PiDGiN

There are many reasons why Vancouver is considered a culinary destination, and PiDGin certainly has something to do with that. Inside, stirring artwork from local artists, soft industrial lighting and wood banquettes set a city-chic tone. 
Chef Wesley Young has been running the show here for a handful of years, and his menu is distinctive. Playful, even irreverent, he is clearly having fun surprising diners with unusual combinations that not only work, but they wow. Signature dishes, like the Korean rice cakes cooked in an umami-rich gochujang "bolognese" with crunchy, spiced hazelnuts, make a nightly appearance. Other dishes include refreshing tuna tartare with nori puree and salty ikura, accompanied by taro root crisps.