Best fishmonger in Vancouver's Chinatown? And tips on what fish to buy...?

[cam l]

I live near Chinatown in Vancouver and love to cook, but never know which fishmonger is the best. I also want to branch out from the salmon I usually get but it can be hard to know what to buy, or even what fish is what. Any tips appreciated.

[David H]

I am a former chef and worked in Vancouver back in the 1980's and the best advice I can give you is buy things like Pacific halibut, Ling cod, Rock cod or fresh Prawns or Gooey Duk if adventurous, try this items at the restaurant, then you will know how to cook them, and then your choice will be better.

Salmon is a given in B.C, and it is a widely available item, and for me it is not an Asian fish of choice. Steaming or pot braises, stir frys are not bad but ones were the fish is cooked quick and only tossed in the sauce, I like black bean one, the ginger and garlic style, chili and hoisin ones in a sauce or baked in a glaze, even as a dip for battered/breaded morsels.

Most any good size places in Chinatown are good, fillets are best, as whole fish are something of a challenge or can have alot of bones, experiment with fish and sauces.

[BHarvey]

yahoo! local
maybe they can help you find what you're looking for. good luck!!!