Restaurant

Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer

Name: Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer
Address: 2958 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1R4, CA
Telephone: (604) 325-8132
Price range: $$$$

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Restaurant overview

Little Bird makes a quiet case against the idea that dim sum requires a cavernous banquet hall and a trolley.

4.2/5 · 634 Google reviews

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The recommendation

Little Bird makes a quiet case against the idea that dim sum requires a cavernous banquet hall and a trolley.

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Researched recommendation

Little Bird makes a quiet case against the idea that dim sum requires a cavernous banquet hall and a trolley. Chef Jonathan Lee, carrying forward a tradition begun by his grandfather at the family's Flamingo House, has assembled a Kitsilano room where floors and tables are partly reconstructed from recycled chopsticks—a detail that could read as gimmick but instead feels of a piece with the cooking's restraint. The Siu Mai is the honest barometer here: steamed pork with a whisper of shrimp, and if it lands, the kitchen has earned your trust. It does. The Sticky Rice, studded with pork, chicken, and goji berries, argues for itself, and the steamed BBQ pork bun delivers pillowy bao without cloying sweetness. What distinguishes the place is the craft beer list, genuinely built to sit alongside the food rather than beside it. Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands confirm what the cheque suggests: this is value that holds up under scrutiny. Note the hours—evenings mostly, weekend lunch only. Come hungry, order broadly, and let the beer earn its keep.

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Rating (Google) 4.2/5

634 reviews

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4.2/5

Google rating

Based on 634 reviews

Michelin

BIB GOURMAND

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Fine Dining

Price and pace

Splurge territory | Check restaurant site

Neighborhood

Vancouver | 2958 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R4, Canada

Menu and ordering

Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is listed in the Splurge territory price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Siu Mai

Sticky Rice (with pork, chicken, and goji berries)

Steamed BBQ Pork Bun

Why go

What makes Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer worth the move

Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is a reliable dim sum choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 634 Google reviews.

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Public rating

4.2/5 from 634 Google reviews

Best for

Fine Dining

Style

Dim Sum in Vancouver

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Splurge territory | Check restaurant site

Best for

Fine Dining

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Google rating: 4.2/5 from 634 reviews

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4.2/5 from 634 reviews

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Address: 2958 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R4, Canada
Phone: (604) 325-8132
Price: $$$$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Hours: Check restaurant site
Google rating: 4.2/5 (634 reviews)
Cuisine: Dim Sum
Michelin: BIB GOURMAND
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer serve?

Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is a Dim Sum restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Little Bird makes a quiet case against the idea that dim sum requires a cavernous banquet hall and a trolley.

What is Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer best for?

Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is best for fine dining. Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is a reliable dim sum choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 634 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer?

Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 4.2/5 from 634 reviews

What should I order at Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer?

Start with Siu Mai, Sticky Rice (with pork, chicken, and goji berries) and Steamed BBQ Pork Bun. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer worth visiting?

Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer holds a 4.2/5 Google rating from 634 reviews. Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is a reliable dim sum choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 634 Google reviews.

Where is Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer located?

Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer is located at 2958 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Little Bird Dim Sum + Craft Beer's hours?

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