The Hotel Belmont Vancouver is hosting CHOP SUEY CHOW CLUB, a one-month kitchen takeover by Chef William Lew and Chef Sharon Chan (MAMAintheKitchen). This limited-time pop-up until July 31 is more than just a dining experience, it’s a heartfelt tribute to the legacy and resilience of Chinatown food culture.
Rooted in memory and family, the menu reimagines nostalgic dishes from Hong Kong cafés and Chinese-Canadian diners, with bold storytelling layered into every bite. Chef Will Lew honours his grandfather, the former culinary chef at Vancouver Chinatown’s iconic Ho Ho, while Chef Sharon draws on her family’s history running hybrid Hong Kong cafés in Shanghai and Atlanta during the 1990s.
What to Expect
CHOP SUEY CHOW CLUB runs Wednesday to Sunday, from 4PM to late, with live DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights to round out the vibe.
Featured Dishes & Cocktails
The menu blends nostalgia with modern flair featuring the following dishes:
XO Siu Mai – Prawns, Pork, Mushrooms, Scallions, Chili Threads
Typhoon Shelter Jumbo Prawns – Garlic, Black Beans, Dried Chili, Lemon
Spring Rolls – Vegetables, Mandarin Plum Glaze
Honey Garlic Pork Belly – Sour Plum, Spiced Chicharrons, Chili Crunch, Micro Cilantro
Ginger Beef Lettuce Wraps – Short Ribs, Peppers, Sesame, Hoisin, Fried Vermicelli, Iceberg
Szechuan Chicken Wings – Mala Spice Crusted, Dried Chilis, Garlic, Coriander
Sweet & Sour Rockfish – Pineapples, Hawthorn, Goji Berry, Red Dates
BBQ Pork – Honey Rose Petal Glaze, Sweet Soy, Cilantro
Wild Mushroom Chow Mein – Morels, Chanterelles, Maitake, Beech, Cloud Fungus, Shitake, Ginger, Scallions, Fried Shallots
XO Prosciutto Truffle Fried Rice – Prawns, Wild Pink Scallops, Chinese Sausage, Eggs, Scallions, Celtuse
Chop Suey – Oyster & King Mushrooms, Seasonal Local Vegetables, Bamboo Shoots, Water Chestnut, Lotus Root
Crab Egg Foo Young – HK Street Food Curry, Bean Sprouts, Red Onions, Scallions, Oyster Sauce Gravy
Mango Tapioca Pudding – Pineapple Craquelin Crust, Evaporated Milk
Cocktail offerings include playful house-made drinks like the Taro Milk, Ma Fan Marg (with Sichuan chili tequila), and the Persimmon Lycheetini.
For a curated experience, the Five Flavour Feast lets diners mix and match any five food items for $75.
At the media preview, my favourites were the XO Siu Mai, Sweet and Sour Rockfish, Chop Suey, Wild Mushroom Chow Mein, and Szechuan Chicken Wings.
Hotel Belmont Vancouver is located at 654 Nelson St., Vancouver, BC.