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Dining in Burnaby
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1. Cafe Classico
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J5
(604) 299-2233
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
You walk into this place and you feel like you just walked into an average joe coffee bar in Italy. But that's the charm of this place. Spend half an afternoon here and you realize that this local business is a community gem. The owners/people who…More »
2. Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J4
(604) 291-9373
Categories:
Delis,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
I stopped in to pick up some picnic food--a variety of salami and cheeses with bread. Took them to Alice Lake in Squamish for a picnic lunch and it was definitely some of the best picnic food ever. SO delicious!
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4/29/2009
This is my favorite Italian deli. The meat is always of good quality. When I came back from Italy… Read more »
3. Burnaby Palace Restaurant
Burnaby, BC V5M 4A2
(604) 437-1818
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
Whoa! A good quality, basic Chinese restaurant near my house?! I couldn't believe it!!
Now, let me just place a disclaimer that this restaurant isn't compared to the likes of Sun Sui Wah or Kirin. I would compare it to others in this class of (my)…More »
4. Toyotomi - CLOSED
I've been going to Toyotomi now for more than 3 years! They're great! Okay, I will admit, it's not the best sushi I've had (see my review for Oysi Oysi), but their food is of very good quality, sushi is always fresh, and the service is excellent.…More »
5. Tom Yum Thai - CLOSED
The restaurant changed owners and now it's called Chad Thai. The owners are super nice and are actually from Thailand (including the chef). They have a larger menu, I think. The prices are still reasonable. They did renovate the space and it looks…More »
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8/6/2011
I'm happy the other reviews didn't steer us astray. This is such a cute little understated Thai… Read more »
6. Northern Meixi Fast Food
Oh my! Hand pulled noodles in soup with lamb (noodle soup #2, btw)! It's soooooo good. The broth isn't too salty. I've never had lamb broth anywhere else so I doubt they use boullion or anything else but lamb to flavour this homemade broth. The…More »
7. Red Apple Market
I love this market. It's not perfect, but it's pretty good for this area. And it's wayyyyyy cheaper than Safeway or Save-on. Yeah, I wouldn't consider going here for cheese, milk, crackers etc. They have some non-veg things cheap, such as pastas.…More »
8. Bombay Bhel Restaurant - CLOSED
I'm not sure how this place was put into the category of "Middle Eastern".... It's quite Indian. But anyway...
I love this place because it's the only Indian restaurant in Van I know that serves Bhel Puri and Pani Puri. I mean other places sell…More »
9. Saffron Indian Cuisine
Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z8
(604) 436-5000
Really delicious Indian food!
We brought my sister's M-I-L here, who's from London (where they have really really good Indian food!) and she said it was quite tasty too! The quality is apparent and everything is flavourful. The dinner buffet is a bit…More »
10. Agra Tandoori Restaurant
The food is still fantastic after coming here for several years and going through several name changes. I came here for the non-veg lunch special which includes a tandoori chicken leg, veg curry special of the day (kidney beans... not my fave),…More »
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5/14/2009
Food is delicious and the atmosphere is nice. Their buffet is good, when they have it. But I think… Read more »
11. Kita Sushi
I had to give "random sushi joint" another shot after last night's bleh experience at Samurai Sushi so I decided to check this place out since I've passed by it a couple times and it's near my house. I stuck to the basics: Dynamite roll and…More »
12. Yakko Sushi Take-Out Restaurant
Really fresh fish! The Spicy tuna sashimi was the best I ever had that I had to order two orders! All the other sushi items were delicious too! They were really good about avoiding cross contamination with salmon. I really enjoyed my experience here.…More »
13. Fresh Slice Pizza
Great pizza! The crust is delicious and heavenly and was so far the best take out pizza in Vancouver that I've had. The toppings were pretty fresh and we finished the entire thing that night because it was THAT good. The only downfall is that they…More »
14. Viva Sue Pizza
This pizza is soooooo good but soooo bad for you! The crust is thick, so you have to like thick crust. The toppings are very hearty. They also always put a lot of cheese on there. You really need a beer to wash this down. But the flavour is great.…More »
15. Me-N-Ed's Pizza Parlor
This pizza is quite good and you don't feel gross after eating it either. It's not super greasy and the ingredients are unique and innovative. I wish it was slightly closer to where I lived and I'd go there more often. I agree with Christine about…More »
16. Nando's Chicken
Burnaby, BC V5H 2A5
(604) 434-6220
Categories:
Barbeque,
Portuguese
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
I love Nando's but I don't know if this location is the best. I've often come here to order the chicken pita and the pita was too dry or they didn't put enough of the right vegetables or sauce. The service here isn't as great as the other locations…More »
17. Caffè Artigiano
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J7
(604) 915-7200
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
I'm glad they opened up a Caffe Artigiano near me. The coffee is roasted to perfection and their vanilla latte's (my usual) are delcious! I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Caffe Artigiano since they were the first to put a night little…More »
18. Capitol Hill Szechuan Cuisine
Went there this evening, and everything is still tasty! And they gave us oranges at the end to cleanse our palate. Ordered same as usual: Veggie lettuce wrap, spicy garlic chicken wings, honey garlic spare ribs, vegetarian spring rolls, honey bbq…More »
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2/13/2009 First to Review
We've been going to this place for about 10 years, give or take a couple. A few years ago I think… Read more »
19. Kato Japanese & Chinese Restaurant
Burnaby, BC V5C 2H5
(604) 299-7299
The sushi here is quite mediocre. However, typically we go here for one thing, and one thing only: Spicy Tofu! This is the best spicy tofu I've ever had! And given its close proximity to home, it's a sure ticket to love handles!
