Starting October 24, 2026, WONTON MAMA returns to Fairmont Vancouver Airport for a second season, bringing the vibrant flavours of Hong Kong street food to the West Coast through a distinctly Chinese Canadian lens. Created by MAMAintheKitchen and Chef Will Lew, this limited-time pop-up runs Thursday through Sunday, celebrating the flavours, memories, and cultural traditions that connect generations and communities.
At its heart is the vision of Chef Sharon Chan, founder of MAMAintheKitchen, who believes that taste is memory. Inspired by Hong Kong’s bustling noodle shops, cafés, and street-side eateries, WONTON MAMA brings together family-inspired recipes, locally rooted ingredients, and the comforting flavours of home. From hand-crafted wontons and fresh noodles to dim sum, Chinese BBQ, shareable bites, and cocktails inspired by Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, every dish tells a story.
This season, WONTON MAMA welcomes a new cultural collaboration with the Chinese Canadian Museum through CCM: The Gallery Lounge, a curated space featuring selected moments from the Museum’s past exhibitions. Bringing together art, historical artifacts, and visual storytelling, the installation invites guests to explore the richness of Chinese Canadian history, creativity, and identity. In support of the Museum’s work, $1 from every order will be donated to the Chinese Canadian Museum.
The experience also features an exclusive collaboration donut created with Lee’s Donuts, alongside limited-edition WONTON MAMA merchandise available on-site. Rooted in the belief that food is a powerful expression of heritage, the pop-up honours the stories that came before us while creating new memories around the table.
Located on the Lobby Level of Fairmont Vancouver Airport, WONTON MAMA brings together travellers, locals, and hotel guests in a shared celebration of food, culture, and community.
Because here, taste is memory.
Memory is culture.
And culture is meant to be shared.
Details
✈ Lobby Level | Fairmont Vancouver Airport Official Opening: October 24, 2026
Thursday – Sunday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Enjoy up to three hours of complimentary parking with purchases of $50 or more
Join us for the beloved tradition of Fairmont Afternoon Tea, beautifully reimagined for the holiday season. Available Fridays through Sundays this December.
Enjoy a festive Christmas Day Brunch Buffet with seasonal favorites, delightful desserts, and holiday cheer. Gather with family and friends in a welcoming atmosphere, savoring delicious flavours and creating cherished moments together this holiday season.
Indulge in an evening of fine dining, sparkling moments, and heartfelt celebration as we welcome 2027 at Globe@YVR. Surrounded by good company and festive cheer, raise your glass to cherished memories and the promise of new beginnings.
