Heritage Asian Eatery: Vancouver’s Darling Heads to Main Street This Fall for a New Location

Modern Asian restaurant expands with an eclectic open-concept space and innovative menu

A favourite in Vancouver’s food scene, Heritage Asian Eatery is poised to unveil an exciting and elevated concept at its new location at 4242 Main Street. Slated to open on October 8, Heritage Restaurant and Bar will feature an expanded take on the restaurant’s acclaimed traditional Chinese cuisine, prepared with modern techniques and paired with cocktails, wine, and beer for an immersive dining experience in its eclectic open-concept space.

Stepping into Heritage’s new location, diners will be greeted by the contemporary interiors adorned with jewel-toned wall panelling, burnished brass light fixtures, velvet banquette seating, and a large-scale wall mural. The semi-open kitchen and 50-foot-long bar create a versatile environment, perfect for social gatherings and special occasions. The restaurant will seat 82 guests, including 18 spots at the bar, promising an impeccable dining experience for all.

At the heart of Heritage Restaurant and Bar is a team of seasoned professionals led by owner Paul Zhang and co-owner and chef Jimmy Lam. A Vancouver native, Lam has honed his expertise at top restaurants in Vancouver, Toronto, and Sydney, creating exceptional dishes that celebrate both tradition and innovation. Building on Heritage’s signature dishes–showcasing Chinese BBQ, dim sum, and baos from its original Pender Street restaurant–the Main Street location will offer an upscale dining experience with a menu featuring exquisite items like Peking Duck using locally raised duck from Fraser Valley, paired with handmade crepes, cucumber, and hoisin sauce; Dungeness Crab harvested from the Pacific Ocean with steamed ginger and shallot; and Nova Scotia Lobster with housemade kombu butter and wok-fried XO sauce, all served à la carte.

The restaurant’s beverage program, spearheaded by talented beverage director Derek Granton, promises to electrify the dining experience with inventive cocktails and other expertly paired beverages. Complementing the sophisticated menu, guests can indulge in a thoughtfully curated selection of local and international wines and craft beers, including a special collaboration brew with Vancouver’s Slow Hand on tap, along with Granton’s robust cocktail menu.

“We are excited to bring a new dimension to the Heritage brand with our Main Street location,” says Paul Zhang. “Our goal is to create a space where guests can savour the rich flavours of Chinese cuisine in a modern and vibrant setting. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our new home on Main.”

Heritage Restaurant and Bar will open with initial operating hours of 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The restaurant plans to extend service to seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, within its first two months of operation.

As excitement builds for the opening, Heritage Restaurant and Bar invites the community to follow its journey by signing up for the newsletter at www.eatheritage.ca for the latest updates and exclusive offers. Reservations are available through OpenTable, including options for private dining for groups of 25 to 35 guests as well as full restaurant buyouts, perfect for the holiday season.

For more information about Heritage Asian Eatery, visit eatheritage.ca, become a fan of /eatheritage on Facebook and follow @eatheritage on Instagram.

ABOUT HERITAGE ASIAN EATERY | Heritage Asian Eatery is a casual, creative restaurant that features a blend of Far East flavours, created with locally-sourced ingredients using modern, playful techniques. It first launched in 2016 in the heart of Vancouver’s Financial District at 1108 West Pender Street. In October 2024, Heritage introduced an elevated dining concept, Heritage Restaurant and Bar, with a new location at 4242 Main Street. This original take on Asian comfort foods paired with a fun and honest dining experience is available for sit-down, take-out, and delivery service seven days a week, offering wine, beer, and a daily happy hour from 3 – 6 p.m. | eatheritage.ca

Heritage Pender: 1108 West Pender Street, Vancouver B.C. V6E 4J6 | 778-737-1108
Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Heritage Main St: 4242 Main Street, Vancouver B.C. V5V 3P9 | 604-559-6058
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 5-10 p.m. | Friday and Saturday, 5-11 p.m.

Media release and images provided by Emma Simons, SMC Communications Inc.