Reviews for PiDGiN Restaurant in Vancouver, BC
Went to PiDGiN as a group of 4 and grabbed the tasting menu (which frequently changes) for 3 and some of the A5 Wagyu beef.... Unlike other "fine dining" restaurants, the meal is served on one plate for everyone and shared. It makes for a typical Asianexperience where the food is communal and split, but of course with a more high end flare. As a group of Asian bros, it was niceand a fun experience. Tasting menu was amazing and a ton of fun to eat. Incredible variety in the dishes and we were alwaysexcited to see what would come out next. Service came at a reasonable pace and the server was great. The A5 Wagyu was quitefrankly the best bite of meat I'd ever had and a worthy experience if you have the disposable income and have never had itbefore. Obviously, $100 for a few small pieces of meat is a huge expense and not something one should regularly indulgein. Only regrettable thing is the location, which has been getting increasingly sketchy as of late, but once inside you aretransported elsewhere and forget. Thanks for the great evening and meal. Read more
We had the tasting menu with wine pairing at PiDGiN while in Vancouver recently and absolutely loved the experience. Ryan is... truly passionate about wine and food and it shows - his enthusiasm made the visit that much better and we probably could havechatted his ear off all night! Angela is also a huge asset to the restaurant and they made our experience so memorable. Brandon- you have a wonderful team in these two! Thanks everyone for such a nice time, delicious fresh, local food and incredible wineand sake that we savored the whole way through. Read more
A friend and I went to multiple highly rated restaurants in or around downtown Vancouver during our time here. While I won't... name the other restaurants, you can quickly find their names on many "must visit" restaurant lists. Pidgin was the last of themand after our meal at the chef's counter, we both agreed that it had been the best by far. Pidgin's sense of what they wanted toserve us was comprehensive and creative. While other restaurant dishes were well prepared, they lacked the cohesive element thatmade our eyes light up at the first bite and left us wanting more when each plate was cleaned. The optional pairing wasenjoyable and included Cocktails, wine and sake. When I expressed some reluctance about the sake, Angela was happy toaccommodate and swap my pairings to wine instead. Angela, Paul, Ruben and Harrison ensured we had a great time and we lookforward to visiting again the next time we are in Vancouver. Read more
Pidgin has been on my restaurant hit list for years. I finally experienced the tasting menu last night. The experience is meant... to be shared amongst two but they did an excellent job tailoring the menu for me as a solo diner. The rabbit terrine and thezucchini squash blossoms were two standout dishes for me within the menu. The food, staff, and service were all top notch and Ithink it’s a fantastic deal for the quality of food experienced. The wine pairing is definitely worth the money with a varietyof locally and internationally sourced wines. Definitely will be planning to come back and try the other proteins I missed outon. Read more
On a very hot Saturday night in late June of 2022, we walked into a fairly quiet Pidgin Restaurant at 8:30 PM. As is our wont,... we chose to sit at the bar, and we were an island onto ourselves. No one else was at the bar. It took us aback. I anticipateda happening scene. However, there is a certain kindness and empathy that is inherent to Pidgin and its staff. Within secondswe were enveloped by warmth and camaraderie. Brandon, the owner, engaged us in conversation about the food, life, and a wholebunch of stuff, recommending the set dinner after listening to our needs. The food was fantastic, way beyond our expectations. Fresh truffles enhanced our dishes, and my Asparagus Brie cheese fondue with black truffles and almonds will remain a part of mybest taste memories for years. Halibut was cooked perfectly, but the accompaniment of flavors enhanced every bite. Each dishput smiles on our faces, and the staff made us feel we were eating with friends who were cooking for us. They all took pleasurein our pleasure. How cool is that! The chef came over to say hello and to thank us for coming in. That made us feel great,but it was his cooking that made us wiggle with joy. The cocktails and wine did give that wiggle some impetus. Pidgin isanother great Vancouver restaurant that shouldn’t be missed. Read more
Delicious food and impeccable service. Definitely recommend the tasting menu - I enjoyed every dish they served and the cocktail... I ordered was pretty strong. For those visiting from out of town like us, be aware that the restaurant is located in a veryseedy part of Vancouver with lots of homeless people wandering around the streets. Read more
Of all my reviews, this one was the most difficult to write. I enjoyed my experience at pidgin. Very attentive service,... luxurious preparation of ingredients, and of course tasty bites. With that said, it's impossible to separate the restaurant fromits city setting. As I'm enjoying seared duck breast, some of our most vulnerable and ignored are right across the street. Mytake away is to don't feel bad for enjoying things, but at the same time don't forget those who struggle. They're here too. Read more
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 eachdish and wasn’t trying to throw a bunch of ingredients/flavors that only sounded good together (which I find happens commonlywith Asian fusion). The service and atmosphere was wonderful, and we will definitely return to try their new menus! Read more