a/v presentations to DJ's and dancing. Upstairs capacity 125.
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