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El Inka Latin Deli
Category: Restaurants Latin American Latin American [Edit]
3826 Sunset StBurnaby, BC V5G
(604) 434-4545
- Hours:
Tue-Sat 11 am - 8 pm
Sun 1 pm - 8 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for El Inka Latin Deli
5 reviews in English
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Review from Jason M.
Coquitlam, BC
7/15/2010
I recently had an appointment at the nearby Burnaby Hospital and decided to stop by for lunch on the recommendation of a Peruvian friend. Mrs. Meal Ticket had dinner there a few weeks previous and enthusiastically recommended the ceviche.
For the gourmands reading this, ceviche is a basically a melange of citrus marinated seafood and El Inka does their's very, very well as attested by my order. The seafood was fresh and had a firm and savory bite accentuated by the tang of lime juice accompanied by hits of cilantro and, I think, parsley. It was a bit pricey for an entree, but the portion size was more than enough to make a big meal for one or to share for two.
The empanadas we ordered were exceptionally tasty even though it was evident that they were reheated in the microwave. Try the spicy-savory dipping sauce accompanying it.
Definitely ask for a glass of chicha to accompany your meal as it's downright tasty, sweet and refreshing.
If decor plays a big factor in your dining experience you'll be sorely disappointed. The place has a definite slapped together, well worn feel and the placement of some things can be best described as...odd. Hmmm...does anyone find it weird to have a pair of freezers right next to the...uh, unique (but clean) washroom? Yet...there's very much a homespun mom 'n pop feel to the place. Our server and host just happened to be the owner and it was quite evident a few minutes in our conversation that he was proud of the food served.
All in all, we enjoyed our lunch experience and plan to come back to El Inka soon. It's gonna cost a wee bit more to dine there and the seats -- the ones that match -- will hurt your butt after awhile, but you get a uniquely enjoyable and tasty homespun meal in return for your hard earned $$$. -
Review from Metallimirk M.
4/23/2012
I'm a 1st generation Peruvian\American and have tried many different restaurants. Being new in town, this was the first restaurant I decided to visit.
El Inka Latin Deli is a rather small restaurant. Its run by a mom and pop who are Peruvian themselves. I was starving and craving some fine Peruvian cuisine! Reviewing the menu, prices were not too bad, cheap by Vancouver standards. Make sure you always get the Inka Kola, you will love it. If they had some better decor, they'd maybe bring in more clientele.
For an appetizer, I ordered the fried Yucca. They were fried to a golden, flaky, juicy and pleasantly flavorful Yucca strips.
My main dish was Aji De Gallina, which is supposed to be creamy. This place has a more watery version and they use different cheese. Overall it was just OK. I have a few disappointments, as I think their menu is limited, and the falvor of the dish as sort of average.
The check took forever to come, but I have no problem recommending this place to someone willing to try out some authentic homemade Peruvian food.Until I find another Peruvian place that is better, this is all I can recommend if you're looking for Peruvian. -
Review from Inga K.
9/22/2009
Oh Oh Oh!!! My totally cool boss took me here today.
This little Peruvian place looks pretty grotty on the outside. I kind of wondered why we would go to a little dirty hole in the wall.
(Read on people... note my 5 stars above?!?!)
This place has 8 tables. The menu has many pages because they have a picture and full description of every item. This is helpful for clods like me who have no clue.
SO we ordered these little fried things with beef and potato in them, and they came with two of the best dipping sauces I have EVER eaten. Everything we ate was made like at somebody's house, it was so carefully prepared.
My boss ordered this juice that is made from blue corn (the owner showed us the cobs he uses) and mixed with pineapple juice, and Cinnamon. It was so cool and very different tasting.
My steak fries and salad (don't judge me) was exceptional. I don' t know what they marinate their steaks in but it was so tasty.
Both my dining companions ate every last bite of the interesting dishes they ordered.
This place is a find, and I am so happy it is near my work. Honestly, don' t let the outside put you off. Eating there is like going to your favourite Latino friend's house and his Mom makes you dinner. -
Review from samuel a.
Vancouver, BC
7/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
It's a small place, and unless you are in the neighborhood, it seems you'd never know about it and therefore would never drop in.
The blue corn drink is awesome. Refreshingly unique, sweet and tasty.
Everything is good here - love the empanadas, especially - although I think some things are a little pricey for dinner, but for food you can't have everywhere (ala sushi, burgers) to pay a few extra bucks is not that big of a deal, I suppose. -
Review from K Y.
Burnaby, BC
9/29/2009
Alright, the food was good. It was truly what mama would cook. However, I thought it was a bit too expensive for what it was. If some of the main dishes were like $11.95 instead of $14.95, I would have enjoyed more (does that even make sense?)
However, please try Pony Malta drink. It so good, I wanted to find a place where they sell them by cases!
