Maps, ratings and reviews of the best Vancouver restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Main Street - Science World Station

The chicken burger was pretty good, decent portion size too but little amount of fries and oily. However for a simple burger it’s definitely overpriced. I paid around 25$ in total including tip. It’s a nice atmosphere for big groups tho and the staff was friendly and attentive. I would not come a second time but if you need a place for a big gathering this might be suitable.
Susana C - 2 months ago

The Barman Eric pours an absolutely beautiful pint of Guinness. Creamy, smooth, rich, right head height and temperature with perfect domage. Solid breakfast. If your looking for a perfect Irish pub in Vancouver, this is it.
Jacob D - 3 months ago

I wasn’t planning on leaving an unfavourable google review, but I was unable to reach the management through their website. I went to this pub on Christmas Eve, it was absolutely lovely there. The live music was so good that night, and the camaraderie was heartwarming, I really loved it. Everything was great except for how one of the servers treated me. She was so impatient and dismissive. I’m not sure why she was that irritated with me, it made me feel rotten to be treated like that. I have some hearing damage, maybe she had an issue with trying to communicate with me in such a loud setting. She had someone put the payment terminal in front of me immediately after bringing me a beer, without me asking to pay. I got there before 9:00, several hours before closing. I would have liked to have ordered food, but I wasn't offered any and I didn't feel welcome to stay. Aside from the server in the white top and long, red skirt on Christmas Eve, everyone else was super lovely. It was a pretty good little reprieve from my holidays, in spite of things.
Lindsay Bombardier - 2 months ago

There’s a reason I only come here for one drink and go to the next place to get food and another drink. Service wasn’t great. The staff were standing at the other end of the bar chatting and looking over while I tried to get their attention while I had already sat there with an empty glass for ten minutes. I believe by the time the bartender actually made his way over was at the fifteen to twenty minute mark. The server, who was the manager on duty as well, rarely checked on her tables. One actually had to go up and order their second round. Food is not worth the price, taste and portion wise.
Candace Friesen - in the last week

A very decent Irish establishment with a wide array of drinks available. Personally had the normal Irish special of double jamie on the rocks. Had an open mic night which was very interesting to experience. They Also have a couple of pool tables and the general atmosphere is relaxed. Would highly recommend
Harry Peter - a year ago

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Store was very clean and nicely appointed. Lots of seating and natural light. A good place for anyone to grab a quick bite. First time with A & W, better than i expected. Believe this is the best place for breakfast or lunch at the Pacific Central station Friendly and supportive staff and very quick.
Travel With Harry - 2 years ago

Good fresh burgers...still delicious after a 10 min drive. Friendly staff and very quick. Onion rings were nice and crispy. Poutine had lots of cheese curds and gravy!! Store was very clean and nicely appointed. Lots of seating and natural light. A good place for anyone to grab a quick bite.
Lisa Stewart - 4 years ago

Had dinner here whilst waiting for out Via Rail. Loved the idea of frozen cup with root beer. Awesome. Burgers were of good quality for a fast food joint. First time at A&W and was pleasantly surprised.
Ken Tran - 6 years ago

I come to this a&w everyday for lunch and my favorite part about it is the people who work there, gagan manpreet ranvir and manseerat they are always tending to my needs and making delicious food quickly as my lunch breaks are limited. Shoutout to them!
Nathan Wiens - a month ago

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Kalai's Curry Kitchen is a hidden gem in our neighborhood that consistently delivers an authentic and satisfying Indian dining experience. My recent visit left me thoroughly impressed, and I can't wait to go back for more.From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and excellent service. The ambiance was cozy, and the restaurant had an inviting aroma of spices that instantly whetted my appetite. The menu at Kalai's offers a wide range of Indian dishes, and it was clear that they take pride in using high-quality ingredients.
Charlotte Cranna - 2 months ago

Ordered Chicken biryani and it was average in taste . Very limited chicken pieces and huge tomato pieces is disappointing. Plus you should give curd separately since you can’t re heat it when curds mixed . Overall average experience.
Soumya Handa - 10 months ago

