Sunday Brunch And Late Night Dim Sum Service Coming To Chinatown’s ‘Sai Woo’

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Vancouver, BC | Sundays and evenings just got better with the debut of Sai Woo’s new brunch menu and Late Late Nite Dim Sum. Catering to afternoon brunch-ers and midnight snackers, Sai Woo has created a series of breakfast dishes and dim sum specials in their signature culinary style that blends the classic with the creative.

Starting on Sunday February 14, Sai Woo will launch their brunch menu just in time for Valentine’s Day. Featuring both sweet and savoury items, there’s a plate for every palate. Try cashew pancakes with decadent cashew cream and zesty Szechuan peppercorn syrup or eggs benedict served on a scallion biscuit accompanied by Chinese sausage. Traditional tastes will appreciate the daily house-made congee. This classic Asian rice porridge will be served with seasonally inspired ingredients and a slow-cooked sous vide egg.

Sunday brunch would be incomplete without a beverage in hand and Sai Woo is happy to comply. Champagne will be available with special Valentine’s Day prices, choose from Veuve Brut or Veuve Rose, and caesars and mimosas will be on special for $7. In addition, be on the lookout for Toronto-based drag star Cassandra and her caesar dim sum cart for specially crafted caesars made right at the table. So invite someone special and join Sia Woo for brunch this Valentine’s Day and every Sunday thereafter from 11am until 2pm.

And for those late-night hunger pangs, Sai Woo is introducing its Late Late Nite Dim Sum Menu. Enjoy comforting dim sum snacks every Friday and Saturday from 11:30pm until 1:30am in the Woo Lounge. While sipping on Sai Woo’s signature cocktails, try some sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf, vegetarian bean curd rolls with spicy sambal kecap or mushroom dumplings with truffle oil, to name a few. The Woo Lounge is open Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm until 2am.

With each new menu Sai Woo continues to reinvent classic dishes using adventurous flavours and fresh local ingredients – now available late-night on weekends and for Sunday brunch.

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ABOUT SAI WOO

In the heart of Chinatown an historic storefront conceals the secrets of Sai Woo. Our modern dining room serves globally-inspired cuisine created with fresh ingredients and surprising, lighthearted twists. Cocktails are crafted with precision using top-shelf liquors, fine teas, and exotic fruits. The original Sai Woo Chop Suey first opened its doors in 1925 and flourished as a local hangout for decades, preserving some of Vancouver’s oldest history. Our location is also remembered as the popular New Town Bakery but today, Sai Woo brings new life to this historical landmark with a modern and innovative menu.

We offer a 113-seat main floor dining area, bar, and Chef’s Table with a 75-seat lower lounge and bar, designed by the masterminds at Falken Reynolds along with Anna Walentowicz at Domain Creative. Restaurateur and owner Salli Pateman, formerly of Yaletown’s Section (3) of 18 years, has immeasurable industry experience with a solid team of expertise at her side. Award-winning bartender David Truscott oversees the bar, Shilo Francis and Tracey Page manage the front-of-house and Chef Keev Mah leads the kitchen.

ACCOLADES

“Today, Sai Woo is a long drink of fabulous space. The lighting by Lukas Peet (gigantic floating “buttons”) is striking. Moreover and more importantly, the food lives up to the room.” Mia Stainsby, Vancouver Sun

“Sai Woo, with its mix of old and new, plays a part in the rediscovery of the neighbourhood’s cultural charm. What was once buried has now resurfaced, resulting in a new staple in Vancouver dining.” Whitney Millar, Montecristo Magazine

“Sai Woo, a smart, softly modern Pender Street emporium that balances contemporary fare with a side of subtle nostalgia.” Tim Pawsey, Hired Belly

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