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Michelin’s 2025 Vancouver Guide Adds Two New One-Star Restaurants

The update reflects a paid tourism partnership that has boosted visibility for Vancouver’s dining scene.

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Chef and owner Juhyun Lee of Sushi Hyun won the Michelin Young Chef Award during the Michelin Guide ceremony at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on Oct. 2, 2025. His restaurant Sushi Hyun was also awarded a coveted Michelin star during the event.
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Overview

  • Sumibiyaki Arashi and Sushi Hyun each earned one Michelin star in the new Vancouver list.
  • Good Thief was named a Bib Gourmand for value-focused Vietnamese-inspired cooking led by chef Jonathan Lee.
  • All ten of Vancouver’s previously starred restaurants retained their one-star ratings for 2025.
  • Four special awards were announced: Vysion Elter (Exceptional Cocktail), Franco Michienzi (Sommelier), Danielle McAlpine (Outstanding Service), and Juhyun Lee (Young Chef).
  • The guide now lists about 76 restaurants after adding Recommended spots Elem and Nero Tondo, with the Destination Vancouver partnership up for review next year.