With it’s focus on globally inspired dishes Central (brought to us by the same people who own Craft Beer Market) is opening in downtown Vancouver on March 6th at 555 Burrard Street. I was invited to preview this beautiful new restaurant which is ‘central’ to the downtown neighbourhood.
The restaurant features seating inside with a full bar in the front area, has a covered heated patio as well will have an open air patio during the summer months, with total seating around 160.
They have a good starting lineup of Mocktails as well as Cocktails, you will find a great mix from dishes from healthier eats to indulgent tableside truffle fries to pizzas, burgers, bowls and so much more.
Tried these Mocktails and both the Central zero-proof mule as well as the Central zero-proof Pineapple mule (they have a few flavours on offer) were refreshing. Also tried the
Strawberry yuzu soda and the Basil blueberry refresher which were more fruit forward.
Both the Pressed Ahi Tuna Sushi and Togarashi Tuna Tataki were glorious appetizers which I would order again and again.
Tried four of the different entrees and each was unique and tasty, just depends on what you like, the Tokyo Tuna Salad had that Japanese flavour, where the Mexican Street chicken was just as it says (it’s one of their most popular dishes at their Calgary outpost and I am sure it will be here as well); the Lemongrass chicken noodle bowl has that Vietnamese flavour; and the Malibu bowl comes with a half avocado, quinoa, pineapple, veggies with a sauce on the side and it’s your healthy lunch bowl.
They offer a couple of desserts, the standout for me was the Maui Pie (it’s an ice cream pie) that is covered with a hard chocolate coating with a hint of tropical coconut, topped with whip cream (good for a photo then move the cream to the side unless you want to make it more indulgent); they also offer a trio of glazed donuts with lemon curd and blueberry.
You can see their menu here https://centralrestaurants.ca/menus
Find them on instagram @centraltaps
By: Richard Wolak