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 1. Mr Zhang Szechuan Restaurant - CLOSED

5628 Victoria Dr
Vancouver, BC V5P
(604) 324-8840

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/5/2012

They moved to Crystal Mall and they no longer omit the MSG.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/30/2011

    Leave the MSG at the door please!

    Every now and then you will see Mr. Zhang he seems very humble and… Read more »

 2. Mirch Masala Indian Cuisine

9545 120 St
Delta, BC V4C 6S3
(604) 589-7705

Category: Indian

5.0 star rating
  10/3/2009

Mirch Masala is so far the best Indian restaurant I have ever had. Full, flavoured spice in a traditional sense. Your taste buds will be yelling," Oh Yeah!". Great portions, great service, yes like Tory said the decor is dated but I didn't come for…More »

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 3. Tandoori Kona

11700 Cambie Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 1L5
(604) 279-9259
5.0 star rating
  12/30/2009

"Spicy in Richmond"

No more driving out to Surrey for good Indian food Tandoori Kona is not very far and serves up really tasty Indian food. I had the Lamb Vindaloo, vegi pakora, beef samosas and my friend had the lamb Saag. Every item was  very…More »

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 4. Aree Thai

1150 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C8
(604) 709-9229

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  6/20/2011

Tried the original Pad Thai with chicken spicy and it was really good. I can't believe I took so long to get in here.

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 5. Royal Fortune Szechuan Restaurant

3944 Fraser St
Vancouver, BC V5V 4E4
(604) 879-3633

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhoods: Riley Park, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  11/23/2009 First to Review

Put seat belts on your taste buds because they are going for a ride!

This place has items that burst with flavor. Try their ginger beef the best in town, the right combination of spicy hot, sweet, and savory all blending to a "to die for taste"!  as a…More »

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 6. East India Grill Ltd

19653 Willowbrook Drive
Langley, BC V2Y 1A5
(604) 539-8114
4.0 star rating
  10/3/2009

This place has a lunch buffet that beats any Indian buffet place in Vancouver, but either you live in Langley or headed out that way its a bit far. They have great nan bread and other specialty Indian breads and their menu items are great too! It's a…More »

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 7. Mehfil India Restaurant

9570 120 Street
Surrey, BC V3V 4C1
(604) 587-3200

Category: Indian

4.0 star rating
  12/22/2009 First to Review

3.5 stars closing in on the 4th star.

For an Indian  buffet you can't go wrong here beats any Indian buffet in Vancouver. We got here at 1:30pm but it was still a busy Wednesday.The only thing I wish they had was mango chutney but maybe they have it…More »

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 8. Kalvin's Szechuan Restaurant

5225 Victoria
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V4
(604) 321-2888

Categories: Taiwanese, Chinese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  10/3/2009

I have been coming here after a Taiwanese friend of mine suggested this place. I love their Beef noodle soup it has a very beefy broth and the noodles are thick handmade ones which has a nice chewy consistency to them. They have the crispy peppery…More »

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 9. Hawkers Delight Deli

4127 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 709-8188

Categories: Malaysian, Singaporean

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/24/2009

The last few visits here the food was not as flavorful as before and I don't know why. Same cook but somehow not so flavorful. so I will deduct one star and see what happens later.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/31/2009

    Hurray Great value! Better than McDee more nutritious and way tastier too! I love spicy food and… Read more »

 10. J.R.'s Taste of Ceylon

3929 Knight Street
Vancouver, BC V5N 3L8
(604) 708-3008

Categories: Indian, Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3.0 star rating
  7/3/2010

I will have to revisit this place as not knowing what to order I tried to get the waiter to recommend items and end up spending $21 for lunch, Later I saw on menu there are combo plates and daily special through the week.  Tried two kinds of hoppers…More »

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 11. Asian Spice

9436 120 Street
Surrey, BC V3V 4B9
(604) 582-8388

3.0 star rating
  9/1/2009 First to Review

This place is pretty good Chinese Indian Fusion.

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 12. Lions Den Cafe

651 15th Avenue East
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 873-4555

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  1/20/2010

Best Jamaican patties!

I ordered a take out here today and had Jerk chicken with a Jamaican patty (Really good). Great portion of jerk chicken and it comes with salad, rice, beans and jerk sauce. I ordered the large jerk chicken but couldn't finish it…More »

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 13. Hakka Masti

8851 120th Street
Delta, BC V4C 6R6
(778) 218-1907

Categories: Chinese, Indian

4.0 star rating
  9/1/2009 First to Review

I was introduced to this place by  a friend. Great food. It's and Indian Chinese fusion. I think they have the best hot and sour soup, my favourite is the vegetable version. I love many of their menu items but my favourite are sizzling hot plate…More »

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 14. Grand View Szechuan Restaurant

4181 Fraser St
Vancouver, BC V5V 4E9
(604) 879-8885

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  10/6/2009 First to Review

The food here has changed to OK from what it was when it was on Broadway. I am not sure why. Could be change in ownership or chef. When it was on Broadway I favored the Hot and sour soup, fried Oyster in a great spicy sauce, and General Tsoa chicken.

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 15. Chongqing Restaurant

2808 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C6
(604) 254-7434

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3.0 star rating
  8/27/2009

This place is busy but in my opinion is Ok. Chicken chow mein was good. Ginger beef was disappointing I like mine crispy with the right combination of salty, sweet, and spicy. Dài ching chicken not good. Hot and sour no good. Their house special beef…More »

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 16. Saffron Indian Cuisine

4300 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z8
(604) 436-5000

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

3.0 star rating
  7/20/2010

For a AYCE it is pretty good if you are in the area. The vegetable pakora was good but the Tamarind sauce was watered down. Also wish they had mango chutney, Tandoori chicken not so good . Butter chicken like the food court variety. Naan was OK. Beef…More »

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 17. S&W Pepper House

4500 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 2A9
(604) 451-3916

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

3.0 star rating
  1/31/2011

I like their fried fish in a spicy cilantro sauce that is a 4 star dish but their chicken with dried chili 2 stars.

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 18. Vij's Restaurant

1480 W 11th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
(604) 736-6664

Category: Indian

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

2.0 star rating
  10/3/2009

I went to their Bistro for lunch and it was very busy my expectation was very high from all those critical reviews. I was disappointed I had way tastier food in Surrey and the value at Vij's is not good. I am glad I tried lunch before going there for…More »

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