Placed order for aloo tikki and lamb biryani. Must say… one of the most delicious cousins I’ve ever tried. They got a lot of variety in very reasonable price and quantity is good too. Must try:) Guy named Gurpreet Singh has given best customer service. He is really quick in getting the orders ready…
SIMRANJIT KAUR - 2 weeks ago

Great food my work is near by and its my go get a lunch place my favourite is veggie patty n noodles burger one of the best Comes with veggie patty, noodles, bell peppers, onions inside the bun one of the best
sunny janjua - 5 months ago

Excellent experience at the street food stall today! Gurpreet provided great service, and the food was delicious. Vibrant atmosphere and a wide selection of dishes. Will definitely be back for more
Amritpal Singh Gill - 2 weeks ago

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I had a wonderful first-time experience with superb staff, especially Gagan and Micky. The food was enjoyable and I appreciated their kindness, respect, and gentlemanly behavior. I hope to return soon.
Farhat Popalzai - a month ago

Came into Vancouver at 10pm and had to get a connection at PCC. Tired, hungry, and giving up hope I went to Donnair and Sukh gave me the best hospitality Vancouver can offer. Super nice, sweet, and very helpful with understanding ingredients. And the food was awesome!!!!! Reminds me of the donner kebabs I would get back in Germany.
Noble Iiams - 3 months ago

It was awesome, really nice people work here!
Nefarian - in the last week

First time trying these guys based off a friends recommendation. Good price and great service.
Chinweike Orji - a month ago

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Given the price and convenience, this sushi is excellent! So convenient for travelers via Pacific Central Station - the best option around! The workers are nothing but friendly and this sushi just tastes great!! Definitely a place worth stopping at if you plan on taking VIA Rail, Amtrak, etc!
Arin Sarkissian - a year ago

First off I'd like to say that I am a man of all cuisines but Japanese food has a special place in my heart! I was driving westbound on Terminal Ave approaching Main St. when the snarled traffic diverted me onto Station St.The words 'Sushi' and the hard to see open neon sign caught my attention like a squirrel to a dog. So I did it! I went right after work at 445pm and slithered my way through the Train terminal as Ekki Sushi was located inside Pacific Central station. The station itself was bare, and there were signs directing you to the restaurant. The restaurant is located on the right side of the station, a bit hidden so there were a few signs pointing to the little shop. There's a table partition at the entrance of the restaurant with menus and a bottle of hand sanitizer. The chef comes out and takes my order, he's a nice young gentleman. I ordered Salmon Poke and a California roll and he said 15 minutes. I head out to my car and wait. Come 5pm I try going back into the station *tug & yank* hmm seems like the doors are locked (presumably for safety purposes), and a printed sign says 'please dial xxx' to open the door, and so I do! Phew, thought I had been late to pickup my order and the station locked me out! So I head in following my nose and sitting at the partition was my food ready and waiting. I thank the chef and I head out for another 'trunk meal'. Unbeknownst to me the chef snuck in a bowl of miso soup *thank you very much* I quickly open my food and was amazed at the detail and attention to my poke...then how my California rolls were so perfectly shaped and proportionately made. I ate it all and washed it down with the soup, PERIOD! The poke bowl was at the perfect temperature with all the 'new school' toppings without going over board. The fish was soft and a bit chewy texture, salmon. The California roll was tasty as it's well proportioned (none of those gargantuan Cali rolls *I'm looking at you Samurai Sushi*). Overall, this place is a true hidden gem. At first I thought the prices I saw online was what I'll be paying, but upon comparison the menu I saw was larger and contained more options. TLDR; poke bowl was delicious. California roll was delicious. Washed down with miso soup, too was delisioso! Will return.
Andy Leung - 3 years ago

Delicious sushi, very friendly and fast service! I'll be back for sure 😊
Bruna Ostheimer - 2 months ago

