As promised here is my list of my favorite ethnic restaurants in Vancouver.
Montri’s Thai is a very small- only twenty tables- restaurants that serves food that is
going to make you think you are absolute royalty. In fact their chef- Montri
Rattanaraj- has actually cooked for the King of Thailand! This restaurant has also
won a lot of awards including a popular vote from Vancouver Magazine for the Best
Thai Restaurant, which they have won since 1999. Now that is saying something
about the high quality of their food! (3629 West Broadway) 604-738-9888.
Imperial Chinese Seafood Restaurant is a restaurant I cannot recommend highly
enough. It has absolutely incredible Chinese food plus it has spectacular views of
Stanley Park. (Burrard and Hastings) 604-688-8191.
Won More Szechuan Cuisine is similar, to Imperial Chinese Seafood but the dishes it
serves are quite a bit spicier. This is the perfect spot after a relaxing walk along
beautiful English Bay Beach. (1944 West Fourth) 604-688-8856.
Le Crocodile is known for their outstanding French food. I really like this
restaurant, but sometimes the food is a little too rich for me. It is in a very quite and
secluded setting. (Berrard and Smith) 604-669-04298.
La Quercia is renowned for its hearty Northern Italian food that is extremely
delicious. They make great use of local and organic ingredients. The atmosphere is
very casual, but beware this restaurant is very expensive (really worth every penny,
though). (3689 W. Forth) 604-676-1007
Star Anise is another very popular French restaurant. It is less expensive than La
Quercia is, but it is also smaller so best to have reservations (in fact it is almost
impossible to get into without them).
Tojo’s has some of the top quality sushi and is definitely Vancouver’s number one
choice as a Japanese and sushi restaurant. (777West Broadway) 604-737-1485.
Hoshi Sushi is probably Trojo’s biggest competition. I actually prefer Hoshi because
it is right in Chinatown and you can’t beat the atmosphere. (645 Main St) 604-689-
0877.
Vij’s is an interesting Indian restaurant and one my mom really likes a lot. They use
Indian spices and techniques and combine them with locally sourced ingredients
that has gotten them much critical acclaim in the local press. One of their more
unique dishes is a wine-marinated lamb ‘popsicle’ in fenugreek cream curry. Yum-
need I say more. (1480 West !1th Avenue) 604-736-6664.
Legendary Noodle is a Malaysian inspired restaurant that serves heaping portions of
noodles that are fairly inexpensive (at least in terms of restaurant costs in
Vancouver). Watch out because their food can be addictive especially if you love
pho as much as I do. Their broth is super flavorful and the garlic lamb is especially
tasty. I don’t know why, but they are closed on Thursday. (4191 Main St.) 604-879-
8758.
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