So what's so great…More »
20. Sfinaki Greek Taverna
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J1
(604) 299-3400
Categories:
Greek,
Ethnic Food,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
This place has good food. It's not the best, but I like it. I love that the food is extra garlicky. It's great for those days you just want to have the taste of garlic linger in your mouth so you're left remembering a good dinner for the next few…More »
21. Old Admiral Pub
It's okay... It seems to be more of a pub for the older crowd. Especially with a name like old admirals. When you walk it, it seems like it's going to be a bit stuffy in there, but surprisingly it's not.
They used to serve Anducci's food there...…More »
22. Anton's Pasta Bar
2 stars means I have indeed experienced better.
Yes, portions are big and the options are vast.
But, the pasta is always overcooked. I like my pasta al dente. I think I would only go back if I had to.
I don't understand why people line up here. I…More »
23. Sui Sha Ya Japanese Restaurant
Sometimes this place is okay-good. Just went there the other night for all-you-can-eat and it was so not good. The agedashi and spicy tofu were soooo cold. The sushi didn't taste so good and kept falling apart. The yakisoba noodles tasted like they'd…More »
24. De Dutch Pannekoek House
The pancake was pretty different. I've never had real dutch pancakes before. I had a Dutch roommate once who made them by just watering down some Aunt Jemima mix. But these were much different from Aunty J. These pancakes had a saltier taste and in…More »
25. Stan's Pizza
Yay a *good* pizza place in Burnaby, near my house! And their price point is really awesome! If you do a cash take out, you can get a small 2-topping pizza for $6! And an extra topping is just $1.25. It's a friggin' good deal!
And how is the…More »
26. Firefighters Club
Burnaby, BC V5H 3E8
(604) 437-4347
Categories:
Sports Bars,
Canadian (New),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
Lots of space and great drink specials! Skytrain accessible. It's a great place to meet with friends to have a couple beers, and also watch a Canucks game. They serve food, but the kitchen closes at 10:30 since the bar closes at 11:30. They also have…More »
27. Hot Oven Pizza And Pasta
We just ordered three pizzas from here: Alexandra the Greek, Pesto Pollo, and the Canuck. I found the pizzas to be okay. It wasn't my favorite. But I did like that they were loaded with toppings. But maybe it was too juicy for my liking. Also, the…More »
28. Browns Socialhouse
Let's be clear--Reena M. is not a fan of chains. However, living and working in the 'burbs, the majority of my eating out choices are restaurant chains.
I've never been to a Brown's Social House. I've managed to avoid it because of its Cactus…More »
29. Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Burnaby, BC V5C 0B5
(604) 294-4626
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Canadian (Traditional)
**The Importance of Good Service**
I am not a Keg fan. If I had the choice, I would go anywhere else for my dinner. Maybe I am not into steaks so much. Maybe I am not into over-priced chain food. Whatever it is, it's not my favorite. On top of all…More »
30. King Mahal Restaurant
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J3
(604) 222-2253
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
Delicious Indian food run by a father-son team; a welcome addition to the Burnaby Heights. The food is tasty, reasonably priced, and the service is great. We've only had take out here, but the owners are so passionate about what they are doing. We…More »
31. Chongqing
It's as good as the Chongqing on Commercial Drive, but smaller and more modern decor. They serve a lovely lychee black tea. I love all the food here. They have General Tso's chicken! No one in Vancouver that I've come across has that. That was a…More »
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2009
Things I Lovedim sum, italian food, mexican food, italian espresso, loose leaf tea, bubble tea, food science, chocolate, wine, beer, baking, homemade desserts, farms, food-related travels, travelling off the beaten path, independently-run restaurants, growing my own food.
Find Me Inmy well-stocked kitchen baking up some goodies
My HometownUmatilla, Oregon
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm trying to earn a degree of some sort
The Last Great Book I ReadSecret Daughter
My First ConcertNelly Furtado
My Last Meal On EarthMom's style/Gujarati style Okra fry with roti
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I stole my grandmother's nightie for myself because it was so comfy!
Most Recent DiscoveryPisco sours! (how to make them)
Current CrushOrange. Tomorrow it will be Grape. The day after, Cream Soda.