Nothing special about the portions or the flavors. Price was only acceptable due to the 32% off discount on Fantuan. We pre-ordered for 5:00 - 5:30pm delivery. The restaurant started preparing the food around 3:30/3:45pm. Our food was ready for delivery around 4:00pm. Unfortunately, because our food was not scheduled for delivery until 5pm, so, our food just sat there for at least an hour before it was picked up by our delivery person. Delivery took another 30 minutes or so. So, by the time we got our food, the hot food was cold, cold food was room temperature. Most unsettling was that they packed one of our sushi with the hot udon and the sushi was warm. From a food safe point of view. I would not order from this restaurant again. Two stars only because we didn’t actually get food poisoned. Edit: delivery app followed up and said the restaurant might not have known when the delivery period was and started the order too early due to a system error. With this clarification I will give them benefit of doubt and revise to 3 stars.
Gladys Ling - 3 years ago

I heard they launched some special menu which is Korean fried chicken. There are four types of chickens (Korean sweet-spicy, Salt and Pepper, Soy sauce and Supreme). The Ekki Sushi serves special offer two types of different flavour chickens + pickle + homemade salad + 2 pops. It is just $30 including free delivery in Downtown. I picked Korean sweet-spicy sauce and Salt&Pepper up. It was a great volume and a decent meal. I strongly recommend this offer to everyone who likes Korean fried chicken and wants to get experience some different type of Korean style chicken compare to another restaurant.
Jake Oh - 4 years ago

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Very rich, creamy, and chewy jumbo sized macarons! Wish there were more than 3 flavours on the day I went. Small shop with friendly owner, however the location isn’t exactly stellar.
Kenrick Li - a year ago

Taking over the former Kobob Burger on Main Street is Cafe Take Urban which specializes in Korean style macarons - Ddungcaron. Ddungcaron (뚱카롱) is a popular rendition of macarons found in Korea. It means "fat macaron", and it gets its name from the outrageous amount of filling between macaron shells. In addition to their macarons, they also offer a variety of sandwiches, rice bowls (which they dub 'Cup Bob'), and espresso beverages. I started off with a Dirty Latte. It gets its name from the shot of espresso added into the drink. The matcha taste was strong and the shot of espresso didn't overwhelm the strong matcha taste. I also tried the Chicken Pesto Panini and it was perfectly grilled and stuffed with ingredients. The chicken worked well with the pesto and there was a generous amount of cheese which made for a very fulfilling panini. In a nod to their Korean roots, they also offer various different rice bowls. They have chicken, veggie, beef bulgogi and tuna mayo. I went with the spicy pork. All the ingredients worked well together and the spicy pork was very savoury. I didn't find it spicy at all, and if I got this again, I could do without the mayonnaise. The macarons here are expertly made and the flavours that are being offered are very unique and not offered any where else in Vancouver. All the flavours were on point, but my favourites were the Real Oreo and Birthday Cake. If you're a fan of the White Rabbit craze going on the Sweet Milk flavour tastes exactly like White Rabbit candy! Overall, I had a great experience. The service was friendly and the food was executed well. The macarons are extremely well priced (only $3.00 each!) and they would make for a lovely gift.
Cecilia C - 4 years ago

I can definitely tell this is the best macaroons in van. (I’ve been to so many different macaroon places in van) My friends brought me some last time and I just fell in love. So I went to all the way to vancouver from surrey only for these macaroons. I can’t believe I found these perfect macaroons. Chewy, flavourful really thick and big. I tried every single flavours. The favourites are oreo, milk, and cheese cracker flavour.
Sona Hong - 4 years ago

The lady staff/owner was really nice. I enjoyed the bulgogi bowl and macaroon there.
Trang Nguyen - 11 months ago

Best macaroons in town. Great place to have a decent lunch (try rice burger). Everything on the menu'soooo Good 👍
Clara Kim - 2 years ago

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Celebrated my friend’s birthday here, ordered all dishes pretty much. Overall a good experience, great ambience and interior, definitely a recommend place for dates. The service was top notch too, very attentive. Not to mention, we were all surprised by how fast they’ve got the dishes ready. Overall, some dishes are chefs kiss, beef tongue, salads and prawns, although surprisingly small portion too. However, the Paella taste awful, it’s generous pot with a lot of seafood, but taste very strange. My Spanish friend can cook better than that.
For a Whale - 2 months ago

