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Dingding Restaurant Vancouver Review: The Best Smoky Fried Rice?

After a busy office day and a rich Indian lunch, figuring out dinner can be a challenge. Luckily, I have my own secret weapon: my husband’s food checklist. It is a running list of everywhere I’ve ordered from for team lunches that he still needs to try.

Since I’ve had Dingding Restaurant on Seymour for work before, we decided it was finally his turn. While I love a company-paid lunch, nothing beats a dinner with my husband where I can order everything I want without worrying about a budget or if I look like I haven't eaten in a week!

The Vibe

When we walked in, the restaurant was unfortunately empty, which felt a bit sad. I am always happy to support local small businesses, and the quiet atmosphere meant our food came out fast and the service was attentive.

The Spread

I’ve learned from my previous visits (like the time I made a note never to order the pork dumplings again!), so we stuck to some proven winners and added a few new items to the mix:

  • Yangzhou Fried Rice ($15.95): The absolute star of the show. It was incredibly smoky with a perfect "wok hei" flavour, packed with shrimp, sausage, carrots, and peas.
A close-up of a generous plate of Yangzhou Fried Rice at Dingding Restaurant, showing clear pieces of shrimp, Chinese sausage, egg, and peas on a wooden table.
The Yangzhou Fried Rice ($15.95) was the smoky star of the night.

  • Crispy Tofu with Mixed Vegetables ($16.95): This arrived looking so fresh and colourful. I nearly finished the entire plate myself! It is the perfect balance to the fried items.
A white square plate holding a vibrant mix of bright green broccoli, bok choy, orange carrots, and golden-brown crispy tofu cubes.
The incredibly fresh and colourful Crispy Tofu with Mixed Vegetables ($16.95).

  • Salt and Pepper Popcorn Chicken ($10.95): A repeat order for me. It is consistently crispy and hits that savoury craving every time.
A mound of golden, extra-crispy Salt and Pepper Popcorn Chicken pieces piled high on a white plate.
Consistently crispy: The Salt and Pepper Popcorn Chicken ($10.95).

  • Chili Garlic Shredded Pork ($18.95): This was the wild card. The pork was tender, but the flavour profile was a bit of a mystery. It was not bad, but the fried rice was definitely the superior choice.
A close-up view of black chopsticks holding up a generous bite of tender shredded pork mixed with green peppers and wood ear mushrooms, with the full plate in the background.
A tender, yet mysterious, bite of the Chili Garlic Shredded Pork ($18.95).

The Verdict

If you find yourself on Seymour Street, Dingding is a solid, quiet spot for a quick and filling meal. My biggest takeaway? Get the fried rice and the veggies. They are the MVPs of the menu.

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