Adding:
- Empire Seafood Restaurant (Richmond) is a solid standby for some really fantastic dim sum, in case Chef Tony falls through.
- JapaDog at Designer Outlet Vancouver (close to the airport; only 2 SkyTrain stops away from YVR, at Templeton).
- Shanghai River Restaurant, in case you want a break from Cantonese fare and need excellent Jiangsu/Zhejiang food.
Definitely download the ArriveCAN app on your phone. It’s pretty much mandatory to gain entry into the country as a foreign national.