Came for a friend’s birthday dinner. I liked the ambiance, as the seating was comfortable, decently spaced out and not too loud. I got the sherry flight which was fun since I had never had sherry before. We shared a number of plates which were generally all good, albeit a little small and pricey. Skip the bread and the tomato bread. Favorites were the fried eggplant with honey, the stuffed peppers, and octopus. Our original server was friendly, but left at some point during our meal and no one came back until we had to flag someone down well after we were done. Our new server was not at all attentive to our table. We ordered dessert from her, unfortunately one of my friend’s desserts never came. We mentioned it to someone else who came by after, but it was never communicated to our new server. They dolled up the churros with a happy birthday message and candle, which was a nice gesture. The poor service did leave a bad taste with my entire group of friends. I’d be open to coming back but it’s not at the top of my list.
Jasmine Chin - a month ago

The interior decoration in the restaurant is very elegant, and the vibe is cozy and friendly. There are sofa seats on the side. It's a very popular restaurant, so you may want to make a reservation during peak hours. The meals were exquisite and delicious. They might be considered small portions compared to the food in most of the Western restaurants in Vancouver.
Carolin Chen - 3 weeks ago

Paella was gross. I am an internationally trained chef and worked in a Spanish restaurant. Service was good. Atmosphere was nice. Bread pudding tastes like straight up alcohol. Yikes.
JKNNKJ Butterfly - 2 weeks ago

thoroughly enjoyed the ambience, decor, and service; it was incredibly cozy and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive. The charcuterie board was excellent, with a variety of delicious cheeses and items. The dessert was decent. However, I found the saffron Paella to be just okay, not particularly special. As for the black Paella, it wasn't to my liking at all; I didn't enjoy it.
Elaheh Mahraban - 5 months ago

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Amazing food run by a group of locals taking pride in their heritage and bringing that tradition to Vancouver. Never have I had Mexican food like this. It was truly an experience. The food was flavourful, the freshest ingredients, and execution was just phenomenal. Service left a lot to be desired however. Despite being one of the few ones there, we often had to get up and ask the people behind the bar for assistance when needing things like cutlery, water, etc.
Daniyal Shaikh - 3 weeks ago

Best Mexican restaurant so far! I ordered enmoladas and it’s REALLY GOOD!! the portion size was quite big, I was starving but I came out super full. The staff was very nice too. The atmosphere felt unique and cozy. I highly recommend this place.
Susana C - 2 months ago

What more can we say? It’s really hard to get unbelievably homemade authentic Mexican food that has such cultural aspects. We met the owner, and she was absolutely adorable. She treated us to a taco and we had only come in for dessert. We will definitely come back. I think we may have found one of our favorite places in Vancouver.
McKay Wood - a month ago

This place is legit. Amazing, real, authentic, family recipe type stuff. Large portions, reasonable price and amazing service. Can’t wait to go back and try more. My wife and I shared a couple plates and we still can’t decide which was better as everything was amazing. In fact from the music, to the vibe, the flavours, the quality, and Family friendly too. 10/10
Philip Britten - 3 weeks ago

Not many options in the area, so we thought we'd give this a try and so glad we did. If you want really good authentic Mexican food, you need to try it too. We all tried their namesake the Machete and made it half and half. We were a little disappointed with chicken half, but all the rest were soooo good. We started with nachos, which is one of the best I've ever had. FYI, they don't serve alcohol.
spydermcfly - a month ago

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Easily one of my favorite food truck in Vancouver. I used to grab lunch from them all the time, and now they're back! Their chicken is killer. I always order the appetizer chicken on its own, occasionally I get the kickass rice. It's super good. The crunch is light, flakey and crispy. The flavors pack a punch, heat and savory with a bit of sweetness. I highly recommend this place. I'd make dedicated trip to eat this even if it meant a 40 minute drive to get it. And I judge how good a place is based on how much effort I have to drive to get there. They also offer friend buns, try the chicken and the beef. It's great!
Thomas Cheung - 2 years ago

