New Tastes at Chai Ghai
Known as a cafe and snack shop in downtown Vancouver, Chai Ghai not only features a selection of hot and cold chai. They also feature a selection of savoury and sweet options for snacks to accompany the chai and other…
Tag: Lunch
Experiencing Coastal Kerala Indian Cuisine at Café Malabar in Victoria
Delicious coastal Kerala Indian lunch where the spices and influences in the dishes come from Sri Lanka, Syria and the Kerala region of India. The eatery is located inside the Victoria Public Market and opened earlier this year offering lunch…
CHIC CHIC CHICKEN
1386 Kingsway, Vancouver Tel: (604) 332-2442 Web: https://chicchicchicken.com/ Instagram @chicchicchickencanada Advice: Counter service. It’s all about tasty fried chicken and Indian street food that opened earlier this year. I have tried a selection of their chicken dishes as well as…
First Taste of Monzo Burger
There is a new burger spot in town and is where it’s at for a fun day or night out, open daily from morning to midnight; they are serving up all sorts of burgers (beef, chicken and veggie), milkshakes (with…
First Taste of Toloache Mexican Kitchen
Specializing in Mexican Street Food, this wonderful eatery opened a month ago in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It’s a casual spot where you can come by and order and get your food to stay or to go and they…
THE BAY GIBSONS
444 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons Tel: (604) 840-1587 Web: https://www.thebaygibsons.ca/ Instagram: @the.bay Advice: Reservations suggested on weekends, open daily. This is Jesse and Kei’s place that opened a few months ago with it’s funky decor on the inside, expansive patios…
MOMO HUT
6372 Fraser Street. Vancouver Tel: (604) 428-8040 Web: https://momohut.ca/ Instagram:@momohutfraser Advice: No reservations, walkins welcome. Specializing in Nepalese and Indo-Chinese dishes, the focus here is on their made in house momos (aka dumplings). The restaurant is located in the multi-cultural…
Experiencing Riley’s Steak and Fish in Downtown Vancouver
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner where Chef Ying Gao leads the kitchen; Lawrence joined me for this dining experience. The restaurant features live music a few nights a week including the night we were in which adds to the ambience of…
BOMBAY KITCHEN
1061 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 558-4445 Web: https://bombaykitchenondenman.ca/ Instagram @bombaykitchenondenman Advice: No reservations, the restaurant is open daily from late morning through to late night. With it’s focus on Indian cuisine in a casual environment, diners come in and…
OFRA’S KITCHEN
1088 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 688-2444 Web: https://www.ofraskitchen.com/ Instagram @ofraskitchen Advice: Closed Tuesday’s., not licensed but you can bring your own wine for a $5 corkage fee. After dining at this one of a kind restaurant in the heart…
Experiencing Remix Restaurant and Bar in Richmond
Take yourself on a culinary journey to Asia in Richmond. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of their dishes while enjoying the surrounding scenic video experience. This is a great spot to get a few…
Experiencing Handi Grill in West Point Grey
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the West Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of Northern Indian dishes on the menu at this established restaurant that had…
Experiencing Indian Oven Restaurant in Kitsilano
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of dishes on the menu at this established restaurant that recently changed ownership. They specialize…
First Taste of Machete
Specializing in Mexican eats and drinks, this wonderful eatery recently opened on Main Street near Chinatown where owners Cecilia and Alex are featuring authentic Mexican dishes. They are serving all sorts of Mexican specialties that you would find in the…
Tacosauras Truck
Rotates locations currently centered in the Burnaby area Website Menu Instagram: @tacosaurus.vancouver Advice: Follow them on instagram for updated opening times and on the Streetfood App. Specializing in Mexican food, owners Alejandro and Jina know how to create tasty Mexican…
First Taste of Wildlight Kitchen + Bar
It’s all about Westcoast cuisine and inventive cocktails and zero-proof drinks inside a room inspired by nature and the area around UBC. A celebration of West Coast culture and cuisine, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar opened in February 2023 and is…
Quelle Surprise at Provence Marinaside
Such a fun idea for Spring where Owner/Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia is featuring the Quelle Surprise from now through to April 15, $49 for two courses. Each morning Chef Jean-Francis, and his Chef Team, will make a limited number of dishes…
First Taste of the Tamale Shop
Specializing in house-made tamales and other Mexican eats and drinks, this wonderful eatery recently opened in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. Serving freshly made savoury and sweet tamales, tacos, tortas, and other Mexican specialties. Their business was born during the pandemic…