The best part about eating Chinese food is the confidence that comes when more than one billion people tacitly support your culinary decision; the second-best part is that their bakers can see the future. Enjoy the benefits of the Chinese culinary traditions with today’s Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of contemporary Asian fare and creative cocktails at Terracotta Modern Chinese, located on Alexander Street. The knowledgeable, friendly staff at this chic Gastown “resto-lounge” serve up a sophisticated menu of contemporary Chinese tapas alongside an inventive selection of clever libations, including specialty Terratinis. Three dining spaces—a patio and lounge, dining room, and Emperor’s room—comprise the sleek eatery, where a stylish crowd convene to eat, drink, be merry, and pore over runic texts amid the dark, minimalist décor.

Reviews

Terracotta Modern Chinese was featured on the blogs Follow Me Foodie and The Gastown Blog. Six Yelpers give it a three-star average and 73% of Urbanspooners recommend it:

• The prawn rolls are fried crisp and the texture is just right. Combination of crispy fried bean curd and juicy shrimp on the inside is a great match with a touch of cilantro flavor. – Tman, Urbanspoon
• All their traditional dishes have a unique modern twist…Everything comes out hot and full of flavor. – Janelle L., Yelp