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Akali Singh Sikh Temple
Category: Religious Organizations Churches Churches [Edit]
1890 Skeena StreetVancouver, BC V5M 4L3
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
(604) 254-2117
3 reviews for Akali Singh Sikh Temple
3 reviews in English
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Review from Max I.
Vancouver, BC
3/10/2012
The Temple is awesome for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the food is free and delicious, so that's a good start. Dishes served usually include a lentil dahl, a pea and paneer dish, a couple of pieces of chapati, a small dessert, and sometimes curried vegetables or some rice. Also, you eat at big long tables so you usually meet a couple of cool folks while you eat. If you have enough time to come early to help set up tables and chairs, it is appreciated.
So a couple of rules about the temple:
1. Meals are served Monday through Thursday at 7pm sharp. Don't be late, or you might just get some leftover curry liquids, or nothing at all.
2. Wash your hands before and after the meal.
3. Finish everything on your plate. I mean everything.
4. Hold your tray in the right direction while being served. Just do what the person in front of you is doing and you should be fine.
5. Dress conservatively. Ladies, this means you. Do not expose your legs or shoulders, let alone your cleavage.
6. Don't piss off the White Sikh. Now I cannot stress this rule enough. If you do not follow all of the rules above, you will be berated and possibly publicly humiliated by the White Sikh. Also, if you do not hold your plate close enough while he serves you, he will literally toss food at you.
This may seem like a lot of rules, but after your first meal here, you will be a pro. Remember, this is a place of worship, so in all seriousness, be respectful. Did I mention it's free? -
Review from Tessa B.
The Sikh Temple is a place for those in need to eat a free meal, but has become a hipster haven. When I'm broke as fuck I go here for a delicious meal and am very grateful for this wonderful service they provide from Monday to Thursday. This is food that I'd gladly pay for, so sometimes when I'm flat broke it's a great silver lining!
Please make sure to help set-up tables and chairs, wash your hands before you go get your food, take a seat rather than standing around, and help put the chairs/tables back.
This may sound like a stressful experience, but keep in mind this is a religious temple and they are providing a really great free service for people who need it. Please don't go and be an inconsiderate ass, or just to get hipster cred. A lot of people who really *are* in need should benefit from this place.Listed in: Gluten Free, Happy Me!
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Review from Cait j.
Vancouver, BC
3/28/2011
I have been to Temple only once (so far). Many of my friends go often and insist its great. They offer a free meal to those in need or those who can appreciate the sort of community love and humanity that they provide in doing so. Being a hard-working, but often 'broke' individual I ventured over to see what it was about.
The Temple itself is externally gorgeous. In fact so cool, my friend and I went for a stroll around before the dinner service (7pm, every weekday). Apparently we ventured a little too far around and were shouted at by a member of the Temple for "nosing around". My bad. This made for an awkward point when time came to get fed haha.
There are rules.
- Wash your hands immediately upon entry.
- Talk as little as possible. You are there to eat.
- Finish all of your food. Seconds are ok, but finish those completely as well.
All said and done. I enjoyed myself and will make more treks out.
The food was honest and simple. I dig that.