Super easy to pre-order on Instagram, with very responsive staff! Ordered 2 of the Kickass Rice Bowls (Crispy Chicken and Braised Beef) and the Beef Brisket Fried Bun. Absolutely loved the rice bowl I had with the braised beef, it was a really good and filling portion for lunch. It came with ample beef brisket and the seasoned rice was heavenly (a nice change from plain rice for other dishes, like poke bowls for example). My group said the buns were tasty and flavorful. Unfortunately they were out of the soy egg (couldn't even pre-order it), so will have to come back for it in the future!
Chloe Rachel - 3 years ago

Ordered a Brussel sprout from the food truck while in downtown. It was surprisingly good, a lot of flavours from the sprouts, cauliflowers, brocoli, cabbage, with well balanced sauces and parmesan (a surprise ingredient for this kind of food - Asian food). I will try in the future the meat options too.
Sabinus Brutus - 2 years ago

The fried chicken bowl with veg is the perfect combination of umami, savoury and spicy. The addition of parmesean , mint and capers is perfect and unexpected . It’s absolutely incredible and the sous vide egg is just the icing on top. It’s honestly arguably the best dish in Vancouver right now and is absolutely unique. Kudos to the chef!
Sara Moore - 3 years ago

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My wife and I recently visited this restaurant for the first time (it was her second visit), and we were thoroughly impressed. We opted for the shared 5-course prix fixe menu as part of the dine out festival, which was splendid. The highlights for us were the sable fish and mussels - both were exceptional. We also enjoyed the desserts; they were outstanding and a perfect way to conclude our meal. The portions were generous, ensuring you leave feeling satisfied. At $65, it offers fantastic value, and we’d like to extend our kudos to both the front of house and back of house teams for their friendly, efficient, and genuine service. A special tip: if you’re dining in a small group, consider sitting at the bar. It’s a great spot to watch the culinary action unfold, which my wife and I particularly love (having just finished watching ‘The Bear’, it was a real treat). Highly recommended
Joey Boayes - 2 months ago

I can tell why they got lots of restaurant award. Food was outstanding! Prices are affordable but the quality is so much higher than some fancy restaurants. They change the menu every seasons, I wanna try everything! Definitely worth to visit.
C M - a week ago

Absolutely the definition of a hidden gem. Great for lunch, if you're in the area. We ate so much food and the bill only came to $71. It's Michelin recommended. I was very surprised to find it mostly empty on Sunday lunch time. Head on down before it gets long line ups. Service was pretty slow but they only had one server on, it was worth the wait though. Fried chicken is to die for!
Bobby Lasers - 4 months ago

🌶️ Spice Up Your Life with Torafuku's Culinary Magic! 🍲 🥢 Upon entering Torafuku, the clean, minimalist interior immediately struck a chord, offering a serene canvas that complemented the meal's vibrant flavors. The space's simplicity and elegance were as thoughtfully curated as the dishes themselves. Opted for their Beef Noodle Soup and 'I Love Dumpling' - a true delight, with the Beef Noodle Soup broth's symphony of flavors rich and sweet, elevating every sip to a memorable experience. 🍲 🍹 The Kanpai Negroni, recommended to enhance the dining experience, perfectly complemented the meal, adding a sophisticated touch to the hearty dishes. The restaurant's commitment to minimalism not only in its culinary approach but also in its decor, created an ambiance of understated elegance. 😌 As I left Torafuku, a blend of satisfaction and a hint of regret lingered - why had I only discovered this gem now? It's a culinary journey I wished I had embarked on sooner. Don't repeat my mistake; Torafuku is a must-visit!
Kwong Tang - a month ago

Restaurant was packed for dine out but there was this surprisingly calm almost zen like vibe from the open kitchen. I’ve never seen chefs so chill (or I’ve been watching too much The Bear). Food was good but salty with not much attention to plating. Portions were generous. Service was fine. Overall it was good but I was expecting a little more for the price. Leans more casual than fine dining.
Sch G - a month ago

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