Food Scene
A good encapsulation of East Van and also a cheap vegetarian option.
66 locals recommend
Budgies Burritos
44 KingswayA good encapsulation of East Van and also a cheap vegetarian option.
These guys use chicken broth and the garlic chips are unbelievable. If you like ramen, this is a destination.
29 locals recommend
Marutama Ra-men Canada / Westend
780 Bidwell StThese guys use chicken broth and the garlic chips are unbelievable. If you like ramen, this is a destination.
Congee Noodle House
141 E BroadwayOpen late, surly/indifferent service, great congee.
Of the over 600 sushi restaurants in Vancouver, this is one of the best! Excellent food and service once you get in. Ask for a "box roll".
131 locals recommend
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveOf the over 600 sushi restaurants in Vancouver, this is one of the best! Excellent food and service once you get in. Ask for a "box roll".
Kafka's Coffee and Tea
2525 Main StGood coffee, chill atmosphere.
Argo Cafe
1836 Ontario StAwesome little cash-only diner patronized by a lot of film and tech industry workers.
Tandoori Palace
1439 Commercial DrHole in the wall with awesome Pakistani food.
Everything Else
Pick up a growler - or borrow one of mine - and try to beat the crowds to this little brewery. They are meticulous about details, from the beer to their labelling, aesthetics, etc.
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AvePick up a growler - or borrow one of mine - and try to beat the crowds to this little brewery. They are meticulous about details, from the beer to their labelling, aesthetics, etc.
Motherland
3647 Main StUnderpriced men's clothes, much of them made in Vancouver.
An ice cream factory/parlour that feels like a disco, with 200+ flavours, including something for every ethnic background.
66 locals recommend
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables StAn ice cream factory/parlour that feels like a disco, with 200+ flavours, including something for every ethnic background.
Shopping
F as in Frank Vintage Clothing
2425 Main St1990's fashion specialists.
2012 World champion, 2014 North American champion. Seriously good ice cream.
77 locals recommend
Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova St2012 World champion, 2014 North American champion. Seriously good ice cream.
Drinks & Nightlife
In my opinion the best (as in, most interesting) tap selection in the city. Loud inside, and often a wait on weekends.
207 locals recommend
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StIn my opinion the best (as in, most interesting) tap selection in the city. Loud inside, and often a wait on weekends.